A new monstrously-large 64-tooth full-carbon FSA chainring sits alongside a new 91mm front wheel and an updated disc wheel from Vision.<\/p>\n
The components will be used by FSA\u2019s five sponsored teams at this year\u2019s Tour \u2013 EF Education-Easypost, Team Bahrain-Victorius, Team Jumbo-Visma, Team Confidis and Pro-Continental B&B Hotels p\/b KTM.<\/p>\n
Pricing and availability is to be confirmed.<\/p>\n
Full Carbon 64t chainring<\/h2>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> This 64t chainring must be one of the largest used at a Grand Tour time trial.<\/span><\/figcaption> FSA<\/i><\/span><\/div>\nThe 2022 Tour de France kicks off with a 13.2km time trial around Copenhagen. Featuring essentially no climbing, we expect speeds to be high on the opening stage.<\/p>\n
Such high speeds call for suitably large chainrings, though this 64-tooth monster has to be one of the largest ever used at a Grand Tour<\/a> time trial (chainrings roughly in the 58 to 60t range are the norm).<\/p>\nThough larger chainrings do, of course, offer potentially greater top-end speed, increased drivetrain efficiency is the primary draw of platter-sized chainrings.<\/p>\n
A chain has to articulate less around a larger chainring, which can increase efficiency.<\/p>\n
A larger chainring also allows riders to spend more time in the middle of the cassette, where the chainline is best \u2013 and thus, efficiency greatest.<\/p>\n
Constructed from an unspecified \u201cspecial composite material\u201d that is said to be borrowed from Formula 1 technology, the chainring is claimed to weigh 219g.<\/p>\n
The chainring is 1x-specific and dedicated to 12-speed drivetrains.<\/p>\n
Vision Metron 91 front wheel<\/h2>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> The new Vision Metron 91 is said to have been in development for over a year.<\/span><\/figcaption> Gustav Thuesen \/ Cannondale<\/i><\/span><\/div>\nTeam Bahrain-Victorius and EF Education-Easypost will use the new 91mm-deep Vision Metron TT front wheel at this year\u2019s race.<\/p>\n
Claimed to weigh 938g, the wheel features a 21mm-wide (internal) rim and is optimised to be run with 28c tyres<\/a>.<\/p>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> Vision claims the Metron 91 was 5.18 watts faster than an unspecified Aerocoach wheel \u201cthroughout yaw\u201d.<\/span><\/figcaption> Vision \/ FSA<\/i><\/span><\/div>\nThe rim is laced with 21 aero spokes that are said to have been developed specifically for this wheelset. These attach to a PRS hub that rolls on ceramic bearings<\/a>.<\/p>\nVision claims the wheelset \u201ccan be 15.18 seconds faster than other competitors in a 40km time trial\u201d.<\/p>\n
Vision Metron TFW disc wheel<\/h2>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> The Vision Metron TFW has been updated for 2023.<\/span><\/figcaption> Vision \/ FSA<\/i><\/span><\/div>\nVision has also updated its Metron TFW disc wheel, with the new model dropping a claimed 50g, bringing weight down to 930g. The previous-generation wheel was raced by EF Education-Easypost<\/a> (or Team EF Education-Nippo as it was known then) in 2021.<\/p>\nThe Metron TFW is tubeless-compatible and rolls on a row of six steel bearings. A tubular and clincher wheel also appears to be available. It is compatible with either rim or disc brakes<\/a> and costs $4,410, according to the Vision website<\/a>.<\/p>\nThe wheel is also claimed to be finished in an ultralight paint that weighs only 4g. Furthermore, Vision claims this finish \u201cimproves aerodynamics\u201d.<\/p>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> Custom-finished wheels will be used by EF Education-Easypost.<\/span><\/figcaption> Vision \/ FSA<\/i><\/span><\/div>\nSpecially branded wheels will be used by EF Education-Easypost as part of its collaboration with Palace and Rapha.<\/p><\/body><\/html>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>The 2022 Tour de France kicks off with a 13.2km time trial around Copenhagen. Featuring essentially no climbing, we expect speeds to be high on the opening stage.<\/p>\n
