Tour Magazine Names the 2016 Scott Foil Premium As Best Overall Bike

"Scott's new Foil displayed the best combination of aerodynamics, light weight, riding stability and suspension comfort."

TOUR Magazine reviewed the 2016 Foil Premium, here is what the editors came up with:


"Is the fastest racing bike in the world also the best? Or is it the sum of all characteristics that makes the perfect road racing bicycle? Our test of 15aerodynamic racers does reveal - with the help of a new grading system - which models are only fast, and which also have other qualities.(...)


"The new Foil is an outstanding racing bicycle because it is very good in key disciplines: It has the lowest frameset weight in the test, lots of comfort at the saddle, and it has an extremely stable ride. The distinctivehandlebar-stem unit that, thanks to the right spacers, closely hugs the top tube, defines the bike's silhouette. With its complete Dura-Ace Di2 groupincluding sprint shifters, and standard Zipp 404 Firecrest wheels, there is not much to improve equipment-wise."

The 2016 Scott Foil has also been praised by Bikeradar and has been first across the finish line in 134 races at the highest level of cycling.

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Boardman Elite Air 9.2 is Ideal for Triathlon, Road Racing and Criteriums

All-New Aero Design Boardman Elite Air 9.2 is Stiffer and Lighter 

Designed to be ridden fast, the super slippery AIR frame, fork and seat-post cut through the air with minimal air displacement ensuring that once up to speed you stay there. 

Features

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New AiR Aerodynamic Racing frame, fork and seatpost 

Deep and narrow tube profiles on the frame and fork, an aero seatpost, fully internal cable routing (with the cables entering the frame behind the steerer), a front brake integrated into the fork, and a rear brake positioned under the bottom bracket. All this is designed to make the AIR as slippery as possible.

The C10 frame is used for all the Elite AIR bikes from the 9.0 right up to the signature model. In the past Boardman have split the range with a cheaper layup in the lower models, but that's not the case anymore. It's clearly aero-optimised but at the same time it has fairly classic road bike lines; for instance, the seatstays are a wishbone design to keep surface area to a minimum, but they're not dropped down the seatpost like many new-generation aero frames. Similarly, the seat tube is flattened but the back wheel isn't cut into the tube.

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4 Position Seat Post 

Ensures that riding position can be dialed from 73-75 degrees for either Road, TT or Triathlon disciplines

Other Features:

— Full internal cable routing with cables entering behind the headtube for further airflow enhancement and clean lines

— Mold design incorporates one piece PF30 bottom bracket and optimized oversize box section chainstays with steep taper at dropout for maximized power transfer and strength

— Internal front brake for enhanced airflow

— Stable, predictable geometry to cope with all race situations

— Full carbon fork with tapered fork steerer for increased stiffness and steering precision

— Mechanical and Di2 compatible cable routing


"Through the extensive use of cutting-edge Computational Fluid Dynamics and Wind Tunnel testing, the AIR frameset has been honed to offer a performance advantage across a wider degree of yaw angles than other manufacturers," Boardman say.

Boardman is keen to point out that they've not been concentrating only on aerodynamics with no thought to how the bike will ride. "Careful consideration was taken during the design phase to ensure that in our pursuit of aero, we didn’t destroy the handling, stiffness or comfort as it needs to be as enjoyable to ride as it is fast", they say. So like the top-end race frame, the SLR, the AIR uses a one-piece bottom bracket and chainstay design to make power transfer as efficient as possible, and the fork uses a 1.5" bottom race to add stiffness to the front end.

