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Exoskeleton Technology
The traditional methods of creating carbon fibre frames and forks followed the methods used when artisans still created beautiful bikes from steel.
With the development of monocoque molding processes frame designers were able to create modern bikes that began to benefit from the unique material properties of carbon. But there were still flaws.
Utilizing detailed Finite Element Analysis conducted during the research and development process, our designers and engineers first developed the unique profiles in the Diablo frame and forks, and then refined the exoskeleton technology – incorporating continuous C6.7 carbon fibres integrated into the monocoque front triangle.
Stiffness ribs were also included in strategic locations on the fork blades, chain and seat stays to achieve the required performance, comfort and handling characteristics.
During the analysis and development phase, calculations of the mechanical behaviour of each tube and joint within the Diablo were based on an energy principle (i.e. to minimise the deformation) and resulted in a stiffness matrix, key to describing the mechanical behaviour of the structure. This matrix specified the reaction forces at the nodes when they were subjected to a set of known displacements. The global force equilibrium was generated at each node in order to determine the unknowns. Once the calculation process is completed the method determined the actual stresses in the elements and the displacements due to the loading specific to the pedaling action.
The design created allows carbon fibre to run continuously through tube-joint-tube transitions, resulting in a frameset that has been optimised for its unique material characteristics.
C6.7 Carbon Fibre
20 years experience utilising carbon fibre in high performance products. NeilPryde C6.7 high-modulus unidirectional carbon fibre developed exclusively for our cutting edge racing bikes.
OTP Stiffness
Optimised tube profiles enable frame stiffness to be maximized in critical areas.
OTP Lightweight
High stiffness? Check. Lightweight? Check. The tube profiles are designed to achieve the optimised balance between both characteristics. The result: the ultimate racing and climbing bike.
QFIT/Aero Seat Clamp System
All NeilPryde bikes come fitted with QFIT and integrated seat clamp. In normal use, the QFIT indicator sits right on top of the jacketed seat clamp. Both systems are a proprietary patent protected design by NeilPryde.
All NeilPryde bikes come fitted with QFIT and integrated seat clamp. In normal use, the QFIT indicator sits right on top of the jacketed seat clamp. Both systems are a proprietary patent protected design by NeilPryde.
QFIT:
The QFIT system is a tight-fitting grey rubber seal, which marks the rider's saddle height whenever he needs to remove the seat post from the frame, for example when shipping.Main Benefits:
- The rider always has a point of reference to work with for saddle height, this means no more inaccurate measuring.
- The QFIT also prevents water, grit and dirt from getting inside the seat tube.
Aero Seat Clamp:
The aero cover for the seat clamp is a simple to use design that helps to reduce the drag by creating an aerodynamically clean shape around the seat clamp. Combined with the QFIT, it creates an intelligently designed solution for an area of the bike often overlooked.Please refer to the owner's manual how to set up the QFIT system.