2014 Gear

izza

Looks like the cycling equivalent to a Hammerhead shark to me.

frenchfighter

That Boardman is appalling. True example of being designed with no concept of style or class just aerodynamics and marginal gain shi t.

frenchfighter

Two struts are added to suspension models, connecting the BB shell to the chainstays, meeting about halfway toward the rear axle. The struts have 200,000 individual strands of carbon pulled through each stainless steel rod, with the metal there simply to protect the strands. Total added weight for both struts is just 35g, but they were critical to proper function of the bike. They stiffen the chainstays so the rear wheel remains in plane with the frame because the seatstay is not as much of a structural element once the suspension is added. The male end of the suspension is round, which reduced stiction versus a keyed or square design. But, leverage from the wheel could rotate it, and Calfee’s Michael Moore says the rear ended up feeling sluggish in the corners. Basically, the additional stiffness there had to make up for the suspension integrated into the seat stays.

Ben6899

Where's the suspension?

frenchfighter

Ben6899 wrote:

Where's the suspension?

In the back, they gave it 10mm of rear suspension via a non-damped elastomer

Ben6899

Thanks mate, all clear now.

Interesting... though I'd rather go with a high quality carbon seatpost.

frenchfighter

Yeah me too. It doesnt look great and is another thing to go wrong.

bigmat

Elastomer dampers? Its all a bit early 90's isn't it? Like a rear end Girvin flex-stem...

Mad_Malx

frenchfighter wrote:

Two struts are added to suspension models, connecting the BB shell to the chainstays, meeting about halfway toward the rear axle. The struts have 200,000 individual strands of carbon pulled through each stainless steel rod, with the metal there simply to protect the strands. Total added weight for both struts is just 35g, but they were critical to proper function of the bike. They stiffen the chainstays so the rear wheel remains in plane with the frame because the seatstay is not as much of a structural element once the suspension is added. The male end of the suspension is round, which reduced stiction versus a keyed or square design. But, leverage from the wheel could rotate it, and Calfee’s Michael Moore says the rear ended up feeling sluggish in the corners. Basically, the additional stiffness there had to make up for the suspension integrated into the seat stays.

Is there some sort of suspension on the seatstays, so this modulates the chainstay flexing?
Looks a botch to me - why not make bigger profile chainstays to start with?

Edit - note to self - must scroll down before replying

Paul 8v

Looks like a bit of a faff to me. If you want bike with a bit of give in the rear that still rides nice I think Trek got the right idea with the Domane, it just works ( Hence why I bought one) This reminds me of some of the nutty stuff people used to do back in the early 90's for Paris Roubaix

frenchfighter

This is a tri bike. Not doing much to help their image.

frenchfighter

New bike for Ricco:

frenchfighter

Looks like this chain is only for show:

frenchfighter

Macaloon

You can put lipstick on a pig. But it will still be a carbon bike with big fat horrible planks - especially those thuggish TT seat-planks. Not to mention the inflammation of your carbon footprint.

Paul 8v

frenchfighter wrote:

New bike for Ricco:

Strange not to see a full carbon wheel.

What did you mean by the chain is for show Frenchie (I may be being thick )

Ben6899

Paul 8v wrote:

What did you mean by the chain is for show Frenchie (I may be being thick )

It's too short. It's only in 53/11 and the rear mech is stretched out like Beth Tweddle.

Paul 8v

Ben6899 wrote:

Paul 8v wrote:

What did you mean by the chain is for show Frenchie (I may be being thick )

It's too short. It's only in 53/11 and the rear mech is stretched out like Beth Tweddle.

Ah yes of course

frenchfighter

What is going on here?

frenchfighter

frenchfighter

frenchfighter

inseine

frenchfighter wrote:

What is going on here?

Mavic CXR80 aero cover that fills in the gap between the rim and the tyre. Banned by the UCI.

frenchfighter

Merci. Seems a bit OTT to me but whatever in the name of speed I suppose.

Pross

I love the Lightweight bike but they could have given it a good clean before taking photos!

morstar

Pross wrote:

I love the Lightweight bike but they could have given it a good clean before taking photos!

A bike is for riding, not cleaning.

Paul 8v

frenchfighter wrote:

Although Costa is pretty cool, there should be a UCI directive that the world champ wears black shorts etc to contrast with the jersey. It's just wrong!

Anonymous

Paul 8v wrote:

frenchfighter wrote:

Although Costa is pretty cool, there should be a UCI directive that the world champ wears black shorts etc to contrast with the jersey. It's just wrong!

It's the black socks that confuse me so much. Why get everything white and then plump some horrible black socks on the bottom.

jimmythecuckoo

http://www.teambelkinfans.com/producten ... rship.html

Jan release date for Belkin/Bianchi...

frenchfighter