Road bike Author Charisma 55 on carbon frame and fork. Road racing special with UCI certificate. First carbon road has it´s carbon fibres placed together exactly for a perfect combination of rigidity and shock absorption. Apart from "monocoque" frame construction, Charisma 55 has twenty two-speed component set Shimano 105, compact chain wheel, wheel se MAVIC Ksyrium, kevlar tires, carbon seatpost and saddle Fizik Antres R7. Full-carbon models Charisma combine maximum speed with minimum weight.

Technical specification
Size | 520, 540, 560, 580, 600, 620 mm |
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Frame | AUTHOR B carbon monocoque |
Front fork | AUTHOR C carbon monocoque 1.5" tapered |
Head parts | FSA Orbit C-40 1.5" tapered |
Chain Wheel | SHIMANO 105 Compact 50-34 teeth 170 / 172.5 / 175 mm cranks |
BBParts | SHIMANO 105 BB unit |
Front derailleur | SHIMANO 105 |
Rear derailleur | SHIMANO 105 |
Shifters | SHIMANO 105 (22) |
Free wheel | SHIMANO CS-5800 11-28 (11) |
Chain | SHIMANO HG600 |
Hubs | MAVIC Ksyrium wheel set 20 / 20 holes |
Brakes | SHIMANO 105 |
Brakes levers | SHIMANO 105 |
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Wheel set | MAVIC Ksyrium 20 / 20 holes |
Spokes | MAVIC |
Tires | VITTORIA Zaffiro Pro kevlar 700 x 25c |
Handlebar | RITCHEY Streem II Comp Road 420 / 440 mm |
Tapes | AUTHOR microfiber / gel |
Stem | RITCHEY Comp 4-Axis |
Seat post | RITCHEY Comp Carbon (27.2) |
Seat clamp | AUTHOR (31.8) |
Saddle | FIZIK Antares R7 |
Speed | 22 |
Weight | 7.9 kg / 58cm |
Geometry and sizes
Size | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 60 | 62 |
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Min. figure | 154 | 160 | 168 | 176 | 186 | 193 |
Max. figure | 162 | 170 | 178 | 188 | 195 | 202 |
S/T c-t | 520 | 540 | 560 | 578 | 600 | 620 |
S/T c-c | 480 | 488 | 511 | 540 | 550 | 580 |
T/T h | 550 | 550 | 563 | 574 | 585 | 591 |
T/T a | 543 | 544 | 560 | 574 | 582 | 590 |
H/T | 110 | 120 | 135 | 155 | 175 | 195 |
C/S | 410 | 410 | 410 | 410 | 410 | 410 |
W/B | 977 | 979 | 993 | 995 | 1005 | 1011 |
S/T ang. | 73 | 73.3 | 73.4 | 73 | 73 | 73 |
H/T ang. | 73.3 | 73.3 | 73.4 | 74 | 74 | 74 |
F/L | 365 | 365 | 365 | 365 | 365 | 365 |
B/B drop | 67 | 67 | 67 | 64 | 64 | 64 |
B/B width | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 |
Reach | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Stack | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
F/R | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 |
Handlebars | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Stem | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Cranks | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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The recommended size and stature are just indicative. It is recommended to always consult your choice with the dealer.
- S/T c-t - seat tube (center-top), length of the seat tube from the middle of BB parts to its peak
- S/T c-c - seat tube (center-center), length of the seat tube from the middle of BB parts to an axle of the upper tube
- T/T h - top tube horizontal, horizontal lenght of the upper tube
- T/T a - top tube actual, real lenght of the upper tube
- H/T - head tube, head tube lenght
- C/S - chain stay, chain brace lenght
- W/B - wheel base, wheelbase (front and rear axle lenght)
- S/T ang. - seat tube angel, angle between the seat tube axis and an imaginary line connecting the axes of the front and rear wheel
- H/T ang. - head tube angel, angle between the head tube axis and an imaginary line connecting axes of the front and rear wheels
- F/L - fork length, fork length from the head parts bottom to the middle of the front wheel
- B/B drop - bottom bracked drop, lenght between an imaginary line connecting wheels centers and BB parts, measured from BB parts
- F/R - fork rake, distances between the head tube axis and fork axis measured at center of the front wheel, so-called. off set
Used technologies
Almost zero material fatigue curve. Shock absorption - better ride comfort. Very low weight. These are the basic advantages of carbon as material. Carbon frames made by AUTHOR MONOCOQUE CARBON TECHNOLOGY are precisely "woven" from carbon fibbers. Thanks to the special shaping of each tube and strengthening critical parts creates a connection between the latest technologies in manufacturing carbon frames and requirements for sport-oriented riders. The used material is Japanese carbon TORAYCA, suppliers of carbon e.g. for F1 or for the production of Boeing aircrafts.
Author monocoque carbon technology
UCI certificated
UCI trademark that identifies frames and forks "Approved for racing use." The model, which is marked with this sign, may be used without problems for professional racing.
Wheel set
Product options
carbon / white / green | 52 = UA#42869301 54 = UA#42869302 56 = UA#42869303 58 = UA#42869304 60 = UA#42869305 62 = UA#42869306 |