Fastest Bike Pump The Cyclaire bicycle pumps are original by their design. It’s a unique pull–cord system. An innovative bearing has been made for it with a robust wear resistant compound from RTP Company. The main bearing is a central part of the pull-cord system that includes a strap winding around a pulley, which drives the main shaft. A custom RTP 200 Series nylon compound with aramid fibre and poly-tetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is used to avoid the components to wear out too quickly. Aramid fibre increased wear resistance with minimal counter surface abrasion, while PTFE provided friction reduction by facilitating internal lubrication and a higher dynamic load-bearing capability. More information: www.rtpcompany.com & www.cyclaire.com The end of inner tubes The Corima Aero+ Tubeless wheels are a world premiere as there was no carbon fibre rim on the market able to use tubeless clincher before. Tubeless clinchers are being used in the car and motorcycle sectors for years but in the cycling market there were only aluminium rims able to use tubeless clinchers. This system (rim + clincher) is lighter than the traditional parts (rim + inner tube + tyre) in order to reduce the inertia in rotation and to increase the responsiveness of the wheel. The setting of a tubeless clincher improves the riding comfort and the roadability (grip) thanks to a good output, obtained with a lower air pressure. More information: www.corima.com No38 January - February 2008 / JEC Composites Magazinehttp://www.rtpcompany.com http://www.cyclaire.com http://www.corima.com