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The reviewer presents the ALVAS DA54 as a new aero road bike they have recently acquired. They describe it as a performance bike for those on a budget, costing approximately $5,200 AUD. The bike features a T700 and T800 carbon fiber frame, an aero design with a chunky fork and bottom bracket area, and comes with a full Shimano Ultegra 12-speed Di2 groupset, 60mm carbon wheels (Helux brand), and a comfortable stock saddle. In stock form, the bike weighed 8.4 kg with pedals. The reviewer made several modifications (wheels, saddle, cassette, bar tape) to reduce the weight to 7.77 kg. They praise the bike's handling, stability at high speed, sharp steering, and comfortable geometry. They are impressed with the value, particularly the inclusion of Ultegra Di2 and carbon wheels at the price point.
AI-Summary
Pros
- Serious consideration for a performance bike on a budget
- Comes with Shimano Ultegra 12-speed Di2 groupset at a $5,000 AUD price point
- Full Ultegra groupset with no mixed parts, including chain and cassette
- Comes with 60mm carbon wheels (Helux brand) which is uncommon at this price
- Stock saddle is described as 'legit comfortable' and not super heavy
- Frame is made with T700 and T800 carbon fiber
- Aero road bike design
- Geometry is really comfortable and fit is good for the reviewer (size Small)
- Comes with 165mm cranks on the small size, suitable for shorter riders
- Steering is sharp
- Stable at high speed (tested at 60+ km/h) with no speed wobbles
- Corners well
- No weird rattles
- Integrated carbon cockpit looks really good
- T47 bottom bracket
- Stock tires (Continental) are soft, supple, and grippy
- After modifications, weight reduced to 7.77 kg which is light for an aero bike
Cons
- The frame uses T700/T800 carbon, not the higher-end T1100, which the reviewer notes means it will be a little bit heavier
- The bike is not super light; stock weight is 8.4 kg
- The integrated cockpit feels a little bit wide and the stem (80mm) is a little bit short for the reviewer
- The Helux DD5 wheels are described as 'a little bit on the heavier side' (though acceptable)
- The reviewer plans to change the stem, handlebar, and cranks for personal fit/preference
Key Points
- Model: ALVAS DA54
- Price: ~$5,200 AUD (approx. less than $4,500 USD, ~$4,600-$4,700 SGD)
- Frame: Aero road bike made with T700 and T800 carbon fiber
- Groupset: Full Shimano Ultegra 12-speed Di2
- Wheels: 60mm deep carbon wheels (Helux brand) with Pillar spokes, hooked rims
- Tires: Continental GP Sport/Ultra Sport
- Saddle: Comfortable stock saddle (~200g)
- Cockpit: Integrated carbon stem and handlebar (80mm stem, 400mm bars)
- Bottom Bracket: T47
- Crank Length: 165mm on size Small
- Stock Weight: 8.4 kg with pedals
- Modified Weight: 7.77 kg with Ascent Polaris wheels, GU K1 saddle, Sunshine cassette, Pros Pro bar tape
- Handling: Sharp steering, stable at speed, corners well