The new TT bike - the first pics

Feb 14, 08 11:42

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So my Jamis Xenith T1 frame set arrived yesterday and now of course I still miss all my drive train parts. :-(
Plus I realized that I need a 1" stem and not the one I had set aside with a 1 1/8" steerer. Oh well, I thought I would put it somewhat together to get an idea what this mean machine will look like.

Still looking a bit naked without bars, stem, saddle and drivetrain parts, but very sexy

I wonder where the front brake is? :-)

Nicely hidden inside the aero fork

The wheel cutout area is tight and tidy

Re: The new TT bike - the first pics [Herbert] [ In reply to ]

Feb 14, 08 11:49

Post #2 of 59 (11428 views)

You know a bike is sexy when I get "full" just looking at it with just wheels.

customerjon @gmail.com is where information happens.

Re: The new TT bike - the first pics [Herbert] [ In reply to ]

ck21trhc

Feb 14, 08 11:49

Post #3 of 59 (11428 views)

How much that bike or frameset cost you?
thanks
chris

Re: The new TT bike - the first pics [Herbert] [ In reply to ]

Feb 14, 08 11:51

Post #4 of 59 (11412 views)

That is super cool. I think we will be seeing a lot more of this front brake integration from other popular brand names- including some of the most popular. It is a solid idea.

That bike looks killer. The wheels are cool too. Nice close fit for the rear wheel cut out. It's interesting Jamis has made such a credible looking contribution to the triathlon category when they previously were strong in very different categories. Good to see.

Tom Demerly
The Tri Shop.com

Re: The new TT bike - the first pics [Tom Demerly] [ In reply to ]

Feb 14, 08 11:58

Post #5 of 59 (11348 views)

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That is super cool. I think we will be seeing a lot more of this front brake integration from other popular brand names- including some of the most popular. It is a solid idea.

That bike looks killer. The wheels are cool too. Nice close fit for the rear wheel cut out. It's interesting Jamis has made such a credible looking contribution to the triathlon category when they previously were strong in very different categories. Good to see.

Unlikely since we have a Patent Pending on the design.

Cheers, Steven Fairchild

Steven Fairchild
Global Road Product Manager
Advanced Sports Inc/Fuji

Re: The new TT bike - the first pics [Herbert] [ In reply to ]

Feb 14, 08 12:03

Post #6 of 59 (11321 views)

I can't tell, but are those vertical or horizontal dropouts on the rear?

If they are vertical, there isn't much room for varying tire high points as they relate to the cut out on the seat tube. If they're horizontal, well, nevermind.

Bob

Re: The new TT bike - the first pics [Herbert] [ In reply to ]

Feb 14, 08 12:09

Post #7 of 59 (11274 views)

looks pretty hot, except for the seatpost head.

Where would you want to swim ?

Re: The new TT bike - the first pics [Macho Grande] [ In reply to ]

Feb 14, 08 12:09

Post #8 of 59 (11271 views)

They are horizontal indeed, so no worries. I realize though that my pics didn't show this.

Herbert

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I can't tell, but are those vertical or horizontal dropouts on the rear?

If they are vertical, there isn't much room for varying tire high points as they relate to the cut out on the seat tube. If they're horizontal, well, nevermind.

Bob

Re: The new TT bike - the first pics [Macho Grande] [ In reply to ]

Feb 14, 08 12:11

Post #9 of 59 (11262 views)

looks like they're horizontal

Re: The new TT bike - the first pics [Herbert] [ In reply to ]

Feb 14, 08 12:12

Post #10 of 59 (11251 views)

also, that seems like a very high BB for a time trial bike ...

Where would you want to swim ?

Re: The new TT bike - the first pics [Herbert] [ In reply to ]

Feb 14, 08 12:16

Post #11 of 59 (11230 views)

Have you got calipers to take the measurements we all want to know?

Re: The new TT bike - the first pics [cyclenutnz] [ In reply to ]

Feb 14, 08 12:17

Post #12 of 59 (11216 views)

I don't have calipers, but what measurements do you need?

Herbert

Re: The new TT bike - the first pics [GregX] [ In reply to ]

Feb 14, 08 12:18

Post #13 of 59 (11211 views)

"looks pretty hot, except for the seatpost head."

do you mean the dual position element of it? i wonder if there's any reason why one cannot take a hacksaw to the back part?

Dan Empfield
aka Slowman

Re: The new TT bike - the first pics [Herbert] [ In reply to ]

Feb 14, 08 12:22

Post #14 of 59 (11184 views)

Very, very nice. The brake placement is real clever.

What 1 inch stems are out there - what will you get? I use a Giant adjustable and want to upgrade to something less flexy on my old QR PR7.

