Tifosi's CK3 Giro Claris is being marketed as a first race bike, or a sporty bike for riding purely for pleasure. It's been completely overhauled for 2016.
Affordable alloy artistry
The British-designed Tifosi's revision makes full use of aluminium's ability to be manipulated even at this modest price. And while our test model featured Shimano's Claris, the CK3 is also available in Sora, 105 and Campagnolo Veloce builds.
Traditional tubing has been ditched in favour of a huge D-shaped down tube, and the head tube has been revamped to a tapered design for greater stiffness and better handling. The top tube is large and ovalised where it meets the head tube, flattening and slimming dramatically before joining the seat tube.
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Not long ago, carbon forks were a rare sight on bikes at this price
The oversized chainstays are designed to provide a direct feel through the pedals, though their profile did mean an occasional heel-clip when pedalling hard and leaning into a corner.
Firm but fair
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