AX-Lightness Orion SL
November 24, 2007 by Michael Maage
Filed under Light Parts
The brandnew AX-Lightness Orion SL Brake. The first pics now on Light-Bikes.
AX-Lightness Orion SL with Carbon-springs, BTP Brakepads and Aluminium-Bolts for Powercordz.
Orion SL without Brakepads:
The “normal” AX Orion:
RockShox SID – the rebirth of blue
November 23, 2007 by Michael Maage
Filed under Light Parts
Global Media launch for new SID in Moab (USA) Roc Dazur (France) and Australia
10 years ago, the blue RockShox SID fork took over the colour domination from yellow Judy’s. Becoming the most successful fork ever, with countless world Championships and Olympic medals, it was time for RockShox to elevate the SID platform to a new performance level for the next decade: stiffer, longer travel, improved adjustability, lowest possible weight without performance sacrifi ces. On October 13th and 14th, journalists from around the globe fl ew in the USA to test ride the new RockShox SID. Mixed teams of journalists, SRAM staff and SRAM athletes competed in the 24 hour race of Moab (Utah, USA), enjoying fi rst hand RockShox SID experience.
The event was held on a challenging 24 km loop course in the Utah desert. A mixture of rough technical sections alongside deep sandy stretches proved the perfect testing track for the new SID. Along with 1,400 other racers and approximately 2,500 apectators, SRAM fielded four teams in the event. Each team was racing on bikes fully built using the new SID, SRAM X.0, RockShox Monarch, Avid Juicy Ultimate, and Truvativ Noir components.
To complete the amazing riding experience, SRAM’s 24 hour base camp provided full service: SRAM WorldCup truck for professional technical service, food and massage tents and a big fire place to keep everybody warm…
On the same weekend, at the famous Roc D’Azur event (France) and Australia, editors had the same chance to get fi rst test rides on SID. After 24 hours of racing it was hard for us to take the forks back from the editors’ bikes. You will see stories all around the globe in print and web. The best way to summarize this rebirth of blue are the statements editors left with us after the events: “Amazing fork!”, “Great experience!”, “SRAM team is on top of things, professional, different and fun!”, “I never ate so well in
my life” The production of the new SID fork will start in February 2008, so stay tuned.
Find all the news about the 2008 RockShox SID on www.superlightintegrateddesign.com
1998 RS SID
10 years of SID!
AX-Lightness Uranos handlebar
November 12, 2007 by Michael Maage
Filed under Light Parts
Still kind of fresh out of the press: the rumor has actually already been circulating for a while, however it is just now that we are finally able to disclose some info on AX-Lightness’ latest baby: their URANOS road handlebar.
The bar is going to come in widths of 400, 420, 440mm - eventually with a 460mm version to follow as well. As announced in AX’s SL series thread the bar will be available in two different versions: stock version and SL version which utilizes a different type of carbon and is optimized to the specific rider weight. The stock version is going to weight 125-130g, the SL version can go as low as 110g! At first glance the shape seems to resemble the one of Schmolke’s bars, however AX prides themselves in having been concentrating on having an anatomically as ideal position as possible. The top section of the bar has a drop of 5mm and comes with a slight inwards bend. Towards the ends of the drops the bar slightly turns to the outside.
Price (for the stock version) will be around 550-600Eur and thus in direct competition to Schmolke’s TLO bar, with AX’ SL series probably even topping these. The first produced SL bar they built came in at 111g for a 400mm width, which currently is the only width they build - other still to follow.
The bars are not available yet, but it is hoped for them to still hit the market before X-Mas. Prices as said 550-600Eur for the stock version and the SL one being “more expensive”.
Thanks to Nils for the Pics, taken at EICMA in Milano.
New Pics…
Extralite Ultrahub SX
November 9, 2007 by Michael Maage
Filed under Light Parts
New Fronthub for Roadbikes from Extralite: Extralite UltraHub SX
Weight: 49gr.
Material: special 7075TX.
Bearings: 2RS sealed cartdrige.
Micro-Tuner: quickest bearing preload system.
Finishing: “hart coat” sides, black anodized body.
Graphics: laser etched.
Option: Hybrid ceramic bearings.
Dimensions for wheel building: Avaiable drillings 16 - 18 - 20 - 24
Center to flange: int. 37mm
Spoke drilling diameter: 28mm
Spoke hole diameter: 2,5mm
Radial lacing is allowed on interal flange side and only with D/B spokes (central section equivalent to Ø 1.5mm).
Micro-tuner allows an easy and quick bearing preload adjustment, no-tools required!
