After three years of ‘intense development’, Boardman Bikes has launched its Boardman Elite Series flagship aero bike platform – the AiR/TTE. As noted by the company, the all-new aerodynamic time trial and triathlon frame heralds a dynamic evolutionary progression, capitalising on the latest cutting edge CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) modelling. Alongside this are ‘design and technologies, derived from F1 and never used in the cycling industry before.’
The AiR/TTE benefits from a striking and seamless design, utilising a fully integrated handlebar and stem system to optimise airflow and all round performance capabilities.
“The new AiR/TTE has a visible DNA link to its predecessor – the 2012 Ironman World Championship winning bike,” said Chris Boardman R&D Director at Boardman Bikes. “The new model has evolved to include a fully internal front brake, internal cabling and fully integrated handlebar and stem system – there’s not a cable, nut or bolt in sight.
“The mechanic friendly design boasts huge variation capabilities – with only two allen keys needed to make all the adjustments. The whole design process has been an emotional and full-on process of design, test, redefine, re-test and has involved a variety of new technologies never used in the cycling industry before.”
He continued, “Developed from the >B56 Boardman R&D development centre with input from all of our elite athletes at every stage of the evolution… The improved aerodynamics came through new laser body scanning technology and CFD design to produce improvements of over 20%.”
The AiR/TTE is very much designed to provide adjustability and fit options; the frameset can be either mechanical or electronic. Pricing and availability will be released on 7 November at the formal Boardman Bikes Elite Series Launch.
Specifications
- AiR/TTE 9.8 Ultegra
- Frame: New AiR/TTE full carbon
- Fork: New AiR/TTE full carbon with integrated brake and cable routing
- Headset: FSA Integrated
- Shifters: Shimano Ultegra Di2 11 speed
- Front Mech: Shimano Ultegra Di2 11 speed
- Rear Mech: Shimano Ultegra Di2 11 speed
- Chain: Shimano Ultegra 11speed
- Brakes: TRP Aero V rear/AiR/TTE integrated front
- Chainset: Shimano Ultegra
- Wheels: Shimano RS31
- Tyres: Continental GP4000
- Saddle: ISM Adamo
- Seatpost: Cboardman AiR/TTE Carbon 4 position
- Handlebar: Cboardman AiR/TTE integrated
- Stem: Cboardman AiR/TTE integrated
- Extension & Pads: Cboardman AiR/TTE
