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mAnuFActuring Process
2. — Manufacturing process
Monocoque
Twin Mold Technology
In this process any folding jeopardising
the safety of the product is eliminated
by continuous monitoring of the carbon
fibres during the curing process. By
additionally using rigid inner formers
at intersection points the proportion
of resin is considerably reduced and
the fibres bonded more tightly one to
another. The result is increased product
safety and improved rigidity levels.
Advanced Twin Mold
In this process any folding endangering
the safety of the product is eliminated
by continuous monitoring of the carbon
fibres during the heat curing process.
This is guaranteed by an inner former
which gives the perfect frame shape
earlier in the layup process. Hence
every individual fibre remains in its exact
position during the curing process. This
method of manufacture makes it possi-
ble to increase the carbon fibre content
within the frame structure to match
the design stresses. The increased
composite content means that for the
same stability there is less weight in
the form of resin and that the frame
has greater rigidity for less weight. The
positive side-effect of this method of
manufacture – perfect processing.
2. 1. — Road racing
Our frames are designed for extreme
riding stresses. However during road
racing stresses greater than those
occurring during actual riding may arise
as a result of collision with objects
or other riders. These stresses can-
not possibly be foreseen and allowed
for in the construction and design of a
frame or forks. We therefore accept no
liability for any damage resulting from
use other than that intended. Frame
and forks must be examined particu-
larly carefully for damage (e.g. cracks,
delamination, discolouration etc.) before
and after each instance of use in racing.
After serious crashes or accidents the
frame and forks must not be ridden. The
surface of the frame and forks must
not be damaged. This includes indenta-
tions and large deep scratches which
penetrate beyond the first clear coat of
lacquer. In case of doubt the frame and
forks must be sent in for checking.
2. 2. — Seat clamp/seat post
When tightening the seat clamp bolt
(see Diag. 1) a maximum torque of 6 Nm
must not be exceeded. (min. 5 Nm). Sead
post and seat tube must not be greased!
Only seat posts with the correct exter-
nal diameter may be used. Seat posts of
any other diameter must not be ridden.
The seat tube must not be filed out or
mechanically modified in any other man-
ner. The maximum permitted seat post
extension (measured from the upper
edge of the seat tube to the upper edge
of the seat post) is 270 mm. The mini-
mum insertion depth for the seat post is
100 mm (see pages 11/12)
2. 3. — Derailleur fitting.
Racing bike frames are designed for
either a solder-on socket derailleur
mounting or for a classic derailleur
clamp fitting with a 34.9mm clamp - MTB
frames have either a classic 34.9 mm
derailleur clamp or an E-type derailleur
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