Dura-Ace transmission components, from Shimano's top-end mechanical groupset, take care of shifting. FSA supply the 52/36 SL-K chainset, and at the back there's a Shimano 105 12-25 close ratio cassette; again, that's a nod to against-the-clock riding while still giving a big enough spread of gears for more general use. Brake callipers are made by Tektro: there's the integrated linear-pull front brake in the fork, and a direct-mount Tektro calliper under the bottom bracket.
"This means that the AIR will out perform the competition in the real world, no matter where or when you ride"

Full Specs List:

FRAMESET

Frame: Boardman AIR, C10 Carbon
Fork: Boardman T8, Carbon, Carbon Tapered Steerer
Bottom Bracket: FSA BB-PF30

GROUPSET

Crank: FSA SLK
Chainrings: 52-36
Front Derailleur: Shimano Dura - Ace
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Dura - Ace
Shifters: Shimano Dura - Ace
Front Brake: TRP Integrated (TKB55)
Rear Brake: TRP (T714R)
Cassette: Shimano 105, 12-25
Chain: FSA Team Issue

WHEELSET

Wheels: Boardman Air Elite Five
Hubs: Boardman Straight-pull, 20H front / 24H rear
Spokes: Stainless Steel butted, Aero-blade
Rims: 35mm aero profile, Clincher
Tires: Vittoria Rubino Pro (25C)

COMPONENTS

Saddle: Prologo Nago Evo 141
Seatpost: Boardman Elite AIR Carbon
Stem: Boardman Elite Alloy
Handlebar: Boardman Elite Alloy
Grips: Boardman Soft-grip

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2016 Fuji SL Teaser Video and Tech Specs - Claimed Frame Weight of 695g

2016 Fuji SL Super-light Climber's Bike - 19 Percent Lighter Than Ever Before

The Fuji SL was born out of the quest to create one of the lightest bikes in the world by building off our grand tour-winning design and introducing technology that shattered expectations of what’s possible. When meticulously evaluating where one tenth of a gram can be shaved, smart things happen.

Claimed Frame Weight: 695g

Not only is the SL significantly lighter, it’s significantly stiffer: 9% stiffer in the head tube, 11% stiffer in the bottom bracket, and 18% stiffer in the fork (than our Altamira) for maximum efficiency and superior handling.

How Did They Make It So Light?

The SL’s frame is manufactured using a process introduced with the Altamira in 2013 called “High Compaction” moulding, which combines internal and external moulds to produce a product that’s as finished on the inside as it is on the outside. This avoids the unnecessary addition of weight, and distributes resin more evenly during manufacturing, producing the strongest possible frame.

While the Altamira features eight bonded joints, the SL uses only four; the more bonding joints you eliminate, the stronger and lighter the frame becomes – as redundant material is removed and you’re utilizing carbon’s strongest properties of continuity. The SL’s seatstays and chainstays are molded into just two, hollowed pieces, including the dropouts – shaving grams and increasing strength. These reductions play a big role in why the SL is a remarkable 237 grams lighter than the Altamira – nearly double the weight savings most brands boast of their next generation road bike.

What About Stiffness?

A lightweight frame alone won’t get you up the mountain. The frame needs to be stiff to ensure every pedal stroke and every ounce of energy is efficiently translated into propelling the bike forward. The SL’s downtube is uniquely octagonal in shape, featuring flattened sections of ultra high-tensile strength carbon that is compromised if not used in flat orientations; the seat tube, top tube, and fork also feature flattened sections of high-tensile strength carbon, which maximize lateral stiffness.

The fork has a reinforcing rib – a patented technology from Fuji’s carbon manufacturer called Reinforced I-Beam or RIB technology – that runs the length of the fork blades, amplifying stiffness for razor-sharp steering precision.

The frame uses a PF30 bottom bracket, which further improves power transfer by allowing for the use of larger diameter, lighter, and stiffer alloy axles.

When climbing the world’s steepest gradients, the lighter the bike, the faster the rider conquers his mountain. And when meticulously evaluating where one tenth of a gram can be shaved, smart things happen.
The latest evolution of our road lineup uses some of our most successful technologies – High Compaction and RIB Technology – in new, unique ways, while utilizing brand-new innovations such as an octagonal downtube constructed of ultra high-strength carbon, injection-molded cable stops, and a frame with only four bonded joints.
The SL was cleverly and skillfully engineered to ensure the lightest, stiffest frame possible – a machine WORTH THE WEIGHT. - Fujibikes.com


