This 54.5cm AC-built Apüna features a well-appointed chassis that pairs Columbus’ Spirit tubing with selections from Dedacciai. In keeping with the frame’s all-road credentials, we built it with a 2x Shimano Ultegra drivetrain, a groupset that delivers without fuss and remains one of our all-time favorites here at AC. Note the one-off Paragon Design Works pulley wheel and cage that adds a little flair to proceedings.
To take the build to the next level, we decided to whip up a set of custom wheels, lacing Enve 3.4 rims to Sapim silver spokes and Chris King hubs with ceramic bearings. Initially, we shod the wheels with 45mm Challenge’s Strada Bianca tires, but the width cut it a little close, so we downsized to 40, which seems to be the sweet spot for the frame.
Touchpoints come via a suite of Enve components - bar, stem and seat post. A stock Wolf Tooth headset completes the cockpit area.