New Cannondale Lefty fork seen at World Cup #1

[kosmonooit]

No more boot... and water proof?

 

 

http://cdn2.media.cyclingnews.futurecdn.net/2012/03/23/2/lefty_brake_mount_600.jpg

 

Story on CycleNews

 

Wonder if you still have to do bearing resets?

[Thug]

They've also obviously changed the design as the fork boot on previous lefty's protected the needle roller bearings and races.

[kosmonooit]

On the classic Lefty the boot just protected the lower shaft, which are the inside races of the bearing, the needle roller bearing themselves sat higher, and one of the problem is that it was not a sealed unit, water can get in through a vent hole, so perhaps they have now re-engineered to make it a sealed unit.

[Zac.A]

Or maybe the C'dale guys just want to save weight and took it off for the 1hr30min race?

They can always get a new one?

 

I know those boots are quite heavy, I had a super lightweight one, replaced it with a proper one and it was 100g or so heavier, but it did the job better.

[kosmonooit]

no its quite a departure from the hooded version

 

http://www.mbaction.com/Uploads/Public/Images/Media/News/RL9.jpg

 

If you havent been pulling the hood back to lube your rollers, you should be, on a regular basis

[nickc]

I read somewhere no more bearing resets.

[Caltrigger]

Looks like the 29 inch wheel has also given them more room to fit everything in and the outer leg looks like it is longer and so covers the internals further allowing for a simple seal... Or not

Edited April 4, 2012 by Caltrigger

[Iron]

No more boot... and water proof?

 

 

http://cdn2.media.cyclingnews.futurecdn.net/2012/03/23/2/lefty_brake_mount_600.jpg

 

Story on CycleNews

 

Wonder if you still have to do bearing resets?

 

more concerning is that there is one dics bolt missing

[RodTi]

more concerning is that there is one dics bolt missing

 

Well spotted.

[duringd]

more concerning is that there is one dics bolt missing

 

Now that is giving attention to detail!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[rock]

there's prolly 3 missing, most pros only run 3 out of 6 bolts - even Nico Vouilloz ran 3 bolts on his DH bike to save weight - or time for the mechanic?

[kosmonooit]

Apparently an old trick to save a few grams

[mitsu]

I've heard that some pro's only use 3 bolts on their brake discs.

[Cav']

I've heard that some pro's only use 3 bolts on their brake discs.

Thats just retarded , it will make F ol difference.

If you want to lose 1g - Just Fart

[NotSoBigBen]

Thats just retarded , it will make F ol difference.

If you want to lose 1g - Just Fart

 

I assume that would be 'shart' even for 1g

[Cav']

I assume that would be 'shart' even for 1g

lol yup