These days, when off -the-peg carbon frames are generally excellent, reliable and affordable, is there a need for custom carbon? Or put another way, when a chain store suit fits, why go to Savile Row?
Handily, Veneto-based Sarto takes its name from sartor, Latin for tailor – which is just what the Italian company does with its carbon frames.
- Highs: Exquisite frameset, excellent ride quality
- Lows: High price – and you may never want to ride anything else
- Buy If: You feel your precise needs aren’t being met by mass market bike offerings
As well as a range of stock sizes, it offers a full bespoke service. If you want it, Sarto will build it. Our example was made for a flexible 63-year-old who has short legs for his height. Because of a lower back problem, he wanted something that would remain comfy and handle well with no toe overlap, as he mostly rides in the saddle.
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What we have is a fairly long semi-compact frame and, thanks to its 130mm stem, a fairly aggressive position. The 160mm head tube has only a 5mm spacer, adding solidity to the 1 1/8–1 1/2 in steerer tube, and the tubes are generally rounded, with no angular shaping. A subtle sweep in the chainstays and slightly flattened seatstays with a Y-shaped brake bridge are the most notable features.
Made in Italy to your own specification – so if you don’t like the look of the bike it’s your fault
- Weight: 7.29kg (custom geometry)
- Frame: M46J custom carbon with 3k finish
- Fork: M46J carbon with 3k finish
- Gears: Shimano Ultegra, 50/34, 11-28
- Brakes: Shimano Ultegra
- Wheels: Spin Koppenberg Fat Boy
- Tyres: 25mm Continental Grand Prix 4000S II
- Bar: Deda Zero 100 shallow alloy
- Stem: Deda Zero 100 alloy
- Seatpost: Sarto 31.6mm carbon
- Saddle: Selle Italia SLR Flow Team Edition
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