MAIN FRAME C15 ultra high-modulus carbon w/ High Compaction Molding System, integrated head tube w/ 1 1/2" lower, oversized press fit BB30 shell, double water bottle mounts REAR TRIANGLE C15 ultra high-modulus carbon thin seatstays, oversized chainstays, carbon dropout w/ replaceable hanger FORK FC-330 carbon monocoque w/ tapered carbon steerer & carbon dropout CRANKSET      SRAM Red22 carbon, 53/39T BOTTOM BRACKET      SRAM Red, press-fit BB30, ceramic bearing FRONT DERAILLEUR SRAM Red22, braze-on mount REAR DERAILLEUR        SRAM Red22, 11-speed SHIFTERS SRAM Red22, ErgoDynamic, 11-speed CASSETTE SRAM Red XG-1190, 11-26T CHAIN KMC X11SL Ni-Ti plated, 11-speed WHEELSET Reynolds RZR 46 carbon tubular TIRES Vittoria Chrono CS 28 x 22mm tubular BRAKE SET      EE Cycleworks eebrake BRAKE LEVERS      SRAM Red22 ErgoDynamic HEADSET FSA Super Lite, 1 1/8" upper - 1 1/2" lower, integrated w/ carbon top cover HANDLEBAR Oval Concepts R910SL, carbon, 31.8mm STEM Oval Concepts 777SL, 3D-forged 7050 alloy, 31.8mm, +/- 7° TAPE/GRIP Oval Concepts 300, padded suede SADDLE Ritchey SuperLogic Vector Evo SEAT POST Ritchey SuperLogic Carbon Vector Evo, 27.2mm WEIGHT, LB./KG. 10.91lbs. / 4.96kg.

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NEW 2016 Scott Foil Has Been Designed To Win Every Ride!

The 2016 Scott Foil has been first across the finish line in 134 races at the highest level of cycling.

Since its introduction back in 2010, heaps of races have been won on the Foil. To date (April 2015), the Foil holds 15 Grand Tour stage wins and three Classics. The Foil has been first across the finish line in 134 races at the highest level of cycling. The new Foil has been designed to win every ride! Regardless of whether you’re competing, chasing a virtual segment or taking on your riding buddies in an imaginary sprint finale, the Foil is the ultimate machine for those striving to win.

The new Foil features the same lightweight frame characteristics as its predecessor. With a frame weight of 945g and a fork weight of 335g (size Medium, including small parts ) the new Foil is one of the lightest Aero Bikes on the market. Our World Tour riders count every gram. 6.8 kilograms is a magic number for them and despite its aerodynamic and stiff nature, it’s actually not a challenge to build the complete bike below this regulatory threshold.

The frame aerodynamics of the bike have been reworked as a whole: all the vertical sections of the frame have been optimized independently and in conjunction with each other, component integration has been lifted to a new level and the bike features a fully integrated cockpit that saves precious watts. Aside from the visible design enhancements with regards to aerodynamics and integration, the riding comfort of the new Foil has been elevated noticeably. The new Foil keeps the much appreciated characteristics of the original model but adds novel and innovative solutions to make it faster as a whole: It’s a Speed Update!

Compared to its predecessor, the new Foil saves an average of 6 Watts over the tested yaw spectrum. This equates to a gain of 27 seconds over 40 kilometers with an average speed of 45kph. Yet speed was not the only consideration. The new Foil increases bottom bracket stiffness by 13% and torsional head tube stiffness by 13.5%. Vertical compliance of the seat tube area was increased 86%. All of this in frame weighing just 945g (size medium). The fork weighs in at an additional 335g.

The new Foil features a Shimano Direct Mount rear brake which is fitted below the bottom bracket. The lowered seatstays and the removal of the caliper brake bridge between the seatstays decreases the gap behind the seat tube and the seatstays avoiding air stagnation and consequently drag. In addition, the seatstay attachment to the downtube has been carefully designed with regard to aerodynamics in order to improve the airflow around this area of the seatstays.

The airflow that meets the fork blades and seatstays has been disturbed by the spinning wheels and in the case of the seatstays as well by the moving rider’s leg. In-depth CFD analysis has shown that at low yaw angles the airflow is pushed away from the fork blades and seatstays if they exhibit a slight outward orientation. The fork blades and seatstays of the new Foil have been optimized in that regard resulting in an advantage at yaw angles between 3 and 5 degrees.

