AUTHOR Charisma 55 2016 - carbon frame

AUTHOR Charisma 55 2016archival modelCarbon frame  |  Components set SHIMANO 105  |  Wheel set MAVIC

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.
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Technical specification

Size520, 540, 560, 580, 600, 620 mm
FrameAUTHOR B carbon monocoque
Front forkAUTHOR C carbon monocoque 1.5" tapered
Head partsFSA Orbit C-40 1.5" tapered
Chain WheelSHIMANO 105 Compact 50-34 teeth 170 / 172.5 / 175 mm cranks
BBPartsSHIMANO 105 BB unit
Front derailleurSHIMANO 105
Rear derailleurSHIMANO 105
ShiftersSHIMANO 105 (22)
Free wheelSHIMANO CS-5800 11-28 (11)
ChainSHIMANO HG600
HubsMAVIC Ksyrium wheel set 20 / 20 holes
BrakesSHIMANO 105
Brakes leversSHIMANO 105
Wheel setMAVIC Ksyrium 20 / 20 holes
SpokesMAVIC
TiresVITTORIA Zaffiro Pro kevlar 700 x 25c
HandlebarRITCHEY Streem II Comp Road 420 / 440 mm
TapesAUTHOR microfiber / gel
StemRITCHEY Comp 4-Axis
Seat postRITCHEY Comp Carbon (27.2)
Seat clampAUTHOR (31.8)
SaddleFIZIK Antares R7
Speed22
Weight7.9 kg / 58cm

Geometry and sizes

Size 52 54 56 58 60 62
Min. figure [cm] 154 160 168 176 186 193
Max. figure [cm] 162 170 178 188 195 202
S/T c-t [mm] 520 540 560 578 600 620
S/T c-c [mm] 480 488 511 540 550 580
T/T h [mm] 550 550 563 574 585 591
T/T a [mm] 543 544 560 574 582 590
H/T [mm] 110 120 135 155 175 195
C/S [mm] 410 410 410 410 410 410
W/B [mm] 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 [mm] 365 365 365 365 365 365
B/B drop [mm] 67 67 67 64 64 64
B/B width [mm] 86 86 86 86 86 86
Reach [mm] 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stack [mm] 0 0 0 0 0 0
F/R [mm] 43 43 43 43 43 43
Handlebars [mm] 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stem [mm] 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cranks [mm] 0 0 0 0 0 0
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AUTHOR Charisma 55 2016

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

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