The all-rounder
Balance in motion. One uninterrupted carbon shell, laid up for one rider — from alpine climbs to criterium sprints.
Frameset from €6,990 · Complete builds from €13,390
Two Laminations
Same frame. Same mould. Same geometry. The difference is what goes on the outside of the carbon and what that costs you in grams.
Standard
720–790g frame
TPT™ thin ply carbon on the inner lamination, 3K Herringbone woven textile on the outer. The signature SWI weave, a diagonal pattern of 3,000 filaments per tow that is as much of the bike's character as its shape.
From €6,990
Leve
640–710g frame
TPT™ inside and out. Removing the woven outer layer entirely takes roughly 90 grams off the frame and leaves the unidirectional surface exposed,. a different, more technical look, and the lightest frame we build.
From €6,990
| Frameset | Aequus | Aequus Leve |
|---|---|---|
| Standard layupFactory-optimised for 55–120kg riders | €6,990 | €6,990 |
| Custom carbon layupTwelve zones tuned to your weight, power and ride feel | €8,990 | €8,990 |
Complete builds from €13,390. Both laminations are the same price, and all fourteen paint finishes are included at no extra cost.
The Stelvio
On a climb that goes on for an hour, the difference between laminations stops being a spec-sheet argument and becomes the last twenty minutes. This is the Leve, shot on the Stelvio.
Both laminations share the same geometry, the same mould and the same 32mm clearance. Choose on weight and surface, not on where you ride.
Configure yoursSpecifications
720–790g
Frame Weight
Aequus. The Leve is 640–710g.
390g
Fork Weight
Full carbon monocoque construction.
32mm
Tyre Clearance
Optimised for 28mm, room up to 32mm.
50yr
Frame Warranty
On all SWI-manufactured parts.
| Inner lamination | TPT™ thin ply carbon textile — plies as fine as 30 microns, laid at 0°, 90°, +45° and −45° |
| Outer lamination | 3K Herringbone woven textile on the Aequus — TPT™ unidirectional on the Aequus Leve, which is where the 90g saving comes from |
| Construction | Unishell monocoque — single mould, no bonded joints. Cured at 6 bar autoclave pressure |
| Layer density | 14 layers per millimetre |
| Bottom bracket | Press Fit 41mm × 86.5mm — threaded accommodated via adapter |
| Seatpost | 27.2mm — 0mm and 20mm offset options |
| Tyre width | Up to 32mm |
| Frameset includes | Frame, forks, one-piece carbon handlebar and stem, seatpost, paint choice, headset, seat clamp, three computer mount options, derailleur hangers plus spare, bolts and hardware |
| Rider range | 55–120kg · 100–500W+ FTP |
Precision Engineering
Handlebar 380mm · 400mm · 420mm
Stem 90mm · 100mm · 110mm · 120mm · 130mm
Fit is dialled in through our proprietary integrated gullwing bar and stem, which weighs 360g at 420 × 110mm. Further adjustment comes from choosing the 0mm or 20mm offset SWI seatpost.
All measurements in millimetres unless stated
| Size | 48 | 50 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rider height (cm) | 160–168 | 168–173 | 173–178 | 178–183 | 183–188 | 188–193 | 193+ |
| Frame reach | 349.6 | 361.7 | 370.7 | 371.9 | 382.5 | 392.3 | 403.5 |
| Frame stack | 487.9 | 502.5 | 523.4 | 542.5 | 567.4 | 591.9 | 617.5 |
| Top tube length (L) | 485.7 | 502 | 516.7 | 537.9 | 556 | 573.2 | 592.3 |
| Fork rake (R) | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 |
| Seat tube length (CF) | 435.8 | 450.7 | 461.6 | 471.5 | 507.8 | 531.5 | 556.7 |
| Seat tube effective (CC) | 479.6 | 496.4 | 517 | 537.6 | 563.6 | 588.9 | 612.3 |
| Top tube minus reach (i) | 136.2 | 146.3 | 146 | 165.9 | 173.5 | 180.9 | 188.8 |
| Seat tube angle (A) | 74.4° | 74.4° | 74.4° | 73° | 73° | 73° | 73° |
| Head tube angle (B) | 68.5° | 69.0° | 71° | 71.8° | 73.2° | 73.2° | 74° |
| Head tube length (T) | 94 | 106 | 122.2 | 139 | 160.7 | 185.2 | 211.5 |
| Bottom bracket drop (D) | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 |
| Chainstay length (P) | 408 | 408 | 408 | 408 | 408 | 408 | 408 |
| Wheelbase (S) | 962.1 | 975 | 975 | 975 | 980.6 | 997.3 | 1013.5 |
| Front to centre (F) | 564 | 577.6 | 576.8 | 576.8 | 582.3 | 599 | 615 |
Not sure which size fits you?
Consult our expertsThe Layup
Because the Aequus is formed in a single mould, the carbon inside it can change without the shape changing. We vary the number of TPT™ layers across twelve zones of the frame — bottom bracket, head tube, down tube, chainstays — according to your weight, your power output and the ride feel you ask for.
Two riders can order an Aequus in the same size and receive structurally different bicycles. That is what custom means here: not a different silhouette, a different structure.
Rider weight
55–120 kg
Power output
100–500W+ FTP
Tuned zones
12
The Finish
Three families, all included in the frameset price. Every one is applied by hand over the 3K Herringbone weave.
Clearcoat
Raw carbon, sealed. The 3K Herringbone weave under a hand-applied clearcoat — the truest expression of the frame beneath.
Solid
Deep gloss colour. Saturated single-tone finishes laid down over carbon — confident, modern, unmistakably SWI.
Ghost
Tinted weave reveal. Dual-opacity paint — 80% front, 40% rear — lets the herringbone breathe through a wash of colour that shifts in the light.
The Craft
Every Aequus is laid up by hand, cured individually in a single mould, and finished by one craftsman. Geometric tolerances are held within 0.1mm. We build a strictly limited number of frames each year — not as a marketing tactic, but because that is how long it takes to do it properly.
Frameset from €6,990 · Leve lamination at no extra cost · Custom carbon layup from €8,990 · Complete builds from €13,390
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