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History
In 2001, The British Track Cycling Team found, due to the high loads being applied by athletes, they were having increasingly frequent equipment failures. With commercially available equipment not proving to be up to the task, UK Sport embarked on an Equipment Development Programme.
Until 2007, equipment was only available to the British Team, now, to bring it in line with new UCI regulations all of the current GB teams equipment is commercially available via UK Sport
International Compliance
All frames comply with the latest UCI regulations and carry the required certification stickers. All safety equipment, such as helmets, have passed the stringent EC safety testing required by the UCI.
Availability
The equipment outlined in this document is manufactured in the UK to order by hand consequently lead time from order to delivery can sometimes be long.
Prices
Items such as the frame and helmets were developed using cutting edge techniques, this R&D was funded by UKS and British Cycling. Although most of this expenditure has been absorbed by the GB Team, the very low volumes of equipment produced, the the construction methods outlined above plus the use of the very best materials means the price of these items is in line with their specialist nature.
Ordering
Prices and lead times will vary significantly depending on volumes required, so all enquires should be directed to UK Sport, the provider of all GB cycling’s equipment at commercial@UKSport.gov.uk who will be happy to discuss your requirements and provide quotations.
Track Frames
MK3 Frame
With a 6.8kg limit on all bikes, it was possible to make the Track Frame strong enough for the biggest of sprinters and use the same model for the lightest of riders, in every event from sprint to pursuit, making it very versatile.
Track Seat Posts
Track Seat Posts
Suitable for all MK2 frames track or road, the Seat Post has a zero setback allowing forward placement of the saddle. (The Road Seat Post with layback is also compatible with the MK2 Track Frame)
Track Chainset
Track Chainset
With a custom, oversize bottom bracket, the Track Chainset is suitable only for MK2 track frames. Designed for sprint athletes, stiffness is more than twice that of standard Shimano whilst managing to come in nearly 200grms lighter.
Lengths from 165mm to 175mm available
Sprint bars
Sprint Bars
Available in 2 widths, the sprint bars were designed for some of the worlds strongest riders and are incredibly stiff, yet remain aero.
Suitable for 1” fork steerers, stem length is fixed and must be specified at the time of ordering
Pursuit bars
Pursuit Bars
Available in 1 widths with considerable width and height adjustment possible, the pursuit bars are possibly the stiffest in the world today yet remain very aero.
Suitable for 1” fork steerers, stem length is fixed and must be specified at the time of ordering
Aero Road/TT Frame
Aero Road/TT Frame
Weighing around, 1kg, the Aero Road Frame is one of the stiffest in the world today.
The frame is available in MK1 (standard seat post) or MK2 custom seat post versions.
D2i or Std cable option should be specified at time of order.
Available in 6 sizes ranging from XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
Road Seat Posts
Road Seat Posts
Suitable for all MK2 frames track or road, the Road Seat Post comes with 2 head options giving multiple saddle layback options.
Aero Road bars
Aero Road Bars
Available in 1 width, the Road Bars are designed to be some of the worlds stiffest and most aero available.
Suitable for 1” fork steerers, stem length is fixed and must be specified at the time of ordering
Helmets
Clockwise from top left: Sprint Helmet, Aero Helmet and Sprint Helmet
Sprint Helmet
The Sprint Helmet uses new materials to keep weight to a minimum. It comes with a choice of three visors (tinted, iridium and clear) and is designed to work well even over a variety of head angles
Aero Helmet
Usable for Track or Road events, the aero helmet comes with a choice of three visors (tinted, iridium and clear)
Saddles
Saddles
Pursuit/TT Saddle
Developed over 2 years for the GB Women’s road and track team, the Pursuit/TT Saddle is ergonomically designed to give comfort whilst riding in an aero position. The tuned silicon material creates the right compromise between support and softness
