Aquila Crono Ultegra R8000 Triathlon Bike 2021
2021 Road
Estimate price |
3,302$
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Ultegra Di2 -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain Electronic -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Aquila Crono
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
RD-R8050-F, Ultegra R8000
Front Derailleur
FD-R8000, Ultegra R8000
Shift Levers
Bar End Shifters 2 x 11 SL-BR91
Cassette
CS-R8000, ULTEGRA
Crank
FC-R8000, ULTEGRA
Bottom Bracket
BB-R8000
Chain
CN-HG801-11
Wheels
Rims
Mavic Aksium Elite
Tires
Mavic Yksion
Brakes
Brakes
BR-R8000, ULTEGRA FRONT & REAR Direct Mount
Cockpit
Stem
Aquila Crono Aero
Handlebar
Aquila Crono Aero
Headset
1-1/8"
Seat
Saddle
ISM PN3.0
Seatpost
Aquila Crono Aero
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 50cm | 52cm | 54cm | 56cm | 58cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.31 mm | 1.25 mm | 1.28 mm | 1.28 mm | 1.28 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 266 mm | 266 mm | 266 mm | 266 mm | 266 mm |
| Front Center | 570 mm | 580 mm | 594 mm | 615 mm | 642 mm |
| Rake | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 46 mm |
| Trail | 70 mm | 64 mm | 58 mm | 58 mm | 55 mm |
| Stack | 484 mm | 487 mm | 514 mm | 533 mm | 557 mm |
| Reach | 370 mm | 389 mm | 403 mm | 418 mm | 435 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 492 mm | 512 mm | 532 mm | 552 mm | 575 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 76 ° | 76 ° | 76 ° | 76 ° | 76 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 480 mm | 500 mm | 520 mm | 540 mm | 567 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 71 ° | 72 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 85 mm | 90 mm | 115 mm | 136 mm | 136 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 391 mm | 391 mm | 391 mm | 391 mm | 391 mm |
| Wheelbase | 950 mm | 961 mm | 975 mm | 996 mm | 1023 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
Model Overview
Crono Ultegra R8000 Triathlon Bike is part of the Aquila Crono model. 16 bikes variations carry this model name so far. Check out the entire range from 2021 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Aquila Crono 105 R7000 Triathlon Bike 2021 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 2783$. On the other hand, Aquila Crono Triathlon Bike Ultegra R8050 2021, is the most expensive and costs 6840$.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Triathlon bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Triathlon bike you should know that the average price is 4177$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Triathlon bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
When Aquila released this model in 2021, its price was 3340$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Crono Ultegra R8000 Triathlon Bike price is 25.06% lower than the average cost of a Triathlon bike.
Crono Ultegra R8000 Triathlon Bike components
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has a carbon one, so, its weight is considerably lighter than one made out of steel. However, they cost a bit more than steel forks.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the Crono Ultegra R8000 Triathlon Bike model has 700c aluminum wheels. These wheels are the most used kind for road bikes in general. However, while they give you great speed and control, these wheels are not so bump-friendly.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Crono Ultegra R8000 Triathlon Bike comes with Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they have problems in wet conditions.