PALACE
#MORETHANARACEBIKEThe race circuit after which the bike hails comprises a number of sublime corners and it is here that the Palace excels. Be it in a bunch or solo-ing down sinuous alpine back roads, we designed the Palace to put a smile on your face. Named after a racing circuit it may be, but the Palace is #morethanaracebike.
The latest generation of formed aluminium tubing offers weight that beats all but the highest calibre carbon fibre at a mere 1260grams for a 56cm frame – and in a far more robust package, better suited to the rough and tumble of amateur racing.
An oversized front triangle, and tapered steerer set up make for a bike that rails the tightest of turns yet thin walls and our custom tubing profiles make for a bike that belies any filling-rattling memories of old aluminium frames. Topped off with a standard 27.2mm seatpost to provide some comfort and room for up to 28mm tyres, this is an exceptionally pleasant place to spend many an hour alone in the lanes once any number has been unpinned.
At the end of the ride, home mechanic friendly external cable routing makes everyday maintenance a breeze and the tough anodised finish option offers a subtle colour choice if the painted options dont suit.
6069-T6 Aluminium frame
With a frame made from triple butted , custom shaped, aluminium, the bike responds perfectly to your power whilst maintaining its poise.
Full Carbon, Tapered Steerer Fork
A larger bearing reduces headset wear and the oversize structure helps to keep everything in line when pushing the bike hard
Anodised frame finish
A choice of hard anodised black or painted finishes. Reduced weight vs contemporary colours – You decide.
Tapered Head-tube
Housing oversize lower bearings, a tapered head-tube maintains chassis stiffness and allows the rider to hold lines in corners.
BB86 PressFit Bottom Bracket
With no adapters needed for any crank brand, PF86 allows for stiffness with minimal fuss
Big Tyre Room
No skinny 23’s only. Room for 25c rubber, plus the detritus of inclement weather. We’ve even fitted 28’s on some rims
Simplify your routine maintenance with easy access for lubing and replacement thanks to the full outer cable routing.
New paint finish options - available April 2016
INCLUDED with frame and forks:
FSA, #42 ACB headset, Angle Slotted seat clamp
SPECIFICATION
PF86 bottom bracket shell/ 27.2 seatpost for improved comfort / 31.8MM front mech clamp
| 50 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 60 | |
| top tube (effective) | 505 | 520 | 535 | 560 | 585 | 600 |
| head tube | 120 | 130 | 140 | 160 | 180 | 200 |
| head angle | 71.5 | 72 | 72.5 | 73 | 73.5 | 73.5 |
| seat angle | 74.5 | 74 | 73.5 | 73 | 72.5 | 72 |
| seat tube c-t | 495 | 515 | 525 | 540 | 560 | 580 |
| chainstays | 400 | 405 | 405 | 405 | 410 | 410 |
| bb drop | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| stack | 519 | 530 | 542 | 562 | 583 | 602 |
| reach | 361 | 368 | 375 | 388 | 401 | 404 |
| Height | Inside Leg | Frame Size |
| 5’0″ - 5’3″ / 1.51- 1.60m | 28″ - 30″ / 70 - 76cm | 50cm |
| 5’3″ - 5’6″ / 1.6 - 1.68m | 29″ - 31″ / 73.5 - 78.5cm | 52cm |
| 5’6″ - 5’9″ / 1.68 - 1.75m | 30″ - 32″ / 70 - 81.5cm | 54cm |
| 5’9″ – 6.0″ / 1.75 - 1.85m | 31″ - 33″ / 78.5 - 84cm | 56cm |
| 6.0” - 6’2″ / 1.82 - 1.92m | 32″ - 34″ / 81.5 - 87cm | 58cm |
| 6’1″ - 6’6″ / 1.80 - 2.00m | 33″ - 37″ / 83 - 93cm | 60cm |
Absolutely awesome frame that is a showcase for aluminium; one of the best high-speed handling frames out there.
Road.cc
the tough anodised 6069 grade aluminium frame is well suited to the “rough and tumble of amateur bike racing, but also to the demands of everyday cycling and training”.
It’s a fine example of an affordable, well designed and manufactured bike and yet more proof that you don’t have to spend a fortune to get a terrific ride.
