Catania Triple

Super lightweight and compact for superior performance. It's one of the best, most durable, all-around road bikes you'll ever ride.

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The Catania road bike is a great all-around bike. If you want to get into road biking or want a bike that is durable, high-performing, and as comfortable as a road bike can get, the Catania is for you.

The Catania features a Fezzari Racing Design Premium Aluminum frame with compact geometry. Compact geometry means that we shorten the seat tube slightly, which makes the bike a little lighter and reduces lateral flex (you don’t want your bike flexing side to side when you’re pedaling). It also allows your riding position to be a little more upright.

Add to that a great set of components, including: Shimano Ultegra derailleur and Shimano 105 shifters for smooth shifting (it’s a 30-speed so it will give you plenty gears for steep hills or long, flat rides; Fezzari Carbon II fork to minimize the road chatter; FSA Gossamer crank with external oversized bearings that make it pedal smoother and more efficiently; Alex double-wall rims that are extremely durable; Maxxis performance tires (the same tires as on our highest end bike); and a Fezzari Racing Design saddle that is one of the most comfortable road saddles you’ll ride.

Frameset
Frame:
Fezzari compact design, double-butted, heat-treated, light-weight aluminum
Fork:
Fezzari Carbon II, bonded carbon legs, Ultra alloy threadless steerer
Rear Shock:
N/A
Sizes:
S, M, L, XL
Headset:
Cane Creek 1 1/8” integrated threadless, with triple sealed cartridge bearings, alloy cone & headset spacers
Drivetrain
Shifters:
Shimano 105 Dual Control with STI precision, Comfortable Anatomic design, Flight Deck Compatible
Front Derailleur:
Shimano 105, 31.8mm clamp, bottom pull with extra-wide pivot link for improved shifting response
Rear Derailleur:
Shimano Ultegra, long cage (triple) with Zytel resin long-life pulleys
Cassette:
Shimano CS-HG50 10-speed, 12x25t
Crank:
FSA Gossamer Megaexo, 2-piece, five arm, black polished
Chainrings:
50x39x30 (triple), black polished
Bottom Bracket:
FSA Gossamer MegaExo with oversize external cartridge bearings (integrated), heavy duty
Chain:
Shimano HG73 super-narrow 9-speed construction
Cockpit
Handlebars:
Fezzari 6061 alloy, 420 mm, blast black
Stem:
Fezzari 3D forged 6061 alloy, 10 degree, 4-bolt bar clamp
Tape/Grips:
Velo VLT-011 with cork ribbon, black
Saddle:
Fezzari Ultra XR fully adjustable, microfiber, ergonomically designed, hollow Cr-Mo rails
Seat Post:
Fezzari Ultra 1-piece 3D forged alloy, 27.2x350mm, black
Pedals:
Composite body, Cr-Mo axle, with black toe/clip straps
Wheels
Rims:
Alex AT-400, 700c, alloy double wall, machined sidewalls, stainless steel single eyelet, black
Hubs:
Front Hub: Formula RB-51, 28-hole, sealed bearing, alloy Quick Release, Blast Black. Rear Hub: Formula RB-52, 32-hole, sealed bearing, alloy Quick Release, Blast Black
Spokes:
2.0mm (14g) super black stainless
Tires:
Front Tire: Maxxis Xenith M-201, 700 x 23c, race tire. Rear Tire: Maxxis Xenith M-201, 700 x 23c, race tire
Tubes:
Fezzari Performance Road Tubes
Brakes
Brakes:
Front Brake: Shimano 105, Super SLR dual-pivot action, with Shimano 105 Compact Cartridge brake shoes. Rear Brake: Shimano 105, Super SLR dual-pivot action, with Shimano 105 Compact Cartridge brake shoes
Brake Levers:
Shimano 105 Dual Control with STI precision, Comfortable Anatomic Design, Flight Deck Compatible
Extras
Extras:

  After Lots of Research, This Was the Right Bike
by Shawn LaMar (Salt Lake, UT)
July 26, 2008

Putting slicks on my mtn bike was getting old, so finally decided to get into a road bike. I did A LOT of research & test rode several bikes, both new & lightly used. This one definitely stood out among comparable bikes. Got fit at the Fezzari shop in Utah, and couldn't be happier. Have only put 400 miles on in first month, and I'm extremely pleased. These guys build & sell a good bike. (Didn't even need to upgrade the saddle which is commom w/ many other bikes when you read the reviews.)



