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RS8 EQUIPERACE3 PIECES CARBONCOMPLETE BIKEFRAME & FORKRL8 TECHNOLOGY105A ROAD BIKE THAT INSPIRES YOU TO RIDE FURTHERthe supple BB area lets you swing the bike easily and pedal rhythmically with great acceleration and ease of side-to-side movement, especially when pedaling in a standing position. Also, the specificshape of every tube is carefully calculated. The flat toptube and theseatstays work like a leaf spring to absorb vibrations from a road andthe sleek downtube offers stiffness and the right amount of comfortat the same time. Also the slightly arched shape of the toptube reduces impact and increases comfort. Each detail reduces the vibrations that impact the rider by pursuing the right shape. The carbonlayering technology used is based on detailed stress computationsbut does not sacrifice performance in power transmission. The comfortable ride feel also comes from the frame weight. The weight ofLuxurious form and ride performanceA one-word description of the RL8 would be “luxury”. It allows you toexperience the joy of a non-racing bike and comfort with a relaxedPhoto spec / Frame size: 490mm / Some parts shown above are photo samplesposition on long rides. The design goal for this bike was suppleness.RACING BIKE THAT HAS A GREAT BALANCE OF PERFORMANCE AND VALUE WITH SHIMANO 105It follows the RIS9’s design philosophy to pursue a power transmit-The RS8 EQUIPE is best for those who want to race and challenge themselves. The carbon frame features the cutting edge technologies suchas a tapered headtube and a pressfit BB. Thanks to its construction, it can accelerate quickly and also has a good balance of comfort and durability. This product is a great value due to its use of Shimano 105 components. The internally routed wiring is compatible with electronic shifting for possible future upgrades.COLORBlackRedSkyYellowGEOMETRIESModelRS8 EquipeGroupShimano 105Size460 / 490 / 520 / 550ColorWhite, Black, Red, Sky, YellowFrame3 pieces HM carbonpedaling, giving a ride feel where the whole frame responds to therider’s pedaling rhythm.F/forkCarbon monocoqueHeadsetVP-A66ACK direct in type, 1-1/8 top, 1-1/4 bottomShifterShimano ST-5800Shimano FC-5800 50 x 34TThe very stiff frame and front end of the RL8 also contribute to itsF/DerailluerShimano FD-5800-F 11Scomfortable feel. The massive front end offers effective pedalingR/DerailluerShimano RD-5800-SS 11SHandleNitto (Aluminium)45681011121315161746052011072 00'74 30'505794056897470551037949053512072 30'74 15'4858540570980729524387StemOriginal (Aluminium)52055014073 00'73 45'4558841070987755546391SeatpostOriginal φ31.6 x 300L (Aluminium)55056516073 00'73 00'4559541070995781565392SaddleSella Italia X1BrakeShimano BR-5800WheelShimano WH-RS010TireBridgestone RR-2X416151261510111381Frame size (center–top)4Head tube length10Front center15Standover height1153Top tube length (assuming horizontal)Head angleRear center16Stack12176Seat angleBB drop138Fork offsetWheel baseReachComfort from the perfect balance of stiffnessand supplenessCrank317counterforce when you pedal and thus fatigue on the rider’s legs. Wethe RIS9 to offer that effect. Its suppleness creates a rhythm when13half of the frame. But what makes the RL8 stand out is that it reducesreduced the lateral stiffness of the BB area to 20% less than that ofSPECWhiteting efficiency that allows brisk pedaling and gives the nimble feel ofa professional quality road bike by optimizing stiffness in the lowerTop tubelength (mm)According height(cm)ChainShimano CN-HG600-11CassetteShimano CS-5800 12– 25TPedalWithoutWeight8.2kg (without pedals) / Frame only 1.17kg (490mm)460490520550520535550565158 –170165 –176172 –183179 –188Inside leg measurement (cm)616263646566676869707172737475767778798081well and a durable alloy rear end. It is light enough for a hill climbrace.Beautiful form from optimal functionThe whole form