Airborne Carpe Diem 105 2003 Technical specs and features

Brand Airborne
Model Carpe Diem 105
First production 2003
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Race & Triathlon
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Parts And Accessories Airborne Carpe Diem 105 Parts   
Available Sizes - 20 (inches) / 50 (cm)
- 21 (inches) / 54 (cm)
- 22 (inches) / 56 (cm)
- 23 (inches) / 58 (cm)
- 24 (inches) / 60 (cm)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Hutchinson Carbon Comp
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 105 STI Dual Control Levers
Avid Shorty 6 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesVelomax
Rims manufacturer 24-hole and 28-hole
Velomax Circuit Comp
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheelStainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeNot Available
Handlebar constructionAirborne Flyte
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAirborne Flyte
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Orbit X

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG53
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-5500
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano 105
Gear shift leversShimano 105 STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 12 - 23 Teeth
9-speed

Airborne Carpe Diem 105 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Clamp-on and 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 105
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite With Alloy Steerer
Fork typeProfile Design BRC

Other Specs of Airborne Carpe Diem 105

Component group setsShimano 105
Available colors - Polished
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Oktavia
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite


Airborne Carpe Diem 105 bike review

Airborne produced the Carpe Diem 105 bike in 2003 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,512.35.
Carpe Diem 105 bike is available in many sizes such as 50cm (centimeters), 54cm (centimeters), 56cm (centimeters), 58cm (centimeters) and 60cm (centimeters).
Airborne Road Carpe Diem 105 can be found in one single color which is Polished.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c Hutchinson Carbon Comp tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Velomax Circuit Comp, 24-hole/28-hole. Airborne equiped this exact model with Avid Shorty 6 brakes, Shimano 105 STI Dual Control levers braking system and Velomax hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Airborne used 3Al/2.5V titanium material for the frame. Airborne Flyte high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Carpe Diem 105 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Airborne Flyte.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano 105, 39/53 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG53 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Airborne, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano 105 STI Dual Control gear shift levers.