Developed in the Podium R&D department through collaboration
between teams of Italian designers and engineering experts in
composite materials, Phibra represents the perfect integration
of a futuristic shaped frame with a complex bonded carbon fibre
structure, which can be recreated to the biomechanical
characteristics of an athlete. The 2B (Double Arc Block)
technology used, developed by the Podium R&D department,
represents a complete novelty in assembly techniques: two carbon
monocoque arc-shaped blocks are bonded with the vertical seat
tube creating a compact, balanced structure. In lab tests the
mechanical values have proved similar to those of a single
monocoque block. The Teflon cables that run throughout the
tubing are specifically designed to reduce the friction factor
of the gear and brake wires that they contain, adding the value
of durability to the innovative design and technology. There are
thus no external additions to compromise the aesthetics and the
clean shapes of the frame are fully visible.
Here is the undeniable revolution in the Italian frame
tradition: Phibra undoubtedly signals a decisive turning point
in the line of road frame development.
| |
H1 |
H |
L |
O |
G |
T |
B |
GS |
C |
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| XS |
780 |
390 |
505 |
523 |
75.0 |
125 |
405 |
72.0 |
580 |
|
| S |
780 |
400 |
520 |
537 |
74.5 |
140 |
406 |
73.0 |
582 |
|
| M |
780 |
405 |
536 |
555 |
74.0 |
165 |
407 |
73.5 |
590 |
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| L |
780 |
440 |
546 |
565 |
73.7 |
185 |
407 |
73.5 |
598 |
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| XL |
780 |
455 |
557 |
577 |
73.5 |
205 |
408 |
73.5 |
608 |
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Technical
Specifications
- 2B Technology – Double Arc Block System by Podium.
- Seven layers of T300/3K “HM” (High Modulus), mono and
bi-directional, carbon fibre.
- Fibres compacted in a high pressure autoclave for the
consolidation of the structure.
- Made and finished by hand at the Podium workshop.
- Integrated headset with variable section from 1”1/2 to 1”
1/8.
- Carbon monocoque Thunder fork.
