So here it finally is, it took quite a bit of time, energy and money but to be honest I’m quite proud with the final design.
Together with Joshua from @culpritbicycles we looked carefully at the cockpit. The task was major adjustability, but still a sort of easy way to take it off for travel without the need to be like a half bike mechanic. And I think we succeeded in that.
So the cockpit will be branded Culprit, Josh deserves that.
It has 0-30 degree aerobar tilt, extra reach or not options, and easy to adjust spacer stack, still to accept 22.2 extensions or full armsupports. And all without the need of extra to buy parts.
The base bar is 40 cm wide, 100 mm stem integrated. Grips are 5 degree up to give that little extra support when holding them.
Further I wanted enough top tube storage to hold at least 10-12 gels/bars/chews. That’s why the top tube will act like the bento, not with a plastic insert, it is the top tube itself that is the bento.
The bottom bracket storage is also so big you can use it for at least 2 tubes, 3 Co2’s, levers and/or even a mini charger pump. We are looking if we are going to add the option to use it as a hydration pack option, but to be fair almost nobody says these systems work well. I have had many talks with Speedmax, Cube, Cadex, QR customers and almost nobody is really happy with the function of those integrated hydration systems.
The looks are a mix of Trek SC, Canyon Speedmax, Cube and more because it is hard to create a bike with normal looks, so nothing like Cadex, Cervelo PX, etc, because I want it appealing for a large public. That said, with some small things and lines I hope it still looks a little different to others.
Stack and reach in S, M, L and Xl resp. 525/410, 545/435, 565/460 and 585/480, seat angle at 79 degrees and together with the different cockpit options it offers a massive range of fit options. Will add full chart in the coming weeks as we are in the last phase of the design of the XS which is a little more complicated.
For the EU we are looking at a price € 5.5K for 105 mechanic shifting and € 6.5K 105 Di2 incl either an 88/60 mm or 60/40 mm wheelset. Our goal still remains to make an affordable bike with features of bikes twice the price and keep our sport accessible.
Jeroen
