ACTIFLEX is the heart of the Cento10NDR frame, a new way to connect the seatpost and seat stays. Using a carefully designed aluminum link and a technopolymer dissipater, we have given the rear wheel a few millimeters of travel. The torsional stiffness of the aluminum link remains comparable to traditional monocoque carbon seat stays, despite the ACTIFLEX. This stiffness gives the frame racing performance, while at the same time allowing the rear wheel to move up and down over bumps caused by imperfections in the road surface. Connected to the aluminum link is a dissipater that stabilizes the kinematic movement of the rear triangle. This special technopolymer has amazing physical properties, high atmospheric resistance, and can function in temperatures from -40°F to 302°F. The dissipater is made in three different colors to distinguish the different levels of density, meaning that ACTIFLEX can be fine-tuned according to the weight of the rider and/or the type of terrain they typically encounter on their bike.<br><br>Frame geometry is key when it comes to endurance bikes. To offer Cento10NDR riders the maximum level of racing comfort, the proportions between the frame tubes needed to be rethought. The final result is a position that is slightly shorter and taller than in traditional racing geometries, thanks to a shorter reach and a taller stack. This reach and stack combination gives a more comfortable position without using any spacers between the stem and the frame. How often do we see cyclists with pure racing bikes and several centimeters of spacers on the steerer tube? Now with the Cento10NDR the overall look of the bike will be harmonious, proportionate, balanced and at the same time race-ready.
SEAT TUBE
Incorporates the interface for the linkage.
Minimizes the number of parts and keeps weight very
low.
REAR STAYS
Like the seat tube, designed for minimal visual impact
and low weight.
TOTAL INTEGRATION
The sophisticated design of the steerer tube combined
with the special form of the headtube allows us to
thread up to three cables inside the frame. The three
cables enter the steerer tube through the Alabarda
or Stemma & Barra, routing the gear and brake
cables from the levers at exactly the right angle in the
steering tube. So, if you’re using electronic gears and
disc braking, the bike will not have any exposed cables,
giving the Cento10NDR a beautifully clean look.
VERSATILITY
Cento10NDR is the first road bike whose frame and
fork can be fitted with two different types of brakes: disc
brakes with thru-axles and 160 mm rotors or traditional
direct-mount calliper brakes with quick releases. This
solution expands the available configurations of the
Cento10NDR, meaning the frame is always ready for
an upgraded braking system. The fork and rear triangle
have been designed to accommodate a wide range of
tires: up to 28 mm with the direct-mount setup or up to
32 mm if using disc brakes.
BALANCED DESIGN
Balanced design means the ride feels the same on
all Cento10NDR frame sizes. The tube sections in the
various sizes are different, to make sure that stiffness,
comfort and ride quality are the same on each frame
size produced.
FD MOUNT
The seat tube has been designed for extra comfort
and to allow for extra tire clearance. We needed to re-
design the FD mount to allow for the new offset tube.
The solution is sleek and elegant, and still allows the
«old» Shimano FD to be installed using their special
internal screw.
ASYMMETRIC REAR
The drive-side chainstay has been designed to better
facilitate the forces applied to it by the drivetrain,
providing enhanced stability and ultra-efficient power
transfer.
