Rancormance – Basalt Fiber and Carbon Fiber

If you liked the Passoni Fidia and its carbon-titanium weave, not to be outdone by the Italians comes a new bike company from Spain, Rancormance, that boasts basalt-fiber and carbon fiber hybrid construction.   The company claims that while basalt fiber has similar strength, weight, and stiffness characteristics as carbon fiber, it absorbs vibrations better.   Thus, basalt fiber is used in the top tube, seat tube, … Continue reading Rancormance – Basalt Fiber and Carbon Fiber

2017 Passoni Fidia

Italian bike builder Passoni is known primarily for their exquisite titanium frames.  It’s one of those unicorn bikes that’s a treat if you happen come across one on your weekend ride.   For 2017 Passoni has entered the “carbon” realm, with its new Fidia model.  But, being what they are, the Passoni Fidia isn’t simpy just a carbon bike.  It’s a carbon-titanium bike – no, not … Continue reading 2017 Passoni Fidia