of the RL8 reflects the spirit of the pursuit of idealcomfort. Each part emphasizes the line of the whole silhouette andboth the shifting and brake wires are internally routed. The whole design is the result of pursuing the perfect shape for functional comfort.The results can be seen from the fact that the RL8 received an awardat the Good Design Awards in 2013. The elegant form and the comfortable ride feel make you want to ride further. The RL8 literally represents “luxury” and gives a rider an advantage in endurance androad race as well as on long rides and hill climbs.with little power loss and an enjoyable cornering performance whileHEADTUBE & FORKSBB SHELL & CHAINSTAYSDOWNTUBEThe tapered headtube with a 1–1/4" bottom bearing keeps the front end verystiff for precision handling and accel-This section is almost pentagonal near the headtube and turns into a square form towardthe BB. The slightly concave downtube is hard to recognize but is designed to increasecomfort. The port for the shift wire is positioned upward for smoother shifting action.eration. This bike features straight forkswith wide and flat blades for vibrationabsorbing and quick handling.The thin and flat mono stay is arch shapedto connect with the seat tube. The uniquelyshaped seat stay optimizes the vibrationabsorbing property. The chainstays getflatter sideways toward the rear wheeland have a square shape on the BB sidefor road-holding, comfort and pedaling ef-FRAME SIZESlopingframe sizethis frame is kept low for maximum practicality. It only weighs at980g (480mm size) featuring a threaded hanger shell that holds a BB8283848586ficiency.89

RL8 ELITELONG RIDE3 PIECES CARBONCOMPLETE BIKEFRAME & FORKULTEGRARL8 EQUIPELONG RIDE3 PIECES CARBONCOMPLETE BIKEFRAME & FORK105Photo spec / Frame size: 480mm / Some parts shown above are photo samplesPhoto spec / Frame size: 480mm / Some parts shown above are photo samplesA HIGH QUALITY CARBON ROAD BIKE WITH SHIMANO ULTEGRA FOR A LUXURIOUS RIDEA CARBON ROAD BIKE WITH GREAT VALUE AND LONG RIDE PERFORMANCEThe RL8 ELITE increases the ride quality for advanced riders. The frame is designed to achieve the concept of a luxurious ride. The upper halfof the frame is very supple and the seatstays absorb vibrations from the road while the headtube and the BB area are designed to be stiff. Fromlong rides to hill climbs, this bike offers a luxurious ride feel that is nimble and fun to control.The RL8 EQUIPE shares the same frame as the higher end models and features excellent value Shimano 105 components. It’s comfortable onlonger distance rides yet accelerates quickly when beginning to climb. It features internally routed wiring and is available in a 390mm size forsmaller riders so they can enjoy its smooth ride. The advanced technologies on this bike make you feel confident.COLORCOLORSPECRedWhiteWomen s 8051054049050552053555056510011012013015017070 30'71 00'72 00'72 30'73 00'73 00'75 45'75 15'74 45'74 15'73 45'73 111381Frame size (center–top)4Head tube length10Front center15Standover height1153Top tube length (assuming horizontal)Head angleRear center16Stack12176Seat angleBB drop138Fork offsetWheel baseModelRL8 EliteModelRL8 EquipeGroupShimano UltegraGroupShimano 105Size390 / 420 / 450 / 480 / 510 / 540Size390 / 420 / 450 / 480 / 510 / 540ColorRed, White, Black, Women’s White (390, 420, 450 only)ColorRed, White, Black, Women’s White (390, 420, 450 only)Frame3 pieces CarbonFrame3 pieces HM carbonRedF/forkHM Carbon MonocoqueHeadsetTANGE IS47LT direct in type, 1-1/8 top, 1-1/4 bottomShifterShimano ST-6800CrankShimano FC-6800 50–34TF/DerailluerShimano FD 6800-F 11SR/DerailluerShimano RD 6800-SS 11SHandleDeda RHM01WhiteBlackWomen s WhiteGEOMETRIESStemDeda Zero01SeatpostDeda RSX01 φ31.6 x 350LSaddleSella Italia X1BrakeShimano BR6800WheelShimano WH-RS21TireBridgestone RR-2XChainShimano CN-HG700-11CassetteShimano CS-6800 11S 12– 25TPedalWithoutWeight7.5kg (without pedals) / Frame only 0.98kg 552053555056510011012013015017070 30'71 00'72 00'72 30'73 00'73 00'75 45'75 15'74 45'74 15'73 45'73 1113ReachFRAME SIZE10SPEC81Frame size (center–top)4Head tube length10Front center15Standover height1153Top tube length (assuming horizontal)Head angleRear center16Stack12176Seat angleBB drop138Fork offsetWheel baseF/forkHM Carbon MonocoqueHeadsetTANGE IS47LT direct in type, 1-1/8 top, 1-1/4 bottomShifterShimano ST-5800CrankShimano FC-5800 50 x 34TF/DerailluerShimano FD-5800-F 11SR/DerailluerShimano RD-5800-SS 11SHandleNitto (Aluminium)StemOriginal (Aluminium)SeatpostOriginal φ31.6 x 300L (Aluminium)SaddleSella Italia X1BrakeShimano BR-5800WheelShimano WH-RS21TireBridgestone RR-2XChainShimano CN-HG600-11CassetteShimano CS-5800 12–25TPedalWithoutWeight8.0kg (without pedals) / Frame only 0.98kg (480mm)ReachFRAME SIZESlopingframe sizeTop tubelength (mm)According height(cm)390420450480510540490505520535550565145 –156149 –160156 –169162–176169 –182176 –187Inside leg measurement 848586Slopingframe sizeTop tubelength (mm)According height(cm)390420450480510540490505520535550565145 –156149 –160156 –169162–176169 –182176 –187Inside leg measurement 84858611

RFA5 EQUIPELONG RIDEALUMINIUMCOMPLETE BIKE105RFA3 EXLONG RIDEALUMINIUMCOMPLETE BIKESORAPhoto spec / Frame size: 480mm / Some parts shown above are photo samplesPhoto spec / Frame size: 490mm / Some parts shown above are photo samplesAN Aluminium ALLOY ROAD BIKE THAT OFFERS TRUE COMFORTAN ENTRY-LEVEL ROAD BIKE THAT GIVES CONFIDENCE FOR ENJOYABLE ROAD CYCLINGThe RFA5 EQUIPE is an alloy road bike for those who like long rides. The outer diameters of the tubes vary, which helps in absorbing vibrationand reduces physical fatigue on rough roads. The stiffness around the BB area is about 20% less than that of the serious racing model, givinggood acceleration and reducing leg fatigue. The longer headtube results in an upright riding position for extra comfort. Riders can enjoy theperformance of the alloy optimized for long rides.The RFA3 EX is an ideal bike for those new to long rides on a road bike. It makes the rider feel comfortable with the carbon forks reducing thevibration passed from the road to the rider’s body while keeping the agility of an alloy frame in order to offer great performance with comfortand control for beginners. It is full of useful and confidence-making features such as Shimano Sora components for easy EOMETRIESModelRFA5 EquipeModelRFA3EXGroupShimano 105GroupShimano SoraSize390 / 420 / 450 / 480 / 510 / 540Size390 / 440 / 490 / 540ColorRed, Lime, Sky, Black, Silver, WhiteColorBlack, Gray, WhiteFrameST-SHAPE Aluminium A6061FrameST-SHAPE AluminiumF/forkCarbon MonocoqueF/forkCarbon MonocoqueHeadsetVP-A66ACK direct in type, 1-1/8 top, 1-1/4 bottomHeadsetVP-A77CES slim stack adapter type with conical spacerShifterShimano ST-5800ShifterShimano ST-3500CrankShimano FC-5800 50 x 34TCrankSugino XD2D 50 x 34TF/DerailluerShimano FD-3500-F 9S13456810111213151617F/DerailluerShimano FD-5800-F 016018070 30'71 00'71 30'72 00'72 30'73 00'75 30'75 00'74 30'74 00'73 30'73 mano RD-5800-SS 11SHandleNitto (Aluminium)317416151261510111381Frame size (center–top)4Head tube length10Front center15Standover height1153Top tube length (assuming horizontal)Head angleRear center16Stack12176Seat angleBB drop138Fork offsetWheel baseReachBlackGrayWhiteGEOMETRIES1339045649512071 00'75 30'855101158712420131570 10071665251617361R/DerailluerShimano RD-3500-SS 9SHandleNitto (Aluminium)StemOriginal (Aluminium)44051513072 00'75 00'50594420701014678531373StemOriginal (Aluminium)SeatpostOriginal φ31.6 x 300L (Aluminium)49053515072 00'74 00'50598420701018730550377SeatpostOriginal φ27.2 x 330L (Aluminium)SaddleSella Italia X154055517073 00'73 00'45604420701024777575379SaddleVelo VL-4148BrakeShimano BR-5800BrakeShimano BR-3500WheelShimano WH-RS010WheelJalco DRX3000 Shimano HB/FH3500TireBridgestone