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THURSDAY Lunch update: CLASSIFIED
🕑 Added 2023-09-14 11:45:43 +0000 UTCHi all, a few updates.
1. CLASSIFIED have entered the PT test pool. I am quite impressed with their open-ness to send me something for test. They have also sent me an un-released white paper with theoretical, numerical, and experimental efficiency results. It is quite impressive. I will have a call with them soon to discuss it.
2. Road wheels: I am now back testing the Winspace Megas, which will probably be the next video. After a teething issue of the bolts, they're very good wheels if you're in the market for something like that. After those will be the Farsports Wave which I am also riding.
3. MTB wheels: 9Velo MT30 wheels on test. These have been really good so far but a bit light for enduro.
4. Gravel build: The Yoeleo bike is almost finished - i am just waiting on some smaller tyres as the 2.1s gave me excessive toe overlap. Actually, toe overlap on this frame in a 58cm is present on even a 32mm conti... They really need to look at the geo again in larger sizes. The front center of an offroad bike should be way longer.
XL TCR (road): 624mm
XL Yoeleo G21 (gravel); 612mm (!)
5. PT products. I have now released a Direct Mount stem spacer for DH bikes, mainly for my own benefit but I have supplied a few samples to the World Cup circuit racers too. These are now live on my website and are aimed at bigger riders who want more height and reach for a more secure position. Pretty much all DH bikes have a shorter reach than Trail/Enduro bikes size for size because of the slack head angle and height of the fork.
Comments
This is really interesting stuff on the agenda! Classified wheels, add some thoughts on the test protocol on the whole life cycle. Not just the figures. Quality/robustness over time (estimates of course) for instance. Also, if you have insights on integration with today's drive train options. Keep it up!
If you have any questions or specifics with regard to the Classified system let me know here! Thanks all.
