Tifosi is the in house brand of one of the UKâs oldest cycle distributors, Chicken Cycle Kit. The butted titanium frame is nicely finished with satin main tubes and logos that stand out in a contrasting mirror polish.
The oversized tubes certainly give the CK8 plenty of rigidity, so they Tifosi's designers haven't resorted to an oversized tapered head tube or bottom bracket shell. This results in the CK8 still retaining a bit of life and spring to its ride.
- Highs: Well-finished frame that backs up looks with ride quality
- Lows: Middling kit means the CK8 is on the weighty side
- Buy If: You're looking for a speedy sportster with a sensible side
The frame features plenty of bosses to make it a very versatile all-rounder. The full carbon forks have mudguard eyes (and the CK8 comes with full guards as standard). At the rear, meanwhile, it has mudguard eyes, rack mounts and a neat threaded brake bridge, enabling the rear guard to be mounted directly (so no flimsy bracket needed).
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Both frame and fork have been designed around clearances for 28mm tyres with guards, so the CK8 could easily be put into service as a fast light tourer capable of the occasional jaunt onto unmetalled road territory.
The Tifosi sports a Campagnolo Veloce 10-speed groupset
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