Velocite Magnus 3.0 carbon roadbike built with Shimano 105 or SRAM Rival

In the photographs above, custom Magnus 2.0 road bicycle with Velocite Noir 50/50C wheels. The actual bike may vary from the photographs.

Velocite Magnus

Key Features:

Asymmetric, tapered head tube 1 1/8” top, 1.5” bottom
Full length carbon BB30 shell and bottom bracket
Carbon fiber head tube angular contact headset races
Through the head tube cable routing
Internal rear brake cable routing
Carbon dropouts
Patented seat post clamp system
Unmatched stiffness

Weight: 1000 - 1180g

Construction: Monocoque unidirectional (UD) carbon fiber composite

Since the original Magnus racing bike set the performance bar so very high, following up and improving upon it was no simple task, nevertheless, the new Velocite Magnus retained all that was extraordinary about the Magnus and improved on it.

After exploring 9 different carbon fiber layups and one year of testing in our live testing program, the test feedback has been universally positive. While numerically the new Magnus carbon frame is identical in stiffness to the original Magnus, the testers all reported that the new Magnus roadbike feels stiffer, and at the same time more comfortable than the original. In fact the new Magnus was singled out as the most comfortable bike that one of our testers had ever used for a 7.5 hour classic race.

There is no secret to Magnus' dominance, we just chose to invest more in higher quality materials and the best manufacturing methods currently available. Our advanced multi-modulus carbon fiber layup uses up to 13 layers of ultra high, high and intermediate modulus unidirectional carbon fiber in critical locations to virtually eliminate any lateral flex. Due to the optimized tube profiles of the Magnus, even the weight has been kept low with the size M frame weighing in at just 1080g.

The new tapered 1.5" Velocite Bora S fork also contributes to the increased stiffness, and overall low weight of the frame set (module). It weighs just 360g while being 20% stiffer than its predecessor. This is in part due to its excellent mechanical design where the fork crown area was made 15% larger than before, thus managing the peak loads more effectively without a significant weight penalty.

The patented seat post clamp eliminates the need for a seat tube extension, thus achieving a more streamlined look. However the benefit is not only aesthetic, the main benefit of the new clamp is a more secure hold with a reduced risk of seat post damage. The aggressive apperance is further accentuated by the blade like, curved seat stays that now also benefit from advanced aerodynamic profiling.

High technology features also include a full length carbon BB30 shell, carbon fiber head tube races and full carbon dropouts.

	Shimano 105	SRAM Rival	Campagnolo Chorus
Headset	Velocite 1.5"	Velocite 1.5"	Velocite 1.5"
Rear Derailleur	Shimano 105	SRAM Rival	Campagnolo Chorus
Front Derailleur	Shimano 105	SRAM Rival	Campagnolo Chorus
Shifters	Shimano 105	SRAM Rival	Campagnolo Chorus
Brakes	Shimano 105	SRAM Rival	Campagnolo Chorus
Cassette	Shimano 105 12-25	SRAM Rival	Campagnolo Chorus
Chain	Shimano 105	SRAM PC-1031	Campagnolo Chorus
Wheels	Mavic Aks. WTS	Fulcrum Racing 5	Fulcrum Racing 5
Tires	Mavic M203	Vittoria Diam. Pro	Vittoria Diam. Pro
Cranks	Shimano 105	FSA Gossamer BB30	Campagnolo Chorus
Chainrings	53/39 or 50/34	53/39 or 50/34	53/39 or 50/34
Bottom Bracket	Shimano 105	FSA BB30	Campagnolo Chorus
Stem	FSA OS-150LX	FSA OS-150 XTC	FSA OS-150 XTC
Handle bar	FSA Omega	FSA Omega	FSA Omega
Saddle	Prologo Nago Evo	Selle SM Ponza	Selle SM Ponza
Seat post*	FSA SL-280	FSA SL-280	FSA SL-280
Pedals	none included	none included	none included

NOTE: to ensure prompt delivery, specifications are subject to change without prior notice. If we need to supply components other than those listed above, they will be of the same performance level.

*Helios Aero includes a custom, adjustable setback carbon seatpost

Aggressive geometry allowing very low position for the best aerodynamic performance and powerful acceleration while sprinting or climbing.

Velocite Magnus geometry

Size	X Small	Small	Medium	Large
SA	75°	74°	74°	73.5°
HA	71.5°	71.5°	72.5°	73.5°
ST	440mm	460mm	500mm	542mm
BD	70mm	70mm	70mm	70mm
TT	520mm	525mm	543mm	570mm
HT	105mm	110mm	135mm	170mm
RA	376mm	383mm	397mm	408mm
RC	405mm	405mm	405mm	405mm
WB	976mm	977mm	980mm	989mm

Below are some key technologies found on all of our frames. For more in-depth technology information click on the following links:

Carbon Fiber
Frame Design

	High Compaction Technology. Allows creation of very strong and very light frames and represents the best technology for monocoque frame construction that is currently available. The end result is smooth tubes inside and out, with perfect thickness control and no voids.
	Full Length Carbon BB30 Shell. Increased stiffness benefits and reduced weight of the BB30 system are maximized. The full length carbon shell is 3.5mm thick and is therefore an effective, rigid structural member providing a perfect platform for the bottom bracket bearings. The benefits of our BB30 implementation are greater stiffness and lighter weight compared to any other bottom bracket system.
	Carbon Elements. All mechanical interface points on carbon Velocite frames are made of carbon fiber. The BB shell, headset races and dropouts are all full carbon. This maximizes the stiffness while reducing the weight by a combined 20g.
	Oversize Head Tube. All Velocite frames use 1 1/8" top bearing and 1.5" bottom bearing tapered head tubes to increase the strength and torsional stiffness of the front part of the frame. This feature allows the use of stiffer tapered steerer forks, greatly improving the steering response and increasing your confidence during high speed riding.
	High Performance Stays. Used in all rear triangles of Velocite frames. They are designed with a focus on strength and obtaining optimal rear triangle torsional stiffness. To deliver the maximum power transfer during climbing or sprinting, the rear triangle should flex as little as possible.
	Velocite Optimized Carbon. This advanced carbon fiber composite layup is a special blend of 5 to 13 layers of various tensile strength and tensile modulus carbon fiber prepreg material with special attention to torsional stiffness. We never apply a cosmetic surface layer to our frames.

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