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Winspace simply launched a brand new model of their C5 body. It’s referred to as C5 Aero, and it’s been fairly closely redesigned. Now, it options deeper tube profiles, leading to a extra aero-like-looking body.
Whereas the primary era of the C5 resembled an all-rounder endurance bike, the C5 Aero is way nearer to an aero bike. It will likely be fascinating to see whether or not it can cannibalize Winspace’s flagship, T1550 Gen 2.
What’s New?
The C5 Aero impresses with decrease weight in comparison with the C5. An unpainted M-size body ought to weigh round 900g. That’s fairly spectacular, contemplating its bulkiness. This decrease weight is achieved by T900 and M Sequence Excessive-modulus Carbon. For comparability, the Winspace SLC3 is a light-weight 700g body, and the T1550 Gen 2 is round 828g.
The next desk compares different Winspace frames.
SLC3.0T1550 Gen 2AgileC5C5 AeroSLC2.0T1550
TypeLightweightAeroAll-rounderAll-rounderAeroLightweightAero
Weight¹699g (±35g)800g (±35g)850g (±35g)1010g (±30g)900g (±30g)780g (±35g)880g (±35g)
Backside bracketBB86T47-85.5T47-85.5BB86T47BB86BB86
Max tire width32mm32mm32mm32mm32mm25mm28mm
MaterialT1100 + T1000 + M46 + M65T800 and T1000T800 and T1000T800T800 + M collection excessive modulus carbonT700 and T800T800
Obtainable sizes49, 52, 54, 56, 59cm44, 47, 49, 52, 55cm41, 44, 47, 51, 55cm43.5, 46.5, 48.5, 51.5, 53.5cm43.5, 46.5, 48.5, 51.5, 53.5cm49, 52, 54, 56, 59cm41, 44, 47, 51, 55cm
Disc/rim brake model✅ / ❌✅ / ❌✅ / ❌✅ / ❌✅ / ❌✅ / ✅✅ / ✅
UCI-approved✅✅✅✅n/a❌✅
In-depth Reviewn/an/aRead Moren/an/aRead Moren/a
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Comparability of Winspace highway bike frames.¹M-size, UnpaintedUpdated on the twenty first of January, 2025.
One other notable change you discover at first sight is tube shaping. Have a look at the next footage, the place you may see Winspace C5, C5 Aero, and T1550 Gen 2 beside one another. You’ll be able to see that the C5 Aero and T1550 Gen 2 are virtually the identical. They differ primarily in fork and seatstays connection.
The C5 Aero appears to be like like a very totally different body. It has a lot deeper tube profiles. Winspace claims C5 Aero saves “4.6W at 40km/h crosswind” in different phrases, 5 minutes over 100 km. That is most certainly a comparability with C5. Contemplating the drastic modifications, I anticipated a bit extra, but it surely’s nonetheless a “passive” pace enchancment, so I take it.
I’m positive lots of you’ll recognize the threaded T47 backside bracket. I’ve it on my Winspace Agile body, and its set up was fairly straightforward, or no less than simpler, in comparison with a press-fit BB86.
The tire clearance remained the identical. You’ll be able to match 32mm tires into it, which is right this moment’s normal. I plan to attempt 32mm tires as a substitute of the 28mm ones. They need to be way more comfy and possibly even sooner. The geometry additionally remained the identical because the C5’s. It’s a bit extra aggressive than the T1550 Gen 2. You’ll be able to see the geometry chart under.
The variety of shade choices is proscribed to a few now however will possible develop sooner or later. I’m not a fan of both of these, however you’ll undoubtedly stand out from the gang with them, particularly with the graffiti one.
Sadly, the value has additionally elevated, however only a bit, from $1380 to $1480. Keep in mind that you should use my low cost code under, which supplies you 10% off.
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