29 June 2012

eXotic Full Carbon Handlebar: Lightness and Stiffness

Once again, we have received the support of Carbon Cycles (eXotic) from the UK.

This time, the chosen component have been the
eXotic Full Carbon Handlebar.

It is a flat bar made ​​of 100% carbon fiber.

6.5 degrees of curvature, a standard length of 750 mm and a real weight of 160 g make it one of the lightest handlebars for MTB.

From the beginning, we had a very good impression, not only due to its external appearance but for the excellent termination inside.

However, for GARVÍA BIKE - CENTRO TIR, its length seemed a bit excessive so we proceeded to reduce its dimension with a tungsten cutter.

Finally,  we have adjusted to 637 mm with a real weight of 148 gr.
Nevertheless, its lightness made ​​us think it might raise incompatibility with stiffness.

After several races, marathons and many workouts we have seen how both features have been clearly won by the team of
Carbon Cycles (eXotic).

We can say that this is definitely a great MTB handlebar that complies perfectly in the most demanding and hard XC / Marathon races.

Again, the reliability and quality of
Carbon Cycles (eXotic) has been demonstrated by this piece of engineering.
 

24 June 2012

Toledo MTB Open: Corral Almaguer


Date: June 26, 2012
Place: Corral Almaguer (Toledo)
Time: 10:00
Distance: 41 kms
Number of bikers: 100

Elapsed the first 17 kilometers, a cut in the rear tyre would forbid GARVÍA BIKE – CENTRO TIR to try to get a place in the head of the race.

This time, we have mechanical problems, but… ¡That’s racing! 

10 June 2012

MTB Guadalajara: Tendilla


Date: June 10, 2012
Place: Tendilla (Guadalajara)
Time: 10:00
Distance: 35 kms
Number of bikers: 140

Third scoring race from the Guadalajara MTB Championship. GARVÍA BIKE – CENTRO TIR was able to recover the leadership.

More photographs

3 June 2012

MTB Guadalajara: Pastrana


Date: June 3, 2012
Place: Pastrana (Guadalajara)
Time: 10:00
Distance: 58 kms
Number of bikers: 230

In the second scoring race from the Guadalajara MTB Contest, GARVÍA BIKE – CENTRO TIR had to be satisfied with the 6th position, suffered and fought until the end.

The heat and the hardness of the track led to many changes of positions to the delight of all the fans in Pastrana.


 
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