Size Guide
Once you have a bike that you are comfortable with, comparing its geometry to the Pastel Gravel Bike is a good place to start.
If you want to replicate the position of your road bike, choose handlebars that are similar in width. If you want more control, increase it. We typically recommend 20mm wider than that of your road bike.
Start with the STACK value. If you want a more comfortable position, choose a higher value. Gravel bikes usually start with a 5-15mm higher position compared to road bikes.
Our bikes are designed with a natural position in mind. If you have a longer torso and shorter legs, you should slide the saddle forward on the rails and vice versa.
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| Body height (cm) | Inseam (cm) | Frame size |
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| 150 | - | 165 | 75 | - | 82 | XS | ||
| 160 | - | 174 | 76 | - | 85 | S | ||
| 170 | - | 179 | 79 | - | 87 | M | ||
| 175 | - | 188 | 82 | - | 90 | L | ||
| 182 | - | 194 | 84 | - | 93 | XL | ||
| Comfort | athletic | Comfort | athletic | |||||
The mountain goat. The featherweight. For the passionate rider.
Classical lines, minimal weight & focus on ride quality.
The CIMA is not just engineered in Europe but we also brought back the manufacturing to Portugal. So we not only managed to cut down it's weight but also the transportation related CO2 emissions.
This greater control on the design and production helped us achieve what we believe is the ultimate modern classic road bike.
WHY?
If road bike development of the last few years feels off the track you are not alone. While the benefits of the disc brakes is unquestionable, the proprietary components, forced integration and marketing driven "aero is everything" messaging is a caricature what bikes should be really about.
HOW?
So we went back to where things still felt right and looked at the modern standards that actually make sense. State of the art materials, flex characteristics validated by dynamic modeling and real life testing, a touch of individualization by full custom color service and so the CIMA was born.
What it is is simple: pleasant to look at, exciting to ride and easy to work on it.
If you want a truly individual product we are able to offer a fully custom color service. As a starting point RAL colors are widely available, but lot of our customers are inspired by their dream car colors. Currently offering a single color option with individual branding (stripes & Pastel branding).
Finishing option can range from full matt to glossy.
If you need advice on your choice just write us an email: info@pastelbicycles.com
Cable Integration
Weather to chose fully integrated cables or keeping them external boils down to personal preferences and riding goals - we are happy to offer both solutions for the CIMA.
External Cables
The classical solution for disc brake bike for the ones who want to achieve lightest weight and easiest maintenance
PRO's:
- lightest weight possible
(fork and handlebar without extra reinforcement can be used) - easy maintenance
(stem length and handlebar width can be changed within minutes, no need to disconnect and bleed brakes for headset maintenance)
Internal Cables
The contemporary solution for a sleek look and aero performance.
PRO's:
- sleek look
(cables running full internal trough the handlebar and headset) - aerodynamic performance
(with the cables out of the frontal area and a more aerodynamic shaped handlebar a few watts can be saved everywhere but the steeper climbs - where weight is still king)
Carbon Aero-Wheelset
Reliable, light, aero, adjustable. A contemporary 24mm inner rim width supports modern tire widths, 30mm external widths keeps wider tires in the aero sweet-spot and the rim is hooked, so all tires are compatible not only selected tubeless models.
Carbon Spoke Aero-Wheelset
Thanks to the additional stiffness only 20 spoke per wheel is sufficient for an a exceptionally lightweight, reactive, yet comfortable ride quality.
Shimano Ultegra Di2 12s
A synonym for performance, quality and value for money. All the performance from the top of the line DuraAce packaged into a no-nonsense package. 12 speed cassette, semi-wireless setup, long lasting battery, instant shifting and reliable quality are characterizing this group.
Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 12s
Riders of several generations are lusting over Shimano's top of the line road offering. Do you need it? No, even at the Tour de France level Ultegra would be more than enough to take home the yellow jersey.
What makes this groupset special is the meticulous Japanese engineering that leaves no stone unturned to achieve the absolute best shift and breaking performance. The forged aluminum parts and high quality finishing make it the ultimate bike jewelry for the ones appreciate the fine things in life. Do you want it?
Weight matters
745g for an unpainted size M frame & 350g for an uncut fork. Weight isn't everything but it feels so damn good to fly uphill.
The weight of you Pastel CIMA external cable is ca. (depending on Size, Color and Tire choice)*:
Dura-Ace Di2: 6.6 kg
Ultegra Di2: 7.1 kg
– a real mountain goat..
Focus on ride quality
We wanted the exciting feel of a pure race bike without the harshness that often comes from aero tube profiles. The result is a springy yet comfortable ride that reacts to your smallest inputs without beating you up on longer rides.