RR-2XTireBridgestone RR-2XChainShimano CN-HG600-11CassetteShimano CS-5800 12– 25TPedalWithoutWeight8.7kg (without pedals)3174161512615101113FRAME SIZE12SPEC81Frame size (center–top)4Head tube length10Front center15Standover height1153Top tube length (assuming horizontal)Head angleRear center16Stack12176Seat angleBB drop138Fork offsetWheel baseReachChainShimano CN-HG53CassetteShimano CS-HG50 12–27TPedalWithoutWeight10.4kg (without pedals)FRAME SIZESlopingframe sizeTop tubelength (mm)According height(cm)390420450480510540485500515530545560145 –154149 –160156 –167163 –174169–178176 –187Inside leg measurement 848586Slopingframe sizeTop tubelength (mm)According height(ｃm)390440490540495515535555146 –157155 –168165 –179176 –190Inside leg measurement 84858613

NEO-COTRN7 EQUIPELONG RIDENEO-COT PROCOMPLETE BIKEFRAME & FORK105PERFECTED STEEL FRAME TO THE PEAK OF WORLD QUALITYPhoto spec / Frame size: 530mm / Some parts shown above are photo samplesENJOY RHYTHM AND FEEL OF THE PINNACLE CHROMOLY STEEL NEO-COT FRAMEThe RN7 EQUIPE uses NEO-COT technology to utilize the ideal characteristics of chromoly steel material such as stress, strength, weight andvibration damping, in a way optimized by the spinning butted process and bulge forming. The frame is welded with uniquely shaped tubeswithout using lugs, to achieve a very stiff yet supple ride feel. The front forks are available in traditional chromoly. It has a variety of frame sizesin 10mm increments to offer the great fit like a custom made frame.COLORSPECRedNaked NEO-COTwith the ideal shapes? The result of this process was bulge forming,even when the paint is completely stripped.but the design team found that they could use it to form pipes whichconnect to each other without need for lugs. In addition, a tube form-joint called a lug to connect tubes but NEO-COT bikes are lugless;ing technology called the spinning butted process rolls out tubes toinstead, they use tubes with both ends widened then minimallyheat-treated for welding. A close look at a NEO-COT frame showsthe ideal thickness without needing any scraping inside the tube.This is how the unique shape of NEO-COT was born. It’s light, ide-that there are no round tubes, which is what NEO-COT is about.ally stiff and supple, and has the ideal shape for a chromoly frame.The NEO-COT concept was born in 1992. The development team atWe removed the bridge frequently used to connect the chainstaysthat time was pursuing the perfect balance of weight, strength andstiffness. They carefully researched how stress was applied to aframe in pedaling and finally came to the conclusion that frametubes don’t have to be round.14to put it into the desired form. It was used for another purpose then,It uses a kind of steel called chromoly. Typical steel bikes use aJapan in the present day, so NEO-COT is truly “made in Japan.”Bridgestone has pursued an ideal and improved chromoly steelThe common knowledge at that time was that a tube had to beframe to the world’s highest standard. When the frame is stripped ofround for stress and weight optimization, but for the team this waspaint, you can still tell it is NEO-COT at a glance because it’s thean obstacle to be overcome. They started looking at the problemperfect shape for a chromoly steel frame, created by the passionfrom a different angle. Would it be possible to design a whole framethat kept pursuing the ultimate frame 2953453955056557583949910611512213815772 00'72 00'72 00'72 30'72 30'73 00'73 30'73 30'74 45'74 30'74 30'74 15'74 15'74 00'73 45'73 054054054104104103Silver135121510111381Frame size (center–top)4Head tube length10Front center15Standover height1153Rear center16Stack1217613490 / 510 / 520 / 530 / 540 / 550 / 570 / 590ColorRed, Black, Lime, Blue, SilverFrameNeoCot Chromoly SteelF/forkChromoly SteelHeadsetTANGE RDC ahead Italian size1617ShifterShimano 04406CrankShimano FC-5800 50 x 34TF/DerailluerShimano FD-5800-F 