A carbon frame endurance bike with ultra high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes, priced near the middle of the Empire model range. Compare the full range
MSRP | $5,299 |
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Frame | Carbon |
Fork | Carbon |
Wheels | 700c Carbon |
Drivetrain | 2 × 12 Electronic |
Groupset | Force eTap |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
2 × 12 — 24 speed
Empire SL Pro Race
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October 2019
We review the Empire SL from Fezzari - their latest do-it-all carbon road bike. With an 815 gram frame and sub-17-pound complete bike, Fezzari is taking on the crowded endurance road market head-on. Key touches include 100% internal cable routing, integrated seat post clamp, 32mm tire clearance, and unique Monoform construction.
Frame | Fezzari Empire SL, Super-Light Monoform™ CleanCast™ Carbon, Road-disc tuned, 12x142 rear thru axle. FrameDefense Tech derailleur hanger. Max tire clearance 32c BB Standard: BB86/BB92, press-fit |
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Fork | Fezzari Empire SL Monoform™ CleanCast™ Carbon, 12x100 Thru Axle, Internal Brake Routing |
Rear Shock | N/A |
Bottom Bracket | SRAM Dub BB86 |
Headset | FSA ACR NS 1.5"/1.5" |
Stem | FSA SMR Alloy |
Handlebar | FSA Energy Integrated |
Saddle | Selle Italia Model-X |
Seatpost | Fezzari Carbon Dual Bolt, 27.2 |
Pedals | Available Separately |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM Force eTAP AXS |
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Front Derailleur | SRAM Force eTAP AXS |
Crank | SRAM Force AXS Carbon, DUB |
Shifters | SRAM Force eTAP AXS 2x12 Wireless |
Cassette | SRAM Force XG-1270, 10-33t 12-Speed |
Chain | SRAM Force AXS 12-Speed |
Brakes | SRAM Force HRD Hydraulic Disc, Rotors: Centerline 160mm/160mm |
Brake Levers | SRAM Force AXS Hydraulic Carbon |
Rims | Zipp 303 S Carbon |
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Spokes | Sapim CX-Sprint |
Front Hub | Zipp 76 / 176 DB 142x12/100x12 |
Rear Hub | Zipp 76 / 176 DB 142x12/100x12 |
Tires | Maxxis High Road 28c Tubeless Ready |