Wheel Test (Pro-Lite Luciano)

The R002 – SBK configured with the Aluminum Pro-Lite Luciano wheelset.
(20 mm x 27 mm)

 

R002 – SBK with the Ekay Carbon wheelset. (23 mm x 38 mm)

The Lake and the Duc | Test Day 2

Bernards, NJ – 05/04/2014

Nothing remotely exciting, just more of the same…some moderate riding around the
Ravine Lake loop to sort out the R002 – SBK.  The second test session gave me still a
bit more feedback and I was able to push a bit harder on the descents and tight corners, with slightly more confidence. I now have a good idea as to what changes I need to make
to the bike in order to dial it in a bit closer to my liking.

 

parked next to the 848 Evo..

Archetype-X | R002 – SS Build update III

Just a quick update…

The R-002 frame is still in China and not going anywhere because of the Chinese New Year.
For whatever reason(s) the frame did not ship out in early January, as I was told so. Now the earliest it might ship out is February 16th (fingers crossed). If the package leaves then, it may arrive before March, but I am not that hopeful. It has been very, very frustrating to say the least.

So, right now I am estimating a mid March-April build. I really hope to be riding the R002 – SS by mid April early May. Stay tuned…

Archetype-X | R002 – SS Build update II (Rim Tape Install)

Short video of rim tape installation on the Ekay Composites
38mm carbon fiber wheels.

The wheelset without the rear cogs weigh in at 1486 grams.
Outfitted with flat blade spokes, red spoked nipples and
red 291 Novatec Hubs.