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EICMA show
Milan, Italy, November 8 - 11, 2007
Photography
Part 4 - November 8 - 11: For a thumbnail gallery of these images, click here
Images by
Gregor Brown/Cyclingnews.com
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The Bianchi 928 Carbon SL
is part of the company's Hors Categorie range that focuses on minimizing weight.
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Claimed weight for a medium 928 Carbon SL frame
is just 850g (or 6.1kg for a complete bike without pedals).
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The shapely head tube
features an integrated headset and a classic Bianchi badge.
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The all-aluminium FG Lite
is similar to what Danilo Di Luca used in early 2006.
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The FG Lite
is named after company representative and cycling great Felice Gimondi.
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The FG Lite uses Dedacciai aluminium tubing
and is part of Bianchi's HOC range.
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The Bianchi 928 Carbon T-Cube
uses tube-to-tube technology instead of last year's lugged construction.
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B4P: The 928 Carbon T-Cube
is part of the Born for Performance line-up.
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The added rigidity
of the 928 Carbon T-Cube will likely see it used by the 2008 Barloworld team in the early season Classics and sprint races.
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Tube-to-tube construction
allows for custom geometry if needed by the team.
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The seat stays
join nicely with the seat tube.
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The titanium S9 Matta
has its rightful place in the B4P line-up. The P in Performance comes from the experience the company gained when Magnus Backstedt road an almost identical machine to victory in the 2004 Paris-Roubaix.
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New for 2008
is an integrated headset and all-titanium rear end.
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The S9 Matta uses double-butted
titanium tubes that are externally shaped in some instances.
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The 1885 TB Hydro/Carbon
is part of the B4P line-up and aimed at entry level cyclists who want a fast rig.
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Triple-butted 7005 tubes
keep both the weight and the cost low.
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Carbon seat stays
add vibration damping.
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The C2C 928 Carbon
is part of the Coast to Coast range that includes longer chain stays and, overall, a more comfortable ride.
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K-Vid
is used in the front fork and seat stays for shock absorption.
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BAT,
or Bianchi Active Technology, combines with K-Vid to create a more comfortable long distance ride designed for Gran Fondo participants.
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The carbon frame
utilizes internal cable routing.
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K-Vid
in the front fork.
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The Via Nirone 7
is an aluminium and carbon frame that is part of the C2C range.
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This frame is named
after the address in Milano where Signor Eduardo Bianchi got started in 1885.
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Campangolo's third-tier Centaur group
gains a carbon crankset for 2008.
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The Centaur carbon crankset
uses the same Ultra-Torque system as Chorus and Record.
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Centaur's crankset may look similar to Record
, but Record's arms are hollow instead of solid and uses higher quality chainrings.
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The Xenon crankset
is the only model in Campagnolo's lineup that still uses the square taper bottom bracket design.
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New for 2008 is a Record derailleur
that accommodates both standard and compact cranksets.
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The new Chorus model
gets the same cage reshaping but not the carbon fiber.
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The Shamal wheelset sheds its gold look
for titanium for 2008.
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Campagnolo carries over the mechanical design of the Shamal
into 2008, including the G3 spoke lacing pattern and differential 26/30mm front/rear rim profiles.
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The 2:1 rear lacing pattern
is designed to even out rear spoke tension between the drive- and non-drivesides.
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Campagnolo's MoMag system
feeds each nipple into the rim through the valve hole and guides it into place with a magnet.
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The carbon front hub
houses 16 radially laced aluminum spokes.
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Yes, you can still have it in gold
, and it still weighs just 1395g for the pair.
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Inter-spoke milling
shaves away excess material to reduce rotational weight.
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The Proracer Carbon Evo
gains a new dual-density heel cup for 2008.
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Three colours
are available for the Proracer Carbon Evo: red, white and black.
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Diadora's Morpho Cage construction
uses six external wrappings that help support the foot.
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The Multifit Adjust strap
is adjustable in length to fit a variety of foot volumes.
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The dual-material sole on the Proracer Carbon Evo
includes a full-length carbon plate surrounded by more forgiving nylon.
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The Teamracer Carbon
stays the same for 2008, and is available in both Race Fit and an extra-wide Magnum Fit.
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Four colour options
are available: pearl/silver, black/silver, silver/royal, and dark silver. The latter two don't use a carbon insert for the sole.
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Diadora uses the same carbon and nylon sole
on the higher-end Teamracer models as it does on the Proracer Carbon Evo.
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A simplified Morpho Cage
is used on the Teamracer.
