CARBONTRIKES Race SL
 

 

The lightest trike in the world – 11,5 kg!
Superlight wheels
Superlight hydraulic brakes
Advanced custom carbon fiber lay up

 

CARBONTRIKES Race Aero gear CARBONTRIKES Race Aero front wheel CARBONTRIKES Race Aero neck rest

 

CARBONTRIKES Race SL

Discontinued trike model, replaced with CT2.0 – Second Generation CARBONTRIKE

CARBONTRIKES Race SL model is a further development of the world's lightest and fastest trike, the successful CARBONTRIKES Race. Here we have gone a step further to make the trike even faster and far lighter. By a much more advanced lay-up of carbon fiber in the frame and handlebars. As well as the use of lightweight components and wheels, we have been able to reduce the weight even more. Together with the use of lightweight competition tire the acceleration and riding uphill will be made with a smile. On the SL model we optimize the carbon fiber lay-up based on the customer bodyweight, length and riding style.

The CARBONTRIKES Race SL is suitable for racing, mountain/hilly areas, fast training and appreciates by every experienced connoisseur who searches an extremely light, fast, and hand-built trike. The laser adjusted steering give minimal rolling resistance and it is precise on fast serpentine roads.

For those who use their trike as a fast daily, for touring or looking for good comfort before maximum speed, we recommend CARBONTRIKES Race as it is a more robust trike or for the one who are, looking for an aerodynamic trike made for breaking speed records on the road, we recommend to take a look at CARBONTRIKES Race Aero.

FRAME & FRAME PARTS

Frame: CARBONTRIKES SL, Handmade in strong and lightweight aero grade carbon fiber prepreg in a monocoque construction. Advanced and optimized lay up based on UD for the customer weight. Aerodynamic shape, Naca 0021-profile. Integrated adjustable seat. Clear coated visual carbon 3K weave with scratch and UV-resistant varnish.

Adjustable part of the seat: CARBONTRIKES Carbon fiber non-crimp and 3K twill weave baked in autoclave with special UV-resistant gelcoat, polished.

Handlebars & Steam: CARBONTRIKES SL, Integrated aero carbon unit. Handmade in strong and lightweight aero grade UD carbon fiber prepreg in a monocoque construction. Clear coated visual carbon 3K weave with scratch and UV-resistant varnish. Naca 0024-profile.

Boom: CARBONTRIKES, Handmade in strong and lightweight aero grade carbon fiber prepreg in a monocoque construction. Advanced and optimized lay up based on UD for the customer length. Anti-rotation construction. Clear coated visual carbon 3K twill weave with scratch and UV-resistant varnish.

King pin: CARBONTRIKES Carbon fiber baked in autoclave, UD and random fiber. Clear coated with scratch and UV-resistant varnish.

Steering rods: CARBONTRIKES Race, aluminum, black anodized with maintenance-free rod ends.

Aluminum parts: Super high strength 7075-T6, CNC-machined, red anodized.

Frame Color: Carbon fiber


COMPONENTS

Rear Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra 11-speed (narrow range) or Shimano XT 10-speed (wide range)

Front Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra (Shimano 105 triple)

Shifters: Shimano Dura-Ace

Crankset: Shimano Ultegra compact (50-34) or triple (52-39-30), (triple increase weight with 135g)

Cassette: 11-speed, Shimano Ultegra 11-32 (narrow range) or 10-speed XT 11-36 (wide range) (wide range increase weight with 140g)

Chain: Shimano Ultegra 11-speed (narrow range) or 10-speed YBN S10C hollow pin (wide range)

Idler: Aluminum 7075-T6 with sound dampening

Headset: 3 x Tange Seiki, Japan machine bearings

Front brakes: Shimano XT, Hydraulic disc, 160 mm lightweight disc

Rear wheel: CARBONTRIKES SL - lightweight semi aero Kinlin rim, 24 spokes with optimized assymetric spoking (8/16), super light red anodized hub with alu body and axle, Sapim race, red alu nipples, hollow QR

Front wheels: CARBONTRIKES SL - lightweight Kinlin rim, 32 holes side-hinged red anodized super light hub with tapered 25 mm 7075-T6 alu axle. Sapim Laser double reduced red alu nipples

Front tires: Schwalbe ONE, foldable (406x28)

Rear tire: Schwalbe ONE, foldable (622x23)

Tubes front and rear: Schwalbe lightweight

Seat pad: Optional

Pedals: Optional

Neck rest: Optional

GEOMETRY

Total length: 215 cm* / 7'*

Total Width: 74 cm / 29"

Bracket Height: 39 cm* / 15"*

Seat Angle: 28°

Height: 70 cm* / 27,5"*

Seat Height: 19 cm / 7,5"

Wheel Base: 115 cm / 45"

Wheel Track: 70 cm / 27,5"

Ground Clearance: 7 cm / 3,1"

Turning Circle: 510 cm / 16' 8"

Steering: Self centering, Ackerman compensated, indirect steering with fully eliminated brake-steer and bump-steer, optimized for high speed cycling.

Front Wheels: 406 mm (20")

Rear Wheel: 622 mm (28”)

Max tire width: Front and rear: 28 mm

Weight: 11,5 kg** / 25.3 lb**

Person length: 160-195 cm / 5',3"-6',5" Shorter or taller on request, adjusted via boom and seat

X-seam: 90-125 cm / 35"-49"

Maximum load: 105 Kg / 232 lb

Storage space: Over 6 Liters / 1,6 US gal inside the frame, easy access


*Size adjusted for a 180 cm (5,9 ft) cyclist.
** The weight does not include pedals and seat pad. The weight can vary +/- 5%, when each trike is handcrafted. Weight apply for narrow range gear system.

 

Product prices and configuration are subject to change without prior notice.