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Seven great new road bikes
Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.
TL;DR
- The Colnago C72 features modular, lugged carbon construction, handmade in Italy, offering tuned stiffness and compliance.
- Factor and Bugatti collaborated on the Factor Bugatti One, a no-compromise superbike with a focus on aerodynamics and high-speed stability.
- The Canyon Endurace CFR borrows aero features from the Aeroad for speed while maintaining a compliant ride for endurance.
- Bastion's Archetype uses 3D-printed titanium lugs and filament-wound carbon tubes for a custom, aero-focused frame.
- Fara Gr4, designed in Oslo, is a versatile platform with an integrated bikepacking system and clearance for wide tyres.
- Fairlight Strael 4.0 is a dependable all-year steel bike with custom tubing and improved tyre clearance.
- Quirk Mamtor utilizes 3D-printed stainless steel parts with Columbus tubing for a lighter, responsive steel frame.