{"product_id":"dassi-interceptor-graphene-frameset","title":"Dassi Interceptor Graphene Frameset","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Dassi Interceptor utilizes graphene in its  layup to create a light race bike with all the superlatives you expect.. This  carbon frameset comes out of England, where it is not only designed, but built.. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDassi is a new company.. The name is actually an  acronym for: Dave, Adam, Stuart, Stuart, and Innovation.. The last is not a  person, but their mission.. The four founders come from Formula One and  aerospace backgrounds, providing them extensive experience in building light,  strong, and aerodynamic out of carbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir use of graphene is their biggest innovation  to date.. It’s a relatively new material, one that heretofore has only been  seen in bicycle tires. Graphene is almost magical in its properties.. It is one  atom thick, and is mixed into Dassi’s epoxy in such a fashion that it has  consistent density throughout the solution.. How it works is a bit mysterious,  but it seems to do several things at once.. It is a vibration damper, working  almost like rubber between layers of carbon fiber.. Damping vibrations is  something most carbon-fiber frame manufacturers attempt to do in some way;  here, it’s literally built into the tubes.. Suspended in epoxy, it forms a  latticework in between the layers of carbon fiber, thus both strengthening the  tube and stiffening it.. The increase in laminar strength between a frame tube  without graphene and a frame tube with is 70%.. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe graphene present is rather tiny.. This has to  do with the fact that one atom of graphene at one millimeter thick would cover  an entire soccer field.. The rest of the frame is built with a mix of different  modulus fiber plies.. The resulting frame is 800g (750g unpainted) with a 290g  fork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs this is a race bike, it is built to handle fast..  Short, 406mm chainstays, and aggressive angles will feel fast.. But the 70mm of  bottom bracket drop and relatively generous fork rake will make the bike feel  pretty stable.. The stiffness is of a piece with this geometry.. The bike  feels, and is, stiff.. Stiffness is the best way to transmit pedaling action  into forward momentum.. It’s the best way to make sure steering it tight and  precise.. . \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tubing enhances stiffness and aerodynamics.. The  tapered 1 1\/8” to 1.5” steerer is hidden inside a tapered head tube.. The aero  shaped downtube, more of a Kamm-tail design tapers as it travels to the English-threaded  bottom bracket.. The seat tube is aero profiled and shrouds the rear wheel.. Even  the seatstays, while small, also are formed into Kamm-tail shapes.. The  seatpost is an airfoil as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe graphene takes the edge off rough roads, as do  the gentle wave pattern the fork is molded into.. Other compliance elements  include the flattened, bowed top tube, and the spindly seatstays.. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included seatpost is 350mm long.. It has a  Ritchey-style side clamp.. There are replaceable hangers for both the rear and  front derailleurs.. The frame comes with either cable stops or plugs depending  on whether you specify mechanical or electronic shifting (different plugs for  EPS\/Di2 and eTap).. The stays have room for a 28mm tire.. The fork for 25mm.. Maximum  recommended rim width is 25mm.. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of their size and agility, Dassi can easily  finish the frame with custom paint and\/or custom geometry.. Call the experts at  R\u0026amp;A Cycles to learn how you can make the Dassi Interceptor more personal.. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dassi","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ Black \/ 54cm","offer_id":43652078927916,"sku":"DAF1042-BK","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red \/ 58cm","offer_id":43510622257196,"sku":"DAF1062-RD","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red \/ 54cm","offer_id":44029679042604,"sku":"DAF1042-RD","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/7684\/9196\/files\/dassi-interceptor-graphene-frameset-1104185.jpg?v=1771301176","url":"https:\/\/ricycles.com\/products\/dassi-interceptor-graphene-frameset","provider":"RA Cycles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}