Material | Long-distance/endurance riding | Industry Standard: Aluminum 6061-T6 (ISO 630) Our Base: Grade 9 Titanium (ASTM F1111) Our Advanced: Grade 9 Titanium + Heat Treatment | ▲ Lighter than aluminum (Base: 1,200g vs Aluminum: 1,500g) Corrosion-resistant | Higher cost compared to aluminum (Base: +30% cost vs Aluminum) |
Aerodynamics | Competitive racing | Industry Standard: Standard tube shapes Our Base: Aero tube design (Cd 0.25) Our Advanced: Wind-tunnel-optimized tubes (Cd 0.20) | ▲ 20% less drag (Advanced) → Faster speeds on flat terrain | Heavier aero tubes may reduce climbing efficiency (Advanced: +150g) |
Weight | Weight-sensitive events (e.g., gran fondos) | Industry Standard: 1,450g (Aluminum) Our Base: 1,200g (Titanium) Our Advanced: 1,150g (Titanium + carbon fork) | ▲ Lighter than industry standard (Base: -18%) → Improved acceleration | Advanced version’s carbon fork adds complexity to repairs |
Durability | Harsh environments (e.g., coastal regions) | Industry Standard: Aluminum (fatigue life: 10,000km) Our Base: Titanium (fatigue life: 50,000km) Our Advanced: Same as Base + reinforced joints | ▲ 5x longer lifespan (Base/Advanced) → Ideal for frequent riders | Titanium’s stiffness may require frame sizing precision |
Customization | Personalized setups (e.g., triathletes) | Industry Standard: Minimal braze-ons Our Base: 3 braze-on mounts Our Advanced: 6 braze-ons + integrated cable routing | ▲ 100% more mounting points (Advanced) → Supports aero bars, computers | Advanced customization increases initial cost by +20% |
Compliance | Comfort-focused rides (e.g., touring) | Industry Standard: Stiff carbon/aluminum (deflection: 0.5mm) Our Base: Titanium (deflection: 1.2mm) Our Advanced: Same as Base + vibration damping | ▲ 140% more vertical compliance (Base/Advanced) → Reduces fatigue on long rides | Less efficient for sprinting due to flex (Base/Advanced) |