Getting the best out of your training, racing and riding is no joke. That's why we developed the Axial Race Disc “ a fast, great value and responsive speed machine designed specifically for demanding riders. From the slick-shifting new Shimano 105 2x11 drivetrain to the powerful, all-weather Shimano 105 disc brakes “ with STI levers designed for smaller hands “ and the beautifully crafted aluminium frame and carbon fork, every detail has been finessed with speed and comfort in mind. It's the complete performance-orientated package, put together by our expert team so that you can concentrate on the ride.Speed demands stiffness, but comfort requires a subtler approach “ and greater comfort can often equal more speed, too. The Axial Race Disc blends both in one beautifully integrated package, making it a formidable mile-munching companion for the long haul. The double butted Superlite aluminium chassis includes features like an oversized, cross-ovalised down tube, tapered head tube and PressFit bottom bracket “ all designed to contribute to its impressive rigidity, accurate steering and efficient power delivery. That way, you can be sure that it'll go exactly where you point it, and that every ounce of your effort will go into propelling the bike forward. The carbon fork blades and slender seat stays, meanwhile, are there to improve comfort by filtering out some of the vibration from harsh road surfaces, so that you can ride in comfort for longer. And, to top it all off, we ran the cables internally for cleaner looks and greatly reduced maintenance.