Black series multistrada

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Handsome hoops ● The Black Series wheels have a tubeless-ready 35mm-deep, 29mm-wide rim and are finished in stained UD carbon to perfectly match the frameset. These gravel-ready wheels weigh 1,490g a pair Great groupsets ● Black Series offer everything from the value-packed Apex AXS right through to the premium Red AXS Cool colours ● As well as the six standard frame colours, custom and special editions are on the way, including collaborations with famous riders

The Black Series range of bikes and components has long been the ‘special projects’ label of Andy Wallis. He’s the designer, and owner of Poshbikes, which supplies to pros worldwide. Whenever a new frame, wheelset or component is required to outperform the standard item, or a specific bike is needed for a factory race team when there isn’t one in their line-up, a custom item is created under the Black Series code name. Now you can buy these frames and components.

Clearly capable

The Multistrada was created for real-world competition and has won medals in secret. It’s evolved into an all-road bike with as much on-road performance as possible, restrained only by 1x gearing, a slightly longer wheelbase and larger tyres so it can take a quick detour across a fire trail or unmade gravel road, and keep up with most XC hardtails.

Gravel ready

Both frame compliance and ride position have been tweaked from that of a pure road race bike to up the comfort. Handling has also been stabilised for when the going gets rough: the Multistrada has also competed in gravel and cyclo-cross racing in its latest guise.

Aero gains

The frame is a monocoque (one piece), made using a selection of composites to get the best balance of weight, durability, impact resistance, comfort and ride quality.