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The mold that these bikes came from now forms the basis of Quintana Roo's current FIT Series of bikes. [9] In 2009, Quintana Roo introduced the CD0.1, a bicycle designed with Quintana Roo's unique SHIFT technology. The bike was named after its drag coefficient (0.1) from wind tunnel testing. The downtube of the CD0.1 was offset 18mm in order to ...
Dan Empfield (born 1957) is an American entrepreneur in the world of multisport, creator of the triathlon wetsuit in 1987, and the triathlon-specific racing bike in 1989. The original designs were manufactured by the Quintana Roo , [ 1 ] which he founded in 1987.
Litespeed is the company's flagship line of titanium bikes. [11] [12] Litespeed has received Bicycle Guide Magazine Best of Cycling Award (1988) and Eurobike Design Award. [13] [14] Quintana Roo (QR) builds triathlon bikes with a Fit-Ready service. [15] [16]
Tri bikes are generally very similar to time trial bicycles used in time trial races. In 1989, Empfield designed the Quintana Roo Superform, a triathlon specific bicycle "built from the aerobars back" which provided an aerodynamic advantage as well as more power when in the "aero" position. Empfield's bike had 650c wheels and an 80 degree seat ...
This page lists notable bicycle brands and manufacturing companies past and present. For bicycle parts, see List of bicycle part manufacturing companies.. Many bicycle brands do not manufacture their own product, but rather import and re-brand bikes manufactured by others (e.g., Nishiki), sometimes designing the bike, specifying the equipment, and providing quality control.
The L-Series is an all-around road racing bike, with an asymmetrical frame, and UCI-approved. C-Series: The carbon C-Series was introduced in 2008. Litespeed has four C-Series bikes: C1R, C1 (Dura-Ace), Ci2, and C3 (Ultegra). The C-Series is an aerodynamic road bike series. M-Series: Litespeed has two M-Series bikes: M1 and M3. The M-Series are ...
2007: The RT-700 is recognized by Outside Magazine with "Bike of the Year" honors. 2008: Kestrel is purchased by Advanced Sports International and joins Fuji & SE under the ASI family. 2010: Kestrel re-introduces the 4000 triathlon/time trial model. 2011: Kestrel signs Ironman Champion Andy Potts and up-and-comer Cameron Dye.
Felt produces road, track, cyclocross, electric bicycles, and cruiser bikes. All design is completed in the United States and the majority of production comes from Asia. [1] The company also has a strong reputation in the time trial/triathlon bike area [2] and for several years provided bicycles to UCI teams in the Tour de France.