Triathlon powered by High Performance Carbon: Triathlon is one of the most versatile and demanding forms of sports worldwide. In the Ironman distance, this means 3,8 km of swimming, 180 km of biking and running 42.2 km. However most of that time, the competitor is on the bike. Time trial is the supreme discipline amongst cycling forms as the athlete just strives against clock and him-/herself. Here, every tenth of a second is crucial. During both triathlons as well as during time trial, the influence of air resistance already rises strikingly from a speed of about 30 km/h onwards. Therefore, advantageous aerodynamics of the bike and an aerodynamic seated position of the cyclist represent one of the central parameters which are decisive factors between success or failure. Our triathlon specialists and successful Ironman participants have intensely dealt with aerodynamics and its realisation within technological capability of the composite carbon and aluminium. Our result: Aerodynamic and technically perfect competition bikes with an aesthetic design.
HPC-High Performance Carbon: Ever since the first use of carbon as a strengthening agent, late 1960’s carbon is surrounded by an aura of substantives. Carbon is associated with terms like extremely stiff, professional material and the black gold. The characteristic black colour is the result of the heating of the polymer named polyacrylnitril. The fine treads visible are bundled parallel and even in this early stadium already are very strong and can carry heavy loads. By treating the bundles with carbon with an artificial resin, mostly epoxy resin, the fibres are connected and fixated. After drying and hardening the fibres get their Matrix coating to protect from harmful influences like chemicals and UV radiation. The spectrum of fibres ranges from extremely stiff to very compliant. The union of the fibres with epoxy resin embeds the features like stiffness and compliance in larger woven sheets of material. These sheets are woven together multi directional. Next the material is constructed to the needed shape and get a heat treatment. The technical advantage of carbon is the combination of rigidity and flexibility. This can only be reached by the exact mixture of fibres applied in the right direction and the correct execution of processes. To test the quality of our HPC frames we use the finite element technology. Running a computer simulation with a certain mixture of fibres and the forces projected by use we get a good impression of the frames’ capabilities.
Twin Mould Technology: The AMS HPC frame is made in Twin Mould Technology. This technology prevents unforeseen folds in the tissue layers which give less-than-standard strength spots which are often outwardly invisible. Twin Mould enables safe and relatively high wall thicknesses, meaning highest quality of procedure and maximum safety.
Features:
• Frame: HPC Monocoque Aerodynamic Twin Mold Technology
• Fork: Easton EC90 Aero CNT
• Headset: FSA Orbit I Carbon
• Stem: Syntace F109 Oversized
• Handlebars: Syntace Stratos CX Carbon Oversized
• Bar Extension: Syntace C3 Clip
• Bar Tape: Cube Grip Control
• Rear Derailleur: Shimano Dura Ace RD-7900SS
• Front Derailleur: Shimano Dura Ace FD-7900F 2-speed, Braze
• STI: RL970 TT Carbonlever, Shimano Dura Ace SL-BS79 Endshifter, 10-speed
• Brakes: FSA Energy
• Chainset: FSA SL-K Light Megaexo Carbon 53x39, Integrated BB
• Cassette: Shimano Ultegra CS-6700 12-25, 10-speed
• Chain: Shimano Ultegra CN-6700
• Wheelset: Xentis Squad 5.8 - Cube Edition Clincher
• Tyres: Schwalbe Ultremo R Kevlar 23x622
• Tubes: Schwalbe RR light SV20
• Rim Tape: Schwalbe 16-622
• Pedals: None
• Saddle: Fi'zi:k Arione Tri
• Seatpost: Aero Carbonlight Drop
• Seatclamp: Aero Carbonlight Drop
• Weight: 7,40 kg