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November 15th, 2008

Hub XXX one from Gravity-Zero.Com.AU

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The “XXX one” Hub Mechanism (Information to be updated)

The “XXX one” Hub Mechanism (The gravity-zero freewheel hub system is covered by pending Australian and international patent applications.) but is dure to have ceramic bearings and a carbon hub.

The “X one” Series 5 Hub Mechanism

The “X one” Series 5 Hub Mechanism (The gravity-zero freewheel hub system is covered by pending Australian and international patent applications.) is fitted to all wheels sets from December 2007 onwards. The Series 5 with increased cam angles and spring tensions lock up is more instant. It eliminates any form of backlash/lag at the hub or pedal: This equals zero lag. In simple terms it is like riding a fixed wheel bike with gears. The “X one” creates a pedalling motion like no other freewheel hub, it propells the riders legs through the position of least mechanical advantage at the top and bottom of each pedal stroke. This moment is sometimes refered to as TDC and BDC, the Top Dead Centre and the Bottom Dead Centre.


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November 15th, 2008

Planet X Pro Carbon Wheels from Planet-X-Warehouse.Co.UK

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RIMS

All of our carbon wheels are built using structural carbon rims - this means that the carbon is ‘hard’ to touch and is a structural part of the wheel.

Carbon 50 wheels are available in either tubular or clincher version, Carbon 82 and 101’s are tubular only. We currently don’t sell the clinchers as rim only. Planet X offer a variety of rim drillings - 16h, 24h, and 32h.

RIM ERD’S (Effective Rim Diameter’s)
(you’ll need these if you’re building your own wheels when calculating required spoke length using a spoke length caculator)

50mm Rim - 563mm

82mm Rim - 501mm

101mm Rim - 463mm

APPROXIMATE WHEEL WEIGHTS

RIM ONLY:

Carbon 50 Tubular - 460g

Carbon 82 Tubular - 597g

Carbon 101 Tubular - 638g

The weights below are taken from actual wheels in the warehouse. However, there will be variations in the weight of wheels due to the nature of carbon fibre construction - you might be lucky and get a really light pair.


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October 27th, 2008

Trice Q and Trice QNT 2008 from Inspired Cycle Engineering Ltd

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A great all round trike from a world-leading manufacturer at a very affordable price! With rear suspension, wide range gears and the ability to fold. Also available in a narrow track version.
Now available in a range of colours.

Trice Q offers:-

  • Low and Fast
  • Tunable rear suspension
  • Separates and folds
  • Available in two track widths
  • Mesh or hard shell seat
  • Both seats are adjustable for recline angle
  • 20” wheels all round
  • Drum brakes or Hydraulic Discs
  • Available Red, Blue or Black superb gloss finish.


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October 27th, 2008

Bamboo Road Bike from CalfeeDesign.com

SteveintheUK in Bikes, CalfeeDesign.com, Manufacturers, Products

In the mid-nineties, flooring manufacturers became the first modern companies to take advantage of bamboo, Asians have used it in construction for centuries, but manufacturers are also using it to make bikes.

  • This is not just a cool bike. It is appropriate for everyday use and for racing. The vibration damping is a performance advantage on longer rides. Each frame is built to order and every frame is a unique. Tubes are selected for the weight of the rider. The geometry of the frame can be any of our usual geometries: Pro, Tri or Cross. Custom frames can also be made. Mountain Bike frames are now available.
  • Details. The bike is made from Bamboo that has been smoked and heat treated to prevent splitting. Lugs are made of hemp fiber, for the all-natural look. The chainstays are available in carbon fiber for extra stiffness in the drivetrain.
  • Finish. We coat the bamboo with a satin polyurethane to seal it up.
  • Awards. Calfee Bamboo bikes have won awards for Best Road Bike, Best Off-Road Bike and Peoples’ Choice Award at the North American Handmade Bicycle Show.
  • A Calfee Bamboo bike won 1st place in the open class at the Great Western Bicycle Rally’s Concourse d’Elegance show.
  • If there were an award for “Bicycle with lowest carbon footprint” (least amount of carbon dioxide emissions in the production of the frame), this frame would win, hands down.


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October 26th, 2008

Bamboo Mountain Bike from CalfeeDesign.com

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Cross country bike designed for use with 80 mm travel fork. 100 mm can also be used. Available in 26″ and 29″ wheelsizes. (see chart below)

This bike is more crash tolerant than a carbon mountain bike, which is why they didn’t offer carbon mountain bikes to the general public.

Price: $2,695 (£1,700 appox.) Frame Only

available from CalfeeDesign.com


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September 23rd, 2008

Rob English 50.1 mph British Hour Bicycle Record, April 2007

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YouTube Direct Link: Rob English 50.1 mph British Hour Bicycle Record, April 2007

Rob English pedals streamlined bicycle, the Varna II at 50.105 mph average speed for one hour at Nissan Test Track in Arizona April 8, 2007. Harsh 20-25 mph winds buffet him high onto track banking. Video from officials in chase car during last 1min 30sec of his run.

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