I would guess a Triathlon stem/bar combo with some rise that would seamlessly fit a bento box, much like the old plasma 5 used to do, and a draft box.
I agree, now lets see how the launch/distribution goes!
Looking forward to the white paper!
I am curious what the weight is of this version. Hopefully lighter.
Also, anyone try to check with their Trek LBS to see if they are able to order one?
Doesnât look anything radically new but i like it
Itâs a big change from their old bike⌠looks like they are taking cues from Specialized⌠aka maybe not as aero, but much better torsional stiffness.
- Disc brakes
- Beefier top tube, headtube, downtube.
- Double risers instead of mono.
- Dropped seatstays
- No more âbayonetâ style fork.
looks like they are taking cues from Specialized⌠aka maybe not as aero, but much better torsional stiffnessâŚ
Blech! I still remember where the venge came out and it showed it was faster than the shiv. Guess you could look at it two ways, the Venge was that good or the Shiv was that bad. I sure hope they prioritized aero. Sorry, I get triggered by that damn venge/shiv comparison even thought it seems like Specialized does so many things top notch.
Seems like top tube storage would be a no-no with that stem configuration there, right? Rear fin for sure then?
Iâm underwhelmed, but maybe there is some aero magic there Iâm not seeing. Hoping we donât have to wait until September and the pre-Kona training ride photo leaks to see the non-UCI tri version.
Looks like custom extensions.
https://www.velonews.com/gallery/gallery-new-trek-speed-cncpt-at-the-criterium-du-dauphine/
Adjustable length, but no way to rotate the ââŹĹski poleââŹÂ. They are angled, but it looks like additional Angle adjustability would require a different piece for the bar riser interface. They would probable work well for 90% of the target population, but I am sure Wattshop will be busy making a mounting system for their bars.
Looks like custom extensions.
https://www.velonews.com/gallery/gallery-new-trek-speed-cncpt-at-the-criterium-du-dauphine/
Looks like there is a wide range of pad adjustability. They still have the aluminum bar sticking outâŚlast pic (near elbow).
Top tube reminds me of the old TTX.
Interesting to see the departure from the really wide fork crown. I find it funny that aerodynamicist s donââŹâ˘t seem to be able to make up their minds on whether that is a good idea. Maybe it was a design feature that was particularly relevant for the TriSpoke (the WT pictures for the original SC had a HED TriSpoke).
The one feature I canââŹâ˘t make out is whether the downtube fairs the water bottle area. My gen 2 SC is super slow with water bottles and Ronald KubaââŹâ˘s testing found no aero bottle worked well. I guess bike companies have probably come to the conclusion that hydration is for the Tri crowd.
I like the new bar arrangement. The old stem/riser arrangement was great for fitting a wide range of people, but all that cast aluminum made for a heavy bike and modifications were difficult.
Another interesting design feature would be wiring. I am pretty sure they wonââŹâ˘t offer a version for cable shifting, but with Shimano looking at wireless there doesnââŹâ˘t seem to be a need for fiddling with internal wiring anymore.
Now what would be really interesting would be another WT shootout with the best of the old-school rim brake bikes against the new disc bikes.
reportedly, shimano is looking at semi-wireless, not a full wireless setup, so there will still be a need for âfiddling withâ that, plus you would still have to run brake lines to the front and rear. If youâre doing that, then running di2 wires isnât really any extra effort (from a frame design perspective).
Shimano coming out with semi wireless sounds like just pushing out new product for its own sake ?
Surely itâs wireless or not ?
Interesting to see the departure from the really wide fork crown. I find it funny that aerodynamicist s donââŹâ˘t seem to be able to make up their minds on whether that is a good idea. Maybe it was a design feature that was particularly relevant for the TriSpoke (the WT pictures for the original SC had a HED TriSpoke).
The one feature I canââŹâ˘t make out is whether the downtube fairs the water bottle area. My gen 2 SC is super slow with water bottles and Ronald KubaââŹâ˘s testing found no aero bottle worked well. I guess bike companies have probably come to the conclusion that hydration is for the Tri crowd.
I like the new bar arrangement. The old stem/riser arrangement was great for fitting a wide range of people, but all that cast aluminum made for a heavy bike and modifications were difficult.
Another interesting design feature would be wiring. I am pretty sure they wonââŹâ˘t offer a version for cable shifting, but with Shimano looking at wireless there doesnââŹâ˘t seem to be a need for fiddling with internal wiring anymore.
Now what would be really interesting would be another WT shootout with the best of the old-school rim brake bikes against the new disc bikes.
reportedly, shimano is looking at semi-wireless, not a full wireless setup, so there will still be a need for âfiddling withâ that, plus you would still have to run brake lines to the front and rear. If youâre doing that, then running di2 wires isnât really any extra effort (from a frame design perspective).
Shimano coming out with semi wireless sounds like just pushing out new product for its own sake ?
Surely itâs wireless or not ?
ItââŹâ˘s 12 speed and there are wires from the battery (in the seat tube) to the fd and rd. The road shifters are wireless. Not sure what the tt setup looks like yet.
Wonder what the 0:00 time stamp is?
Maybe the time difference between the new SC and the old SC?
Wonder what the 0:00 time stamp is?
Maybe the time difference between the new SC and the old SC?
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Dang I was hoping for some of the newer style extension. With no gap between the extension and the arms.
Doesnât look anything radically new but i like it
if it aint broke dont fix it!
itâs surely slower
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Interesting to see the departure from the really wide fork crown. I find it funny that aerodynamicist s donââŹâ˘t seem to be able to make up their minds on whether that is a good idea. Maybe it was a design feature that was particularly relevant for the TriSpoke (the WT pictures for the original SC had a HED TriSpoke).
The one feature I canââŹâ˘t make out is whether the downtube fairs the water bottle area. My gen 2 SC is super slow with water bottles and Ronald KubaââŹâ˘s testing found no aero bottle worked well. I guess bike companies have probably come to the conclusion that hydration is for the Tri crowd.
I like the new bar arrangement. The old stem/riser arrangement was great for fitting a wide range of people, but all that cast aluminum made for a heavy bike and modifications were difficult.
Another interesting design feature would be wiring. I am pretty sure they wonââŹâ˘t offer a version for cable shifting, but with Shimano looking at wireless there doesnââŹâ˘t seem to be a need for fiddling with internal wiring anymore.
Now what would be really interesting would be another WT shootout with the best of the old-school rim brake bikes against the new disc bikes.
Part of the reason I have a fit business is because of the dynamic between UCI rules, industry inertia, LBS old school non-wisdom, and people unable to get comfortable. The ideal TT bike IMO is slightly longer generally than people think and UCI rules allow, especially for taller athletes.
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Is it me or does it look like a 2010 Speed Concept but with disc brakes?
Iâm really hoping thereâs a totally different frame for tri, as there doesnât seem to be any easy way to integrate hydration, bento, or a draft box on that frame.