01 May 2007

One of the cool things about Ascot Vale is that it’s the first stop of the day for most freight companies. It’s even cooler when stuff like this shows up

These are some of the parts and carbon components for the brand new Tephra CTi. They’re a little different probably from what you’re used to identifying as ‘carbon’, as the tubes and the stays for this brand new addition to the Thylacine family are ‘unidirectional’ carbon fiber, or what it otherwise known as ‘what your carbon parts look like before they have the decorative weave put on top.’ As Paris would say, “That’s hot”. It kinda glows copper in the sun, whereas in the shade it just looks black.

Next step is a trip to the fitters to get the customer fitted up, and then we can begin the design process to get the geometry and handling dialled. This is going to be one sweet ride.

Posted by warwick @ 12:12 am

2 Responses to “Tephra CTi is GO!”

1. cs124 Says:
   May 6th, 2007 at 11:24 am

   Please… post lots of pics of the build process!

   How are you going to do the top-seat tube join?

2. thylacine Says:
   May 6th, 2007 at 9:28 pm

   Ahhh….all will be revealed in due time. The top section will be entirely CF, inc that join.

   That’s all I’m sayin’!

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