David K

Re: The new TT bike - the first pics [cyclenutnz] [ In reply to ]

Feb 14, 08 12:24

Post #15 of 59 (11151 views)

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Have you got calipers to take the measurements we all want to know?

Thanks for the kind comments guys. These are just starting to arrive in stores and availability will be limited, but will improve in a couple of months.

What measurements are you in need of?

Steven Fairchild
Global Road Product Manager
Advanced Sports Inc/Fuji

Re: The new TT bike - the first pics [Slowman] [ In reply to ]

Feb 14, 08 12:25

Post #16 of 59 (11146 views)

yup, the rear overhang part. not elegant, to put it mildly.

a hacksaw might work, but it depends how the thing is formed.

too bad they just didn't make a straight tri post for 95% of their riders, and another rear overhang post for the poor souls that have to bend to the dumb rules of the puzzle palace (the UCI).

Where would you want to swim ?

Re: The new TT bike - the first pics [Slowman] [ In reply to ]

Feb 14, 08 12:25

Post #17 of 59 (11146 views)

I agree with Slowman on this. I have been looking at a lot of these dual posts and never understand (other than resale value) why people do not take a dremel to the rear part. Once you are fitted on the bike, why have extra material.

I really like the look of this frame and fork and would love to purchase just the frame/fork package. If I ever do then I will take a dremel to the post for sure.

Re: The new TT bike - the first pics [Herbert] [ In reply to ]

Feb 14, 08 12:26

Post #18 of 59 (11142 views)

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I don't have calipers, but what measurements do you need?

Herbert

No Calipers!?! With the Ghisallo gone and having acquired this frame it is time to accept that you are moving from ww to aw (aeroweenie) and get some nice calipers. Or a micrometer.

Width of HT. width x depth of DT (btwn bottle bosses), ST(above cutout), SS and post

Re: The new TT bike - the first pics [Herbert] [ In reply to ]

Feb 14, 08 12:28

Post #19 of 59 (11129 views)

why can't you just use a shim to shim the stem to 1"?

Re: The new TT bike - the first pics [GregX] [ In reply to ]

Feb 14, 08 12:30

Post #20 of 59 (11111 views)

Could not agree more with you Greg.

Re: The new TT bike - the first pics [GregX] [ In reply to ]

Feb 14, 08 12:33

Post #21 of 59 (11088 views)

"too bad they just didn't make a straight tri post for 95% of their riders, and another rear overhang post for the poor souls that have to bend to the dumb rules of the puzzle palace (the UCI)."

that's what specialized did. otoh, maybe there's some nice little aftermarket piece that turns that seat post goiter into a rear water bottle cage holder or something.

Dan Empfield
aka Slowman

Re: The new TT bike - the first pics [cyclenutnz] [ In reply to ]

Feb 14, 08 12:35

Post #22 of 59 (11078 views)

In Reply To:

In Reply To:

I don't have calipers, but what measurements do you need?

Herbert

No Calipers!?! With the Ghisallo gone and having acquired this frame it is time to accept that you are moving from ww to aw (aeroweenie) and get some nice calipers. Or a micrometer.

Width of HT. width x depth of DT (btwn bottle bosses), ST(above cutout), SS and post

HT= 33mm
DT = 31 x 78mm
ST = 31 x 61mm
SP = 26 x 55mm
SS = 12 x 23mm

Steven Fairchild
Global Road Product Manager
Advanced Sports Inc/Fuji

Re: The new TT bike - the first pics [velothree] [ In reply to ]

ck21trhc

Feb 14, 08 12:37

Post #23 of 59 (11064 views)

any idea on the price?

Re: The new TT bike - the first pics [ck21trhc] [ In reply to ]

Feb 14, 08 12:38

Post #24 of 59 (11053 views)

How much that bike or frameset cost you?

LOL, are you kidding? I don't think it cost him a cent ("Gorrilla" marketing anyone?)...and more power to him I say. :)

Herbert, sick looking ride mate. But after seeing the Walser/Cucuma pics, those wheels just scream for a white frame. ;) What are the final build specs?

blood, sweat...and big gears

I hated every minute of training, but I said, ''Don't quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.''
- Muhammad Ali

Re: The new TT bike - the first pics [ck21trhc] [ In reply to ]

Feb 14, 08 12:41

Post #25 of 59 (11037 views)

Complete bikes

Xenith T2, $6300
Xenith T1, $3275

Frame kit, which includes Frame, fork, headset, brakes, seat post.

Xenith T2, $2450

Steven Fairchild
Global Road Product Manager
Advanced Sports Inc/Fuji

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