Forget shallow rims. The Glimpse 28 Top is paired with Roy Stuart x Zipp 353 NSW wheels. These 45mm deep hookless rims are optimized for 28mm tires. The "Total System Efficiency" (TSE) of this combination is nearly unmatched, offering low rolling resistance without sacrificing aero.
The "Glimpse" name implies fleeting beauty, but this bike is anything but a flash in the pan. The geometry is what sets the Roy Stuart Glimpse 28 Top apart from competitors like the Specialized Tarmac SL8 or the Canyon Ultimate.
The "28 Top" features a slightly elongated top tube compared to the standard Glimpse, shifting the rider’s weight slightly rearward for better climbing traction. roy stuart glimpse 28 top
Day 28 arrived. Roy had painted 14 small studies, written three poems, and repaired his favorite brush. He opened Drawer #28 with trembling hands.
Inside was not an object, but a folded mirror — so that Roy saw his own reflection. Forget shallow rims
The note read: “The glimpse you’ve been searching for was never outside the box. It was in the act of opening, day after day, without knowing the outcome. That is trust. That is art. That is a life well-lived.”
Roy laughed, then cried a little. He looked at his studio. It was messy again — but with process, not paralysis. The "28 Top" features a slightly elongated top
Traditional wisdom says race bikes are uncomfortable. The Roy Stuart Glimpse 28 Top challenges that.
Because the bike is designed specifically for 28mm tires (unlike many bikes that just "clear" 28s), there is no compromise on chainstay length. The stays are long enough to allow the tire to deform over bumps, acting as a secondary suspension system.
Riding 28mm Pirelli P Zero Race tires on this bike feels like riding 30mm tires on other frames. Harsh road chatter is absorbed by the combination of the Flexion seatpost and the wide rim bed. While it is not an endurance bike, you can comfortably ride a century (100 miles) without numbness in your hands.