Flanges recive our new special treatments (military standard) to handle radial lacing stress.
To minimize torsional static forces flanges self-align under spoke lacing tension.
As every Extralite products UltraHubs exceede UNI/DIN Safety standards. Safety tests simulate a very strong 90kg (200lb) rider output.
Price: 149€
3T Adds new Fork Range
November 5, 2007 by Michael Maage
Filed under Light Parts
3T announced that is has expanded its product range with an ultra performing fork range called “FUNDA”. The range is co-developed with premier experts on fork aerodynamics. “Combining this expertise with the New 3T’s in depth knowledge in carbon lay up for superior strength and lateral stiffness has resulted in a truly innovative solution”, comments René Wiertz, new CEO of the New 3T.
“Instead of regular fork’s blades, we designed a distinctly different (asymmetric) airfoil for the blade where it is near the rim, and a symmetric shape further down where it is not affected by the wheel. Together, it forms a package that will slingshot you to the front of the pack. The FUNDA range is another clear statement of the New 3T’s ambition to bring well engineered, and truly innovative products to market”, says René Wiertz.
The full carbon FUNDA fork range is available in the TEAM version, weighting 300 grams, and in the PRO version, weighting 360 grams. It comes in a wide range of rakes, so you can find the perfect fork for any steering geometry and bike type. The FUNDA range is available for shipping from February 2008 onwards.
source: BikeEurope
New RockShox SID for 2008
September 2, 2007 by Michael Maage
Filed under Light Parts
Complete Make-Over for Race Legend SID
Shimano Dura-Ace carbon crankset
September 2, 2007 by Michael Maage
Filed under Light Parts
Shimano is introducing a carbon fiber Dura-Ace crankset FC-7800C with an aluminum core to realize a lightweight yet very rigid construction.
LightBike - Project 3.3
August 21, 2007 by Michael Maage
Filed under Light Bikes
Dura-Ace freehub and wheel sets
August 18, 2007 by Michael Maage
Filed under Light News, Light Tech
Shimano introduces an optimized Dura-Ace freehub FH-7850 and four new wheel sets that carry this new rear hub. The titanium freehub body is now compatible with 8, 9 and 10 speed cassettes. Furthermore it features a quicker pawl engagement and the sealing performance has been improved by 400%. The four, new Dura-Ace wheel sets carry the new rear hub and they also have an upgraded appearance with a sharp edged hub design and red spoke nipples. All Dura-Ace wheelsets have radial lacing in the front wheel and the rear wheel has a cross over spoke pattern at both sides to increase torsional rigidity.
Quarq CinQo - Think fast
August 16, 2007 by Alexander Köhler
Filed under Light News, Light Tech
Last year SRAM managed to step onto the playing field of groupset manufacturers at eye level with the two main competitors, not least due to some real innovations. As training with power meters gets more and more popular in the last years, companies also try to come up with innovations to get their share of the market.
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Carbonsports Rear Derailleur
August 15, 2007 by Michael Maage
Filed under Light Tech
First pics of the new Carbonsports-Rear Derailleur ready for production.
New Tune Freewheel for Campy Hubs
August 6, 2007 by Michael Maage
Filed under Light Tech
Tune presents a new freewheel design for their campy hubs. They are machined down to only 4 splines! Weight saving over 10 grams for the MAG190 model. More to come on this years Eurobike opening on 30th of August in Friedrichshafen/Germany. We´ll report directly from the international bicycle trade show - stay tuned!
Review LEW Pro VT-1 wheelset
July 27, 2007 by Michael Maage
Filed under Light Test
Nils from fairwheelbikes.com has reviewed the new wheelset VT-1 from LEW:
Fulcrum MTB Wheelsets
July 17, 2007 by Michael Maage
Filed under Light Tech
More Pics from the new Fulcrum MTB Wheelset Series. There are five models, one for v-brakes and four for disc brakes. In order these are: Red Metal Zero V-brake, Red Metal Zero Disc, Red Metal 1 Disc, Red Metal 3 Disc and Red Metal 5 Disc.
Fulcrum has used various technical solutions it had developed for its road wheels, adapting them to offroad use, such as the Two to One Spoke Ratio and MoMag lacing (see Fulcrum Technologies), together with other ad hoc solutions like AFS disc brake mounting.
Fulcrum Racing Zero Black & Red
July 16, 2007 by Michael Maage
Filed under Light Parts
RACING ZERO: BLACK & RED
Fulcrum presents a new colour version, black & red, for the top wheel in its aluminium range, Racing Zero.
