Spotlight: Axiom SL
The Axiom SL is designed to meet the demands of a wide variety of road cyclists. Seven's most versatile road bike features the highest quality seamless double-butted 3-2.5 alloy titanium tubing. The Axiom SL offers a perfect balance of responsiveness, durability, and selection, without compromises.
With thousands of different butted tubeset combinations, the Axiom SL offers the broadest performance profile of any Seven road model. Each tube is custom butted in-house, using butting technology developed by Seven. There are virtually no restrictions. It simply delivers the most precise, finely tuned ride characteristics of any bike in our range. Any style of riding—from credit card touring to agile criterium racing—is achievable, with the added reliability of a durable, full titanium frame.
The Axiom SL showcases a number of design elements introduced by Seven. We pioneered the use of S-bend seat stays and chain stays. Our precision sculpted 6-4 Ti dropouts and CNC machined small parts ensure every detail is thoughtfully addressed. The Axiom SL is Seven's bestselling road model and the benchmark for all other road bikes.
Model Comparison
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Axiom SLX
The Axiom SL can offer more drivetrain stiffness than the Axiom SLX
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Diamas SL
The Axiom SL is more impact resistant than the Diamas SL
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Elium SL
The Axiom SL offers more versatility and more options than the Elium SL
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Axiom S
The Axiom SL is lighter and features higher quality accessories than the Axiom S
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Specifications
| Avg. Frame Weight | 3.1 lbs* |
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| Material and Tubeset | Double-Butted 3-2.5 Titanium |
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| Design Mission | The most versatile, balanced, performance road bike we offer |
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| Drive Train Rigidity | 4-10 |
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| Vertical Compliance | 2-8 |
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| Weight-to-Performance | 4-10 |
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Features and Options
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the performance of a full titanium frame compare with a full carbon frame?
Titanium is the toughest material for bikes. It can handle tremendous rider and racing abuse. It does not corrode, rust, or get damaged by UV rays. Steel, aluminum, and even carbon, all have environmental limitations.
I've never ridden a titanium bike. How do they feel?
While titanium is an extremely versatile material, one of the aspects that many riders appreciate about titanium is its shock absorption and smooth ride feel. A well-designed titanium frame will absorb a lot of road shock and vibration, making it great for longer rides and more frequent rides.
I'm worried that my frame will be too soft/ not stiff enough. Is that a concern with titanium frames?
Seven offers thousands of butted titanium tubeset combinations, which allow us to customize your frame to whatever stiffness you prefer.
Do I have to paint my frame?
No. Because titanium frames are corrosion resistant, they do not require painting. The default finish for our titanium frames is an unpainted brushed satin finish with decals. Seven can paint your titanium bike in a nearly limitless set of colors and schemes, but paint is not included in the frame pricing of our titanium models.
All the tubes on the Axiom SL are round. Do you offer shaped tubes?
We do not offer shaped titanium tubes. With titanium, even minor changes in grain structure— through forming, bending, flattening, or swaging— can significantly degrade the tube’s fatigue endurance. Round tubes provide the optimum balance of weight and stiffness for all the forces a bike frame experiences while riding.
