25 years after he launched the original, Chris Chance has resumed production of the Slim Chance road bike.
The original Slim Chance which set a new benchmark for steel road bikes as one of the very first production TIG welded road frames.
Updated where it counts with larger tubing profiles, a carbon fork and modern geometry – but keeping the essentials of the original – Chance designed frame and size specific tube selection, a threaded BB, lightweight, fast handling, and paired it with the original graphics, stainless steel head badge and 4 color options inspired by the original.
Details
- Available as a frame, ENVE carbon fork and Chris King headset package for $2295.
- Segmented steel Yo Road Fork will be available as an option in the coming weeks.
- Painted stem upgrade options; Carbon (ENVE) for $355, Alloy for $250.
- Choice of mechanical or electronic shifting options at no extra charge.
- 4 colors inspired some of our favorite Slim’s from the past; Blue, Pearl White, Pale Yellow and Red.
- Framesets ship in 4-6 weeks, complete bikes in 6-8 weeks.
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