CSC's use of new carbon fiber derailler...

donrhummy
donrhummy Posts: 2,329
edited July 2008 in Pro race
The pulleys are much bigger (although the whole thing is thinner) so it requires 2cm more chain. But CSC says it has less friction than a normal setup.

Image source: http://www.cyclingnews.com/road/2008/to ... arbon_cage
CSC_Cancellara_carbon_cage.jpg

So you can see how thin: http://www.cyclingnews.com/road/2008/to ... _cage_rear

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    typical Italian not knowing how long a chain link is.

    It is thin though.
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  • deal
    deal Posts: 857
    also looks ugly
  • emadden
    emadden Posts: 2,431
    the jockey wheel is bigger than the 11 sprocket! Thats just ugly :evil: :? :shock:
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  • method
    method Posts: 784
    Ullrich rode a large jockey wheel at some point, it is/was a fad among Ironmen as well, the thought being that you save a few watts as it doesn't have to spin as fast.. or something
  • ricadus
    ricadus Posts: 2,379
    For these bits of kit the carbon weave = macho code for power
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  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    Isn't that a copy of the Shimano Megarange rear mech?

    1368m340l.jpg
    I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.

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