Pinarello

Razha Shimano 105 Complete Road Bike - 2015

Most of us would love to be rolling around on the same setups as our favorite pros, but in reality, it’s a wish our wallets can’t fulfill. Fortunately, Pinarello understands the value of trickle down technology. The Razha Shimano 105 Complete Road Bike is equipped with much of the same features found on Pinarello’s leading road bikes without the pro-level price tag, making it the perfect choice for racers and cyclists who appreciate the way a great bike performs.

To begin, Razha’s asymmetrical shaping borrows heavily from Pinarello’s top bike, the Dogma. Pinarello spent years researching and developing this shape, using FEA (finite element analysis) to create a design that leveled variances in frame deflection from one side to the other. While the Razha’s tube shapes are markedly similar to the Dogma’s, you’ll notice a few subtle differences in the top tube, the fork legs, and in both the seatstays and chainstays. Finally, The Razha is built with 24HMUD, an advanced carbon material that is lightweight and exceptionally rigid to provide a smooth ride quality.

The developments Pinarello made to the Dogma’s front end can also be found in the Razha. Pinarello lowered the headset bearing 1.5in, leading to a larger diameter steerer at the fork crown. This increases stiffness at the front end, affording you braking that is more predictable as well as a steering feel that is more precise. The fork design also features smooth, aerodynamic fork legs and a crown that has been integrated seamlessly into the down tube.