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Cervelo Rca 2013 (2013)
General
| Product Category | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Cervelo |
| Model | Rca 2013 |
| Size | 48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61 |
| Color | Matte Black |
| Bottom bracket | Rotor Ceramic Pressfit BB |
|---|---|
| Features | SQUOVAL 3™ The Squoval 3™ family of tube shapes is a direct descendant of first- and second-generation Squoval. The first generation of Squoval tube shapes were engineered in 2005 purely for high strength, stiffness and low weight. In 2009, second generation Squoval used new engineering technology gained in Project California to further lighten, strengthen and stiffen Squoval Cervélo models. Only afterwards, when tested in a wind tunnel, did we find Squoval frames had better aerodynamics than traditional round tube frames. By lucky accident, Squoval’s structurally engineered convex sides and corner radii were pretty good in the wind. INTEGRAN/POWERMETAL NANOVATE™ Integran/PowerMetal Nanovate™ adds a strong, light coating on the fork steerer. Decreasing metallic grain size increases the yield strength by the well-known Hall-Petch mechanism. The grains in PowerMetal Nanovate™ nickel are 1000 times smaller, increasing yield strength by 7 times over conventional nickel. Unlike typical nano materials, PowerMetal Nanovate™ is formed in-situ in a proprietary process that creates zero porosities, resulting in higher ductility as well. Strength plus ductility is toughness, which is how we’ve been able to engineer a tougher fork without adding weight. INTEGRATED POWER METER MAGNET A strong neodymium magnet is laid in between the carbon fibre plies of the frame’s down tube near the bottom bracket, positioned at the perfect radius from the crank axis to be sensed by popular crank-based power meters. |
| Fork type | Cervélo FK33 with Integran/PowerMetal NanovateTM coated steerer |
| Frame type | Rca |
| Headset | FSA IS3 Tapered - 8.7mm TC Carbon |
| Recommended for | Road Race, Club Ride |
