Team GB are all on stealth “UK Sport Innovation” frames, forks and integrated stem/handlebarsJoby Sessions/BikeRadar
The UK Sport Innovation drop bars for mass-start events are even more striking than the aero bars for time-trial eventsJoby Sessions/BikeRadar
Sir Chris Hoy on the narrow-n-aero UK Sport Innovation barsJoby Sessions/BikeRadar
Bucking the trend of wheels almost snug against frames and forks, the Team GB forks sport sprawling forks, allegedly for better air flow around the front wheelJoby Sessions/BikeRadar
Mavic wheels, such as this iO, are heavily favored by trackies of all nationsJoby Sessions/BikeRadar
While all the Team GB frames are similar, each rider uses their own choice of shoes and cranksetsJoby Sessions/BikeRadar
SRM power meter cranks are fairly common for Olympic ridersJoby Sessions/BikeRadar
Team GB’s helmets are the result of a three-year project with Crux Product DesignJoby Sessions/BikeRadar
Unlike Team GB, most other nations use a mish-mash of bikes, often from trade teams or individual sponsorsJoby Sessions/BikeRadar
Some Japanese riders will race LookJoby Sessions/BikeRadar
Other Japanese riders will race BridgestoneJoby Sessions/BikeRadar
French riders are on French brands – Look and MavicJoby Sessions/BikeRadar
Felt has a strong presence in LondonJoby Sessions/BikeRadar
Koga has a particularly striking designJoby Sessions/BikeRadar
The Aussies are on BTJoby Sessions/BikeRadar
While toe straps went the way of the Dodo bird years ago in road cycling, they are alive and well on the track – often used in conjunction with clip-in pedalsJoby Sessions/BikeRadar
American champion Sarah Hammer and her FeltJoby Sessions/BikeRadar
While many countries will be competing on the London Olympic velodrome on stock (albeit high-end) products, Team Great Britain will be racing with the unique creations of UK Sport’s “Innovation” project. While subdued in graphics and logos, the technology behind the frames, forks, handlebars and helmets is anything but.
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Bucking the trend of wheels almost snug against frames and forks, the Team GB forks sport sprawling forks, allegedly for better air flow around the front wheel.
The integrated stem/handlebars on the mass-start bikes are hugely bulbous at the stem, and striking narrow at the drops.
When it comes to wheels, Team GB are more alike with many of their international competitors, opting for the thoroughly proven designs of Mavic.
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Team gb’s helmets are the result of a three-year project with crux product design: team gb’s helmets are the result of a three-year project with crux product designJoby Sessions/BikeRadar