  First Timer
by Nathan (Wst Jordan, UT)
July 23, 2008

Even though this is the first bike I have had like this before, this is the best i have ever have ridden. It's a great bike and I was very pleased at the service they gave me. They answered all of my quetions I would highly recomend this Fezzari Catania bike.



  1 Year Review
by Robert L (Miami, FL)
June 12, 2008

OK, I've had the Catania for 1 year now. It's as tight after one year as the first day I got it. I ride 50-100 miles per week. It is rock solid in cornering, a great hill climber, and very quick. I absolutely love the bike.



  Thrilled with its performance and quality
by William Koza (Chagrin Falls, OH)
September 18, 2007

I ordered my Catania earlier this summer ('07) and have been thrilled with its performance and quality of construction. The support staff was most helpful and offered me a lot of helpful guidance. The bike arrived exactly as advertised, on time, and in perfect condition. Minor final assembly was a no-brainer. I was reluctant to make such a major purchase sight unseen but have been most pleased. I rode my first century ride about a week ago and the bike performed flawlessly (even though it rained most of the way). This company,their support, and quality of goods is truly first class.



  Fezzari provided the best product support I have ever received from any purchase I have made
by Mark (Mission Viejo, CA)
August 17, 2007

I recently purchased a Catania road bike. I am a baby boomer and this is the first bike I've had since I was 12. My oh My have they changed! I am a novice to the high quality and somewhat complex improvements. During the first two days after receiving the bike, I struggled with the manuals provided in setting up the bike for my first ride - your online resources were VERY helpful but still lacked the depth and detail needed to properly prepare the bike. Low and behold, later on the second day I received a call from Fezzari inquiring if I had received the bike and did I have any questions. It was such a relief - getting that call! I pelted them with a lot of novice questions to which they responded with great enthusiasm, knowledge, and patience. All of my calls have been met with the same enthusiastic professionalism and patience. I realize that probably very few buyers of your products are as limited in knowledge and need far less help in preparation and the manuals are probably adequate for their needs. However, the interaction with Fezzari has made this a terrific experience for me - the best product support I've ever received from any purchase I have made. I am sending this email because of that fact. I will recommend Fezzari to the rest of my aging boomer friends who get the bug to ride - there are more out there than you might think.



  Great ride
by John (Orange County)
July 28, 2007

I was just amazed at the ride of the Catania. You guys have made a great bike.



Catania Geometry
Below are the frame measurements for the Catania frames. With the 23-Point Custom Setup Program, we customize sizing of components and tuning for the specific rider. With the Catania frames, we use compact geometry. We shorten the seat tube slightly to make the front triangle a little smaller. This gives a number of benefits, including giving better standover clearance, making a little more upright seating position, minimizing lateral flex, and reducing the overal frame weight.
Frame Size Chart Symbol
S
M
L
XL
Top Tube (mm)TT
530
555
575
590
Seat Tube (cm)
ST
48
50
52.5
55
Chain Stay (mm)
CS
408
408
408
408
Head Angle (degrees)
HA
72.5
72.5
73
73
Seat Angle (degrees)
SA
74
73.5
73.5
73
Bottom Bracket Height (mm)
BB
61
61
61
61
Wheelbase (mm)
WB
976
997
1012
1022
Fork Offset (mm)
FO
45
45
45
45
Standover Height (inches)
SO27.929.4
30.9
32

Shimano Ultegra Rear Derailleur - Features wide link design which increases rigidity; refined cable housing with silicon grease which reduces friction by 10%; sealed ceramic bushing guide pulley; sealed bearing tension pulley; anodized aluminum body

FSA® Gossamer MegaExo Crankset - It features cold forged AL6061/T6 crank arms; MegaExo bottom bracket with external oversized cartridge bearings that are closer to the cranks for more precise, stable shifting; compact design which has as good of gear ratios as the old 27-speeds but much better shifting.