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The Strattos S5 is Polygons top of the line alloy frame / carbon fork road bike and is aimed at avid road cyclists, sportive regulars and everyday commuters. This bike combines a lightweight, durable and reliable alloy frame with the proven performance and popularity of the Shimano 105 22 speed gear set. The Strattos frame is made of Polygons new ALX Performance 6061 Hydroformed Aluminum which is now only 2.9 lbs (almost 1 lb lighter than last years Strattos frame) and has been designed for improved bump absorption and vibration compliance. Also, used in high performance cars, hydroforming injects fluid into a cylindrical frame tube to manipulate into a more beneficial shape which allows Polygon to reduce weight and increase stiffness in the key areas of the frame to improve ride quality. The frame is constructed with super smooth, double welded joints. The first weld is used for strength, then using a die grinder it is ground back to which a second weld is added to f