Look at all the folks buying S Works bikes from the Big S. It is about having what you see as the tippy-top best of the best. There is no right answer.īut this is not so much about function vs. Is it worth the extra cost for a 200g (or something like that) weight drop in the frame? That is your call. But all the components were chosen carefully for weight savings, like the Tune seat post with all the material relief cut into it.īecause an Au frame alone does not save you pounds of weight, only ounces, the rest being the parts used in the build. It is in that 15 pound range and that was with a normal bar/stem combo and 40+mm tires. The weight savings are there with Au line, but take for instance the Lycos Au in the images here. And one could argue that no one needs a 10 to 12 grand bike that is not making a living by it. Because we are talking about very expensive bikes here. It has to be asked, even though there is no answer other than, “it depends”. The question for the ages: Is Au worth it? If you do, let us know.Īlchemy Bikes make their frames on-site in Colorado. Slick, that, and I do not know of anything else like it. You can come to the factory, get your bike fit to you as needs be, and go ride it, having any issues or questions answered before you have it shipped to your home. It was excellent! Being able to experience your new bike with such a personal level of attention could go a long ways to making a 5 figure purchase feel better. This brings yet another level to the purchasing process of a boutique bike like this and I can attest to the breakfast and coffee part of the deal. $20 gift card: Over Yonder Brewing Company.
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Free breakfast burrito and coffee: Launch Coffee Company.One night’s stay Origin Red Rocks Hotel.Bike can be shipped to consumer via: Kitzuma, FedEx or Beeline.On-site bike demo, basic or complete bike fit, Alchemy gift bag.This acronym is also the name of our 30-day no-questions guarantee on ANY NEW Alchemy bike, regardless of whether or not rider opts for Golden Package.Īvailable on ANY NEW Alchemy bike sold at MSRP. Golden Package:ĭARE = Discover Alchemy’s Ride Experience One other thing that should appeal to high flying buyers is what they call the D.A.R.E. Yes, they are costly, but would you like to never have to replace a bearing in a hub or bottom bracket again? I would. And they seem to have the numbers in testing to back that up. XD15 ceramic bearings by Enduro are likely the last bearings you will ever buy, so they say.
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Now this is an upgrade option on the normal line of bikes, but for Au versions and builds it is a standard feature. So, headset, bottom bracket, hubs, even pulleys can be XD15 ceramics. Something else that was announced at the launch event was a partnership with Enduro Bearings, where the very impressive XD15 line of ceramic bearings are automatically added into the build of an Au level bike rather than the normal all steel Enduro bearings (no slouch, those). *Premium Build also includes all-titanium hardware, and many other weight-saving small parts.Īlchemy Bikes is now using Enduro bearings in its builds Weight, in what I recall was a 54cm frame, is 800g. The clear finish on this model shown really lets you see the carbon construction, but not everyone is into that look.
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In this model, typically geometry would be (or could be) full custom, but Au does not allow that as part of the weight savings process includes a one piece front section of the frame that prevents tweaking of head tube angle, etc.Ĭustom paint colors are an option, but the Cerakote finish on the carbon Au versions is the lightest option (5g!) and is available in an array of colors as well. The Lycos Au will take a 50mm tire and sits in that adventure side of gravel, but with light weight and high performance as a goal. Clearance for 50mm tires and optional rack and fender mounts give this bike unparalleled versatility. The lightweight finishing options help to protect the carbon frame from the elements, while still letting you see the craftsmanship below. The high modulus carbon construction and revised layup make this bike even more responsive, while the dropped seat stays and shaped seat tube give some comfort at the same time. The Lycos Au is every bit as capable, and purpose built for gravel riding as the Lycos itself, but the weight-savings makes this bike a race-ready option as well.
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