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MantaRay performance and handling categories

These attributes are determined primarily by the tubeset and frameset geometry. Performance is determined primarily tubeset. Handling is primarily geometry.

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xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx As with all the bikes we do, there is a dizzying amount of choice. But relax; we're here to guide you. We've put together some value-packed packages to simplify things, or, if you want to dig deep into the details, we're happy to go along on your design adventure, too.


Carousel: photos with text overlay on image. 1. Balanced: Photo of Elliot on the MantaRay in the woods? 2. Competition: Unbound drone shot 3. Distance: image from folder

Let's cut to the chase. The majority of Seven riders choose one of these setups, or a close variant:

Performance Class Balanced Performance
& handling
Competition Performance
& handling
Distance Performance
& handling
Performance Mission & Purpose Versatility. Neutral.
Versatile, neutral, universal.
Fast off the line, quick handling, race-centric, razor sharp. Stiffer tubeset Comfort, stability, all-day hands free control. Lighter and smoother riding tubeset.
Performance & Handling Characteristics Our most popular model, the xxxxxxxxx is good at all the allroad kind of riding. puts the "all" in allroads. Balance, xxxxx If you do a bit of everything from road club rides to dirt road excursions, choose Seven's
Tubeset: SO oversized
Drivetrain stiffness: 100%
Traction control: 100%
Torsion control: 100%
Performance to weight: 100%

xxxxxx what are the baselines we're talking about? The baseline is our "Balanced Performance" this is 100% on all scales. Choose Balanced performance and handling.

Choose Balanced performance & handling
Speed over comfort and distance, Optimized for 40 mm tires, agile handling, stiff tubeset, and all of Seven's most progressive options, there's no faster bike on allroad. Complete race bike pricing starts at $5,895. XX bike pricing starts at $7,595. stripped down for speed.
Tubeset: SL
Drivetrain stiffness: 120%
Traction control: 100%
Torsion control: 110%
Performance to weight: 110% If you're looking for speed, choose Seven's Choose Competition performance and handling .
If you enjoy long rides xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Allmost a allroad bike but much better for road riding when you put 28 mm tires on. The Allroads Distance almost bridges the gap to a full-time allroad bike.
Tubeset: SL
Drivetrain stiffness: 100%
Traction control: 120%
Torsion control: 110%
Performance to weight: 100% Choose Seven's Choose Distance performance and handling.

Allroads Competition Performance Design xxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxx Geometry Handling & Performance

Optimized for speed.

Our Competition Fit is our most aggressive Rider Ready position. When speed is first on your list, aerodynamics of your riding position should be first on the aero checklist. It will be difficult to find a produciton bike with more agressive fit potential than our Competition Fit geometry. Our lead designer has worked on frameset for World Champions; he knows something about fit for speed.

Of course, when choosing a frame size it has to fit YOU. That's why we offer the Lion in Spring in three distint fit categories. Choose wisely.

Positional modifications relative to our popular Road Fit: Longer and lower:

  • Lower front end: About 3.0 cm lower frame stack means all things equal, the handlebar will sit about 3 cm lower than our standard Road Fit.
  • Longer frame reach: About 1.0 cm longer frame reach means that, all things equal, the handlebar will be about 1.0 cm farther from the saddle.

Looking for a different fit?

We offer the Lion of Spring in two other distinct fit

See the full fit details and frame geometry for the Endurance Fit Lion of Spring.