SPOT-ON GEOMETRY

The aggressive frame angles of the Nemesis combined with a generous top tube length, delivers an ideal XC geometry. Pedaling and climbing are remarkably efficient. Handling is quick and nimble.

SPF FRAME TUBING

The alloy frame tubes on the Nemesis Comp and Sport are made by SuperPlastic Air Forming. SPF is carried out at high air temperatures, where the tube structure is in its most ‘plastic’ and formable state. This allows more complicated shapes to be produced that cannot be made using traditional forming techniques. For example, whereas shape designs can be applied to 25% of the tube using hydroforming, SPF allows up to 90% manipulation. The result: more optimized shapes and less weight.

TAPERED HEAD TUBE AND FORK STEERER

Riding fast with control requires steering precision, which starts with the front of the bike. Stiffening this area results in less wheel deflection, more wheel control. Moving to a full 1.5” head tube and steerer would achieve this, but would add unnecessary weight and bulk. Not to mention 1.5” steer clamp stem choices are limited. But a tapered 1 1/8” to 1.5” head tube and steerer serves up a significant increase in rough terrain tracking and stability without much of a weight penalty compared to standard 1 1/8” systems since the steer tube wall thickness can be reduced.