The Ultravox SSL will be available for the coming 2017 season. According to the manufacturer, using TeXtreme helps achieve a 24% improvement in strength-to-weight ratio.

“The unique TeXtreme Technology and its Spread Tow carbon fibre materials reduce the amount of material needed while still delivering the same strength. This increases the strength-to-weight ratio for the new Ultravox SSL by 24% and also allows us to adapt the technology to full-carbon accessories like the headset and seat clamp,” said Mark Blewett, founder of SwiftCarbon.

Partnership

“SSL is a project that explores the boundaries of what’s possible in working with composites. We started out with us saying: ‘Imagine if…’ and wove together what we’ve learned by creating the ultra-light SwiftCarbon SCULP with months of scientific experimentation and the instinctual feeling you get from years of always working with the latest materials and manufacturing methods,” commented Mark Blewett.

“TeXtreme is the perfect partner for us because we can work with their team of engineers, who really helped in reaching our weight and performance goals.”

TeXtreme technology

TeXtreme is the next-generation carbon fibre material based on using Spread Tows instead of yarns to create ultra-light weight, high-performance products.

Utilization of TeXtreme Spread Tow carbon fabrics and carbon UD tapes by manufacturers of advanced aerospace, industrial and sports products is said to confirm that 20-30% lighter composite parts can be produced with improved mechanical properties and superior surface smoothness, according to the manufacturer.

In addition to the bicycle industry, current use of TeXtreme is prevalent in Formula 1, America’s Cup, NASCAR and Le Mans racing; in the manufacture of golf clubs, surfboards, tennis racquets, table tennis blades, rowing shells, skis, snowboards and ice hockey sticks; and in various industrial and advanced aerospace applications.

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