Up for auction is my used but in great condition Airborne Torch in size small. It is made of the super high end 6/4 Titanium and is butted, formed, and shaped with an ovalized top tube, aero down tube, and round seat tube. It has externally butted head tube, and butted and formed seat and chain stays and machined and relieved dropouts.
The Torch was the only road bike in the Airborne lineup to feature 6/4 titanium and internally routed rear brake cable. It is a COMPACT style frame as you can see, and can fit a wide range of riders depending on seatpost, stem, and handlebar choices.
Measurements are 21.5" top tube and is approximately 54.61cm long (measured center to center)
16.5" seat tube and is approximately 41.91cm long (measured center to center)
18.5" Seat tube and is approximately 46.99cm long (measured center to top of seat tube)
Yes the seat tube is probably a little short, but you have to remember this is a super sloping compact frame. Compact frames are lighter and stiffer due to tighter triangles, but you have to use a longer seatpost than a traditional frame.
It currently has a 100mm stem, 42cm width bars, and zero setback seatpost.
It was Airborne's top of the line and most expensive frameset when it was released with the higher end , and this was one of the last ones before they stopped producing frames and bikes. The sticker package is quite different from most of the other Torch frames so if you see a Torch on the road, most likely it will have their traditional all white sticker kit.
It is loaded with
Shimano Dura Ace 7800 10 Speed Shifters
Shimano Dura Ace 7800 10 Speed Derailleurs
Shimano Dura Ace 7800 10 Speed Brakes
Shimano Pro butted aluminum 42cm Mark Cavendish Handlebar
Chris King 1 1/8th Headset
FSA OS 115 31.8mm Stem
Neuvation R28 Clincher wheels
Ritchey Carbon Pro fork
Truvativ Rouleur Standard Carbon cranks with 172.5mm length and 53-39 chainrings
It is in great shape with no dents, dings, or cracks. The wheels are straight and true with no hops, bent sidewalls, or any other problems. It is a great bike, it just needs a good home and someone who is going to ride it, as I have moved on to a different bike. So if you love the classic ride of Titanium (that will never go out of style) and are looking for a great frame with a magic ride that only the stiffer 6/4 Titanium can give (in relation to 3/2.5 titanium) then you can hardly go wrong with my bike.