The new Foil’s down tube diameter increases towards the bottom bracket. This positively affects the BB stiffness. And Scott claims that wind tunnel tests have shown that, compared to a straight down tube, these characteristics improve the aerodynamic performance.

The all-new, fully integrated RR1.0 cockpit from Syncros was developed in conjunction with the new Foil and adds to the aerodynamic excellence of this bike. Its superior aerodynamic properties stem from its aero-optimized shape which includes an F01 profile on the horizontal part of the bar along with state-of-the-art integration possibilities. Full integration of brake cables, mechanical and electronic shifting cables and Shimano’s Di2 junction box ensure a smooth transition between the cockpit and the frame, a clean look and aerodynamic cable routing. Despite the aerodynamic bar design which even features a recess to ensure a smooth transition between the bar tape and the grippy top area of the bar where no bar tape is needed, the Syncros Aero RR1.0 Cockpit has been designed following ergonomic principles. Another major advantage of this integrated carbon cockpit is the ability to specifically tailor the performance of the carbon structure on one piece. Towards the connection with the bar, the stem flares out into a triangulated section which offers a larger contact point for the bar to maximize rigidity and resist twisting.

Stay tuned to our blog for more bike and product reviews!

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[Sneak Peek] 2016 Scott Addict CX Carbon Cyclocross Bike

Redesigned 2016 Addict CX from Scott Bicycles - With Huge Improvements!

The Addict CX is back, and its fitter than ever. Weighing in below 1300g, the Addict CX frameset is lighter than any other disc brake-optimized cross bike on the market.

CONSTRUCTION


LIGHTWEIGHT CARBON CONSTRUCTION


Light weight is the shared bloodline connecting all SCOTT product segments. Early on, SCOTT invested heavily into the development of new carbon manufacturing technologies, the use of exclusive raw materials and the optimization of development processes. The continuous advancement of SCOTT’s carbon expertise enables the release of stunningly lightweight products on a regular basis. The Addict CX is no exception to this rule.

The frame uses an HMX carbon fiber blend that has inherently excellent stiffness-to-weight characteristics. The front triangle of the Addict CX is manufactured using SCOTT’s patented IMP Technology which results in incredibly lightweight construction. Rounded off with full carbon, hollow rear dropouts the frame weighs in at 890g while the disc brake-optimized fork tips the scale at 390g. The race-ready, disc brake-equipped Addict CX, which Marcel Wildhaber rode at the 2015 CX World Championships in Tabor, is scrapping The UCI’s weight limit for complete bikes.




Thanks to SCOTT’s Engineer’s Carbon expertise, the Addict CX is by far the lightest disc brake-optimized Cyclo-Cross bike currently on the market.



DISC BRAKES

Naturally, Scott has graced its latest carbon 'cross racer with front and rear disc brakes and thru-axles at both ends. Riders will be able to use either 140mm or 160mm-diameter rotors, as well as either Shimano's upcoming Flat Mount brake calipers or current post mount ones with an adapter. The rear end uses the conventional 142x12mm axle dimensions while the front goes with the new 100x12mm standard.




Tire clearance is greatly increased all around with the new bike said to accommodate tires up to 40mm wide. The tops of the chainstays are even shaped so as to help cleave caked-on mud from the sides of the tire, and there's not even the hint of a shelf behind the bottom bracket shell on which debris can accumulate.

Cable routing is fully internal and convertible via a series of interchangeable 'chips' at the head tube and rear dropout. Mechanical and electronic drivetrains are easily accommodated, and there's even an optional port for an internally routed dropper seatpost should you want to use one.




One particularly clever feature is the front derailleur tab. Not only is it (and the mini-chain keeper below it) removable when using a 1x drivetrain but the mounting holes can instead be used for a custom mini-chain guide for what should be an ultra-reliable single-chainring setup. That chainguide is even ultra light at just 22g (claimed).

Keep your eyes peeled for more 2016 bikes coming out in the next few months! We will be posting reviews and videos showing off all the features of this bike

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