Peugeot concept bike
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Does it take mudguards?0
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Vested interest, this is one of mine, so thanks for posting it. I can post some detail images for those of you interested.0 -
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Yes I like it a lot and tried to get more shots but was unable. Aby shots or detail would be appreciated.Contador is the Greatest0 -
That looks awesome, 10 seconds before the UCI ban it I reckon!0
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Looks like a cross between the Canyon TT bike and a BMC with oversized tubes..
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Ug-leeee!
Bet it'll be a pig in a crosswind.Remember that you are an Englishman and thus have won first prize in the lottery of life.0 -
Harsh Adam! Only a year of my life.....
Hopefully when you see it in context (it's part of the Onyx stand at the Paris motor show with a car and scooter) it'll make more sense.
The UCI make it tough to create something other-worldly but you'll find a few innovations when you see the close ups.
Any cross wind issues will be ironed out the the wind tunnel...........0 -
I'd love to see some of the detail images if you don't mind sharing them.0
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No probs Andy, but I'll have to wait until the bike is made public next Thursday.0
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lolContador is the Greatest0
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Near perfect bike IMO, I'd but it tomorrow (seriously..!) but, Fu*k the UCI.. how many people ride in their events anyway..?!?! 99% of people who will buy this bike don't, do modern, cash rich cyclists really buy on the basis of what a sponsored pro-tour rider is given..? I really doubt it.
Also, just for once, will bike manufacturers please make a TT bike specifically designed and balanced to be ridden at a 76-79degree seat angle, and have an optional or reversible seat post for the very few people who want to ride slack, instead of the otherway round..! :evil:0 -
jpryanuk wrote:...do modern, cash rich cyclists really buy on the basis of what a sponsored pro-tour rider is given..? I really doubt it.
Of course they do! Everyone wants the same bike as Wiggins, Contador or Evans, whoever your hero might be.
A bike outside of UCI regulations would look more like this...
...than the Peugeot bike shown above.0 -
Yep, as scotsman says - Witness the bullcrap that goes on in Road Buying Advice or General when something ever so slightly different crops up...
e.g. the new Dura Ace crankset which has...wait for it....4 offset arms instead of the normal cross shape...
I mean...Holy freaking sh1t guys!!!!!! Offset arms!!!!!We're in danger of confusing passion with incompetence
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inseine wrote:
Vested interest, this is one of mine, so thanks for posting it. I can post some detail images for those of you interested.
Yes please.
What was the design brief?Warning No formatter is installed for the format0 -
Hi Doc. We wanted to present a bike in the same vein as the car that would be shown at Paris (( for the Geneva show I designed an urban bike to go with the 208) and I figured a TT was closest to the car, a mid engined supercar.
The first design was more radical but it was decided that we needed a pro ready, UCI legal, bike. It is designed to be aero, obviously, but also easily fitted to different riders positions. The style is also crucial, but it's a tight brief, so I worked on details as much as the overall form.0 -
inseine wrote:The style is also crucial, but it's a tight brief, so I worked on details as much as the overall form.
Can you give us any of these details?0 -
I'll have pictures next week! Basically, all the cables are hidden, as is the battery. There are 'twist' brake levers, an integrated computer, one bolt height adjustment of the aerobars and reversible seat post. The forks are quite widely spread to aid airflow between forks and spokes, which has enabled me to fully hide the quick releases, front and rear. The chain stays are super thin in front view, whilst super wide and sculpted to keep them rigid. We're working on the general tube profiles but they are far from simple teardrop shaped. You'll find Peugeot chequer grip design on the armrests and saddle, which is a totally hollow structure which is aero and offers a bit of flex. Oh, and it's got a real copper finish! (a few microns thick).0
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greasedscotsman wrote:jpryanuk wrote:...do modern, cash rich cyclists really buy on the basis of what a sponsored pro-tour rider is given..? I really doubt it.
Of course they do! Everyone wants the same bike as Wiggins, Contador or Evans, whoever your hero might be.
A bike outside of UCI regulations would look more like this...
...than the Peugeot bike shown above.
Chain is slack.0 -
And how does it ride?
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Rick Chasey wrote:Chain is slack.
Yeah, I took it for a spin and put out sooo many watts, I stretched the chain a bit...
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andyp wrote:Chains don't stretch.
As all good trackies know.
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I know that I've had this discussion before, but remain confused...greasedscotsman wrote:jpryanuk wrote:...do modern, cash rich cyclists really buy on the basis of what a sponsored pro-tour rider is given..? I really doubt it.
Of course they do! Everyone wants the same bike as Wiggins, Contador or Evans, whoever your hero might be.
A bike outside of UCI regulations would look more like this...
...than the Peugeot bike shown above.
If we're going to ignore or change UCI regs, why would we go for something slightly less inefficient, when quite efficient is available?
If we have to have road-appropriate, then:
All this assuming that fairings aren't to be used, which is another inefficiency which can be avoided....
What is the point of the Lotus bike, exactly? Even Obree is now using recumbents.... I love pro bike racing, but the arguments about rules are simply daft. Stick with the antiquated and daft rules or embrace a brave new world, surely?0 -
Never been on one of those bikes. But I've heard they are a real pig to climb on. Surely the laid out on your back postion would not work up a mountain? Assuming we are talking non UCI rules here.0
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I think the point is to retain the sport being ridden on 'bicycles' as opposed to HPVs. There are contests for HPVs if people want to enter them.You only need two tools: WD40 and Duck Tape.
If it doesn't move and should, use the WD40.
If it shouldn't move and does, use the tape.0
