Looks like Shimano's new Dura Ace carbon wheels were on display this past weekend (on top of a Team Sky support car.) These look like 60mm rims to me, but they could be 78mm depending on the perspective.
Interestingly, it appears these wheels are set up for 10 speed, so they probably didn't go on the bikes that have been testing the new 11 speed Dura Ace 9000.
Photos after the jump:
For years, companies have put special bikes under their sponsored riders specifically designed for the cobbled classics. Varied geometries, more tire clearance, increased brake clearance and better vibration damping are all some of the reasons for modifying bikes for the cobbles. Even though mechanics still have tricks up their sleeve for use while building “classics” bikes, the occurrence of “one off” or “team only” bikes has been fading with recent UCI regulations which require pro teams to ride bikes that can be purchased by the average joe. Essentially, this has forced development of “comfort” style racing bikes, which one could argue is just a refinement of the “all day” or “sportive” category of bikes that has been around for years. Less aggressive positioning, vibration damping properties and generally more durability are the hallmarks of these bikes which are designed to be ridden by normal people for hours upon end.
Trek has been one company that has seemingly missed the boat on this fad, at least until now. In the past few days, details have been released about the Domane, which is designed to “specifically addresses the challenges of rough road conditions found throughout the spring classics courses with a collection of key innovations unlike any available before today” according to Trek. Developed with extensive input from Fabian Cancellara, the Domane has a slew of supposed new features that will make it a formidable chariot for Sparticus (and the local Tuesday night racers who love dirt roads, too.)
With all the talk of disc brakes coming to road bikes in the near future, Colnago released their concept C59 Disc a couple weeks back. Based on the (truly) handmade in Italy C59 platform, this model eschews regular calipers in favor of Formula produced (Colnago branded) hydraulic discs paired with what appears to be 140mm rotors. A few other surprises are noted as well as more photos after the jump.