The proprietary integrated aero bars are also especially clean with little extraneous hardware exposed to the wind.James Huang/BikeRadar.com
Team Columbia-Highroad is still using similar time trial bikes as last year and it says more intriguing products are forthcoming from its ‘Techdev’ division.James Huang/BikeRadar.com
The Columbia-Highroad machine is easily the most distinctive in the field with its unusual front end.James Huang/BikeRadar.com
The unusual construction makes for an especially clean front end though for reduced drag.James Huang/BikeRadar.com
There is arguably no cleaner transition from stem to top tube than this.James Huang/BikeRadar.com
The whole arrangement is rather ungainly looking but Columbia-Highroad is willing to forego some visual appeal for more speed.James Huang/BikeRadar.com
Press-fit bottom bracket cups make for lighter weight and more carbon fibre for increased stiffness.James Huang/BikeRadar.com
Conventional derailleur housing might be able to handle this bend…James Huang/BikeRadar.com
…but this arrangement is definitely better suited to Nokon’s segmented housing links.James Huang/BikeRadar.com
The reverse-mounted front brake is protected from the wind by the fork crown.James Huang/BikeRadar.com
Team owner Bob Stapleton says his ‘Techdev’ division will continue to work in conjunction with the team’s sponsors to develop new products and technologies.James Huang/BikeRadar.com
Currently the team already uses several wheel suppliers to ensure it always has the best tool for the job.James Huang/BikeRadar.com
The HED 3 is one of the oldest aero wheel designs currently used but is still one of the fastest.James Huang/BikeRadar.com
Columbia-Highroad is also using HED’s new Stinger tubulars.James Huang/BikeRadar.com
Several studies have shown rear-mounted bottles to be slower than frame-mounted ones but what if the bottle is oriented horizontally? Hmm…James Huang/BikeRadar.com
Rock Racing is using the Fuji D-6 for time trials.James Huang/BikeRadar.com
The swoopy frame includes a unique rear end that completes surrounds the rear brake calliper.James Huang/BikeRadar.com
The front brake is also shielded though not as completely.James Huang/BikeRadar.com
Small slots allow the mechanics to adjust the pads.James Huang/BikeRadar.com
The front brake routing is anything but standard.James Huang/BikeRadar.com
A special headset top cap feeds the front brake housing directly through the steerer.James Huang/BikeRadar.com
A sliding seatpost head allows for lots of fore-aft adjustment.James Huang/BikeRadar.com
This frame appears to have been delivered without the usual cosmetic filler.James Huang/BikeRadar.com
Rock Racing is on the Kestrel RT800 for their road bikes.James Huang/BikeRadar.com