Culprit ditches two-triangle norm for smoother tri ride
C
ulprit Bicycles’ new UCI-illegal triathlon bike will certainly turn
heads. Not only is Culprit (Booth 410) introducing the prototype Legend as the first hydraulic disc- equipped triathlon bike, the com- pany is also laying claim to having the only bike without seatstays that retains an adjustable seatpost. Ditching the seatstays im-
proves rider comfort and dampens vibrations, said Joshua Colp, gen- eral manager of Culprit, a relatively new Taiwanese brand. “We wanted to offer a bike that
had stiff power transfer via huge, bulky chainstays but still provided the comfort needed by triathletes. We accomplished this by remov- ing the vibrations sent to the rider through a seatstay,” Culp said of the patent-pending design. To address the stopping prob-
lems associated with carbon clinch- er wheels, Culp said Culprit turned to disc brakes. He doesn’t think fear of overheating carbon rims or wet conditions will give triathletes pause on a disc-equipped bike.
“Every racer who wants
aerodynamic advantages in deep wheels knows the danger involved in racing in the rain,” Colp said. “This reduced braking power would be removed as I have partnered with Ashima to create a unique, fully-hydraulic brake system.” The Legend is equipped with
Culprit’s patented fork design, giving riders the option to mount hidden direct-pull TRP TTV brakes or discs. It’s also compatible with Shimano’s direct-mount derailleurs in the rear.
The full-carbon monocoque
aero frame features internal routing and adjustable seatpost positions and angles. It also offers three brake
options in the rear and two in the front, 135-millimeter rear spacing with alloy adaptors to 130-millime- ter spacing, two offset positions for horizontal dropouts and compatibil- ity with multiple stems. Culprit expects to release a
production model at the end of the year.
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