The Art of Climbing and Descending

In cycling, there’s a natural rhythm between effort and release—the controlled intensity of the climb followed by the freedom of the descent. It’s in those transitions that both rider and machine are revealed.

As the peloton prepares for the climbs and descents of the Giro d’Italia, the reminder is simple: great riding isn’t just about endurance. It’s about balance.

Hypershift: Performance, Made Visible

This week, we’re showcasing an RM3 finished in our Hypershift colorway.

In shifting light, the frame moves between magenta and gold—subtle in some angles, more pronounced in others. It’s not static, and that’s the point. The finish changes depending on how you look at it, much like the ride itself changes depending on terrain, effort, and speed.

The color isn’t decoration. It reflects what the bike does on the road—composed on the climb, controlled on the descent, consistent through both.

Inspired by the Giro

The Giro has always been defined by contrast. Long, sustained climbs followed by technical descents that demand precision and confidence.

The riders who succeed aren’t just strong in one direction. They’re complete.

That same idea informs how we build the RM3. It’s efficient under power when the road tilts upward, and stable when speed increases on the way down. There’s no trade-off between the two.

The geometry and layup are designed to handle both sides of that equation without forcing a compromise.

Beyond Numbers

Specifications matter, but they don’t tell you how a bike feels.

What matters more is how the bike behaves over time—how it responds when you’re tired, how it tracks through corners, how it carries speed without requiring constant correction.

A well-built bike reduces interference. It lets you focus on the ride itself.

That’s the difference you notice.

Ride Your Own Terrain

You don’t need a Grand Tour to experience this.

The same principles apply on any road—local climbs, long descents, or the familiar routes you ride every week.

Whether you’re considering a custom RM3 built around your riding, or exploring what’s available now, the goal is the same: a bike that works with you, not against you.

That’s where the ride changes.