I don't think so. I remember seeing these pedals somewhere...it's just a spindle w/ all the crap in the cleat, very similar to Bebops in that respect. Bebop cleats have all the spring tension and such in it. The pedal itself is just a round metal band on a spindle in the same fashion as Speedplays (except there's nothing inside). Overall, I still think Eggbeaters are the way to go - light, lots of float, and good click-in and release feel, no possibility of mud jamming (altho not a real issue on a roadie). Maintenance is STUPID easy - just one 5mm Allen wrench and no dismounting needed.
Berelium (or beryllium). The vapour and dust is highly toxic. It is pretty strong though, but also ridiculously expensive too. There are a couple of MTB frames out there made from it, came in at around 2-3Lbs if I remember rightly.
(American Bicycles produced)...the new Comp Lite Beryllium for the astonishing sum of $26,000. The Beryllium bike was made with Beryllium tubing (top, seat, down, seat stays, chain stays) bonded into aluminum lugs. The bike was developed with Electrofusion Corp. in Fremont California. Much of the labor was donated by the company since there was some spare time due to the decline in Cold War business for the company. Beryllium's atomic number is 4 just after Hydrogen, Helium and Lithium but the specific modulus (stiffness to density ratio) is seven times better than steel, titanium or aluminum, which are all essentially equal. The first frame was overbuilt and weighed 2.5 pounds. Of that, the Beryllium tubing was one pound (including one ounce chain stays), 1.25 pounds of aluminum lugs and 4 ounces of adhesive.
Berelium (or beryllium). The vapour and dust is highly toxic. It is pretty strong though, but also ridiculously expensive too. There are a couple of MTB frames out there made from it, came in at around 2-3Lbs if I remember rightly.
Actually CF rings are on Formula one race cars. I have seen rings last for a whole season under a pro racers torque, pretty sick and they shift great too.
I think the pedals are called ORB's by M2 racer, they are made out of Ti.
"Comprising the lightest, finest components on the market today" Umm Yeah...sure. Carbon cassette, some drilled out levers, cranks and derailleurs, I bet it works like a charm!
I don't understand the obsession with making the lightest bike, when it can't be ridden?! Does it count as the lightest bike if you can't actually ride it?
Actually CF rings are on Formula one race cars. I have seen rings last for a whole season under a pro racers torque, pretty sick and they shift great too.
I think the pedals are called ORB's by M2 racer, they are made out of Ti.
not mine i got a 40. that things been floating around for a while. sewups? thats a dead fad, the extra tire you have to carry makes up for any weight you saved. 6 speed? blast from the past, ill take the extra 10 lbs to get 10 speed indexing(!) shifters, some clincher tires, some metal chainrings, and a derailleur from either of the last two decades. talk about sacrifice for weight savings, bar tape would be handy too. give it 5 years, thatll be the norm for a road bike
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