Hi Everyone
You should soon be seeing images out of the Culprit Legend. I will start by giving some basic design information and if you want more, Please go ahead and ask. I will try to be prompt to reply.
Here is the rim brake version and disc brake versions
The bike is currently an RP (rapid prototype, 3d printed plastic) prototype and we will use a crowd funding source to fund the molds.
Culprit is a family owned business, hence we need your help to make this dream a reality. The R&D is about done(CFD is still running additional runs as we speak to verify some things and we are heading to a wind tunnel next week), and next come molds and production. We would love your help
The frame is
BB 386
Shimano direct mount under the BB brake for rim brakes with alloy adaptors for 130 mm OLD hubs
Shimano flat mount disc brake design for disc brakes using 142x 12 shimano E thru standard
Cable routing runs full routing through the frame
Massive oversized chainstays for structural purposes for no seatstay design- assymetic
Frame can hold 2 water bottles in the front triangle for training needs
Frame has a hidden compartment for an 8 tool multi tool
Forks-
The New Legend has rim specific and disc specific forks. We are looking at using magnets for production. Still discussing final details with our manufacturer ready to make this bike
Rim brake fork will use a shimano direct mount bolts. But will come with a new unreleased TRP "delta style" brake. Covered by the aero cover. Brake is still not final, so the cover will be shaped when it is 100% finished
Disc brakes
100 mm x 12 mm e thru shimano thru axle design. Flat mount disc brake mount. Internal routing hides under a magnet cover.
The design for this bike was to be a super bike but without all the proprietary integration. We realize that upon traveling, things get damaged, etc. We want you to be able to take an off the shelf part in desperation and still be able to race when things don't go as planned in travel.
Cable routing has a little exposed front brake before being tucked into the cover. Super easy to travel with. take off the covers, release the stem bolts and the bar will fall to the side. No more superbike mechanic fees.
Pricing is going to be roughly (Not final, please don't hold me to this)
3750-3850 for the rim brake frame, fork, seatpost, brakes
3600-3700 for the disc brake version, frame, for, seatpost, no brakes included (brakes are under development by some brands, nothing is released yet)
Adding the handlebar stem is about 750 more, so around the 4500 ball park number
Pricing will be inclusive of free shipping and most likely global import duties paid.
For crowd funding we will offer
First 25 supporters at 35% off MSRP (not including import duties paid)
Next 25 supports 30% off MSRP (not including import duties paid)
Remaining supporters 25% off MSRP (not including import duties paid)
4 paint options for crowd funding... Upcharge can be made later for custom paint.
Complete bike builds will be offered in build kits later to funders at special rates. Most likely, di2 ultegra around 4-5 K for early supports, roughly. Di2 Dura Ace and Sram E tap will be priced out later and shared privately with our backers.
Again, this is just some information. Please ask away.
You should soon be seeing images out of the Culprit Legend. I will start by giving some basic design information and if you want more, Please go ahead and ask. I will try to be prompt to reply.
Here is the rim brake version and disc brake versions
The bike is currently an RP (rapid prototype, 3d printed plastic) prototype and we will use a crowd funding source to fund the molds.
Culprit is a family owned business, hence we need your help to make this dream a reality. The R&D is about done(CFD is still running additional runs as we speak to verify some things and we are heading to a wind tunnel next week), and next come molds and production. We would love your help
The frame is
BB 386
Shimano direct mount under the BB brake for rim brakes with alloy adaptors for 130 mm OLD hubs
Shimano flat mount disc brake design for disc brakes using 142x 12 shimano E thru standard
Cable routing runs full routing through the frame
Massive oversized chainstays for structural purposes for no seatstay design- assymetic
Frame can hold 2 water bottles in the front triangle for training needs
Frame has a hidden compartment for an 8 tool multi tool
Forks-
The New Legend has rim specific and disc specific forks. We are looking at using magnets for production. Still discussing final details with our manufacturer ready to make this bike
Rim brake fork will use a shimano direct mount bolts. But will come with a new unreleased TRP "delta style" brake. Covered by the aero cover. Brake is still not final, so the cover will be shaped when it is 100% finished
Disc brakes
100 mm x 12 mm e thru shimano thru axle design. Flat mount disc brake mount. Internal routing hides under a magnet cover.
The design for this bike was to be a super bike but without all the proprietary integration. We realize that upon traveling, things get damaged, etc. We want you to be able to take an off the shelf part in desperation and still be able to race when things don't go as planned in travel.
Cable routing has a little exposed front brake before being tucked into the cover. Super easy to travel with. take off the covers, release the stem bolts and the bar will fall to the side. No more superbike mechanic fees.
Pricing is going to be roughly (Not final, please don't hold me to this)
3750-3850 for the rim brake frame, fork, seatpost, brakes
3600-3700 for the disc brake version, frame, for, seatpost, no brakes included (brakes are under development by some brands, nothing is released yet)
Adding the handlebar stem is about 750 more, so around the 4500 ball park number
Pricing will be inclusive of free shipping and most likely global import duties paid.
For crowd funding we will offer
First 25 supporters at 35% off MSRP (not including import duties paid)
Next 25 supports 30% off MSRP (not including import duties paid)
Remaining supporters 25% off MSRP (not including import duties paid)
4 paint options for crowd funding... Upcharge can be made later for custom paint.
Complete bike builds will be offered in build kits later to funders at special rates. Most likely, di2 ultegra around 4-5 K for early supports, roughly. Di2 Dura Ace and Sram E tap will be priced out later and shared privately with our backers.
Again, this is just some information. Please ask away.