Following its cult status of the original La Piovra, BLB La Piovra ATK frameset for the 2018/19 season was redeveloped – making it stiffer, lighter and through adding a tapered headtube (and carbon fork) made it corner more quickly and with significantly more stability.Made from 6061 alloy, with a 35.6 tear shaped down tube and hydroformed seat tube, this is a stiff, super-fast frame. The BLB La Piovra ATK Fixie & Single Speed (black) is twinned with a tapered head tube and full carbon tapered fork. The bike holds the road brilliantly.
he BLB La Piovra ATK Track Bicycle is a high-performance bike designed for serious cyclists. The frame is made from 6061 aluminium with a tapered head tube, providing a lightweight and durable base for the bike. The fork is a tapered full carbon track fork, which adds to the bike's lightweight design and provides excellent handling and control.
The bike features a fully integrated tapered Neco headset, which ensures smooth and precise steering. The stem is 31.8mm and 80mm long, with a +/-7º angle, and is made from lightweight alloy. The handlebars are alloy track dropbars, measuring 400mm, and provide a comfortable and aerodynamic riding position.
The BLB La Piovra ATK Track Bicycle comes with a range of high-quality components, including a BLB alloy seatpost, a BLB race saddle with a carbon-like cover, caliper brakes, and a crosstop brake lever. The bike also features a 17t freewheel and sprocket, a KMC 410 chain, and a 48t, 170mm thru axle crankset with an outboard Hollowtech bottom bracket. The Novatec high flange hubs and deep section rims (40mm) provide excellent stability and control, while the 700x 26c Kenda tyres offer a smooth and comfortable ride. The bike weighs just 9kg (20lbs), making it a lightweight and agile choice for serious cyclists.
In summary, it is a high-performance bike designed for serious cyclists who demand the best in terms of performance, handling, and control. With its lightweight frame, tapered full carbon track fork, and high-quality components, this bike is sure to impress even the most discerning of riders.
For transit reasons all complete bikes are shipped 85% assembled. We strongly advise to take it to your local bike shop where it can be fully assembled, checked, adjusted and prepared for your first ride.