In any race environment riding well, riding fast means to be able to optimize a myriad of variables internal and external with respect to the athlete. Choosing the best bicycle components and hammering endless hours on our saddles are not going to pay their dividends in terms of better race results unless our brain is able to recognize the inner extra potential and actually use it. If Autogenus Training (AT) or any other meditation exercise can help to create a focused, alerted and efficient “mind set”, a healthy brain can actually make it happen. Without going into complicated matters of cognitive science, I want to bring to your attention an interesting article that I read some time ago with the appealing title “22 Ways to Overclock Your Brain”, a list of simple suggestions on how to boost you brain power and beating the competition.
SAB bicycle frames(sab.sm)are now available in the USA . The Italian company located in San Marino offers several types of carbon frames each one with its own personality and/or technical characteristics.
CAPRI, ELBA, MONTECRISTO, LEVANZO Anyone of these frames can be personalized with an integrated seat tube, an head tube of 1'1/8” and 1’1/2”and with a BB30. The four models shares the same geometry and normally they come in 5 sizes (50-52-55-58-60), but, with a small cost differential, personal measurements could be requested. The frames are built in Italy using Deda carbon tubes wrapped so to obtain stiffness and comfort at the same time.
GIANNUTRI The Time Trial frame, it’s a carbon monocoque offered in three different sizes: 44 – 47,5 – 50cm. Two different colors: red/white/black and black/silver/white&yellow.
ALICUDI, LAMPEDUSA-TEAM MACHINE Carbon monocoque, 2 sloping frames sharing the same geometry. The Lampedusa comes with an oversized headset (1’1/8” – 1’1/2”) and BB30 in 5 different sizes (44-48-52-55-58). The Lampedusa is offered in a simple and elegant graphic that combines white, light blue and black. But the Lampedusa frame is also used for the Team Machine graphic: an original zebra inspired look that in the 2009 version had a splash of colors to recall the Italian flag. For 2010 SAB is offering other colors with the Team Machine graphic: red, blue, gold, black, silver, green and pink.
The Lampedusa is a frame for racers: stiff, stable and nimble at the same time. Extremely precise, the TM smoothly turns at high speed regardless of the radius, without any front pushing feeling, nervousness or reaction to braking. I have personally tested my Team Machine in crits, circuit, road races, in the dry as well wet conditions, in motorpacing and in 4+ hrs rides. The Lampedusa is an incredible frame that offers the best ratio $/performance. The Team Machine graphic is extremely attractive with the 3 k carbon fiber weave reveling itself in strategically chosen parts of the frame. The color details and the painting reveal a passion for quality, typical of the best Italian tradition. The SAB Team Machine is like a stunning woman receiving attention and compliments every time is strolling down the road.
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