Frame Design: Our Design Goal

"Bacchetta's design goal was to achieve a balance of frame stiffness, drive train efficiency, performance, and ride quality. After building several prototypes with round tubing we came to realize that there was just not enough structure to support a mono-tube design when the wheelbase is pulled out beyond 42 inches. It simply flexed and twisted too much."

"We believe our custom tube set is the key to the design success of Bacchetta bikes. It delivers a superior ride and great performance with simple good looks. Achieving this balance with a mono-tube design also provided the additional benefit to superior aerodynamics in comparison to triangulated or space frame designs by eliminating the excess tubing. Less tubing means less frontal area and that makes for a faster bike."

- Mark Colliton
  Bacchetta Bicycles, Inc.