Nich Faith Road Bike

Nich Faith is the 2025 all-round carbon race bike for riders who want UCI-grade speed without paying superbike money. An 850 g Torayca T800 frame, advanced front-end aerodynamics, integrated carbon cockpit, UDH rear, and fully internal cable routing — configured one-to-one through Approved Cycling with the groupset, wheels, and finishing kit that match how you actually ride.

Who it's for

Serious amateur racers, fast group-ride riders, and committed cyclists who want a featherlight, aero-shaped race bike that still handles a 200 km Sunday — and who'd rather spend their budget on better wheels and a proper fit than on a brand logo.

Why riders choose this build

• 850 g Torayca T800 frame. Heavy bikes punish you on every climb and every sprint. Faith's 850 g raw frame keeps total build weight under UCI 6.8 kg with realistic specs — you feel it on the climbs, in the accelerations, and in the way the bike snaps back when you stand up.
• Front-end optimised aerodynamics. Flat-bar bikes pay an aero tax in every group ride. The Faith's truncated tube shapes and integrated cockpit cut drag where it actually matters (the front third of the bike), so you sit in faster wheels with less effort.
• Integrated carbon cockpit included. Aftermarket cockpits cost €600+ and weeks of waiting. Every Faith ships with the integrated bar/stem pre-fitted to your reach and width — clean cable routing, zero compromise.
• UDH rear hanger. Bent or proprietary hangers ruin shifting and are a nightmare to replace mid-trip. UDH means any shop in the world can re-true your derailleur in 5 minutes with a stock part.
• Fully internal cable routing. Visible cables snag on jersey pockets, wear paint, and slow service. Faith's fully internal routing keeps the bike quiet, clean, and aero-true for the life of the frame.
• Configured by people who race. Mail-order spec bikes skip the conversation about gearing, wheel depth, saddle, and reach. We brief, fit, and build at our Ljubljana atelier before the bike ships — so the bike that arrives is the bike that fits.

Specifications

• Frame: Nich Faith, Torayca T800 carbon, ~850 g
• Fork: Full carbon, integrated routing
• Cockpit: Integrated carbon bar/stem (included)
• Rear hanger: UDH (universal derailleur hanger)
• Brake type: Disc (flat-mount)
• Groupset options: Shimano 105 Di2 · Ultegra Di2 · Dura-Ace Di2 · Frameset only
• Wheelset options: Nich Atem Silk Road 3.8 / 5.5 · Fulcrum Wind 57 DB · or no wheels
• Tyres: Vittoria N.EXT 700×28 tubeless (alternatives on request)
• Sizes: XXS · XS · S · M · L · XL — confirmed at fit briefing

Frameset includes

• Faith carbon frame
• Front fork
• Headset
• Seatpost
• Integrated handlebar/stem
• Front + rear axle
• Computer bike mount

How the custom build works

1. Briefing — riding style, current bike, fit, and ambitions.
2. Spec — confirm size, groupset, wheels, tyres, pedals, saddle, bar tape.
3. Build — torque-verified assembly, cable routing, tubeless setup, shake-down ride.
4. Delivery — collect at our Ljubljana atelier or ship fully assembled across the EU.

Start a briefing at hello@approvedcycling.com or WhatsApp +386 41 913 475.