Interbike: Race Face Shows New Revolution & Cadence Components
Race Face (RF), better know for their off-road components, will introduce six new road products in 2007 under the Revolution and Cadence lines - each will feature a new seat-post, stem, and handle bar set. The Revolution line will be a bit more expensive, with most components forged from lighter weight 7050 aluminum, while the Cadence line (which uses heavier 6065 aluminum) will cost less. Choosing the Revolution road line over the Cadence line would save riders about 115g or about ¼ pound over the three products.
Seat Posts: The new seat posts from RF use a patented head design which the company says offers superior load distribution, and allows for easier seat angle adjustments. Both the Cadence and Revolution lines use 6061 aluminum in the post head, accommodate 7mm rails (with 35mm worth of rail support), and feature a 0.5" rearward offset. In the tube however, the Revolution uses triple butted 7050 aluminum, while the Cadence used 3D forged 2014 heat treated aluminum. Both posts will be available in 26.8, 27.2, 28.6, 30.0, 30.9 and 31.6 mm widths, as well as 280 & 350 mm lengths. The Revolution will weigh in at 195g, while the Cadence will weigh 230g.
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Stems: Revolution and Cadence stems will be available in 70, 90, 100, 110, 120 and 130 mm sizes, with a reversible with a +/- 6 degree rise, and a 7050 aluminum two piece bar clamp. The Revolution’s main body is forged from 7050 aluminum, and will have distinctive thermal color heat graphics. Black is the only color available at this time. The Cadence will use 6061 aluminum in its main body, has laser etched graphics, and is available in both black and silver. Total weight for the Revolution is 140g while the Cadence will weigh in at 165g.
Handle Bars: Both the Revolution and Cadence lines will feature internally butted tubing, a drop shape with double cable grooves, 31.8 clamps, and a 142mm drop / 86mm reach. The revolution (7050 aluminum) will be available in 40, 42, and 44cm sizing and will weigh in at 230g. The Cadence will add an addition size, 38cm, and weigh around 280g.
