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Introduction- Influences and History
Michael SaganSenior Designer/Technology Principal
7 years with Trek Bicycle Advanced Concept Group
Designer for the past 6 Tour De France winning bicycles
Researching and implementing technology into Trek’s product development process
2005 Trek Madone 5.9 USPS Team Colors
Batavia, Illinois USA
Trek co-workers…
Lance Armstrong: 6 time Tour De France
ChampionRoland Green: 2 time World Champion
Not unlike a movie…
Hero VillansSidekicksLocationSpecial Effects
And of courseProps…
Concept to Victory (part 6)
Waterloo, Wisconsin USA
Introduction: Waterloo, Wisconsin
Trek in 1976…Mid 80’s…Trek today…
Introduction: a glimpse into Trek
Digital Trek
Trek today… Domestic Brands
Domestic Brands
Trek today… European Brands, aftermarket catalog and Nike
Trek Intro: other brands
Brands:
Klein
Lemond
Bontrager
Gary Fisher
Wrench Force
TCG
Technology of Trek: Materials
Technology: Carbon Fiber
OCLV: defined
Compared to the original Tour winner, an OCLV 110 carbon frame weighs 13% less -- yet it's just as strong. The difference? We optimized the amount of OCLV per square meter (110 grams) and reinforced it with high modulus carbon.
Using just 120 grams of carbon fiber per square meter translates into incredibly lightweight frames. At the same time, refinements in the OCLV process mean there's no compromise in strength or stiffness.
By sandwiching a honeycomb of Nomex® between layers of OCLV produces a structure so rigid, engineers can create just about any shape they want.
"OCLV is short for Optimized Compaction Low Void" "Basically, we compress carbon fiber and epoxy into a new composite that's stronger and lighter than carbon alone. Aerospace standards call for a 60/40 compaction ratio. The Trek OCLV process exceeds even that."
Jim ColegroveComposite Guru
Technology: Carbon Fiber
1m2= 120 g 1m2= 110 g 1m2= 55 g
GSM: defined
Technology: Madone Top Tube
Cross sections: Madone Top Tube
55 gsm OCLV120 gsm OCLV
Both sections:at same magnification
55 gsm material is used in construction of satellites
Technology: Future Materials
NanotubesControlling material at the molecular level.
• Developed by NEC and
IBM in 1991
• 50,000 times thinner than a human hair
• 100 times stronger than steel
• 6 times lighter than steel
French tennis racket manufacturer
Babolat incorporated small amounts of Nano Tube in their rackets in August of 2002.
Technology: a closer look at Trek
Trek: On OLN
Technology of Trek: Computers and Software
Technology- hardware and software
Partnerships:
Hardware
Software
CAID
CAD
Technology- 21st century tools
Tools:
Wacom Cintiq
Tablet PC
Design at Trek
Fast Trip to ACG
ACG:AdvancedConceptGroup
ID defined by the Industrial Designers Society of America
What is Industrial Design?
“…the professional service of creating and developing concepts and specifications that optimize the function, value and appearance of products and systems for the mutual benefit of both user and manufacturer…”
Technology- design process
Major Projects
1998Klein Carbon Mantra
1999Klein Quantum ProOCLV Road Redesign
2000OCLV USPS Team Time Trial
2001Klein Adept Full SuspensionOCLV TT Handlebars
2002USPS Team Time Trial
OCLV Carbon Fuel 2003OCLV WSD Road OCLV Madone Series
2004OCLV TT rev2 Bontrager OCLV TT Fork OCLV Madone Series
Design Process
Technology- design process
Project Team
Design Process
Technology- design process
Mission Goals
Design Process
Technology- design process
Timeline
Design Process
Technology- design process
BrandForm Language
Design Process
Technology- design process
ProductForm Language
Design Process
Technology- design process
DataCollectionAnd Research
Lance: on design
Technology: Lance on design
Design Process
Technology- design process
Add centerline drawing
Centerlines
Design Process
Technology- design process
Sketches
Design Process
Technology- design process
3D Models
Design Process
Technology- design process
Finite ElementAnalysisandWeight Predictions
Design Process
Technology- design process
AerodynamicPredictions
Design Process
Technology- design process
Digital Lance
Design Process
Technology- design process
Molding Parts
Design Process
Technology- design process
Frame Build
Design Process
Technology- design process
Road Test
Technology: Lance checks in
Lance:Feedback in 2000
Tour De France
Tour History
1903 the idea was to promote a magazine l'Auto
1919 l'Auto was printed on yellow paper and so the yellow jersey came to be
2003 100th anniversary of the Tour
4 people have won the tour 5 timesJacques Anquetil, Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault and Miguel Indurain
Lance Armstrong has won the tour 6 consecutive times
Greg Lemond was the first American to win (won 3 times)
Prologue - July 5: Paris, Eiffel Tower - ITT, 6.5 km Stage 1 - July 6: Saint-Denis/Montgeron - Meaux, 168 km
Stage 2 - July 7: La Fert sous Jouarre - Sedan, 204 km Stage 3 - July 8: Charleville M zi res - Saint Dizier, 167 km Stage 4 - July 9: Joinville - Saint-Dizier TTT, 68 km
Stage 5 - July 10: Troyes - Nevers, 196 km
Stage 6 - July 11: Nevers - Lyon, 225 km
Stage 7 - July 12: Lyon - Morzine, 226.5 km Stage 8 - July 13: Sallanches - L'Alpe d'Huez, 211 km
Stage 9 - July 14: Bourg d'Oisans - Gap, 184.5 km
Stage 10 - July 15: Gap - Marseille, 210 km Rest Day - July 16
Stage 11 - July 17: Narbonne - Toulouse, 160 km Stage 12 - July 18: Gaillac - Cap D couverte ITT, 48.5 km
Stage 13 - July 19: Toulouse - Plateau de Bonascre, 197.5 km
Stage 14 - July 20: Saint-Girons - Loudenvielle, 191.5 km
Stage 15 - July 21: Bagnres de Bigorre -LuzArdiden, 159.5 km
Rest Day - July 22
Stage 16 - July 23: Pau - Bayonne, 197.5 km
Stage 17 - July 24: Dax-Bordeaux, 178 km Stage 18 - July 25: Bordeaux - Saint Maixent l'Ecole, 200 km
Stage 19 - July 26: Pornic-Nantes ITT, 49 km
Stage 20 - July 27: Ville d'Avray-Paris-Champs Elyses, 160km
What is the Tour De France?
21 Stages
3 weeks long
2 rest days
Total:
3,395 kilometers or2110 miles
Location…
Jesery colors…
Polka Dot:Best Climber
Green:Best Sprinter
White:Best Young Rider
Yellow:Tour Leader
2004 US Postal Service Pro Cycling Team
Sidekicks…
26 members
9 tour riders
100 bikes
21st century bicycles
In the beginning…
40 lb bikes1 gear
2004 Bikes of the Tour
2004 Bikes of the Tour
Madone Series
The second worst thing that can happen…
Lance wins again.
What next?
New sponsors…
New designs…
7 Tour victories?
Not unlike a movie… there is an end
Q & A