Airstreeem Race SL

by Simon · 15/04/2013

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Airstreeem’s Concept range, so we expect that future frames will be equipped with the rest of the range.

Conclusion: So after a weather blighted test period, what are the overall impressions of the Race SL?

Well it’s light, it says so on the frame and it does exactly what it says. But the Race SL goes beyond ‘just’ a light bike.

It’s got stiffness and control; no point getting to the top of the climb first if you can’t trust your bike to get you down safely.

Cornering and sprinting are a joy on this bike, especially when using the Team SL 33 wheelset. They spin up to speed so easily that accelerations seem effortless,

The Race SL uses Airstreeem’s own brand Air saddle

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almost! Although there was a small amount of brake rub when climbing out of the saddle from the front wheel, something I expected from such a lightweight set of wheels, the overall quality of construction is fantastic and the brake track surface offered excellent braking.

The bike we tested, with Team SL 33 wheels, will retail for £6499. The wheels on their own are £1899.

If you were to have the Race SL with Airstreeem’s AL20 aluminium wheels and you are looking at £4999.

Want to shave the price some more? An Ultegra set up with AL20 wheels will ‘only’ lighten your wallet by £3999.

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