T700 Full Carbon Construction

High-modulus T700 carbon throughout the frame and fork. The layup prioritises lateral stiffness through the bottom bracket and chainstays where it matters for power transfer, with vertical compliance built into the seatstays and fork blades for long-day comfort.

Full Internal Cable Routing

All cables and hoses route fully internally through the frame — mechanical or electronic, rim or disc. The clean lines aren't just aesthetic; internal routing protects cables from weather and reduces drag. Compatible with Shimano Di2, SRAM eTap AXS, and Campagnolo EPS.

12mm Thru-Axle Front & Rear

100×12mm front and 142×12mm rear thru-axles provide the precise wheel centring and stiffness you'd expect from a performance road frame. More accurate brake rotor alignment, more consistent handling, and a noticeably stiffer feel out of the saddle compared to QR equivalents.

Tapered 1-1/8" to 1-1/2" Headtube

The tapered headtube accepts a 1.5" lower bearing for significantly increased fork-crown stiffness — particularly noticeable under hard braking and through technical corners. Compatible with all modern integrated tapered forks and headsets.

BSA68 Threaded Bottom Bracket

BSA threaded shell (68mm, 1.37" × 24TPI) means zero fuss when swapping groupsets, unlimited service options, and none of the creak-prone nature of press-fit designs. Every major BB and crankset works here — today and five years from now.

Replaceable Derailleur Hanger

The SLC5 uses a replaceable derailleur hanger — the part most likely to get bent or broken in a crash. A spare costs a fraction of what a carbon hanger repair would. PDL.Bike stocks Winspace SLC5 replacement hangers separately.