Tag: Axiom SL
Customer Review: Axiom SL
Our group of riders smashed through the messy roadway. The speed plummeted as riders on light carbon frames balked at the clacking and popping sounds of their gear shuddering across uneven roadway. I was keenly aware that my speed remained stable as I slid to the front to plan my endgame. Stiff enough to feel… but the suspension of titanium was all there. Goldilocks would have been impressed.
Just prior to the holiday break, we were treated to a lovely long term review of an Axiom SL, courtesy of a blog post by Andrew Kerslake. Unlike many other reviewers, Andrew bit his tongue until he logged many miles over a wide variety of terrain, and then commenced on crafting a thorough report. We are pleased that he is enjoying his new bike, but especially enjoyed reading his entertaining blog entry, which was full of insight and energy.
Before deciding which bike he wanted, Andrew did a fair share of research and soul searching,
“We take on a certain degree of ownership that extends beyond the product and into the brand. The brand’s identity often speaks to our own identity.â€
However, as an avid cyclist, Andrew knew what type of outfit he was looking for,
“a titanium race bike to be agile enough for Taiwan’s roads, stiff enough in the drivetrain and stiff enough in the front and rear triangles to transfer over a fair amount of road feel to better assess my tack on the surface. I also wanted the bike to be just, and only just, comfortable enough to handle my notoriously long rides over Taiwanese roads. I also needed a bike aggressive enough for Taiwan’s yearlong bicycle event season. I wanted something that would be comparable to the carbon performance bikes, but still hold that solid metallic feel that I love with the durability of titanium. I have been known to be a bit careless or a klutz.â€
We were lucky to have been chosen to turn his dream into a reality.
The results?
“After each ride, no matter the distance or amount of effort, I can get off the bike and feel fresh. I can still run around and walk normally. I might be tired, but not beat-up.â€
We hope you enjoy the review as much as we did. Thanks to Andrew for the stellar report.
Axiom SL: Bicycling Magazine Dream Bike, Part Two
We talk about customization a lot, but the word itself means so many different things to so many different people it becomes sort of meaningless, another bike industry buzz word that flies around but seldom lands. We thought it might be a good idea to explain howWE customize a bike using the Bicycling magazine test bike we built for Joe Lindsey as an example.
The truth is we didn’t want to send Joe an Axiom SL, initially. When he got in touch with us we were just putting the finishing touches on the 622 SLX, and the opportunity to put our newest creation into a big magazine was exciting.
But Joe didn’t want a purpose-built speed demon. He was more interested in versatility and timelessness, so we arrived, together,at the Axiom SL. It’s light, but not the lightest. It can race, or it can tour. And it showcases our double-butting process, one of the ways we tune ride characteristics to the rider.
Joe filled out our Custom Kit, a small pamphlet we developed to capture all the ideas a rider has about his or her new bike, and also to learn some things the rider might not mention otherwise. It starts with personal information, name, age, and weight, but also occupation and geographic location. We ask about what people do, so that we can get a sense for their everyday ergonomics. Do they sit at a desk all day or are they more active? Clues like this tell us a lot about how a rider will approach their new bike. Where they live gives us some idea about the roads they’ll ride, the hills or the flats, the quality of the surfaces.
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roadbikereview.com: Seven Axiom SG Wins Choice Award
By Robert Millar
Seven is pleased to announce that the Axiom SG road model is the recipient of the 2006 roadbikereview.com Choice Award in the Frame category. Awarded at Interbike to companies whose products earned “Best Of” recognition, these are the highest rated products on the roadbikereview.com site. Winners are selected according to the highest rated products that met a minimum number of reviews for each category.
The Seven Axiom SG garnered “Best Of” status by earning a total rating of 5 out of 5, the highest possible rating. What makes this all the more impressive is that the Axiom was one of the most frequently reviewed products to earn this rating.
Here is just a sampling of the praise for the Axiom SG
“Super-stable at high-speed, lively feel to the frame, visually gorgeous, silky smooth (never chattery), superb frame craftsmanship, constant admiring compliments from other riders (the bike, not the rider…).”
“A joy to ride. Silk on the road, really. Makes me want to ride all day. Everything good about a bike, nothing bad. Any harshness or spookiness has vanished.”
“Awesome bike!!!! The whole Seven experience was a blast and the frame came out PERFECT!! I am able to ride longer, harder and faster and most importantly comfortably.”
“An excellent investment. I smile a lot when I am out on this bike. And I’m out on it a lot (for me). I no longer look for excuses to not ride and am looking for reasons to go for a ride. That seems to be the best thing you can say about any bike: it makes you want to ride.”
“The ride characteristics: Silky smooth, lively. I test-rode high-end aluminum and carbon frames and found them either harsh or dead feeling.”