Iron Horse Excelsior Comp Men’s Road Bike
The Iron Horse road line offers exceptional performance and top specs at an affordable price, and the Iron Horse Excelsior Comp is no exception. Excelsior, meaning “ever upward,” is the motto of Iron Horse’s home state of New York, as well as a fitting description of this men’s road bike. The Excelsior frame offers a semi-compact design with carbon seat stays, custom-butted aluminum tubing, and a 1-1/8-inch integrated head tube. Other details include carbon forks with alloy steerers, a Shimano drivetrain, lightweight road components, San Marco saddles, and Vittoria tires. Specifications:Frame: Semi-compact butted alloy road frame with carbon-fiber seat stay, 1-1/8-inch integrated head tube Rear shock: N/A Fork: Carbon with alloy steerer Handlebar: Alloy 2014DB, 31.8mm clamp Stem: FSA 0S-150, 31.8mm clamp Headset: FSA IS-2 BB: TruVativ Giga X Pipe Crank: TruVativ Elita Compact Rings: 50/36T alloy/steel Pedals: WellGo Road clipless Chain: KMC DX10 Saddle: Selle San Marco SKN Seat post: 2014 alloy Front hub: Shimano WHR500 wheelset Rear hub: Shimano WHR500 wheelset Front derailleur: Shimano 105 Rear derailleur: Shimano 105 Shifter: Shimano 105 STI Freewheel: Shimano, 11/23T, 10 speed Brakes: Tektro road Brake lever: Shimano 105 STI Rim: Shimano WHR500 wheelset Spokes: Shimano WHR500 wheelset Tires: Vittoria Zaffiro 26TPI, folding bead, 700 x 23 Amazon.com Bicycle Buying GuideFinding the Right Bike To really enjoy cycling, it’s important to find a bicycle that works for you. Here are some things to keep in mind when you’re in the market for a new bike: The Right Ride In general, bikes are broken down into three major categories:Road and Racing Bikes–As a general rule, road and racing are built for speed and longer distances on paved surfaces. Thinner tires, lightweight 29-inch (700c) wheels, and drop bars that allow for a more aerodynamic position are the norm. Most road bikes, regardless of price, offer many gears for tackling both hilly and flat ter (more…)
