The CFM 700C is a road bike with a carbon frame, a stated weight of 9.2 kg and a 20-speed Shimano drivetrain. It has mechanical C-brakes, 700C tires and three frame sizes: 51, 54 and 57 cm.
The CFM 700C is a road bike with a carbon frame, a stated weight of 9.2 kg and a 20-speed Shimano drivetrain. It has mechanical C-brakes, 700C tires and three frame sizes: 51, 54 and 57 cm.
Carbon frame and weight
The carbon frame helps keep the bike’s stated weight to 9.2 kg. A lower weight can be useful when climbing or handling the bike. Carbon may also help dampen vibrations from the road, although comfort depends on the frame’s construction, the tires and their pressure.
Shimano 2×10 drivetrain
The 2×10 setup means two chainrings at the front and ten sprockets on the rear cassette. This gives the rider 20 gear combinations to choose from according to the gradient and desired pace.
The front derailleur is identified as FD-5010-D and the rear derailleur as RD-R5010-M. The ten-speed CS-R7 cassette has an 11–28-tooth range: a larger rear sprocket makes pedaling uphill easier, while a smaller one is useful at higher speeds. Without the front chainring tooth counts, however, the full gearing range cannot be assessed.
700C tires
The CFM 700C uses pneumatic 700C tires, a size commonly found on road bikes. Tire pressure affects both comfort and the bike’s handling. When setting it, consider the road surface, rider weight and recommendations marked on the tires. The available specifications do not state the tire width or a specific recommended pressure.
Frame sizes
The model is listed in 51, 54 and 57 cm frame sizes. The right size depends not only on rider height but also on body proportions and the bike’s geometry. Before choosing, it is useful to know how the frame is measured and check the riding position; the figure in centimeters alone may not be enough. Neither the geometry nor the sizing measurement method is specified here.
Mechanical C-brakes
The bike has mechanical C-brakes, which need regular inspection and maintenance. Braking effectiveness depends on their condition and adjustment as well as road conditions, so it cannot be judged from the system’s name alone.
The CFM 700C combines a carbon frame with road tires and 2×10 gearing. Alongside weight, the main considerations are choosing the right frame size and riding position, and whether the gearing suits the routes the rider intends to use.