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New for 2008 is the Speedracer Carbon
, which comes in white, black/white, black, red, and white/yellow.
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A wider toe box on the Speedracer offers a roomier fit.
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Like the Teamracer, two sole options are available for the Speedracer
: one in carbon/nylon and the other in fibreglass/nylon.
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Santini's Italian heritage is displayed in the Flag line.
The main colours choices are blue, white, or black but all have the tricolore of Italy.
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Santini says the wicking fabrics used on the Flag line
are best used without a base layer.
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The lightweight sleeveless windbreaker vest
is part of the Flag line for Santini's 2008 summer collection.
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The Flag line also includes an after-race track jacket.
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The Flag line bib shorts
use the GIA chamois and externally stitched elastic silicone leg grippers.
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The Gel Intech Anatomic (GIA) chamois
is designed to follow the rider's movement and minimize bunching.
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The women's-specific Dragonfly line
includes specific cuts and prints in addition to Santini's quick-dry fabrics.
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The Geometry follows cycling's carbon trend
with its 1/99 percent carbon/polyester fabric. A reflective zipper and logos aid in nighttime visibility.
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We could be heroes
just for one day with the Supereroi line. Jerseys are available in Superman, Batman, and Zorro styles.
Part 3 - November 8 - 11: For a thumbnail gallery of these images, click here
Images by
Gregor Brown/Cyclingnews.com
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Mars attacks!
Gianni Casati stands behind the Marte. It is not the fourth planet from the sun, but Casati's newest carbon machine using Dedacciai carbon joined with tube-to-tube wrapped construction.
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The new Marte retains last year's cutaway section
, which is designed to damp vibration while producing a rigid frame.
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Marte's integrated seat post
and aero seat tube are new for 2008.
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Vola, it is time to fly.
Like the Marte, it features tube-to-tube wrapped joint construction (changed from carbon lugs in 2007).
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The Vola features stylish internal cable routing.
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An integrated seatpost
was the must-have item at EICMA.
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The rear derailleur cable goes in here
at the head tube...
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…and comes out of the chain stay
on the Vola. Casati says it has exclusive rights to these Dedacciai tubes.
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City style from the VIP.
Casati's single speed aluminium city bike would look good under any rider.
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Fixed or free?
It's your choice just by a flip of the rear wheel.
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The aluminium VIP
is reported to weigh at 7.3kg and costs near €1200.
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Passoni's full-titanium Top Evolution
accounts for 75 percent of the 180 to 200 bikes it produces each year.
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For 2008 Luciano Passoni introduced the 'Race' range
with integrated seat posts.
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Clean and tidy welds
mark Passoni's titanium frames.
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Passoni's Mito
accounts for 20 percent of the Italian company's production.
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The Mito
joins carbon with elegant titanium lugs.
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The newly introduced TIG-welded steel Mirror
frame weighs in at 1400g. Bella!
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It is easy to see how the Mirror gets its name
thanks to the glares of our camera flash.
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No decals or paint to be found here
; Passoni uses a sand blasting technique to put logos on the Mirror.
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Triple-butted Columbus tubes
are perfectly welded together.
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The Zeffiro
has been redesigned for 2008, and named the Zeffiro VRT.
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The star
tells the story of Italian and Olympic heritage of Michele and Giuseppe Olmo. Oscar Freire even used an Olmo frame for his first World Championships.
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Zeffiro VRT
uses Vectran and Kevlar fibers in its carbon weave.
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The monocoque frame
produces a very smooth look but limits the size availability – frame comes in only five sizes.
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New for 2008
is the integrated seat post.
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The frame
is assembled in Italy. Olmo says that it has passed the "EN 14781" frame test, and is guaranteed for five years.
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Both the frame and fork
are monocoque.
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The monocoque carbon fork
weighs in at 347g and is the same fork that was used in 2007.
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The super slick head tube
of the gold Zeffiro VRT.
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The Zeffiro VRT frame is offered in four colors
, including red, white, blue, and gold.
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Gold but not heavy. The weight of the painted frame, size L, is of 980g
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Fast Red and Kevlar strong.
Olmo claims the Kevlar (used in anti-bullets jackets) provides security for the frame in case of a crash.
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High modulus carbon
keeps the frame stiff and light.
Part 2 - November 8 - 11: For a thumbnail gallery of these images, click here
Images by
Gregor Brown/Cyclingnews.com
Part 1 - November 8 - 11: For a thumbnail gallery of these images, click here
Images by
Gregor Brown/Cyclingnews.com
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