EICMA show

Milan, Italy, September 16-19, 2005

Photography

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This Ritchey titanium/carbon road bike is easily transportable in a suitcase-size pack.
To support a prestigious San Patrignano auction last June at the Guggenheim Museum in New York, Pesenti and the guys built "Balestra" (meaning crossbow), a unique city bike.
Detail of San Patrignano Balestra top tube.
This Hesperius carbon fibre prototype was on show at Milano to demonstrate some new, patented carbon fibre technology coming from Pesenti.
Detail shot of the Hesperius carbon fibre prototype, highlighting the unique square shape of the top tube.
Clean machine - Pesenti's Hesperius carbon fibre prototype track frame, made in monocoque carbon fibre.
Detail shot of the Hesperius prototype track frame.
Celebrating their 60th consecutive year in business De Marchi has created an exclusive, limited edition Maglificio DeMarchi collection, including this fashionable superfine 100 percent merino wool Polo.
Comfy Contour - De Marchi also featured an all-new version of their famous Contour Plus shorts, with an improved fabric mix and special anatomic elastic interface chamois.
These lightweight Corratec carbon fibre rigs were ridden by the take-no-prisoners Colombia-Selle Italia team at this year's Giro d'Italia, individually crafted by Italian Mauro Sannino.
Detail of sleek rear triangle of the Corratec Carbon frame.
The headtube's smooth lines are done by wrapping carbon fibre around the head-lug assembly, then adding a bond-type filler that is sanded down.

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Kuota's new K-Factor is the new tri frame that's derived from the Ironman-winning Kalibur.
Named Escape, these low-cut hikers are DMT's new mountain bike shoe for 2006.
The SPD-compatible sole of the Escape.
DMT's new mid-range Rock three-strap MTB shoe.
DMT's new mid-range three-strap Runner shoe for 2006, shown here in Ice color.

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Campagnolo has three new Ultra Narrow 10-speed chains for 2006, with the Record Ultra Narrow said to weigh 255 grams.
Campagnolo's Eurus wheels have been totally restyled for 2006, utilise varying depth rims and are lighter than the previous version, weighing a claimed 1,510 grams per pair.
Campagnolo's Hyperon Ultra carbon fibre clincher wheels have a new rear hub with an 80mm oversize hub on the pulling flange.

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Paolo Rosola (L), Paola Pezzo (C) and their son Kevin (R) were out for a family day at the bike show, and Cyclingnews wanted to take a snap of mom and son. But Kevin said "Nothin' doin!"
Rosola and Pezzo know their son Kevin; like both mom and dad, he has a mind of his own and he just didn't want his picture taken!
Pezzo corralled Kevin, who finally sort of consented having his picture taken. Paola proudly told Cyclingnews that the three year-old is a big fan of two wheelers and isalready riding a mini-moto around their yard in Garda, Italy.
Developed from Colnago's carbon fibre C50, the CF5 is a fast way to beat the choking traffic in any urban environment.
Detail shot of the CF5 with ovalized downtube, v-brake rear chainstays and attractive silver lettering on red-to-carbon fade paint scheme.
As part of their new Scandium line, Colnago has introduced a new Cross Sc frame for 2006.
Colnago's new Strada Sc has a unique blend of custom-drawn oversize triple-butted Scandium SC 7000-T6 tubing, mated to sleek carbon fibre rear chainstays for an exciting, responsive ride.
Detail shot of the Strada Sc's curvy carbon fibre rear chainstays.
This Pinarello Paris Carbon in white carbon was kept it under wraps until the Milano bike show.
Waved ridging on top tube is said to provide more lateral stiffness.
Pinarello parla - Fausto Pinarello was a popular guy at the recent EICMA Milano show, as his customers were anxious to learn about his exciting new range.
Bergamo had a wide assortment of attractive summer and winter wear on display at EICMA Milano.
MB sponsors small Italian team LPR that has had a very successful season thanks to their sprinter Daniele Napolitano.
We spotted this Wilier Triestina sloping carbon fibre prototype bike on their stand in Milano.
Close up of the Wilier Triestina sloping carbon fibre protoype bike.
Select Pinarello and Opera models for 2006 feature the M.O.st oversize bottom bracket as used by Alessandro Petacchi on his Pinarello Dogma FP and Alejandro Valverde on his Opera Leonardo FP.
The Opera Leonardo FP is an evolution of the model Alejandro Valverde rode to a Tour de France stage win this year, constructed by Pinarello's sister brand and made in monocoque using high modulus 46HM3K unidirectional carbon fibre.
Detail of Leonardo FP's new headtube with internal lugs and unique tube shapes.
Every year, Dario Pegoretti refines his elegant steel Luigino, an homage to Luigi Milani, the many who taught Pegoretti how to build some of the best bikes in the world.
Detail of Pegoretti Luigino headtube, with extended collar and beautiful lugwork.
Gone but not forgotten - Marco Pantani's special lightweight Carrera, his last race bike ever, used in the 2003 Giro d'Italia.
Detail of Pantani's special lightweight all aluminum Icaro model Carrera.