11SSeat angleBB dropShimano 105Size15Top tube length (assuming horizontal)Head angleRN7 EquipeGroup73575175676577478380181941661265 97365 97970 98270 97970 98470 99070 99870 1005171because the NEO-COT shape is strong enough without them. TheNEO-COT was born in Japan and is still produced at a factory in Ageo,LimeGEOMETRIESa forming process which fills a steel pipe with oil and pressurizes itThe biggest feature of a NEO-COT frame is that it is recognizableBlackModel8Fork offsetWheel baseReachR/DerailluerShimano RD-5800-SS 11SHandleNitto (Aluminium)StemOriginal (Aluminium)SeatpostOriginal φ27.2 x 300L (Aluminium)SaddleSella Italia X1BrakeShimano BR-5800WheelShimano WH-RS010TireBridgestone RR-2XChainShimano CN-HG600-11CassetteShimano CS-5800 12–25TPedalWithoutWeight9.4kg (without pedals) / Frame only 1.67kg (530mm)FRAME SIZESlopingframe sizeTop tubelength (mm)According 50565575158 –164162 –169164 –173167 –176171–178173 –180178 –185182–189Inside leg measurement 84858615

XR9 ELITEXR9 TECHNOLOGYRACECOMPLETE BIKEFRAME & HEADSET3 PIECES HIGH MODULUS CARBONXTRELIABLE CONTROL AND EFFICIENT RIDE TO THE PODIUMtriangle absorb vibration and give the wheels better grip on the roador trail. They convert your pedaling input to momentum without anyloss and offer excellent torque on rough trail surfaces. The front thruaxle also keeps the front suspension from twisting to optimizesmoother action of the forks. By making both wheels stable, theframe becomes a construction that flexibly connects both wheelsand offers a line tracing ability that lets the rear wheel naturally followthe front wheelʼs line.High cruising speed and great acceleration from pedalingWith light HM carbon and its racy geometry, the bike responds andaccelerates well under hard pedaling. The bike responds to the rid -Properly placed center of gravity for better bike controlThe XC racing scene is evolving quickly and the courses have be -come more technical than ever. The era when a rider could save timeby powering up a climb is over. The current world standard requiresa skill set capable of dealing with the roughest trail and even somejumps. The XR9 was born to handle the new generation of XC racesthat get more technical every year. Its characteristic feature is easycontrol. On a MTB, it is best to descend in a standing position on thepedals, and often to be in a position with a low center of gravity foreasy control of both wheels. Itʼs necessary to balance both wheelswith the riderʼs body at the center and separate the body from thebike to ride fast and stably on rough sections.The thru axle allows the bike to trace lines accuratelyerʼs input and accelerates quickly with pedaling on fast sections andclimbs well without losing speed when it hits an uphill right after adescent. The loop stays, the supple material and the design that op -timizes the road-holding performance allow you to ride faster andsave your energy for the last half of a race. The XR9ʼs design philoso -phy is aimed for efficiency, to avoid any waste in speed or effortcoming from material, shape or geometry.650B wheels for control and speedThe bike features a 650B wheelset that rolls fast and handles well.The 650B is now the world standard and will have a familiar feel toPhoto spec / Frame size : 420mm / Some parts shown above are photo samplesFAST XC RACING MOUNTAIN BIKE WITH NIMBLE AND PLAYFUL GEOMETRYThe XR9 ELITE is a XC racing model with a 650B (27.5' ) wheelset that is nimble yet stable. It shares the same frame as the advanced model andfeatures Shimano XT components that have g

BRIDGESTONE MAKES BICYCLES FOR PEOPLE JAPAN QUALITY SPORTS BICYCLE MADE WITH DEDICATION , USING EXTENSIVE RIDER DATA, WITH OVER 50 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE. Bridgestone is a bicycle company. A brand building bicycles since 1949 and representing the Japanese bicycle industry. Our philosophy is to make bicy-cles for people.