Rikulau Vulcan (V9) stainless steel is based on C465 stainless steel developed and patented by Carpenter, USA. It is the first seamless C465 tube ever made. The tensile strength can reach about 1900 MPa through heat treatment. It is the strongest material second to carbon fiber used on bicycle frame building.
V9 road frame stiffness was enhanced by increase of down tube diameter. It is the most stiff frame among all Rikulau products. V9 road frame is a race warrior. It is not a product for everyone.
Feature of Rikulau V9 stainless steel road bike
1. Tapered 1 1/4”head tube: provides stiffness and cornering stability
2. Flattened seat stay for more comfort
3. Larger down tube for increased stiffness
Geometry Information
Model: Rikulau Vulcan (V-9) Road Bike – Integrated HT
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Size |
Seat tube |
Effective top tube |
Chain stay |
Head tube |
Head tube angle |
Seat tube angle |
BB drop |
Wheel base |
top tube height |
top tube angle |
weight (g) |
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C-T |
C-C |
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(A) |
( B) |
(C) |
(D) |
(E) |
(F) |
(G) |
(H) |
(I) |
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|
|
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XS |
485 |
445 |
510 |
408 |
115 |
71.5 |
74 |
68 |
956.9 |
738.1 |
6 |
1.44 |
|
S |
500 |
460 |
525 |
408 |
125 |
72 |
74 |
68 |
967 |
748 |
5.3 |
1.46 |
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M |
515 |
475 |
540 |
408 |
135 |
72.5 |
73.5 |
68 |
972 |
760 |
4.8 |
1.5 |
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L |
535 |
495 |
555 |
410 |
150 |
73 |
73 |
68 |
978.4 |
774 |
4.6 |
1.55 |
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XL |
555 |
515 |
570 |
410 |
165 |
73 |
73 |
68 |
993 |
792 |
4 |
1.6 |
|
XXL |
575 |
535 |
585 |
410 |
180 |
73 |
72.5 |
68 |
1002 |
805 |
3.5 |
1.7 |
Note:
1. All measurements in millimeter (mm) except angle (degrees) and weight (grams)
2. Integrated head tube for 1 1/8-1 1/4” fork steerer
3. Tubing: Rikulau Vulcan V-9 stainless steel
i. Top tube: 30.0 mm x 0.6/0.45/0.6/0.7 mm
ii. Seat tube: 31.8 mm x 0.7/0.4/0.7 mm
iii. Down tube: 36.4 mm x 0.65/0.45/0.65/0.7 mm
iv. Seat stay: 16 x 0.55 mm
v. Chain stay: 24 x 0.7/0.5/0.7 mm
4. 365 mm fork length; 43 mm rake
5. 27.2 mm seat post
Specs| item |
Shimano 105 Sram Rival |
Shimano Ultegra Sram Force |
ShimanoDuraAce Sram RED |
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frame |
Rikulau vulcan stainless steel |
Rikulau vulcan stainless steel |
Rikulau vulcan stainless steel |
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Fork |
Rikulau 1 1/4” Carbon fork |
Rikulau 1 1/4” Carbon fork |
Rikulau 1 1/4” Carbon fork |
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head set |
FSA No.44E |
FSA No.44E |
FSA No.44E/CF |
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seat clamp |
Alloy |
Alloy |
Titanium |
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Groupset |
Shimano 105 (50 x 34 T, 11-28T) Sram Rival (50 x 34 T, 11-28T) |
Shimano Ultegra (50 x 34 T, 11-28T) Sram Force (50 x 34 T, 11-28T) |
Shimano DuraAce (50 x 34, 12-28T) Sram RED (50 x 34 T, 11-28T) |
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Chain |
KMC X11L |
KMC X11EL |
KMC X11SL |
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Handlebar |
FSA Gossamer Compact, black |
FSA Energy Compact, black |
FSA K-Force Compact, carbon, black |
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stem |
FSA Gossamer Pro, black |
FSA OS-99, black |
FSA OS-99 CSI, carbon wrap, black |
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seat post |
FSA Energy, SB20, 27.2mm |
FSA SL-K, carbon shaft, SB20, 27.2 mm |
FSA K-Force Light, carbon, SB25, 27.2 mm |
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Bar tape |
Rikulau, PU surface, black |
Rikulau, PU surface, black |
Rikulau, PU surface, black |
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Saddle |
Velo, CrMo rail, black |
Selle Italia SLS, Kit Carbonio Flow, black |
Selle Italia SLR, leather, black, titanium rail |
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Wheel set |
Mavic Ksyrium Black, 700 x 25C |
Mavic Ksyrium Elite, 700 x 25C |
Mavic Ksyrium Pro, 700 x 25C |
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Tires |
Mavic Yksion Elite 25 |
Mavic Yksion Pro |
Mavic Yksion Pro |