• HM CARBON FIBRE

The use of high modulus carbon fibre is the reason why we are able to build light weight frames while maintaining optimal lateral stiffness. This creates excellent frame efficiency and preserves the comfort of the ride. The use of carbon in the construction of MTBs revives designs based on rigid or semi rigid frames, as they provide very significant weight reduction.

• MONOBLOC / T2T FRAME CONSTRUCTION

The front triangle is ‘monobloc’ construction for greater strength and lightness. A frame reinforcing ‘gusset’ is integrated into the down tube under the head tube.  This ‘gusset’ also allows for better compatibility with new suspension fork designs.  The frame rear triangle is connected to the front main triangle using T2T Technology (‘Tube To Tube’). This technology allows a very simple yet effective connection.

• DCSC CONCEPT STAYS DUAL COMFORT AND STIFFNESS CONCEPT.

The upper and lower sections of the stays are flattened, which provide two benefits: improved flexibility in the vertical plane for greater comfort (vertical compliance) and increased stiffness in the lateral plane for better pedaling transmission.

• RACE TUNED GEOMETRY

The 986’s geometry was designed based on the most up to date 80mm to 100mm suspension fork designs.  The 71.2° head tube angle offers a perfect steering response/stability compromise. 

• METAL PROTECTION

The diagonal tube is reinforced with metallic nanoparticles that increase the resistance to impacts by more than 60% without added weight.

• INTEGRATED A-STEM

The 986 RSP adopts the new dedicated A STEM, incorporating our Direct Drive concept in its MTB version. The Direct Drive concept corresponds to the optimisation of all the steering station’s parameters in the aim of bringing maximal rigidity, reliability and safety to reach a maximum performance level. We arrive at this result through the use of a short and conical head tube 11/2” below and 11/8” above and the suppression of spacers since the adjustment of the handlebars’ height is now done through the use of our A-Stem reversible length setting the sections of which were clearly defined to optimise steering accuracy.

• SYNTACE HI FLEX CARBON SEAT POST

Straight seat post with retraction setting, titanium fastenings and filtration of vibrations through a slight flexion of the carbon tube.