Shop Talk #4: King Zydeco

Shop Talk is a regular feature in which we take you through the technical characteristics of our bikes much the same way a shop owner might, should you visit one of our authorized dealers, with a few extra details you can only get here in Milan!

This week’s “Shop Talk” #4 is about the King Zydeco, our go-fast-everywhere monocoque carbon fiber frame.

A pioneer of the european gravel riding movement, the king zydeco is a go-fast-everywhere monocoque carbon fiber frame, perfect for competitive gravel riding and fast touring/endurance racing.

The engineering heart of the frame lies in the mould’s transition between top tube and seat stays, specifically developed with a continuous section, to allow for fibers to be continuously aligned allowing for significant weight reduction, optimization of the lay up and above all superior distribution of vibration arriving from the rear wheel, allowing the majority of loads, to bypass the seatpost.

Working in tandem with the oversized tube sections of the down and head tube a “double response system” of finely tuned stiffness and compliance is created.

The emotional heart of the frame lies in exploring new attitudes and emotions on adventures you didn’t previously think were possible!