![]() On the other hand though, Fignon had that cool “professor” image going for him with the ponytail and round glasses. On one hand, I really wanted to like LeMond back then because his success in the sport was good for American cycling. I guess the positive thing about all this is that I don’t have to feel guilty about pulling for Fignon in the ’89 tour anymore. Still, it is too bad that the relationship had to end like this. Greg LeMond’s unfounded comments about Armstrong and others have been hurting his namesake brand for long enough, so I think Trek’s decision to dump the LeMond brand was way overdue. Before aero integration was cool, the Look 596 boasted a unique front-end system that. Since I brought up La Vie Claire, I will change the subject and say that I was glad to hear that Trek has finally severed it’s ties with LeMond. Look 596 iPack Mondrian 7,500, (iPack frameset). Oh well, at least I can look at Ken’s pictures. The bike is ideal for riders seeking a position for speed. Well… that and the fact that the fact that $4499 frameset price is a little rich for my blood. Description The LOOK 596 was created for Triathlons where aerodynamic is crutial. I would order one of these frames, but I recently sold my old La Vie Claire winter cycling cap on ebay, so I guess I don’t need the matching bike anymore. I am a fan of Mondrian’s work in fact, I have a print of his 1931 painting ‘Composition with two lines’ hanging in my office. Read more about the limited edition release here. Only 50 of these Mondrian frames will be produced, so you had better order now if you want one. This E-Post is reversible and utilizes a 360° multi-directional saddle adjustment clamping system. EASY ANGLE SEAT ADJUSTMENT : With only one easily accessible bolt, the clamps can be loosened and the seat can be adjusted.I don’t have much time to post today, but I do want to quickly point you to some nice shots of the Look 586 Mondrian limited edition that were taken by Ken Conley. The saddle can be positioned +/-32mm in the forward/ backward direction from seat tube centre line. REVERSIBLE : Steepens seat tube angle to an effective 76° angle on a road frame when intended for a more tri specific position. The firmest elastomer: the black colour grade provides the same déflection as the 2007 Road E-Post, with only one 3-mm elastomer to filter the vibrations. The two other elastomer units (grey or red) provide greater vibration dampening. High deformation = maximum comfort (Diagram 1). The use of three elastomer grades of different densities make it possible to adjust the vibration transmission. The addition with a specific designed indexed stem adds a stiffer and responsive front end for steering precision.Įlastomer blocks absorb the vibrations through a slight inflection of the seatpost backwards, thus greatly improving cyclist comfort. The most flexible elastomer (grey) provides the same déformation ratio as a conventional LOOK Ergopost 4 seatpost at maximum height. The 596 fork was designed to act as a fairing. The Offset LOOK Aero Fork has an important function as it is the part of the bike that penatrates the air first. The ZED is also compatable with 110mm and 130mm bolt patterns to accomodate a compact or a standard setup. The Trilobe technology enables the triathlete to choose the crankarm length 170, 172,5 or 175 mm without changing the actual crankarms. The crankarms alone (not including bearings and chainrings) only weights 320 grams ! The ZED crankset has a special shape to it that is mounted into a specific oversized 65mm bottom bracket. The rigidity/weight ratio was difficult to achieve until the arrival of the ZED crankset. ![]() This is a true monobloc crankset (2 crankarms + axle = FULL MONOBLOC). The Carbon ZED cranks is delivered with the 596. There are 5 lengths available for the Triathlete to fine tune the cockpit. ![]() The stem is adjustable by rotating carbon arms and the height can be fined tuned by the upper or lower inserts. The carbon stem is composed of 2 carbon arms aluminium collar. This technique allows for a greater contact surface and therefore making it more durable & stiffer where the parts are connected. The junction of the seat stays is also a new technique using a flat surface to act as a carbon plate. This is a new concept with 2 wishbones a left and a right: left & right half of the seat & chain stays. ![]() The 596 was manufactured in a special way in order to obtain the stiffness and aerodynamic shape. The 596 consists of 3 monoblocs : the front triangle integrated seat post and the 2 halfs of the rear triangle, left & right sides. ZED 2 MONOBLOC TRILOBE DELIVERED WITH KEO BLADE CARBON PEDALS ZED SPECIFIC (SEE DEDICATED SHEET) + ADAPTER
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