Building the DI2 bike and also running this electic, I started to think about what could be done to make gains in the race course. I don’t think frame tweaks are doing much quite frankly. When you need to make something run better, you automate the human, and focus the human effort. So with a** fantasy specification**, that is what I have come up with. Actually with xx mil in development it probably could be achieved. The technology is already there, just purpose developing it. Anyway the fake bike is called the* **The Autograph, and it’s written as a press release. *
Jager Engineering announces the most advanced time-trial and triathlon cycle in the world “the Autograph”.Based on sophisticated technology from automationX.ca the Autograph breaks new ground in the sport of time trial and triathlon cycling by using automation to manage the bike environment during the race allowing the rider to focus solely on propulsion and execution.
“We started with the idea of multi-variable optimization, the same algorithms employed for industrial & vehicle controls” said Jager. “We turned these robust algorithms, and our engineers loose to define the ultimate time trial concept cycle – that is the Autograph.
Some of the unique features of the Autograph include:
**CCM **: Command Center & Pit Crew Monitoring with full download/control capabilities
CRC : Cycle to Race Communications and Telemetry System
ORS: Optimal Race strategy processing, which includes Auto Shift Technology (AST) and Auto Brake Application (ABA)
Triple-A OS: Active Aerodynamics Attitude Operating System. Defined by the master race algorithm and on-board sensors, the ride attitude, height and saddle position of the bike is automatically adjusted to optimize aerodynamics and handling capabilities for the race course & current conditions.
CAD: Cockpit Automation Design, which includes motorized bar retraction, and rider information center with audible annunciation technology. Rider feedback alerts included under/over watts, inefficient aerodynamics over baseline, incorrect race course positioning, and pedal strike warning system. The main processing unit for CAD uses accelerometers, GPS, position, incline and other sensors throughout the bike.
TPMS: Tire pressure monitoring system feeds back to telemetry system and to rider CAD. Slip rates are also detected to warn the riding of a potential loss of traction.
VGS: In order to provide for optimal air flow around the rider without increasing drag, a Vortex Generation System is employed at the head, top, and down tubes of the bike, using “bubblers” to create vortices and disorient air flow over the rider’s legs, arms and torso.
EPSI: The advanced features of the Autograph are powered by the bike’s onboard electro-pneumatic system - integrated. Pressurized before the ride, the onboard air supply is designed to be deployed throughout the race program. In the event of a low pressure, the rider’s pedal stroke is can be diverted to restore air, or an optional electric onboard compressor invoked.
The platform for the Autograph has been selected as a custom XYZ frame set with XXX drive train componentry and standard wheel options.
Price $25,000 with CCM/CRC server and base station.