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Press Release - Trek and Luxembourg Pro Cycling Team Project Join Forces

09/01/2010

 (Waterloo, WI USA : Luxembourg City, Luxembourg) - Trek Bicycle and The Luxembourg Pro Cycling Team Project have signed a long-term partnership agreement, announced today at Eurobike by Trek and Brian Nygaard of the Luxembourg Team. The new team, featuring brothers Frank and Andy Schleck, will be part of the Trek Family for 2011 and beyond.

As the official Equipment Supplier and Advisor of the Luxembourg based team, Trek will not only be responsible for supplying all team cycling equipment, but will also be day-to-day technical advisors, integrated into the foundation of the team. Trek will use its experience gained in winning 9 of the last 12 Tours de France to supply the team with technical direction ranging from race day wheel and component selection to fit and sizing guidance on its Madone and Speed Concept time trial platforms.

Though the full roster and title sponsor are yet to be announced, both Frank and Andy Schleck have confirmed that they are racing for the newly formed team, headed by Director Kim Andersen. Andersen elaborated: “We looked at a number of equipment suppliers, but our goals are to win the Tour de France and be the #1 team in the World. Trek has the best equipment, along with more experience and expertise to help make that happen.” Team General Manager Brian Nygaard continued: “We know Trek can help us go faster. Their expertise in aerodynamics and performance can make an appreciable difference in results. It is the right move to help the Schlecks and the whole team.”

Trek will be the complete bicycle supplier, using the full arsenal of Bontrager wheels, bars, stems and saddles to meet the specific needs of each rider. The team will also be wearing new Bontrager performance road helmets. The drivetrain/brakes will be Shimano Dura-Ace Di2.  Hennie Stamsnijder, Shimano's Sports Marketing Manager relayed, “Shimano is known for its reliability and precision, and that is something this new team and Trek identify with and will rely upon when the stakes are high. We look forward to working with Trek in this endeavor to support this highly anticipated team.”

John Burke, Trek President, added: “We have had great success at the Tour de France over the past decade, and this new team will help continue that legacy. This is the right team for Trek to partner with in Europe. From day one we realized that this team is full of Trek guys.”

The partnership with the Luxembourg team is in addition to Trek’s current relationship with Team Radio Shack.  Both teams will be riding Trek for 2011.

 ST. CHARLES COUNTY COUNCIL TRYING TO BAN CYCLISTS

A bill that would ban bicyclists from using state highways in southwestern St. Charles County was introduced during the St. Charles County Council's meeting .

Councilman Joe Brazil, R-District 2, requested the bill.

Public forums planned Sept 1, Sept 13th, Sept 20th

The council is planning three public forums on this issue in September:

• 7 p.m. Sept. 1 at the Community Club of New Melle
• 7 p.m. Sept. 13th in the County Council chambers
• 7 p.m. Sept. 20 at Trinity Lutheran Church in the Orchard Farm area.

Please make plans to attend.  Strength in numbers.

Momentum Cycle's best guess as to which way the council members are leaning:

If you'd like to contact Mr. Brazil his number is 636-399-2975.  If this bill is allowed to pass then all other areas including St. Paul and Orchard Farm will most likely be next.

2011 MADONE REDUX

815g!  The 2011 Madone 6 series frame weight is now down to 815g which makes it amongst the very lightest that money can buy.  Other notables include a new monkier system for their three head tubes heights.  Gone is the "Pro Fit" designating the shortest head tubes for the most aggressive position.  In it's place is the H1.  H3 will replace the WSD (Womens Specific Deisgin) frame for the most upright/shortest reach positions.  Performance fit --3cm taller than H1's head tube is now H2.

Project One --Treks custom bikes,  is now available for only the 6 series but the 5 series received numerous upgrades not the least of all is a 150g frame weight reduction.  Other nice touches include cleaner internal cable routing – with a trick Dura-Ace Di2 option – the optional DuoTrap integrated wireless speed and cadence sensor integrated into the non-driveside chainstay, and an updated round-profile seatmast cap.

2011 TREK SPEED CONCEPT IS HERE!

The technological highlight is Trek’s tube profile which they’ve named the Kammtail Virtual Foil (KVF). Essentially, KVF is a 5:1 airfoil shape with the trailing edge cut off – so, rather than a long, pointed trailing edge, it’s squared back there. Why? It’s all about the yaw – the angle of the crosswind.

