June 06, 2005
Who says racing hardtails are dead?
The “CR” in the Scale frame’s “CR1” name means “Carbon for Racing.” That’s not just a label: Mandrel-wound carbon tubes are mitered for precise fit, as on metal lugged bikes, and then carbon plies are hand-wrapped over the joints to form lugs. The result is a frame that weighs just 980 grams (2 pounds, 2 ounces); without question, it’s the lightest mountain frame we’ve ever ridden. The Scale is tough, too: Read More...
