{"id":15512,"date":"2019-03-25T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-03-25T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/2019\/03\/25\/epic-bike-check-francesco-chicchis-tred-hedera-r7773\/"},"modified":"2023-02-08T05:26:01","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T05:26:01","slug":"epic-bike-check-francesco-chicchis-tred-hedera-r7773","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/epic-bike-check-francesco-chicchis-tred-hedera-r7773\/","title":{"rendered":"Epic Bike Check: Francesco Chicchi&#8217;s T\u00b0Red Hedera"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>T\u00b0Red is an Italian bicycle manufacturer with each part apparently made in Italy. Browsing the company&#8217;s website, it appears that T\u00b0Red is not scared to dabble in all sorts of materials with intriguing carbon, steel, and titanium frames all available. This particular bike, the Hedera, is a titanium hardtail mountain bike. The bikes are being ridden at the Cape Epic by Team T\u00b0RED FACTORY RACING which includes former professional Italian road racers, Alessandro Petacchi and Francesco Chicchi.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-12796900-1553270211.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1455607\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1455607\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-12796900-1553270211.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-12796900-1553270211.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">Francesco Chicchi&#8217;s T\u00b0Red Hedera<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"specsList\">\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Frame<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">T\u00b0Red Hedera<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Fork<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">RockShox SID WC<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Wheelset<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Vittoria Reaxcion SL<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Front Tyre<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Vittoria Barzo 2.1<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Handlebar<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">FSA K-Force<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Stem<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">BLKTEC M2 <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Grip<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Silicone with SahmuraiSword endcaps<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Headset Cap<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">FSA<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Seatpost<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">USE EVO Titanium (Thanks letsride)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Saddle<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Selle Italia X-LR<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Brakes<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">SRAM Level Ultimate with SRAM Rival rear caliper<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Shifter<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">SRAM XX1 Eagle<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Rear derailleur<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">SRAM XX1 Eagle<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Cassette<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">SRAM XX1 Eagle<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Crank arms<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">SRM PowerMeter<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Chain<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">SRAM XX1 Eagle<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Pedals<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano XT<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Storage<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">BRN Saddlebag<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Hedera frame is designed to flex in a way that dampens forces from the rear wheel. T\u00b0Red take advantage of titanium&#8217;s properties to create a bike that allows the seatstay and chainstay to bend and absorb the trail forces impacting the rear wheel. T\u00b0Red&#8217;s testing suggests that the rear axle can move 10 mm. They achieve this by using four different titanium alloys in building the Hedera frame, including a special nikel-titanium alloy. A RockShox SID WC provides 100mm of suspension on the front of the bike.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-93621100-1553270226.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1455614\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1455614\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-93621100-1553270226.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-93621100-1553270226.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Chicchi is riding with SRAM XX1 Eagle gearing which is driven by a SRM PowerMeter crankset and a 36T chainring.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-54297200-1553270236.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1455620\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1455620\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-54297200-1553270236.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-54297200-1553270236.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The stem is made by a BLKTEC, a performance focussed company out of Taiwan. It is a carbon body with titanium bolts. The USE EVO seatpost continues the titanium theme with Selle Italia&#8217;s high-end X-LR model perched on top.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row grid grid-cols-12 gap-4\">\n<div class=\"col-span-6\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-20742700-1553270225.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1455613\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1455613\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-20742700-1553270225.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-20742700-1553270225.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-span-6\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-75377300-1553270219.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1455610\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1455610\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-75377300-1553270219.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-75377300-1553270219.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The braking is supplied by SRAM with Level Ultimate levers and front caliper. Interestingly, Chicchi has chosen a Rival hydraulic rear caliper from SRAM&#8217;s road and gravel product line. Our guess is that it is a weight saving decision.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-54798600-1553270221.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1455611\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1455611\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-54798600-1553270221.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-54798600-1553270221.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Team T\u00b0Red Factory Racing roll on Vittoria wheels and tyres. The wheels are the Italian company&#8217;s Reaxcion SL model which features an alloy rim and their own SwitchIT 2 MTB hubs. The claimed weight for the wheelset on Vittoria&#8217;s website is 1450 grams.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-62308300-1553270223.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1455612\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1455612\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-62308300-1553270223.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-62308300-1553270223.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Chicchi has fitted a Vittoria Barzo tyre on the front with a faster trolling Mezcal tyre on the rear wheel. Interestingly, the front tyre is narrower at 2.1 inches while the rear Mezcal is 2.35 inches. Presumably, the wider rear tyre offers Chicchi additional bump absorption.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row grid grid-cols-12 gap-4\">\n<div class=\"col-span-6\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-60629600-1553270231.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1455617\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1455617\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-60629600-1553270231.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-60629600-1553270231.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-span-6\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-27352400-1553270233.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1455618\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1455618\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-27352400-1553270233.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-27352400-1553270233.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Amongst a sea of carbon dual suspension bikes at the Cape Epic, it is great to see brands like T\u00b0Red supporting something different.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-36596900-1553270228.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1455615\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1455615\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-36596900-1553270228.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-36596900-1553270228.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>T\u00b0Red is an Italian bicycle manufacturer with each part apparently made in Italy. Browsing the company&#8217;s website, it appears that T\u00b0Red is not scared to dabble in all sorts of materials with intriguing carbon, steel, and titanium frames all available. This particular bike, the Hedera, is a titanium hardtail mountain bike. 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