The 2008 Coeur d' Acier features the most advanced Niobium Spirit steel alloy produced by renowned tubing manufacturer Columbus. Tubes are designed in a range of sizes and butting profiles for rider-specific performance. Today's steel is lighter and stiffer with greater resistance to corrosion than ever before.
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| Description: | The Coeur d'Acier SE features a C5S triple butted Columbus Niobium Spirit steel platform with Colorado Concept tapered tubing and multiple stiffness levels | The Coeur d'Acier GS features a C5S triple butted Columbus Niobium Spirit steel platform with Colorado Concept tapered tubing and multiple stiffness levels |
| Tubing Platform: | C5S Triple Butted Columbus Niobium Spirit Steel The most advanced steel alloy produced by renowned tubing manufacturer Columbus. Tubes are designed in a range of sizes and butting profiles. Lighter and stiffer with greater resistance to corrosion than any previous steel alloy. Tube selection delivers rider-specific performance. |
C5S Triple Butted Columbus Niobium Spirit Steel The most advanced steel alloy produced by renowned tubing manufacturer Columbus. Tubes are designed in a range of sizes and butting profiles. Lighter and stiffer with greater resistance to corrosion than any previous steel alloy. Tube selection delivers rider-specific performance. |
| Top Tube: | Any degree of slope | Any degree of slope |
| Stay: | CS Carbon | CS Carbon |
| Fork: | F3 Fork
6.5, 8.5 and 10.5 carbon fiber lay-ups provide any rider with the appropriate levels of stiffness and compliance. Multiple rakes allow for unmatched versatility with a wider variety of frame designs. Titanium dropouts and crown race seat improve durability. |
S-Fork
The standard lay-up F3 fork designed to match most riders' weight and styles |
| Finish (Upcharges May Apply): |
8 paint schemes; 26 colors [see paint options] |
3 paint schemes; 8 colors [see paint options] |
| Geometry: | Custom Fit by CycleFit [learn more] |
Custom Fit by CycleFit [learn more] |
| Average Frame/Fork Weight: | 1,950 gm | 2,000 gm |
| Frame/Fork MSRP: | £2000 | £1650 |
