THE XCR IS DESIGNED FOR LONG-DISTANCE TRIATHLONS, DEVELOPED IN COLLABORATION WITH SWISS SIDE, EXPERTS IN AERODYNAMICS.
Every line is shaped to reduce drag, making it one of the fastest time-trial bikes in its class.
DESIGNED TO CHEAT THE WIND
This bike had to compete with the best, so we started by testing three of the top triathlon bikes to find the fastest. The top performer—let’s call it "Benchmark 1"—set the standard.
In wind tunnel testing at 28 mph (45 km/h), the XCR saved 3.4 watts against Benchmark 1 when both had 80mm front and rear wheels. With a disc rear wheel, it still held an advantage, saving 2.8 watts.
UNCOMPROMISING STIFFNESS
Carbon layup is part art, part science, and part magic—key to both the stiffness and durability of the XCR. While the exact formula remains our secret, the numbers speak for themselves:
Head tube: 151N/mm
Bottom bracket: 225N/mm
Chainstay: 69N/mm
Engineered for maximum power transfer and responsiveness, every watt you push goes straight to the road.
IMPRESSIVE FRAME WEIGHT
The XCR isn’t just aerodynamically efficient—it’s also lightweight for tackling rolling terrain.
In size M, the XCR TRI frame weighs 1,493g, paired with the same high-performance carbon fork across all models at 470g.
cranks: Shimano Ultegra FC-R8100P
chainrings: Shimano Ultegra FC-R8100
bottom bracket: Shimano BB92
brakes: Shimano Ultegra BR-R8170
shifters: Shimano Dura Ace ST-R9270
battery: BT-DN300
derailleur - front: Shimano Ultegra FD-R8150
derailleur - rear: Shimano Ultegra RD-R8150
chain: Shimano XT CN-M8100
cassette: Shimano Ultegra CS-R8100
wheels: Swiss Side Hadron² ULT 625
tires: Continental Aero 111 TLR 26mm (front) / GP 5000S TR 28mm (rear)
handlebar: Van Rysel Combo
bar tape: Fizik
stem: Van Rysel Combo
headset: Van Rysel XRC Tri
seatpost: Van Rysel XRC Tri
saddle: Fizik Aeris LD R3 135mm