We believe that a bike needs some flex in some circumstances – to help absorb the harsh vibrations you encounter in rough conditions. To achieve this ride we painstakingly developed our curved rear stays to give you a bit of flex – and we’ve refined it with help from our test team. Not only does the design make it easier on your body, it also allows you to get in “sync” with your bike allowing you to ride faster! Faster is the goal of this bike – with a low bottom bracket and aggressive angles, this is a real race machine. We have included a single set of eyelets for bolt-on fenders when you are out on those cold, wet, character-building training rides.