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Ugo De Rosa - at his umpteenth Milano cycle show, Ugo De Rosa was happy about the reception of his 2006 range.
De Rosa Cross Carbon Pro - De Rosa's new Cyclocross bike mates a Deda aluminium front end with a carbon fibre fork and rear triangle.
The carbon stays of the De Rosa Cross Carbon Pro
Just like Eddy - Ugo De Rosa built Eddy Merckx's bikes for the first half of the Cannibal's career, so the 'steel is real' Neo Primato has a direct link with the hard men of the Sixties.
The head tube of the Neo Primato - very tidy lugged construction and the classic De Rosa crown.
Dedacciai's D7.9 tubes - Deda brings aluminium back into the ultralight fight with these hydroformed tubes; a set weighs just 790 grams, so a sub-1kg frame should be relatively easy.
Danilo DiLuca's Bianchi FG Lite - Bianchi has been building bikes for champions for over 100 years, and one of the latest successes is Danilo Di Luca who has been leading the ProTour standings aboard this special edition bike.
Very Vera - Italian Vera Carrera rode this Bianchi track bike to lap the field and win in the World Track Championship Women's 25km points race in Los Angeles in March.
It doesn't look like carbon till you get close. But when you do, you can see that Carrera's bike is a white carbon Bianchi 928 frame with elegant rear monostay.
Kuota KUP HT - last year Kuota introduced the striking, all-carbon KUP suspension frame; this year it's joined by the KUP HT hardtail.
Momo Design cruiser - when an Italian company turns its hand to a novel design there's at least a chance of it being usable, unlike most 'designer bikes'. It won't win any races, but Momo Design's show machine looks like a practical and elegant round-town bike, updating the bike style that still fills Italian streets at rush hour.
Flowing lines of the Momo Design cruiser
Toothed belt drive solves the main complaint regular folks have with bikes, the general nastiness of chain drives.

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The sole of Vittoria's new Premium shoe.
Vittoria Free - just the thing for MTB whitewater rafting, perhaps!
Ivan Basso looks slightly bemused at all this attention.
Ivan's cranks - the FSA Mega Exo Compact is Basso's choice.
Sportful's maglia azzura - as seen this coming weekend in Madrid.
Sportful Tour bibs - top quality and very comfy.
DT Swiss RR 1450 wheels - almost-trad tech strikes back, though those look a lot like titanium spokes to us. Mmmm, shiny...
Assos for all shades of winter - expect possibly 'hazy'.
Assos for women - the company's popular stretch shorts liner is now available in a women's version.
Giro Atmos - in new red and white coour scheme
Giro Advantage - available in Europe in 2006.
Carrera Estremeo uses laminated carbon to reinforce an aluminium frame.
Striking tube shapes on Carrera's carbon-wrapped Estremo
Remember your roots - Michael Rasmussen (centre) with former sponsor Gary Fisher (L) and partner Carizia Munoz (R).
Andrea Tafi and Chicagoland Bicycle's Sarah Andreano were among the throng at Milano. Despite being retired Tafi is keeping fit and working on a cycling hotel in Tuscany.

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Shimano compact crank - a surprise introduction from Osaka was this Ultegra-level 50/34 crank.
Shimano WH-7801-carbon - the long-awaited carbon-rimmed tubular wheels from Shimano were finally launched this year.
Electric blue - Shiamno's top-level road shoes lose a few grams and get a blue facelift.
Shimano WH-7801-SL has a new scandium-alloy rim that's compatible with regular clinchers and the imminent tubeless tyres.
Fizik's carbon-wrapped rails keep the weight of the latest Fizik Arione down to 179g.
Aliante! Now with white carbon go-faster stripes.
Fizik Nisene - Fizik's original MTB seat has been completely updated.
LAS lids as used by the Liquigas and Bouygues Telecom teams.
Lightweight Ventoux wheels - featherwights from the German carbonmeisters
The freehub body of the Lightweight Ventoux wheels is aluminium to save weight. Of course!
All Lance, all the time - Trek's corner of the show featured its seven-time Tour winner quite heavily
Kings of the road - (L to R) Vittorio Adorni, Fiorenzo Magni and Ercole Baldini.

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Ernesto Colnago shows off his latest collaboration with Ferrari
Colnago for Ferrari CF4 - surely it should be red?
Alessandro Petacchi's 2006 Colnagos - these bikes, a C50 (left) and Cristallo are on their way from Colnago's factory to the top Italian sprinter for 2006.
FSA's new RD-255S handlebar is designed just for the new Shimano Dura Ace 10 speed levers
FSA's C-16 front derailleur - more curve-fitting from FSA, this time for a 50T chainring.
Oval Concepts Jetstream TT bars
Roberto's Eye View - This is what Roberto Heras was seeing in the final TT of the Vuelta; the business end of his new Oval Concepts Jetstream TT bars. And also the road ahead.
Oval Concept's new R910 Aergo carbon fibre handlebar - the versatility of carbon fiber is inspiring some novel handlebar shapes.
Continental presents the GP4000 - the company's new puncture-resistant, fast-rolling clincher.
Seven colors for Continental's new Grand Prix 4000
The Giro leader jersey that Paolo Savodelli plans to defend in 2006.
Limar 950 helmet with vents galore.
Limar Crono 05 is a UCI-legal TT lid with vents to help keep you cool at maximum effort.
Fiorvanti Cicleo - easily swapped between men's and women's configuration. Very Italian!