“Basically, if you create a longer airfoil and truncate the trailing edge, it tricks the wind into thinking it is still full length, creating a virtual airfoil,” said Doug Cusack, Advanced Concepts Engineer at Trek. “The benefit is the virtual airfoil effectively bends with crosswinds, maintaining its aerodynamic properties in all types of wind conditions.”

Trek have been concentrating on yaw on the basis that air hardly ever comes directly at you in real-world conditions. Their beef with other aero designs is that although they might be slippery in the wind tunnel, hit the roads and the performance is compromised.

“The Kammtail design also allows us to create a tube shape that is stiffer and lighter than traditional aero designs, giving the bike more stability and better cornering,” said Cusack.

Trek reckon the Speed Concept is 200g lighter and 20% stiffer than their TTX Series.

The Speed Concept range also features hidden brakes, internal cable routing and electronics, storage for race fuel and spares and, last but not least, an aero skewer design.

The brake design of the Speed Concept 9 Series – the high-end bikes – is particularly impressive. The callipers are integrated into the front of the forks and behind the bottom bracket to such an extent that they’re hardly visible – they’re built into the fuselage.

You get a Bontrager SC Draft Box mounted between the top of the seat tube and the rear wheel on these models too, and an SC Speed Speed box on the top tube, so there’s plenty of storage for fuel and ride essentials. Again, integration is the name of the game, the bike actually being more aerodynamic with them fitted than without.

Borrowing existing Trek technology, a DuoTrap computer sensor is built into the chainstay for measuring both speed and cadence and those QR skewers we mentioned extend the lines of the frame/forks to improve the airflow.

On top of that, Trek claim the Speed Concept range has the most adjustability of any TT/tri bike available, with five different size options, six different stems, and a huge range of movement on the position of elbow pads and extensions.

Trek will produce three different Speed Concept platforms this year, and a total of 12 different models. There are five bikes, including two women’s specific models, in the top level 9 Series.  They’re made in the US from Trek’s OCLV2 carbon and you can customize them through their Project One program.

There are five models in the 7 Series made using Trek’s TCT carbon, and two more in the hydroformed aluminium 2 Series.

“The only bike that measured faster in the wind tunnel than the Speed Concept 7 Series was the Speed Concept 9 Series,” said Trek Road and Tri Product Manager Tyler Pilger. “The 7 Series offers amazing technology and an absolute best-in-class value.”

“We really wanted to create a line of tri-specific bikes with a model that’s perfect for every rider,” said Trek’s Global Road and Triathlon Brand Manager Nick Howe. “The introduction of the 2 Series really cements Trek’s dedication to the sport and our commitment to making best-in-class products available to every cyclist.”
The Speed Concept design was ridden by Lance Armstrong and Levi Leipheimer in some of last year’s major races, while triathletes Chris Lieto and Julie Dibens have also been putting the bike through its paces over recent months. Dibens rode one to victory in the Ironman 70.3 World Champs in Clearwater, Florida at the end of last season.

“I got the bike two-and-a-half weeks before Clearwater,” said Dibens. “It wasn’t ideal to switch bikes so close to a big race but as soon as I got on it just felt fast. I seriously felt that I was on the fastest bike at Clearwater and the other girls had a disadvantage. It can’t help but make you go faster.”

GARY FISHER COLLECTION

The reports of Gary Fisher's death are greatly exaggerated

Trek has announced the merger of Gary Fisher bicycle now branded as Trek but with their own distinct look. 

Gary himself couldn't be more please: "This makes sense. I love this strategy.  I’ve been working with Trek on the Fisher Brand since 1996, but this puts me right in the middle of the best team of bike people. I can now bring my ideas to Trek, number one bike brand in the world. Better bikes and more people on those bikes. I love it."

Trek stated the this move will bring 10x the internet exposure to the Fisher line and 8x the dealer support.  Of course, Trek now has the popular 29er mountain bike wheelsize to add to their quiver of critically acclaimed off road bikes.

Read more about it at Trek's website .

NEW GROUP RIDE SATURDAY MORNING

Come join our St. Charles store staff for a flat beginner friendly road ride beginning this and every Saturday thereafter.  All levels welcome but please be ready to ride at 8:00am for a 20 mile ride leaving from the St. Charles Momentum Cycles location.  Call Karen for more information 636-946-RIDE (7433).

Now with three Level 1 Trek Certified bike fitters now on staff we can fit virtually everyone, from the commuter who seeks a more comfortable ride to the Ironman triathlete in pursuit of a new personal best. Click for an overview of the various fitting services we offer. If you have any questions, just drop by or give us a call.

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