Fulcrum Product Range 2009
July 25, 2008 by Michael Maage
Filed under Light News, Light Parts
Racing Light XLR
Fulcrum Racing Light XLR wheels are the evolution of Racing Light carbon fibre low profile wheels. For the 2009 season Fulcrum introduces new hubs with oversize carbon fibre bodies and aluminium flanges to reduce the weight and increase the reactivity of the wheels. Taking advantage of the design of the new wheels, Fulcrum has also increased the flange diameter on the sprocket set side up to 78 mm to exalt the response characteristics of the Racing Light XLR when climbing and accelerating. The improvements to the hubs don’t stop here: smoothness has made an enormous leap forward with the new ceramic bearings with CULT technology developed by Fulcrum (see product table on page 7).
Dura-Ace crankset FC-7800C
July 4, 2008 by Michael Maage
Filed under Light News
Shimano carbon crankset compatible with new Dura-Ace
At the Eurobike show in August 2007 Shimano introduced a carbon fiber Dura-Ace crankset FC-7800C. Originally this crankset was designed to be compatible with the Dura-Ace 7800 series. However, with the introduction of the new Dura-Ace 7900 series this year they decided to change this. Shimano will deliver this crankset to be compatible with the new 7900 group instead.
Additionally, they will be able to provide a special chain ring set to make this crankset also compatible with Dura-Ace 7800.
As announced recently, the new Dura-Ace 7900 has a further refined front shifting performance and trimming of the big chain ring is no longer needed. These features were made possible by a new chain ring design and new front derailleur of Dura-Ace 7900.
FC-7800C has an aluminum core to realize a lightweight yet very rigid construction. By using this technology, Shimano developed a crankset that combines the best of both materials. The aluminum frame ensures a stiff set-up for optimal power transfer while using carbon saves weight. Weight of this crankset (including bottom bracket) is 715 grams.
This state-of-the-art crankset will be available in gear combinations 53/39T and 52/39T in crank arm lengths 170, 172.5 and 175mm.
Available as after market product from end of December 2008!