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[albion]

So, are they saying the frame weighs 385 grams with the forks a close 315 gram ?

 

[Svendo]

Nope, PR/Marketing uses very precise definitions, frame is the frame only, the fork is separate. Together it is a frameset, which may or may not also include other odds and end like headset, derailleur hanger, bottle cage bolts etc. it is still very light though!

 

[albion]

Deceptive. The claim, as it reads is 700 grams for the frameset.

 

[coco69]

In laymans terms whats the difference between the evo and evo hi mod

 

[Svendo]

In laymans terms whats the difference between the evo and evo hi mod

Himod has higher grades of carbon fibre used, which make it a bit lighter, bit stiffer and bit more expensive.

 

[coco69]

Himod has higher grades of carbon fibre used, which make it a bit lighter, bit stiffer and bit more expensive.

Would that mean more brittle, eg heavy guy like me 95kg going over large pothole =disaster

 

[MrGrumpy]

Bollocks mate 95kg here and I ride very light carbon frame. Wheels now that's another matter!

 

[coco69]

Bollocks? Excuse me I was just asking a question as I didnt know the answer

 

[wintergreen]

Dare2b - Defended Long Sleeve Jersey £10 + postage (£3.95)
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[outlash]

In laymans terms whats the difference between the evo and evo hi mod

I believe the hi mod has some kind of seatpost 'suspension' like the ISO decoupler on the Trek to make it a little more comfy. Don't quote me on that, but I think that's one of the things. It's very much a proper race frame though, as used by the Cannondale team.

Tony.

 

[Zee]

Hi-mod is higher modulus carbon fibre, giving it more strength per given weight that the "normal" modulus in the Evo, so Cannondale uses less fibre creating a lighter frame. Also more expensive, naturally.

Synapse is their rough terrain frame but Cannondale hasn't got a seatpost decoupler in their range IIRC

 

[wam68]

Continental Inner Road Bike Tubes 3.18 each less a further 15% making them 2.70 each.

http://www.halfords.com/cycling/cycling-parts/inner-tubes/continental-race-28-bike-inner-tube

 

[cyberknight]

IMO bl00dy brilliant.

That would/will be my next bike.

Me too , if i was ever allowed another bike

 

[outlash]

Hi-mod is higher modulus carbon fibre, giving it more strength per given weight that the "normal" modulus in the Evo, so Cannondale uses less fibre creating a lighter frame. Also more expensive, naturally.

Synapse is their rough terrain frame but Cannondale hasn't got a seatpost decoupler in their range IIRC

My understanding is that CF frames use a mix of fibre types and the higer the modulus, while it's stiffer & lighter but it's more brittle so it gets used only in certain areas. I'm fairly sure the frames do have some kind of system for more comfort at the seat tube/top tube junction a la the decoupler, happy to be proved wrong on that. Still a lush frame.


Tony.

 

[coco69]

Ok tony thank for info, really looking at cannondale at the moment