Such high speeds call for suitably large chainrings, though this 64-tooth monster has to be one of the largest ever used at a Grand Tour<\/a> time trial (chainrings roughly in the 58 to 60t range are the norm).<\/p>\n Though larger chainrings do, of course, offer potentially greater top-end speed, increased drivetrain efficiency is the primary draw of platter-sized chainrings.<\/p>\n A chain has to articulate less around a larger chainring, which can increase efficiency.<\/p>\n A larger chainring also allows riders to spend more time in the middle of the cassette, where the chainline is best \u2013 and thus, efficiency greatest.<\/p>\n Constructed from an unspecified \u201cspecial composite material\u201d that is said to be borrowed from Formula 1 technology, the chainring is claimed to weigh 219g.<\/p>\n The chainring is 1x-specific and dedicated to 12-speed drivetrains.<\/p>\n Team Bahrain-Victorius and EF Education-Easypost will use the new 91mm-deep Vision Metron TT front wheel at this year\u2019s race.<\/p>\n Claimed to weigh 938g, the wheel features a 21mm-wide (internal) rim and is optimised to be run with 28c tyres<\/a>.<\/p>\n The rim is laced with 21 aero spokes that are said to have been developed specifically for this wheelset. These attach to a PRS hub that rolls on ceramic bearings<\/a>.<\/p>\n Vision claims the wheelset \u201ccan be 15.18 seconds faster than other competitors in a 40km time trial\u201d.<\/p>\n Vision has also updated its Metron TFW disc wheel, with the new model dropping a claimed 50g, bringing weight down to 930g. The previous-generation wheel was raced by EF Education-Easypost<\/a> (or Team EF Education-Nippo as it was known then) in 2021.<\/p>\n The Metron TFW is tubeless-compatible and rolls on a row of six steel bearings. A tubular and clincher wheel also appears to be available. It is compatible with either rim or disc brakes<\/a> and costs $4,410, according to the Vision website<\/a>.<\/p>\n The wheel is also claimed to be finished in an ultralight paint that weighs only 4g. Furthermore, Vision claims this finish \u201cimproves aerodynamics\u201d.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Specially branded wheels will be used by EF Education-Easypost as part of its collaboration with Palace and Rapha.<\/p><\/body><\/html>\n By Jack Luke Published: Friday, 01 July 2022 at 12:00 am FSA and sister brand Vision will debut a selection of new time trial tech at the stage one time trial of the 2022 Tour de France. A new monstrously-large 64-tooth full-carbon FSA chainring sits alongside a new 91mm front wheel and an updated disc […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":38800,"template":"","categories":[1],"acf":{"readingTimeMinutes":"3"},"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2022\/07\/fsas-enormous-64-tooth-carbon-chainring-and-updated-4k-vision-disc-wheel-debut-at-tour-de-france.jpg",1890,1261,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2022\/07\/fsas-enormous-64-tooth-carbon-chainring-and-updated-4k-vision-disc-wheel-debut-at-tour-de-france-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2022\/07\/fsas-enormous-64-tooth-carbon-chainring-and-updated-4k-vision-disc-wheel-debut-at-tour-de-france-300x200.jpg",300,200,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2022\/07\/fsas-enormous-64-tooth-carbon-chainring-and-updated-4k-vision-disc-wheel-debut-at-tour-de-france-768x512.jpg",768,512,true],"large":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2022\/07\/fsas-enormous-64-tooth-carbon-chainring-and-updated-4k-vision-disc-wheel-debut-at-tour-de-france-1024x683.jpg",800,534,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2022\/07\/fsas-enormous-64-tooth-carbon-chainring-and-updated-4k-vision-disc-wheel-debut-at-tour-de-france-1536x1025.jpg",1536,1025,true],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2022\/07\/fsas-enormous-64-tooth-carbon-chainring-and-updated-4k-vision-disc-wheel-debut-at-tour-de-france.jpg",1890,1261,false]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"importmanagerhub@sprylab.com","author_link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/author\/importmanagerhubsprylab-com\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"By Jack Luke Published: Friday, 01 July 2022 at 12:00 am FSA and sister brand Vision will debut a selection of new time trial tech at the stage one time trial of the 2022 Tour de France. A new monstrously-large 64-tooth full-carbon FSA chainring sits alongside a new 91mm front wheel and an updated disc…","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rss_feed\/38799"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rss_feed"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/rss_feed"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/24"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/38800"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=38799"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=38799"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Vision Metron 91 front wheel<\/h2>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>Vision Metron TFW disc wheel<\/h2>\n
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