BicyclesTest: Viner Maxima
Stiff, responsive, light, with a frame made on measure is a "Dream Bike"
The Maxima project For his top range Viner has made a very unique and special, not only where the frame is made to measure, but the same is defined, for what concerns the stratification of the tubes of carbon, according to the needs of the customer. This process, conducted entirely in Italy, gives you a frame from time to time absolutely unique and customized for the client. This allows even amateurs to heavy to ride on a frame of carbon fiber in a safe and quiet, so there is no weight limit for the user. The main triangle of the frame, whose debut took place during the past year, is built with carbon tubes 6K whose thickness is determined, as mentioned, according to the characteristics and demands of the athlete. The junctions are shown with carbon 3k. The rear is made by Deda steels, as well as the fork Black Drive. The number of FSA integrated headset, and 1 inch and 1/8. The weight of the frame is declared in 1080 grams, while the fork weighs 320g. For the frame is declared the minimum weight, since, in reality each chassis has its own weight according to the different realization of the carbon tubes. Among the various options for customization, you can choose the type of bottom bracket, or BB30 traditional craft and integrated seatpost or not. The curious and distinctive finish of the horizontal pipe can be included or not, choosing a classic profile. The diameter of the tubes of the main frame is generous and standards in each case and are the perfect conjunctions that have been deliberately put into evidence. The colours available are red, orange, yellow and pink. Maxima on test
Like any Maxima model in the test was designed to measure with an assembly made at the request of the customer. In this case you chose to take the group Sram Red complete with controls, brakes, chain, gear, derailleur, crankset 53/39 and 11/23 sprockets. The pedals that you see in the picture, are not part of the bicycle. The stem is known Deda Zero 100 Servizio Corse, while the handlebar is the anatomical name Zero 100; like seatpost, with micrometric adjustment of the inclination of the saddle. All these three components are aluminium and are characterized by high stiffness to weight content. The saddle is a Selle Italia SLR Gel Flow. The bottle is of Elite series, as well as the bottle cages always Elite, carbon look resin. The wheels are the new choices Viner Caesar Carbon, made from Marchisio. The tubes are the Schwalbe Stelvio, the extent 700x22. The bike, as assembled, has a weight without pedals 6.5 kg, with a frame measuring about 56 cm. Road test
The Viner Maxima has the particular aesthetics of the frame, which stands out the final top tube, a distinctive feature of this model. The finishes are great, as you would expect from a high range of bikes and components chosen reflect the desire to create a very competitive bike, as the weight, despite the generous size of the frame. On the other hand would be little point in buying a similar frame and humiliating components falling. In short, the only important detail of "fame" are the carbon wheels Viner, but are actually good Marchisio, while for those who want to overdo will select other components even more "esoteric". With just a few rides to understand the character of this bike, which has no fear against the competition and indeed listed several advantages in its favour. The content weight of the medium enhances the rigidity of the frame and this is reflected in fulminant change of pace, as well as the possibility of maintaining a long high speed with minimal energy expenditure. The gears long, which would put a hardship on other models, in this case not a problem, given the ease with which we deal with and is only increased in long slopes greater. A sprokets alternative is more than enough to cover every need, leaving the compact crank to the "people". Marchisio wheels are a pleasant surprise, because hard to read (but not lightweight) and sliding, really good pair of wheels with a favourable value for money. The Stelvio tubulars are a worthy completion of the wheels, accurate, comfortable and sliding, but not lightweight. The saddle is great for comfort, but above all because there is greater scope for movement in the legs. The group seatpost, handlebar and stem are very hard, and this contributes to the sensation of absolute rigidity and responsiveness of the bike, even if partially affects the comfort, but this is not the bike suitable for those seeking comfort, at least when the choice. The bike is ideal for those seeking maximum performance, the rigidity of the bottom bracket, the rear to go to the craft and the steering fork. This is why every pedal is transmitted with a minimum expenditure of energy to the rear wheel. In this good about the group also has the Sram Red, light and with a crank and slide hard. Excellent power brakes with friction material on the prison in carbon and high precision and speed of transition between a report and another, one of the major advantages of this group. It is to be noted that the braking power is excellent, as in many carbon rim, with an initial phase of small teeth and a second part of the braking more effective, a matter of habit and determination of braking force. The anatomic handlebar is quite challenging and you can travel without hassle km motions with his hands low, improving the aerodinamic penetration and the excellent performance. Despite the bike size large, high speed is also placing in the curve and direction changes. Down then, it was very competitive, thanks to the strong possibility of reviving the action out of turn, supported by the rigidity of the frame. Obviously the effort driving is higher than other models Viner, but the benefits are far greater. Rather than the more candidates listed, this model is marked by a high precision driving combined with an excellent speed in the direction changes. The wheels feel a little side of the wind, but only in the presence of strong wind. Under these conditions a greater physical effort must be made in advance. Just as a greater stress in very uneven paths. But the beauty of this bike is appreciated on the guided tours full of changes of pace which is a pleasure to revive the action, leaving out the saddle and felt the stiffness of the frame transmitting all the power to the rear wheel and see that the velocity increases rapidly. A bike, the limit of which is the athlete. The benefits observed with the Polar CS 600 Power
Why of the test
We decided to use the instrumentation Polar CS 600 Power to analyze the performance of the bike. Other tools we can give the values of stiffness of a frame, important information, but they say little about the overall goodness of the bike that will be keen to buy and its real value for money. It 'clear that a bike is not only frame but also the components with which it is assembled and which determines the overall performance. With the Polar CS 600 Power can tell how many watts the athlete must develop to move at a speed X. The more rigid frame is the best crankset, good wheels, the rest of the good components, the lower will be the power required to reach that speed X, the better the goodness of the bike as a whole. By contrast, an excellent frame, but with non-top, may have the worst results of a frame of medium range, but assembled with good components. We evaluate then the bike as a whole, as well as buy from the dealer, not a single element of it, although important. The Polar CS 600 Power also is the only tool that allows to detect the power developed without replacing crank or rear wheel. The commentary on the instrumental test
The test has revealed the findings in the road test. The high rigidity of the frame, the weight and the excellent rolling wheels and tubes (but also cranckset) enabled good performance. The diver with the bike so far tested (all mid-range and medium-high) increases with increasing speed. Sign that the high rigidity of the frame allows optimum transmission of power even when it grows, where the other frames are beginning to go into crisis. The test is also very good in comparison with the same level of competition. The particulars
Conclusions The Viner Maxima has proven to be one of the best bike ever, for light weight, rigidity of the chassis performance, but especially for his special achievement. This starts with a bike proposal really unique and, moreover, at a truly competitive price. Defects did not and the performance is excellent, superior to most competitors accredited, as also demonstrated by the test instrument. Do not judge the proposed assembly (still very high level and quality) so that everyone chooses the components that most prefer, but the casing is actually a small work of art "whose only fault is to not have a" brand "as strong as other competitors, perhaps much lower thickness technician. It is the perfect bike for those who seek to true quality, performance and value for money, but it is not the best bike to boast to friends that he had bought the model for this or that sample of professional cycling: this is his true unique limit. For many a barrier to purchase, unfortunately. Positive aspects Aesthetics and construction quality Negative aspects None The prices The frame kit is priced at around 2900 Euro. A very good price lower than most competitors can not boast such possibilities. The final cost of the bike is assembled from components selected and varies accordingly. Is suitable for Athlete: one of the best ever, pre-performance and quality of driving. For further informations: Viner Spa Tests carried out in collaboration with:
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