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EB16: NeilPryde Nazaré SL drops weight to cheat the wind, plus more affordable Bura all arounder – Updated

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For the new year NeilPryde adds a new lighter SL version to the aero road Nazaré family. At the same time both bikes get improved compliance and new integrated Aeroblade cockpits to slip effortlessly through the air across range of wind angles. Their Bura road race bikes also get a similar two-tiered update. Here the SL version was already available, so now a standard Bura brings the cost of entry down with a slightly heavier, but equally stiff carbon layup. Their endurance road Zephyr also gets a few 2017 updates with a new look and tweaked specs. The new 2017 range is also making its return to the US, being offered exclusively through CompetitiveCyclist.com. Check out the full details after the jump…

Nazaré SL & Nazaré

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The Nazaré family gets a simplified update, with the previous versions being phased out for 2017. Now the third generation bikes are offered in two variants – the new Nazaré SL with it lighter C6.9 carbon, and the standard Nazaré which carries over with a C6.7 carbon layup.The new Nazaré SL uses NeilPryde’s highest modulus carbon fiber in the C6.9 layup that results in one of the lightest aero road frames on the market at a claimed 940g bare weight for a Large size frame.

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Both versions of the new Nazaré now get even faster, with slightly tweaked versions of NeilPryde’s OTP aerodynamic tube profiles that were said to be faster at more narrow wind angles. That led to a new hourglass headtube shape, a narrower downtube, updated seattube, and a more integrated fork/downtube design.

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To improve usability, both new Nazaré frames move back to a conventionally mounted seatstay rear brake, together with the more aero Shimano direct mount brakes. They also go with a new internal cable routing in the downtube that is easier to set up, and doesn’t affect the airflow around the new, more-integrated cockpit. The bikes also use a new reversible seatpost that provides for more offset options and still gets a cleanly integrated seatpost clamp.

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To speed the bikes up, they also get spec’ed with a new integrated bar and stem called the Aeroblade, optimized for both aerodynamics and ergonomics with a much reduced frontal area. The new headtube steps up a bit to smoothly meet the slippery stem shape, and also includes aero spacers to dial in the proper fit.

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The new high-mod Nazaré SL will be available as a frameset alone with the seatpost and Aeroblade bar/stem for $2900, or in a few complete builds. The Nazaré SL with Dura-Ace 9100 and Fulcrum Racing Quattro CF wheels will sell for $6000, while an Ultegra 6800 build with alloy wheels will go for $3600. The updated standard Nazaré will be a bit cheaper at $2100 for the same kit as a frameset, or with Ultegra for $2900 or 105 for $2100.

Bura & Bura SL

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The Bura family gets a similar update for 2017, but this time the new offering is the more affordable C6.7 carbon Bura. Like the aero bike though, this all-round race bike family gets updates at both carbon levels as well.

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Both bikes tweak the shapes of the small ribbed ‘gussets’ behind the headtube, at the seat cluster, and dropouts that build in more frame stiffness.

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Both Buras are also said to get slightly updated rear triangle shaping for improved power transfer and get a new dramatically asymmetric downtube shape. They also carry over the integrated seatpost clamp design and 27.2mm post.

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Both versions of use the same frame and fork shaping and geometry (same molds) and are said to offer the same levels of performance with similar lateral stiffness and compliance at the saddle. The new C6.7 Bura is said to build in a bit more durability through the use of the lower mod carbon, but still tips the scale at just 950g for a Large frame, just 200g over the SL version. But like the aero family, the C6.7 Bura drops $800 off of its frameset price. The top Dura-Ace 9100 Bura Sl retails for $5400, while the frameset will cost $2800. The more affordable Bura tops out with Ultegra at $2800, with its frameset selling for $2000.

Bura AL

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An alloy version of the race bike is also slated to make its debut in 2017, but information on when and its details remains limited. The Bura AL will share the same race geometry of its carbon bretheren, making it the most affordable road race bike in NeilPryde’s catalog.

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The Bura SL does look to share the same full carbon tapered fork as the rest of the Bura family, but sticks with less dramatically shaped tubing and a standard seatpost clamp. It does mix in internal routing in the main triangle, with external routing on the chainstay.

Zephyr

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The endurance racing Zephyr gets a new look that emphasizes the curved seatstays and the flex and compliance built into the rear end of the bike. The bike keeps the same shorter reach, taller stack, longer wheelbase geometry that makes it work well for lon riding, but similar angles to the Nazaré & Bura for a quick feel. Spec wise, the updated Zephyr gets new crank lengths to better match with each frame size and longer seatposts on the bigger frames to suit a wider range of fits. A 105 complete Zephyr sells for $2100.

NeilPrydeBikes.com

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myke2241
myke2241
7 years ago

No disc….. or TA…..

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7 years ago
Reply to  myke2241

no 6 spd manual either whats your point?

Birdman
Birdman
7 years ago

Are they coming back to the U.S. market? I’m a fan of my BURAsl but I can’t get parts unless I contact their HK headquarter. They were super helpful though.

Eds: Yes, they’ll get back to the states via CompetitiveCyclist.com in 2017.

myke2241
myke2241
7 years ago
Reply to  Birdman

What happened when they were hear? I think their bikes are nice too but with no disc or ta options in their lineup it may be tougher to get some us buyers interested.

Ripnshread
Ripnshread
7 years ago

Could it be the “Target Stores” logo that is, finally and thankfully, only on the headtube?

Mike R
Mike R
7 years ago

Mike here from NeilPryde:
To answer a couple of the questions above, we’re already back in the US with the BuraSL available exclusively through CompetitiveCyclist.com, and for 2017 they will be carrying the full range. We will also be adding an new all-road bike and disc brakes to the line-up, but these will be available in 2018.

Douglas Mason
Douglas Mason
7 years ago
Reply to  Mike R

is the Nazare geometry the same as prior edition? are the prices listed above US/ thanks. Bike look great, love my Alize!

Stefano
Stefano
7 years ago

Links to the pictures are broken for me

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