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January 15 2015

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2015 Scapin Ivor GT and Race Editions

Written By 4 - January 15 2015

We are happy to offer our customers some of the finest bikes in the world. Firmly in this super-bike category, and yet at a fairly reasonable price-point, is Scapin's venerable 2015 Ivor custom carbon road bike. w-ivor-iv530-s3 Hand-built in Italy with a unique custom TT-Matrix technology, in a choice of two geometry styles, 7 colours, two cable routing options, with rider name inscribed on the top-tube or down-tube, all with a LIFETIME warranty from Scapin. Click below for hi-res photos of our first 2015 model, or see additional info, geometry options and colour choices by clicking past the gallery. [gallery link="file" ids="4128,4127,4129,4131,4130,4120,4125,4123,4122,4121,4119,4126"] For more, head to the Scapin Ivor homepage from our friends at Stage-Race Distribution, or click for the Custom Ivor Order Form or for detailed Paint, Geometry and Spec options. Plus, fitting and geometry consultation for ALL custom bikes is FREE at Blacksmith Cycle, so drop by to discuss your own Scapin Ivor, available in about 8 weeks delivery time.

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November 14 2011

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BOTD #16 - Scapin Hysak

Written By 2 - November 14 2011

Bike of the Day #16 - Scapin Hysak Scapin Bicycles has been family-run for over 50 years in the heart of Italy.  Makers of road and MTB models utilizing carbon, steel and hydroformed aluminum, and winners of countless European magazine and design awards, including the recent naming of the Scapin Hysak as Cycling Plus [Bike Radar] Super Bike of the Year for 2011.  What do we think? Read on...
[caption id="attachment_1185" align="alignnone" width="576" caption="Stock build from Scapin was pretty nice, but we still played around a bit"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_1188" align="alignnone" width="576" caption="Our test mule - with Reynolds SDV66T wheels - now for sale"][/caption]
The Build : Campagnolo Super Record, FSA Plasma bar/stem, proprietary S-Way seat clamp, removable carbon BB sheathe for cable routing ease, Fizik Arione CX saddle. About 15.5 lbs with pedals, which is pretty solid for a size XL monster masher. [caption id="attachment_1181" align="alignnone" width="576" caption="Tapered headtube and full internal cable routing"][/caption]
The Ratings… Ride-quality/Comfort: 8/10 - stiff yet smooth Front-end Stiffness: 9/10 - rock solid BB Stiffness: 9/10 - an immoveable object Style/Aesthetics: 9/10 - looks even better in black Technology/Weight/Value:  9/10 - cutting edge technology for a decent price Total = 44/50 - yes, Italy can still design a real race bike [caption id="attachment_1180" align="alignnone" width="576" caption="Fluid-mould technology creates amazing tube shapes for awesome stiffness"][/caption] The Good: While this baby is on the bleeding edge - tapered front-end, internal cable routing, press-fit carbon BB, fluid mould technology, Double-D dropouts, S-Way seat clamp - its Italian heritage still shines through with an all-day geometry that makes you forget that you're riding a vicious race machine until you're ready to unleash fury on the field. As BikeRadar stated: "the Scapin hits the perfect balance of torsional rigidity and superb stiffness when cranking hard, but it has a fine ability to take the edge off rough surfaces that might otherwise set your hands tingling." [caption id="attachment_1179" align="alignnone" width="576" caption="Full carbon drop-outs with proprietary anodized Double-D Alloy cover for protection"][/caption] The Bad: Certainly not a comfort bike by any stretch of the imagination...but then that's what Scapin's steel models are for ;) [caption id="attachment_1182" align="alignnone" width="576" caption="C-4 carbon wheels + FSA Plasmas complete the race package"][/caption] The Skinny: As BikeRadar put it "The Hysak elevates Scapin to the pinnacle of Italian built bikes" all at a price that should make Colnago and Pinarello blush. $3899 for the frameset puts the Hysak third in Scapin's range behind the Ivor and Fazer, but still well ahead of most company's flagships in terms of performance. Click HERE for a PDF of the 2012 Scapin catalogue, or contact us for more info!

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November 02 2011

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BOTD #13 - 11-pound Scapin Enki project bike

Written By 2 - November 02 2011

My apologies for a lack of good pictures, but for those of you who are true weight weenies...

Bike of the Day #13 - Scapin Enki - 11.2 lbs

[caption id="attachment_1126" align="alignnone" width="576" caption="11.2 lbs and totally rideable - cranks, brakes and wheels among the world's lightest"][/caption] The Build: Frame: Scapin Enki LTD monocoque - now replaced by the EYS for 2012 Fork: Scapin monocoque 1,1/8" Shifters + Derailleurs: Campagnolo Chorus-11 Brakes: THM Fibula carbon Cranks: THM Clavicula carbon with Tune black alloy chainrings Stem + Bar: Deda carbon - could have been much lighter Wheels: AX Lightness 24 mm tubulars on Tune Mig/Mag hubs w/ Sapim Superspokes Saddle: Dash Form91 with padded leather saddle Seatpost: AX Lightness Daedelus Tires: Challenge Criterium white - for a little style We are your new home for THM, AX-Lightness and Tune (plus we ship worldwide) so email us with any product inquiries or come see the Enki in person at Blacksmith Cycle!

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