Leve Frameset

SWI is unique in building Unishell Monocoque carbon bicycle frames. A Unishell Monocoque is a frame that is one uninterrupted carbon shell formed in a single mould. This method is complex, time consuming and expensive, however,

• It enables the unidirectional carbon fibres to be connected all around the frame without any obstruction, reducing vibrations and resulting in the most efficient transfer of power from pedal stroke into forward motion.
• It produces a frame of unbeatable structural integrity, geometric accuracy and precision, which is especially noticeable when cornering at speed.

‘You push down the power and it accelerates effortlessly.’
Andrew Feather 4 time UK Hill climbing champion

Thin Ply Technology Carbon Textile (TPT^TM)

TPT^TM is the DNA and power behind every SWI frame. An exceptionally dense carbon textile made by the Swiss company North Thin Ply Technology, it is used for carbon yacht racing sails, race yacht foils, the carbon chassis of F1 cars and Moto GP superbikes.

In 1mm of thickness there are 14 layers of carbon, compared to the standard carbon fiber used in bicycle frame building which only has 5 layers. Each individual micro layer of TPT^TM is precisely aligned in 4 different directions: 0, 90, +45, -45 degrees to add further strength.

The TPT^TM is then impregnated with a special resin that allows for high pressure moulding at 6 bars in an Autoclave airtight oven, compressing the carbon fibres significantly beyond standard carbon frames, producing unmatched strength, durability and safety whilst minimizing weight. The result is a frame possessing an exceptional stiffness to weight ratio, creating a noticeably reactive ride feel.

The internal layers of the LEVE are all TPT^TM carbon textile. The final visible layer is also TPT^TM to keep the weight as low as possible and increase the reactivity to an even higher level than the AEQUUS.