May 09, 2008

New Plasma2 TT bike ready for Giro d'Italia 08

GIRO D’ITALIA PROSPECT RICCARDO RICCO WILL DEBUT THE NEW SCOTT PLASMA2 AT STAGE 1, THE PALERMO TT

May 9, 2008 - Scott Bicycles announced today their plans to debut the new Plasma2 TT bike at this year’s Giro D’ Italia. Riccardo Ricco, the young team leader for Saunier Duval–Scott at the Giro, will be on the new bike. The Plasma2 is an evolution of the original Plasma, drawing upon the years of R&D conducted since its release. Scott engineers relied on input from professional cyclists on Team Saunier Duval–Scott along with data acquired from wind tunnel testing to improve the design. Scott has also made dramatic improvements in their carbon processes since inventing the “tube to tube” style construction introduced with the CR1.

The new Scott Plasma2


Innovation from The Carbon ExpertsSM
Scott has further developed and improved their carbon processes, resulting in an entirely new method of maximizing carbon material called IMPTM (Integrated Molding Process). The first bikes to feature IMPTM were the Addict and Spark models, both category weight leaders in 2007. This process allows Scott engineers to optimize the use of material in critical areas of the frameset using shape, thickness and a unique blend of carbon called HMXTM (High Modulus Xtreme) to save precious weight while maintaining the integrity of each layer of carbon fibre. The CR1 process was a turning point for carbon bicycle construction as it managed each layer during the process in regards to tension in the fibres, bias of the material and preventing folds and voids in the carbon. The Plasma2 features IMP5TM; in this new and sophisticated process the individual top, head, down and seat tubes along with a portion of the chain stays are created in one step. The Twin TurboTM chain stays are tucked away from the often-turbulent bottom bracket area, resulting in a very clean aero profile and less drag. The Plasma2 represents a 20% decrease in overall drag in the wind tunnel, while retaining its lightweight competitive edge. The Plasma2’s Shelter127TM wheel coverage provides an increased area of protection and allows the bike to be more slippery and aero in a headwind. Another quality of the bike is the SDS seat stays which are much more compliant than standard aero tubing stays, resulting in reduced fatigue over the course of a TT split.

Technology
 Specific Features of the new Plasma

- IMP5TM – An advancement of Scott’s carbon expertise, constructing the 5 tubes in the fuselage in one step
- Shelter127TM – total 127° of seamless wind coverage (rear: 80° + front: 47°)  
- Super narrow tube profiles – guarantees a maximum aerodynamic characteristics by reducing width
- Integrated fork and fuselage – Aerodynamically shaped, when paired the unit channels air flow cleanly
- Speed SkegTM – Innovative and aerodynamic BB design adds wheel protection on the leading edge of the frame
- TwinTurboTM aero carbon chain stays – Hidden behind the BB shell, the stays create no drag
- Completely internal cable routing – With aero entry and exit points, designed to let the tubes stay aero