Race

Race

Discover our bikes for high speeds

Race

Competitive advantages built-in - light, fast, aerodynamically-optimised race bikes for training and competition at the highest level

Which race bike is the right one for you?

Xlite 06 Frameset

€ 1,999.00

approx. 1.75 kg Race Frameset
for customised projects

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High Modulus Carbon
Closed dropouts

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Optionally available

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Carbon
32 mm max. tyre width


Carbon
Aero D-Shape
0 mm setback

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Optionally available

Xlite

from €3,299.00

from 6.9 kg

Made for speed in any situation

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Carbon
Closed dropouts

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Carbon / Aluminium1
Internal cable routing

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Carbon
32 mm max. tyre width

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Carbon
ROSE Aero D-Shape
14 mm setback


Carbon / Aluminium4
Tubeless ready

Xlite Unltd Kittel Edition

from €8,999.00

from 7.0 kg

Made for speed in any situation

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Carbon
Closed dropouts


Carbon
Internal cable routing

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Carbon
32 mm max. tyre width

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Carbon
ROSE Aero D-Shape
14 mm setback


Carbon
Tubeless ready

Xlite Unltd

from €7,999.00

from 6.9 kg

Made for speed in any situation

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Carbon
Closed dropouts


Carbon
Internal cable routing

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Carbon
32 mm max. tyre width

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Carbon
ROSE Aero D-Shape
14 mm setback


Carbon
Tubeless ready

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  • Race Bike Buyer’s Guide

    That's what you can expect from a race bike

    High-tech carbon fibre: advantages and differences

    Training with a power meter: how the power meter helps you

    FAQs

    Is a competition road bike suitable for beginners?
    If you have no previous experience with a road bike, endurance bikes with their more upright, more comfortable riding position are usually easier to start with. You will also benefit from it on longer tours. However, if you feel comfortable with the athletic riding position on a race bike and want to compete with others in races later on, you can also opt for a competition bike. The best way to find out whether a race bike is right for you is to do a test ride first.
    Is a race bike also suitable for touring?
    Of course, you can also make tours with a competition road bike like the Xlite – especially if you want to be the fastest in your group. However, the athletic, efficient riding position can also make you tire more quickly on long tours. Endurance bikes with their more comfortable posture have an advantage in this respect. For trained riders, however, riding longer tours on a race bike is not a problem either.
    Does it make sense to convert to tubeless?
    Tubeless systems offer higher puncture protection as well as the advantage of lower weight and rolling resistance. In addition, you can ride the tyres with less air pressure, which increases comfort in poor road conditions. Although tubeless on road bikes is still a controversial topic among leisure cyclists, the system has become established in the professional sector.
    Is the Xlite tubeless ready?
    All Xlite models have tubeless ready rims and tyres. Tubeless rim tape is also fitted. Depending on the model, you may need tubeless valves in addition to tubeless sealant.
    What is the weight limit for the Xlite?
    The maximum system weight of all Xlite models is 110 kg. This weight limit must not be exceeded and is made up of the weight of the rider, bicycle, clothing, equipment and luggage, which are added together for this.
    How can I view the performance metrics from the power meter?
    You need a compatible bike computer, a sports watch with a power display or your smartphone to view your wattage values. Both Quarq and 4iiii power meters are compatible with Dual Band and can be connected to compatible apps or end devices via ANT+ or Bluetooth.

    That's what you can expect from a race bike

    Not every road bike is made for racing – but this one is. The competition road bike makes no compromises when it comes to speed. Performance comes first, whether in training or races. If you expect a lot from yourself and your equipment and want to keep up with the best in the group, a carbon competition bike is the road bike of choice.

    The modern race bike represents an all-rounder that not only focuses on mountain stages or time trials, but also on the overall standings. What you need is the right balance of aerodynamics, lightweight construction and stiffness. The frame geometry is aggressive – for a strongly forward bent, aerodynamic and efficient riding position. Agile handling ensures the necessary control even at top speeds. Compared to the endurance bike, the race bike makes a slight compromise in terms of comfort and requires a more active riding behaviour.

    “Speed first” is the declared motto – and this is also reflected in the components: Lightweight wheels, some with deep-section carbon rims, hydraulic disc brakes, electronic shifting or full carbon cockpits are evidence of high-tech, lightweight construction and constant innovation. Not to mention the aesthetics. In short: Only winning is better.

    The race bike in brief

    Frame concept:

    • Lightweight carbon construction
    • Aerodynamically optimised
    • Increased stiffness
    Geometry:
    • Athletic, stretched riding position
    • Central centre of gravity
    • Agile riding behaviour
    Components:
    • Lightweight (aero) wheels
    • Tyre widths around 28 mm
    • Hydraulic disc brakes
    • Electronic double shifting systems (2x12)
    • Trend towards handlebar/stem combination (carbon)
    Intended use:
    • Training
    • Competition
    • Sporty tours

    High-tech carbon fibre: differences and advantages

    Carbon dominates road cycling. Since the turn of the millennium, great tour victories have been won almost exclusively on racing bikes made of carbon fibre. Minimum weight, maximum stiffness, vibration damping, zonal flex and endless possibilities for aerodynamic shaping – the advantages of this high-tech material in the racing sector are spectacular. Even if steel and aluminium are still used as frame materials: There is no room for nostalgia in a race.

    Nevertheless, there is no standstill. Carbon is constantly being further developed and an aero-optimised race bike now weighs as much as a climbing bike used to. This further promotes the trend away from specialists towards all-rounders. Extremely stiff carbon fibres (so-called high-modulus carbon) and complex production processes make this possible. By using these carbon fibres, the Xlite 06 frame saves another 100 grams compared to the Xlite 04 – without compromising on stiffness.

    Xlite 04 Material: Carbon Frame weight: approx. 1030 g (size 57)
    Xlite 06 Material: Carbon (High Modulus) Frame weight: approx. 870 g (size 57)
    Advantages of carbon:
    • Lighter than aluminium, steel or titanium
    • High stiffness in relation to weight
    • Absorbs micro-vibrations caused by uneven road surfaces
    • Flexible construction for more riding comfort
    • Almost unlimited aerodynamics

    Training with a power meter: how the power meter helps you

    Power meters are factory-fitted to many Xlite models and provide the ideal basis for controlling your training and making success measurable. The advantage over speed or heart rate measurement lies in the comparability of the results. Just as speed depends on factors such as headwinds or tailwinds, the heart rate only reflects the body's reaction to stress. The influence of outside temperatures, sleep, diet or illness is not taken into account.

    A power meter, on the other hand, measures your actual performance – in contrast to your heart rate and without delay. This means that you always know exactly how many watts you are pedalling, when you look at your compatible bike computer or sports watch. You can better view your training progress, perform precise interval training sessions, calculate your calorie consumption more accurately and train based on fitness indicators such as the FTP threshold. Exactly the way that professionals do it.

    Powermeter
    Heart rate chest strap
    Measured value
    Watt
    BPM (beats per minute)
    Measured variable
    Performance achieved
    Physical effort
    Accuracy
    High
    High
    Latency
    Direct
    Delayed
    Advantages
    • Accurate performance analysis
    • More precise training control
    • Lower acquisition costs
    • Physiological measured value
    Recommendation
    • Ambitious training
    • Race preparation
    • Basic training
    • Additional shape indicator