HEROÏN BIKE

The Heroin bike is a hand-built French carbon road bike produced in a numbered edition of 349 units. It pairs elite climbing rigidity with a comfort-tuned rear triangle for riders who want a true one-of-a-few object under them.

The Concept

Designed as a versatile climber that never gives up on the flats, the Heroin bike was engineered around one obsession: control the balance between stiffness and comfort in every tube. Firm steering keeps it locked in fast descents, while a round 27.2 mm seat post and slim seat stays soak up road buzz within the first pedal strokes.

Marc Simoncini's team built Heroin as a French tribute to hand craftsmanship, positioning each frame as a luxury climbing weapon aimed at riders who search for exclusivity as much as performance.

What Makes It

Every frame is laid up by hand in high modulus carbon fiber after years of research on tube rigidity and wall thickness. Stiff chainstays and a rigid bottom bracket deliver instant response on the pedals, while the flex tuned into the seat stays and seat tube preserves comfort on long rides.

Hardware is 100% titanium, wheels use high modulus carbon rims laced to Tune hubs with Sapim CX-Ray spokes, and the drivetrain is the Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 electronic groupset. Total weight sits at 6,5 kg, a figure that puts the Heroin road bike among the lightest hand-built carbon frames sold today.

The Ride

On climbs the bike feels planted and eager, converting each watt without complaint. On the flats the rigid front triangle keeps aero position stable, and on downhills the firm but neutral steering makes the Heroin carbon bike as agile as an all-round race machine. Each bicycle is delivered ready to ride, with the Heroin team on hand at every step.

Specifications

• Builder: Heroin (France), limited edition of 349 units
• Frame: Heroin high modulus carbon fiber, made by hand
• Fork: Heroin high modulus carbon fiber vented fork, made by hand
• Seat post: Monocoque carbon, 27.2 mm diameter
• Wheels: High modulus carbon fiber rims and high-temperature wheels, Tune hubs, 11-speed Shimano compatible, Sapim CX-Ray spokes, manual spoke fitting
• Drivetrain: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 electronic 11-speed groupset (2017), 11-25/11-28 cassette, internal battery
• Hardware: 100% titanium
• Saddle: Ergonomic, carbon saddle rail
• Weight: 6,5 kg

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