An aluminium road bike for the rider stepping up to a proper Shimano 105 groupset who wants race-ready handling without a carbon price tag, with enough frame stiffness and disc-brake control to hold a fast group ride or a long solo effort.
Overview
The Super AL is Pardus's entry point into disc-brake road riding, built around a cold-forged aluminium frame and matching aluminium fork rather than the carbon construction used on the brand's higher Super Sport and SPK lines. The design keeps the tight head and seat angles of a race bike (around 72.5 degrees head tube, 73.5 degrees seat tube) while using the less expensive frame material to bring the overall price down.
It's equipped with a full Shimano 105 11-speed mechanical groupset — shifters, front and rear derailleurs, crankset and cassette all from the same series — paired with disc brakes for consistent stopping in the wet. The frame takes 700c wheels with room for up to 28mm tyres, so it can run either a quick race-day setup or a slightly wider, more forgiving tyre for rougher roads.
It suits a rider who wants to race club rides or do structured training on a bike that won't need babying — aluminium shrugs off the knocks of being racked, transported, or left out that a carbon frame is more precious about, while still delivering the shifting precision of a proper 105 groupset.
Why You'll Like It
Full Shimano 105 groupset, not a mixed build. Shifters, derailleurs, crank and cassette are all genuine 105 parts, which means consistent shift feel and easy spares/servicing at any shop that stocks Shimano.
Disc brakes for real wet-weather confidence. Unlike the rim-brake bikes many riders step up from, disc brakes keep stopping power consistent in Indian monsoon riding conditions.
Aluminium frame built for daily use. A frame that tolerates being carried up stairs, strapped to a car rack, or ridden on patchy roads without the same care a carbon frame demands.
Race-oriented geometry. Lower stack and shorter head tube than an endurance bike put the rider in a more aggressive, aerodynamic position for faster group rides.
A clear step-up path. Riders who outgrow an entry hybrid or flat-bar bike get a genuine drop-bar race platform without jumping straight to carbon pricing.
Who Is It For?
This is for the rider moving from a hybrid or an entry road bike into serious club riding or their first few races, who wants a mechanical 105 groupset and disc brakes without paying for a carbon frame they may not yet need. It also suits a rider who wants one dependable bike for both training rides and the occasional sportive, since the aluminium frame handles being used hard without the maintenance anxiety some riders feel with carbon.
In Indian conditions — mixed tarmac quality, sudden rain, and bikes that often get transported by car or train to reach good riding roads — an aluminium frame with disc brakes is a practical, low-fuss choice for a rider building up their road cycling base before considering a carbon upgrade.
Good to Know
A full Shimano 105 11-speed groupset means wear parts (chain, cassette, brake pads) are widely available at any shop that services Shimano road bikes, so running costs and servicing turnaround stay simple. The aluminium frame and fork also make this a sensible bike to leave locked up outside a cafe on a group ride without the same worry a carbon frame invites.
Because the frame uses a disc-brake specific design with standard 700c wheels, tyre upgrades (within the frame's clearance) are a simple way to tune the ride between a fast, narrow race setup and a slightly more cushioned everyday-training setup.
Technical Specifications
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Frame: Aluminium, disc-brake specific
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Fork: Aluminium, disc-brake specific, 45mm offset
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Shock: N/A – rigid fork, road bike
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Crank: Shimano 105 (11-speed series)
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Shift Levers: Shimano 105, mechanical dual-control
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Cassette: Shimano 105, 11-speed
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Front Derailleur: Shimano 105
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Rear Derailleur: Shimano 105
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Front Brake: Disc brake
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Rear Brake: Disc brake
Additional Information
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Country of Origin: China
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Imported By: We Snap India, M. No. 5/0626 Pune Nagar Road, Wagholi, Pune - 412207
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Net Quantity: 1N
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Customer Care Address: 291, 10 Main, 5 Block, Jayanagar, Bangalore - 560041. Ph: (080)47183232, Email: support@bumsonthesaddle.com
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Commodity: Bicycles
