Speedcomposites Sinus
February 28, 2007 by Alexander Köhler
Filed under Light Parts
Light wheelsets for road bikes exist a dime a dozen. But not all of them can combine all attributes of a really good wheelset, meaning an optimal ratio between lightness and stiffness. The most noted wheels in this category, like the Hyperon of Campagnolo, Zipp´s 202 or the Lightweight Ventoux also have a common disadvantage – the price.
The secret of Lightweight wheels
February 28, 2007 by Michael Maage
Filed under Light News
Very interesting article about CarbonSports and their development and production of Lightweight wheels at rouesartisanales.com
Campagnolo Ultra Torque Ceramic Bearing Retrofit
February 28, 2007 by Michael Maage
Filed under Light Parts
Competitive Cyclist now offers the service of retrofitting your existing Campagnolo Ultra Torque crankset to ceramic bearings. Their ceramic bearings are Grade 5 — the highest quality ceramic bearings available in the marketplace. An added benefit is that both sides of their bearings have seals. The stock Campy bearings are sealed on only one side (most likely to reduce drag). The added seal to these bearings gives them added longevity. You can rest assured that by upgrading to the performance benefits of ceramics, you aren’t giving up on component durability. Competitive Cyclist in Little Rock, Arkansas. Price: $175.00!
Zero Gravity Brakes - Test Report
February 28, 2007 by Michael Maage
Filed under Light Test
170 grams for a complete set of brakes including pads? That’s over 140 grams less than a set of Shimano Dura-Ace brakes, and leads to the question, if ZeroGravity’s Ti brakes offer enough power to stop your bike in every situation. A test over 18 months should shed some light on it!
New M5 hubs
February 27, 2007 by Michael Maage
Filed under Light News
M5, well-known for their extravagant brakes, have introduced a number of new lightweight bike-components.
One of them is the M5 lightweight hubs-set with flange.
M5 brakes - Test Report
February 27, 2007 by Michael Maage
Filed under Light Test
After a short preview of the M5 brakes some weeks ago, we can now present you the final test report.
Let’s take a closer look at the construction of the brake. All the aluminium parts are CNC-machined and black anodized. The brake-shoes – they have to be purchased individually by the way – are Shimano compatible. Consequently, besides the Corima cork-pads provided by M5, you can use the “Flash†brake-pads made by SwissStop, which we will also review. The installation is quite easy.
AX Lightness Zeus
February 26, 2007 by Michael Maage
Filed under Light Parts
Within the scope of our manufacturer portrait of AX-Lightness, managing director Axel Schnura presented us exclusively the new fabricated stem called Zeus, which was introduced as a concept study at last year´s eurobike in Friedrichshafen. The 67 gram light pre-production model ( 110mm length; 26.0mm diameter ) with an angle of 7 degrees will be available to the end-consumer in april 2007.
New carbon SRAM TT shifters & brake levers
February 26, 2007 by Michael Maage
Filed under Light Parts
The lightest TT set on the Pro tour: 237g.
SRAM, have already taken Road shifting to the next level with two innovative groupsets: SRAM Force and SRAM Rival. To further complete the product range and answer Time Trial and Triathlon needs, SRAM has developed state of the art TT shifters and brake levers. Featuring the highest quality materials and breathtaking design, the new SRAM TT shifters are the only shifters on the market using full carbon fiber levers. With black and red anodized aluminium plugs, the pair of shifters weighs is at an incredible 138g. To maintain quality shifts across a variety of chainring sizes, front shifting is operated on a friction mode; while the rear shifter is indexed to maintain precise and rapid shifts in all circumstances. An internal mounting system is used to make sure the new SRAM TT shifters can fit all industry standard TT bars. Only compatible with SRAM Force and Rival rear deraillleurs, SRAM’s new TT shifters will offer high performance to anyone driven to beat the wind. To match the TT shifters to perfection, SRAM offers for the very first time TT brake levers. The sleek design combined with a full carbon fiber blade drop the weight to an incredible 99g for the pair. The very low profile and extremely light blade, does not compromise on strength or durability. The ergonomic full carbon lever maintains the natural hand position while offering you a comfortable feel for enhanced control. Product available in June 2007.
Sram - EXPANDED RECALL NOTICE
February 21, 2007 by Michael Maage
Filed under Light News
FORCE REAR BRAKE ADDED TO RECALL
SRAM has learned that some SRAM Force Front and Rear road brake calipers may have faulty titanium mounting bolts. This issue has since been corrected, and does not affect ALL Force Front and Rear brake caliper pivot bolts. SRAM will replace any Force Front and Rear brake caliper assemblies produced within the speciï¬ed time frame noted below.
Do not use bicycle until both Front and Rear Force brake calipers have been replaced.
Stronglight CT² - Campagnolo specific
February 20, 2007 by Michael Maage
Filed under Light Parts
Stronglight offers new specific compact chainrings especially manufactured for the Campagnolo compact cranksets range (110mm BCD). Outer chainring: 48/50/51/52/53; Inner chainring: 34/36/38/39. Weights: 34 grs for the 34t and 88 grs for the 50t chainring. The prices are similar to the normal CT² chainrings.
Storck Fascenario - poshbikes edition
February 19, 2007 by Michael Maage
Filed under Light Bikes
The new poshbikes signature bike, and perhaps one of the coolest roadbikes on earth:
Mavic Cosmic Carbone Ultimate!
February 13, 2007 by Michael Maage
Filed under Light News
New pics from Mavic Cosmic Carbone Ultimate Wheels. 20 Spokes at front and rear wheel. The Spokes aren’t replaceable, anyway the rear Wheel can be trued. The rims are 40mm in height and only for tubulars, the weight is about 1185 grams or 2,61 lbs. The recommended retail price: 2300 Euro. Available from June.
Reynolds Launches Aggressive New Product Line and Brand Image
February 13, 2007 by Michael Maage
Filed under Light News
Premier Maker of Carbon Composite Wheels, Forks and Components Banks on Performance
Reynolds has unveiled a 2007 product line that includes a 300-gram full carbon fork, stronger and lighter carbon rims and smoother hubs. The company also aims to make an impact on the crowded performance wheel market with an aggressively priced carbon wheel set that will compete with high-end alloy wheels.
94,6 grams - xtreme light!
February 8, 2007 by Michael Maage
Filed under Light Parts
Peter from german IBC Lightweight-Forum has broken the 100 grams border for Rear Derailleurs:
Sram Force Front Brake Recall!
February 8, 2007 by Michael Maage
Filed under Light News
