Menu+

Photos: Cannondale’s New Aero Slice

  • By Triathlete.com
  • Published Aug 23, 2011
  • Updated Aug 23, 2011 at 11:57 PM UTC
  • Open full size in new window.

    Basso's New Slice

    Rumors of Cannondale's new Slice time trial have circulated for months. Nibali rode it earlier this year. In Colorado, Ivan Basso had one to ride (though he didn't in the end). Photo: Nick Legan © VeloNews

  • Open full size in new window.

    Last Minute Adjustments

    Liquigas mechanics were busy shortening the extensions on Basso's aerobars using what must be the world's smallest hack saw. Photo: Nick Legan © VeloNews

  • Open full size in new window.

    Common Shapes

    The bottom bracket of the new Slice looks much like Cervelo's P4 and S5. Photo: Nick Legan © VeloNews

  • Open full size in new window.

    Styling cues

    The most glaring feature of the new Slice is the seat tube/top tube junction. The fin-like shape certainly looks cool, though whether it improves aerodynamics or not is unknown. Photo: Nick Legan © VeloNews

  • Open full size in new window.

    Tucked away

    The only problem with a brake under the bottom bracket is that the chainring makes adjusting the brake pad difficult. Photo: Nick Legan © VeloNews

  • Open full size in new window.

    Internal Cables

    The cable routing on the new Slice is very unique. Cables enter a top cap in the fork instead of the top tube through what look like V-brake noodles. Photo: Nick Legan © VeloNews

  • Open full size in new window.

    Hidden Brakes And Head Tube

    Like many modern time trial bikes, the front end of the new Slice uses an integrated fork/stem to smooth airflow. Hidden mini linear-pull brakes keep everything clean. Photo: Nick Legan © VeloNews

FILED UNDER: Photos TAGS: