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The 'Ready to Roll' Roller
Chassis |
Jig-built
from 6082-T6 and 6063-T6 aircraft construction grade aluminium alloys,
web-gusseted pocket option demo joints, TIG-welded, solution heat-treated
(certificated). Chemically treated, powder coated with a
colour and clear lacquer combination. Ten standard RAL
colours available - others available. (See Appendix page).
Three-part, separable main frame. |
Configuration |
'Tadpole'
- Two steered wheels at the front, one driven wheel at the back |
SRAM DualDrive 3 x 9 Version with triple chain rings
2008 season - typical specification
Some items may be
omitted or changed to suit a customer's particular requirements
Bottle cages
& bottles |
Two,
TA, one fitted to front gusset, the other under the seat. Two Zefal
bottles. |
Bottom bracket |
TA
Axix Light |
Brakes |
Two,
independent, drum, 70mm diameter - integral with front hubs |
Brake cables |
Transfil
Keble, stainless steel |
Brake levers |
SRAM
X-9/Avid - adjustable for reach and cable pull. |
Cassette |
SRAM
X-9 9 Speed - 11/12/14/16/18/21/24/28/34 teeth |
Chain |
SRAM
PC990 nickel plated - a custom Scottoiler lubrication system is
fitted. Extra lengths of chain and SRAM 'Power Links' are
provided to enable the bottom bracket boom to be adjusted within a
range of 200mm (8") |
Chainring(s) |
TA,
PCD 110/74mm - 52/42/30 triple (2008) recommended with the
DualDrive. |
Computer |
VDO
C010, pickup on the left wheel, display pocket option review mounted on a bracket on the
left kingpin assembly. |
Crankset |
TA
Carmina, 165mm standard - other lengths (155 - 185mm) are
available. Fitted with TA integral self-extractor bolts. |
Gear mechanisms |
Rear - SRAM X-7
long-cage rear derailleur and DualDrive three speed hub. Front
- Campagnolo Centaur triple (2008) |
Gear shifters |
Rear - SRAM
DualDrive, dual mode (Twist grip for the derailleur with integral 3
position thumb lever for the hub gears) - normally mounted on
the right handlebar. Front - SRAM Twist grip (2008). |
Hubs, front |
Sturmey-Archer,
aluminium alloy, with integral brake drum. |
Hub, rear |
SRAM
DualDrive with 3 speed internal gears (ratios - 0.734, 1.000, 1.362)
and 9 speed derailleur cassette. |
Inner tubes |
Vredestein
Compact 20, 60mm Presta valve |
Lights |
Battery
operated B & M Ixon LED front lamp (2008) and rack mounted Toplight
senso LED rear lamp with combined reflector. The front lamp will run on
high beam for a minimum of 8 hours using 4 standard AA cells (NiMh cells which
can charged in situ are also available). The
rear light runs for a minimum 60 hours on two AA batteries and has an
automatic safety switch-on position. |
Mast &
pennant |
1.4
metre long, 6mm diameter, glassfibre mast with high visibility pennant
- mounted on the rack. |
Mirrors/Bell |
Two,
Zefal 47 left and right hand - mounted on padded bar-end hand rests
for minimum vibration. A small bell is also fitted, usually on
the right. |
Mudguards |
SPP
chromoplastic, silver, with mud flaps, on all three wheels. |
Pannier rack |
Specially
designed for Ortlieb QL2 pannier bags although QL1 ones can be adapted
and most other makes pocketoption review of bag will fit. There are two pennant mast
mountings and an integral recessed rear lamp bracket. |
Parking brake |
SRAM/Avid
'Single Digit' linear (V) brake on rear wheel, operated by SRAM twist grip, normally
mounted on the left handlebar. |
Pedals |
Time
Atac XS adjustable (2008) - shoe cleats are included. |
Rims |
Front
and rear - Alesa X-Plorer 406 (20"), 36 hole, silver
anodised |
Roadside repair
kit |
Topeak
'Hexus' multi-tool, Teng 150mm/6 ins. adjustable spanner, puncture
repair kit, tyre levers, tweezers, gloves, 'Wet-Wipes', etc. -
all in a custom tool pouch. Two spare inner tubes. Topeak Turbo
Morph pump, with gauge. |
Security |
Datatag
ID system fitted. |
Spokes |
Sapim
Leader, stainless steel, 2mm plain gauge. |
Trailer Hitch |
Fittings
are supplied for attaching a BOB trailer. |
Tyres |
Vredestein
'Perfect Moiree'
(35-406) with sidewall reflective stripes |
Workshop tools |
A
specially designed measuring/setting-up tool for the front wheel
'toe-in' and a TA bottom bracket ring spanner are supplied. |
Dimensions, etc.
Wheelbase |
1070mm
(42") (Distance between a line joining middle the two ground contact
patches the front wheels and the centre of contact patch of the rear wheel) |
Track |
800mm
(31½") (Distance between the middle of the ground contact patch of the two
front wheels) |
Width |
890mm
(35") (Overall the two front wheels) |
Seat |
Made
from extremely durable 100% polyester mesh material, colour black,
supported & tensioned by 26 webbing loops & 4 separate,
colour-coded, bungee cords - 10 metres (33 ft) total length.
Overall width 440mm (17¼"). |
The seatback
hinge has three positions, 40mm (1½") apart. With the hinge in
the middle position, the seatback angle is easily and quickly
adjustable from 28º to over 45º from the horizontal. With the
hinge in the forward position the seat back can be reclined to a low
23º. The seat base is tilted back 7.5º. Padded armrests
allow fingertip steering. |
The waterproof
padded neck/headrests and lumbar cushion are adjustable and attached
with Velcro fixings. The headrest cushion incorporates a useful
map pocket. Another large pocket with easy access whilst on the
move is provided behind the headrest for items such as gloves,
sun-glasses, etc. The pocket flap has two wide bands of
reflective material. |
Seated height |
Approx.
220mm (8½") - depending on seat bungee tension. Can be
raised 80mm (3¼") if required - brackets and fixings are
available at extra cost. |
Ground clearance |
92mm
(3½") with 37-406 tyres |
Overall height |
855mm
(33¾") with seatback @ 30º, 615mm (24¼") with seatback
folded forward. |
Weight |
Approx.
16.75kg (37 lbs) - DualDrive version with rack, mudguards and full
cushion set. |
Bottom bracket
height |
Approx.
320mm (12¾") - with boom extended 100mm (4") |
Steering |
Ackerman.
Angular steering ratio is adjustable - 0.73, 0.89 or 1.07 to
1.00. Handlebars are adjustable for width and forward
rake. Both track rods, made from black, shock-absorbing Nylon
66, are fitted with right- and left-threaded rod end bearings for
easy, accurate toe-in set up. |
Typical Gear Ratios
SRAM 3 x 9 DualDrive |
52/42/32t Chain rings - 122 inches to 13
inches (2008) |
Rohloff Speedhub 14 |
52/42/32t Chain rings - 117 inches to 14 inches
(2008) |
See Appendix page for more details on gearing
2008
Season
Total UK Prices - ready for collection in 2008
(If you cannot collect, please refer to the Appendix page)
Version
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Price |
SRAM
3 x 9 DualDrive |
£3425 |
Rohloff
Speedhub 14 |
£3985 |
Rollers
are supplied complete and ready for use.
All 'extra'
items
such as mirrors, padded bar-ends, a high-visibility reflective
pennant, head/neck rests and lumbar cushions, armrests, computer,
front and rear lights, mudguards, parking brake, pedals, reflectives,
road-side toolkit, custom rack, etc. are supplied, installed and included
in the prices shown above. The comprehensive specification
places particular emphasis on safety and comfort.
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