PRESS RELEASE - American made Volae carbon frames, hand crafted by Calfee Design, are as light as the very lightest aluminum, titanium and hybrid-carbon frames.

They set a new standard for comfort, durability, beauty, lateral stiffness and power transmission. This is a lighter, stronger, stiffer and more absorbent frame that is faster and more fun to ride. These frames feature hand wrapped and shaped carbon over an aluminum head tube and aluminum bottom bracket for a beautiful, and laterally stiff, front end. The rear fork is a one piece carbon fork with titanium dropouts made exclusively for Volae.

In addition to the high quality, American made frame, you get all the advantages of the Volae design, like the super comfortable and efficient Volae Comfort Carbon seat, extremely efficient seat stays, and the low friction Volae chain management system. All this gives you a very efficient ride with no sacrifices in the comfort department.

Two models are available, the Team Carbon for $4,595 and the Club Carbon for $3,995. The Team Carbon package includes a hand-built, made in the USA Velocity A23 Pro wheelset with Sapim CX-Ray bladed spokes, an Oval Concepts Aero A900 Carbon fork, a SRAM X.0 nine speed component package and a Truvativ Rouleur crankset. The Club Carbon package includes a hand-built, made in the USA Velocity Uriel wheelset, an Aprebic Carbon fork, a SRAM X.9 nine speed component package and a Truvativ Elita crankset.

The standard finish is Nude Carbon but, for a price, you can choose from a large assortment of premier custom paint jobs that will make your bike the center of attention. You can also customize your carbon bike with other component options. For more info or quotes, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 800-233-4340. Visit us online at www.hostelshoppe.com .