pro gear thread

[King Boonen]

DeanEasy (named for its inventor, Alberto Deanesi, pronounced “day-on-ay’-zee”) has a Tufo tubular tire without tread on it that is inflated to high pressure (up to 8 bar, or 116psi) through a Presta valve. Surrounding the Presta valve is an air collar connected to an aluminum Schrader valve coming off at an angle; it allows inflation of the (sealant-filled) tubeless tire that surrounds the tubular. The tubular, like the high-pressure inner chamber of Schwalbe’s ProCore and of the Michelin DH system, presses the tubeless tire’s beads outward against the rim walls and prevents burping when cornering hard, even at pressures in the outer tire as low as 1 bar (14.5psi). It also prevents pinch flats and rim damage when banging rocks at such low pressure

It's a good idea, it just doesn't seem to work...

That's a shame. That looks like a great idea and just having an angle to use a normal pump would be great.

Yep, it's a fantastic idea for MTB, but loads of Schwalbe athletes have still been rolling their tyres off. I think the problem is that as they run their pressures lower and lower, the contact patch of the tyre increases and the grip goes up. Sounds brilliant for downhill but these guys are putting huge forces through the wheels round corners and things and I'm guessing it's literally pulling the tyre off the rim.

Personally, I still don't "get" tubeless...

 

[King Boonen]

So, Shand are a small framebuilders based in Livingston. They make what could possibly be the perfect bike for me in the Stoater. They are also very close to the track where Chris Hoy first started riding (BMX I think). Anyway, this is the one off product of a special collaboration. Here's a link to more pictures, this thing is beautiful!

http://www.shandcycles.com/bikes/special-projects/sp/?bike=hoy

If I rode track that is exactly what I'd want to be sat on.

 

[ray j willings]

KB stuck a few more photo's up of your future bike, its a beaut

 

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Cosmo bike show

DM brakes

The SK Pininfarina’s plug-in internal system accepts either electronic or cable-actuated shifting

 

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Are you watching UCI ................

 

[ray j willings]

Stelio Belletti started TIG-welding bicycle frames in 1968, more than two decades before what is considered the start of TIG-welded bicycles. He closed his Stelbel company in 1990, but collectors of his bicycles have brought it back. Belletti himself, now 84 years old, rides three times a week and still advises Stelbel’s new owners

 

[ray j willings]

Bressan, a local Veronese framebuilder, won the CosmoBike design award for this Riviera steel/carbon model.

 

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I wood knot by this one

 

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[Bustedknuckle]

Campy direct mount brakes. DM seems to be the way to go these days

Wonder if this show will survive..right after EuroBike and during Interbike. Not sure I get it's 'idea'..European NAHBS, but not really?

 

[ray j willings]

Campy direct mount brakes. DM seems to be the way to go these days

Wonder if this show will survive..right after EuroBike and during Interbike. Not sure I get it's 'idea'..European NAHBS, but not really?

I hope so. Its a good set up and its a good chance for indie makers to show their goods

 

[ray j willings]

one sided power meter

Pioneer Electronics has expanded its line of power meters with the new Single Leg Power Meter. This new, more-affordable offering is a direct challenge to Stages Cycling, which offers a similar product — a one-sided power meter with a sensor attached to a standard crankarm.

The Single Leg Power Meter utilizes strain gauges located on the crank arm to measure deflection caused by pedaling force. Power data is measured every 30 degrees, 12 times per crank rotation. Additionally, it features two accelerometers, cadence, and error correction.

“Our new Single Leg Power Meter is a great starting point for any rider interested in incorporating power and power metrics to develop and ride their personal best” said Pioneer’s Russ Johnston.

The new meter is compatible with ANT+ devices including Pioneer’s Cycle Computer. Stages Power Meters also utilize single crank arm measurements and ANT+ but offer Bluetooth connectivity as well. Stages and Pioneer’s power meters are identically priced: Dura-Ace 9000 meters cost $900, and Ultegra 6800 meters sell for $800.

Pioneer will also offer consumers an option to upgrade to its original Dual Leg Power Meter for $749 after the purchase of a single-sided model.

 

[King Boonen]

L' Eroica bikes or new "vintage"... They look lovely but it completely spoils the idea of L' Eroica.

Don't get me wrong, if I were to have a frame built or was to buy a frame it would look very similar to these, but it would be built with a modern groupset and pedals.

 

[ray j willings]

KB this one is for you

a chap on the WW site posted this hill climb fixed 5.56kg he done it on a budget . I would change the bars but otherwise it's a pretty cool bike

 

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For the lady's .

 

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I don't see the problem with POC

Bling jockey wheels are nice

 

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Powertap P1 pedals , take look cleats.

 

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They write the weight of each saddle underneath .Nice touch

The legendary Concor ,the saddle of Lemond, Hinault, and Armstrong

 

[ray j willings]

Nice vid of Irizars disc Trek he rode at the Vuleta

http://velonews.competitor.com/2015/09/video/gcn-video-treks-disc-brake-debut-at-vuelta_385121

 

[Bustedknuckle]

Campy direct mount brakes. DM seems to be the way to go these days

Wonder if this show will survive..right after EuroBike and during Interbike. Not sure I get it's 'idea'..European NAHBS, but not really?

I hope so. Its a good set up and its a good chance for indie makers to show their goods

Was it well attended and I assume a consumer show? I went to the bike show in Milano about a decade ago..really loved the Italian flare plus Milan was a great city. GREAT food, beautiful women.

 

[ray j willings]

Campy direct mount brakes. DM seems to be the way to go these days

Wonder if this show will survive..right after EuroBike and during Interbike. Not sure I get it's 'idea'..European NAHBS, but not really?

I hope so. Its a good set up and its a good chance for indie makers to show their goods

Was it well attended and I assume a consumer show? I went to the bike show in Milano about a decade ago..really loved the Italian flare plus Milan was a great city. GREAT food, beautiful women.

I think like all these shows their always seems to be interest. But obviously their are the more known bike fairs
and Interbike is on so Ill post some stuff from interbike as well .