by Igor
Back in the day, racers would drill out their chainrings for weight savings. Realistically, there were negligible weight savings, but it sure did look super cool, especially when matched with drilled brake levers. These are our modern interpretation of classic drillium cranks, down to the countersinking. The contrast between black and silver is striking and elegant.
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Ok, nice ... now how about a Noir Grand Cru 50.4? Or better yet, a Drillium Noir Grand Cru 50.4? Either or though, really --- I'd just like to see a black one, please.
How many people saw the "strict lab testing" link and expected to go to a picture of a yellow dog licking a chainring?
*raises hand*
Hah!
No, it would have to be a black lab, since it's noir.
Looks nice. Any chance you will offer these with a wider gear range? Something like 28 - 44, or 28 - 46? Call me old and weak, but a 34t front ring is a bit tall for mountain roads.
Drillium was a go fast and weight weenie thing. I don't think we'd do a wide range or 50.4bcd drillium.
Chris
A little contrariness: Bicycles look good in many colors. Black is not one of them. A few black accents? OK. Black for the sake of black? Ugly!
Any chance of a drillium water bottle? Those were all the rage with certain NorCal racers in the 70s (if the Bike Barb is to be believed).
I was honestly hoping for a BB30 crankset for improved stiffness around the bottom bracket. You can even do the new T47 bottom bracket to prevent pressfit problems.
Makes sense to not have a wide range drillium. Any chance of a wider range ring set on the 50.4 crank?
Drillium Sillium. Black is good, though. It was the key to making the moss green color of my Camargue look pretty good.
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