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2006 Shimano XTR
Betcha the new cranks will go carbon.
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routebeer wrote:
Betcha the new cranks will go carbon. What makes you say that? -- Phil, Squid-in-Training |
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routebeer wrote:
Betcha the new cranks will go carbon. betcha they don't, and won't for years. /s |
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"routebeer" wrote in message
oups.com... Betcha the new cranks will go carbon. Despite the fact they could not give me a clear answer as to why, Shimano made the statement at a dealer's meeting that they would not be doing a carbon crank in the near future. We will likely see refinements of the Hollowtech II system for several years. They took my relay of my customer's displeasure with "Low Normal" (Rapid Rise) as a personal insult. |
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Nelson @ International Bicycle wrote:
They took my relay of my customer's displeasure with "Low Normal" (Rapid Rise) as a personal insult. Exactly why I moved to SRAM. -- o-o-o-o Ride-A-Lot o-o-o-o www.schnauzers.ws |
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Nelson @ International Bicycle wrote: Despite the fact they could not give me a clear answer as to why, Shimano made the statement at a dealer's meeting that they would not be doing a carbon crank in the near future. We will likely see refinements of the Hollowtech II system for several years. Anyone at NOVA see the new XTR stuff? Shimano were testing it there. That's interesting, Nelson. I saw an article on cyclingnews where a Shimano mech. saw some of the 06 XTR stuff and all he could say was that the shifters, pedals and cranks are going on a diet. I figured, how could he possible know that the cranks would be lighter without something obvious like carbon fiber (or holed to look like swiss cheese). It's not like he was able to pull them and weigh them. The XTR cranks already are significantly more flexible than the XT ones, so I just hope they will be able to lighten them AND keep or improve the arm/spindle stiffness. Besides, at $500 a pop, there should be zero compromises. You know Shimano will have to start incorporating carbon into the Dura-Ace line. It's the only way they can 'compete' with Record. First 10 speed, now carbon... It's just a matter of time. XTR will lead or follow the development (with in the ranks of Shimano's product line). Did you happen to ask if they will be going to ten speed on XTR? I figure how else will they be able to keep SRAM at bay than through innovation. 10 speed is not far off: http://tinyurl.com/5dwrq |
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"routebeer" wrote ... Did you happen to ask if they will be going to ten speed on XTR? I figure how else will they be able to keep SRAM at bay than through innovation. 10 speed is not far off: http://tinyurl.com/5dwrq As a matter of fact somebody did. Their answer, at the time, was along the lines that they did not believe that a drivetrain system with such narrow tolerances were appropriate for off-road rigors. We'll have to see. I'm willing to bet we will see 10 speed (especially since they once said the same thing about 8 speed.) |
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Nelson @ International Bicycle wrote:
"routebeer" wrote ... Did you happen to ask if they will be going to ten speed on XTR? I figure how else will they be able to keep SRAM at bay than through innovation. 10 speed is not far off: http://tinyurl.com/5dwrq As a matter of fact somebody did. Their answer, at the time, was along the lines that they did not believe that a drivetrain system with such narrow tolerances were appropriate for off-road rigors. We'll have to see. I'm willing to bet we will see 10 speed (especially since they once said the same thing about 8 speed.) The only real problem with non-crashing, non-stick-into-derailleur/spoking riders is that the cable and housing have too much friction even after a tiny bit of wet riding. To eliminate that, one would have to go to a sealed hydraulic system. If Shimano does this, hopefully they will make the whole system really expensive and the hoses weak so that they spontaneously explode on people, and everyone will call the whole thing Octalink V1 Redux. -- Phil, Squid-in-Training |
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