If you have no previous experience with a road bike, endurance bikes with their more upright, more comfortable riding position are usually easier to start with. You will also benefit from it on longer tours. However, if you feel comfortable with the athletic riding position on a race bike and want to compete with others in races later on, you can also opt for a competition bike. The best way to find out whether a race bike is right for you is to do a test ride first.
Of course, you can also make tours with a competition road bike like the Shave – especially if you want to be the fastest in your group. However, the athletic, efficient riding position can also make you tire more quickly on long tours. Endurance bikes with their more comfortable posture have an advantage in this respect. For trained riders, however, riding longer tours on a race bike is not a problem either.
Tubeless systems offer higher puncture protection as well as the advantage of lower weight and rolling resistance. In addition, you can ride the tyres with less air pressure, which increases comfort in poor road conditions. Although tubeless on road bikes is still a controversial topic among leisure cyclists, the system has become established in the professional sector.
All Shave models have tubeless ready rims and tyres. Tubeless rim tape is also fitted. Depending on the model, you may need tubeless valves in addition to tubeless sealant.
The maximum system weight is 120 kg for the Shave and 110 kg for the Shave FF and Shave FFX. This weight limit must not be exceeded and is made up of the weight of the rider, bicycle, clothing, equipment and luggage, which are added together for this.
You need a compatible bike computer, a sports watch with a power display or your smartphone to view your wattage values. Both Quarq and 4iiii power meters are compatible with Dual Band and can be connected to compatible apps or end devices via ANT+ or Bluetooth.
That's what you can expect from a race bike
Not every road bike is made for racing – but these are. The competition road bike makes no compromises when it comes to speed. Performance comes first, whether in training or races. If you expect a lot from yourself and your equipment and want to keep up with the best in the group, a carbon competition bike is the road bike of choice.
The modern race bike represents an all-rounder that not only focuses on mountain stages or time trials, but also on the overall standings. What you need is the right balance of aerodynamics, lightweight construction and stiffness. The frame geometry is aggressive – for a strongly forward bent, aerodynamic and efficient riding position. Agile handling ensures the necessary control even at top speeds. Compared to the endurance bike, the race bike makes a slight compromise in terms of comfort and requires a more active riding behaviour.
“Speed first” is the declared motto – and this is also reflected in the components: Lightweight wheels, some with deep-section carbon rims, hydraulic disc brakes, electronic shifting or full carbon cockpits are evidence of high-tech, lightweight construction and constant innovation. Not to mention the aesthetics. In short: Only winning is better.
The race bike in brief
Frame concept:
Lightweight carbon construction
Aerodynamically optimised
Increased stiffness
Geometry:
Athletic, stretched riding position
Central centre of gravity
Agile riding behaviour
Components:
Lightweight (aero) wheels
Tyre widths around 30 mm
Hydraulic disc brakes
Electronic double shifting systems (2x12)
Trend towards handlebar/stem combination (carbon)
Intended use:
Training
Competition
Sporty tours
High-tech carbon fibre: differences and advantages
Carbon dominates road cycling. Since the turn of the millennium, great tour victories have been won almost exclusively on racing bikes made of carbon fibre. Minimum weight, maximum stiffness, vibration damping, zonal flex and endless possibilities for aerodynamic shaping – the advantages of this high-tech material in the racing sector are spectacular. Even if steel and aluminium are still used as frame materials: There is no room for nostalgia in a race.
Nevertheless, there is no standstill. Carbon is constantly being further developed and an aero-optimised race bike now weighs as much as a climbing bike used to. This further promotes the trend away from specialists towards all-rounders. Extremely stiff carbon fibres (so-called high-modulus carbon) and complex production processes make this possible. Thanks to the strategic use of these carbon fibres (Torayca® M40X), the Shave FFX frame saves a further 200 grams compared to the Shave – without compromising on stiffness.
Shave
Material: Carbon Fiber
Frame weight: approx. 995g (Size M)
Shave FF
Material: Ultra High Modulus Carbon Fibre
Frame weight: approx. 795g (size M)
Advantages of Carbon:
Lighter than aluminium, steel or titanium
High stiffness in relation to weight
Absorbs micro-vibrations caused by uneven road surfaces
Flexible construction for more riding comfort
Almost unlimited aerodynamics
Training with a power meter: how the power meter helps you
Power meters are factory-fitted to all Shave models and provide the ideal basis for controlling your training and making success measurable. The advantage over speed or heart rate measurement lies in the comparability of the results. Just as speed depends on factors such as headwinds or tailwinds, the heart rate only reflects the body's reaction to stress. The influence of outside temperatures, sleep, diet or illness is not taken into account.
A power meter, on the other hand, measures your actual performance – in contrast to your heart rate and without delay. This means that you always know exactly how many watts you are pedalling, when you look at your compatible bike computer or sports watch. You can better view your training progress, perform precise interval training sessions, calculate your calorie consumption more accurately and train based on fitness indicators such as the FTP threshold. Exactly the way that professionals do it.
Powermeter
Heart rate chest strap
Measured value
Watt
BPM (beats per minute)
Measured variable
Performance achieved
Physical effort
Accuracy
High
High
Latency
Direct
Delayed
Advantages
• Accurate performance analysis
• More precise training control
• Lower acquisition costs
• Physiological measured value
Recommendation
• Ambitious training • Race preparation
• Basic training • Additional shape indicator
Personal consultation
Bike consultation in store
In our stores you can take bikes out for a test ride and get advice from our bike experts.
Bike consultation by email
We are happy to help you with all your questions about bikes. Our customer service team is at your disposal and will be happy to advise you.
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