Fezzari Bicycles (United States) - Press Release: Named after an epic road ride, the Empire is the do-it-all road bike that you will actually like to ride (Oh, and get you there faster than anyone else).

Strength:

Strength through technology. By using Monoform™ construction – a true 1-piece mold – there is no bonding, no dead spots, and no frame alignment issues. The Empire passed XC mountain bike testing (most road bikes don’t).

Beauty:

Beautiful on the inside and out. CleanCast™ manufacturing means more consistent carbon walls (no joints, no creases, no excess resin, no wasted material).

Simplicity:

By simplifying the standard manufacturing process by 4 steps, we reduced potential errors. No pre-bond machining (there is no bond), no bonding (it’s one piece), no bond curing (again, no bonds), and no secondary alignments (frames that are bonded need another alignment). This means better frame strength and consistency.

Power Transfer:

Some stats over our previous frame: 20.5% better head tube lateral stiffness (that means more confident cornering and better sprinting power); 15.3% more efficient rear wheel power transfer; 3% stiffer bottom bracket. Efficiency = power.

Cornering / Sprinting:

It feels like it’s on rails. With 12mm thru axles and MonoForm™ construction that eliminates dead spots, it’s not power to the pedal. It’s power to the pavement.

Climbing:

With frame weights starting at 815 grams, it’s a lightweight. Even the fork weighs in at 392 grams, lighter than some of the premier aftermarket forks. But make no mistake, it packs a punch.

Damping:

Because of MonoForm™ construction, vertical flexing top tubes, and 27.2mm seat posts, high speed road vibration is significantly reduced, making it one of most comfortable road bikes you’ll ride.

Design:

The frame is engineered for comfort. Example: the seat stay intersects at a lower point on the seat tube allowing for better vibration dampening. Also, the MonoForm™ frame construction eliminates the dead spot in the seat stay that increases the frequency vibration.

Tires:

With tire clearance up to 32c and all builds coming stock with tubeless ready wheels, you can personalize your comfort zone.

Internal:

Fully internal cable routing options (even no visible cables from the bars to the frame) clean up the cockpit. The intuitive routing means easy maintenance and capability for all cable systems.

Braking:

The frame is tuned specifically for the unique forces of disc brakes. And, notably, it passed the higher mountain bike brake testing standards.

Adaptability:

Tires up to 32c, which means more comfortable rides on all road conditions, and up to 3 cages in the front triangle for more hydration or your tool kit.

Empire SL Team Edition:

• Frame: Fezzari CRD18-SL, MonoForm Carbon
• Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL
• Headset: FSA ACR integrated 1.5/1.5"
• Shifters: SRAM Red eTAP AXS 2x12, Wireless
• Front Derailleur: SRAM Red eTAP AXS, Braze-on
• Rear Derailleur: SRAM Red ETAP AXS
• Cassette: SRAM RED XG-1290, 10-33t 12-spd
• Crank: SRAM Red AXS Carbon, DUB
• Chainrings: SRAM RED AXS 46/33T
• Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB BB86
• Chain: SRAM RED AXS 12-spd
• Handlebars: FSA K-force Carbon ACR
• Stem: FSA ACR Alloy
• Tape/Grips: Lizard Skins DSP 2.5
• Saddle: Ergon SR Pro Carbon
• Seat Post: FSA K-force Carbon 27.2mm diameter dual bolt
• Pedals: Available Separately
• Rims: Enve SES 3.4 AR
• Hubs: Enve Alloy 142x12/100x12
• Spokes: Sapim CX-Ray
• Tires: Schwalbe Pro One 28c Tubeless
• Tubes: 700x28c Presta Valve
• Brakes: SRAM Red AXS HRD Hydraulic Disc Rotors: SRAM Centerline XR 160/160mm
• Brake Levers: SRAM Red AXS HRD Carbon