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Analysis
A full carbon endurance frame with SRAM Rival AXS wireless electronic shifting at a price where every other brand offers mechanical groups. The VCLS 2.0 carbon leaf-spring seatpost provides 20 mm of vertical deflection for comfort. If electronic shifting matters to you, no other option comes close at this price.
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