Full Speed Ahead: High-End Components for Road and Off-Road Cycling

FSA, excellence in bike components

Except for frames and forks, FSA designs and builds bike components for every type of bicycle. And it has done so to the highest standards since 1992. The U.S.-based company, now the undisputed industry leader, achieved global success during the Tour de France 2003. The turning point was the launch of the Compact 36-52 crankset, a component that revolutionized the way cycling races are approached, with a focus on agility. Also owner of the renowned Vision brand, Full Speed Ahead is a partner to numerous professional teams and athletes, in both road cycling and MTB.

Bike Drivetrain

Summarizing FSA’s huge catalog into just a few categories is almost impossible. But if one had to choose one to start with, it could only be the drivetrain. Chain, bottom bracket, cassette. And also front and rear derailleurs, shift levers and various accessories. Added to these is perhaps the most important element, namely the crankset, represented by the flagship FSA K-Force Light BB386EVO. Divided into various families and differentiated according to the discipline they are intended for, all the components of the Californian brand stand out for lightness, strength, and mechanical precision.

Comfortable and high-performance Saddles and Handlebars

To perfectly fine-tune your riding position, you cannot do without the quality of two components: the saddle and handlebar. Paired respectively with the seatpost and stems, these are two elements worth investing in to avoid disappointment in the long run. Drop handlebar or flat variant: this is the main distinction when it comes to handlebars, the former for road use, the latter for off-road. And when gravity descents take center stage, it is better to rely on a dependable dropper seatpost, such as the FSA Flowtron model with 150 mm of travel.

Race and everyday Wheels and Brakes

Wheels and brakes form an unbreakable pair on board the bike. And FSA builds them to be compatible and long-lasting. A carbon wheel, such as the SL-K Off-Road Wider25 Boost, requires greater care than an aluminum model, such as the E-mtb Alloy I30 Boost 29. This is why braking systems differ between the two rim types. But what also distinguishes one brake from another is the operating mechanism. And the wide FSA range offers both rim brake systems and disc brakes.