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Sava, a Chinese bicycle manufacturer, is making waves in the cycling world with its aggressive pricing and ambitious, sometimes a bit more “crazy” designs. They gained attention with the Sava Dreammaker at multiple bike shows and Eurobike 2023. Now, Sava continues that trend with its Vindur series. Why it caught my attention, you ask? Well, the price of around $6000 for the Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 build and the frame shape speak for themselves.
A Price-to-Performance Powerhouse?
The Vindur 8.0 is marketed as a high-end road bike that should deliver incredible value. For just under $6000, you get a Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 groupset, carbon wheels, an integrated cockpit, and a unique-looking carbon fiber frame. The Dura-Ace build weighs 7.2 kg, making it competitive with models from established brands that often cost significantly more (it’s no secret that high-end road bikes cost over $10,000).
For those looking for a more budget-friendly option, Sava offers the Vindur 6.0, featuring Shimano 105 Di2, for around $3500. This version weighs 7.7 kg and still benefits from the same full-carbon frame and aerodynamic design.
Interestingly, the Czech distributor does not currently offer a Shimano Ultegra Di2 model. However, based on the pricing of the above two models, an Ultegra-equipped Vindur would likely be priced at around $5000 and weigh approximately 7.45 kg. Please remember that the prices above are based on the conversion from CZK to USD, and it should already include 21% sales tax. So, the actual price for your country might vary.
Aero-Inspired Design
The Vindur stands out with its aero-focused frame design. It features a thick fork and down tube but a super thin top tube and uniquely shaped seat stays. Those connect to the seat tube before continuing to the top tube—a design reminiscent of the Lapierre Xelius.
We can discuss how functional this design feature is in terms of aerodynamics and riding comfort. But at least the bike stands out. And let’s be honest; if manufacturers want to catch your attention, they don’t have many options unless playing with the rear end of the bike because if they play with the front end, they could mess up the aerodynamics. Just remember SEKA Spear and it’s WindEye, Trek Madone, or Elves Falath EXP.
Vidur is built using T800 carbon. According to Sava, this fiber boasts a tensile modulus of 42 Msi (294 GPa) and a high tensile strength of 5880 MPa. These numbers may sound impressive, but we shouldn’t forget that the carbon layup is no less important. *
Is the Frame Quality Up to Par?
While the specifications look promising, I’m sure you question the actual quality of the frame. I would love to tell you the answer, but unfortunately, I don’t have any experience with Sava bikes, and there are also not many reviews. The Vindur’s aggressive pricing may raise concerns about whether corners were cut in the carbon layup, quality control, or anywhere else.
Adding to this skepticism, the product page claims UCI approval. However, I’ve checked the UCI-approved frames database, which does not list this specific frame.
Sava offers a standard 2-year warranty and a 15-year extended warranty on frames, seatposts, cockpits, and forks. However, this warranty only covers defects in materials and workmanship at delivery time. It does not cover external damage or regular wear and tear, which is standard but worth noting.
Final Thoughts
I like that Chinese manufacturers are trying to push both design and price boundaries downwards. On the other hand, many of the features seem more “gimmicky” to me than having any real benefit. Plus, the Vindur may be a wind tunnel road bike, but there’s no whitepaper that would include wind tunnel data. Although I wouldn’t expect it in this price range because such testing is expensive, it makes one not want to believe that this bike is worth it.
What do you think? How do you like this bike? Would you buy Sava Vindur on Dura-Ace Di2, or would you rather stick with a lower-end groupset but on a Western-brand frame?
