For 2015, the Pasadena Athletic Association (PAA) formed an elite race team comprised of 6 CAT 1 riders (Ben Bertiger, Danny Katz, Manny Suarez, Ronnie Toth, Tyler Locke & Patrik Ericsson who races for the Argon 18 Scandinavia team in Europe). As a current sponsor of PAA, CENTRIC was chosen with the APEX-SL and TC/50 tubular wheels to be the official frame and wheels of the elite team.
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CENTRIC APEX-SL TEAM BIKE SPECS:
- Sub 900 gram frame with custom PAA team paint scheme
- T1000 carbon race lay up
- Tapered head tube 1 ⅛ to 1 ½
- BB30 bottom bracket (the team bikes were made custom for BSA english thread/24mm since they would be on Shimano Ultegra components)
- 27.2 seat post
- Di2 ready / internal cable routing
- 2015 TC/50mm carbon tubular wheelset
- Shimano Ultegra 6800 components
- Lizard Skins cobalt blue bar tape
- 15.4 pounds for complete bike
CENTRIC HISTORY:
“CENTRIC has been coaching endurance athletes since 2002 and pride ourselves in being a full service provider. We coach Cyclists, Runners and Triathletes with a hands on, info-driven approach. From within our coaching company we noticed a trend… athletes compromising on where to get the most value from their dollars spent on their athletic endeavors. We set out with a goal to lower that barrier so that any athlete can ride a great bike, carbon race wheels and still have funds for a power meter and top notch coaching with all of the associated services to optimize individual results… With CENTRIC we have accomplished that goal. We are a direct to consumer bike brand offering stock, semi-custom & full-custom  bikes, wheels and custom branded team bikes… it’s our passion! Our store is located in the city of Sierra Madre, CA where we offer retail shopping, a range of athlete services and top notch professional coaching. We hope you stop in and check us out… we’ll take the time to get to know you.”
More information available at centricbikes.com/apex-sl-road.html
