Courtesy of CRUPI
After months and months of development, we are now happy to announce our all new 2013 frame line! While we wanted to keep the iconic look of the Crupi frame, we also wanted to implement many upgrades and with input from our World Class Factory race team, we have come up with the best Crupi frame design ever!
Here are some of the features of the all new 2013 frames. Feature number coordinate with frame features photo below.
1. The rear chain stays have been changed to provide more area for tire clearance and chain clearance without making the overall width of the stays any wider; meaning there is no issue with crank arm clearance. The back end of the frame truly looks nice!
2. We’ve updated the gusset at the down tube and stamped USA in it so there will be no doubt that this is a hand crafted Made in the USA Crupi frame!
3. For our frames with 1-1/8″ head tubes, we have now upgraded to integrated head tubes. Not to worry as we are also introducing our new Crupi integrated headsets at the same time the 2013 frames will be available! 2013 frames with 1″ head tubes continue using standard 1″ threadless headsets.
4. A larger diameter and differently shaped down tube is the biggest new feature of the 2013 frame. Providing even more welding surface than before and having a much wider oval shape at the bottom bracket makes this new frame much stiffer than the 2012 model. A stiffer bottom bracket area means more power transferred to the drive train!
5. New colors for 2013 include Copper Sparkle Red, Grey and Neon Yellow. The 2013 Crupi US Factory Team will all ride Neon Yellow frames as these really stand out on the track! Returning popular colors for 2013 will be the Black, White and Candy Blue (same as our 2012 colors).
Other changes for the 2013 frames include a shorter seat tube making the triangle shape stronger and faster looking! We’ve also changed the position of the seat stay tubes and are now welding them in the center of the seat tube providing more strength in that area.
Weight of the frames remain the same even though we’ve increased the size of the down tube and made the frames stronger. However, the weight of our frames with 1″ head tube are slightly less in weight as we have made the size of the chain stays smaller.
New graphics finish off the look of the 2013 frame line. These frames will be available around mid to late February 2013 and you can place your orders now.
Contact: Greg Swingrover
Crupi Parts, Inc.
626.338.1400
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