Testing 1, 2, 3, 4, 5…
With the help of advanced computer modeling, we developed over 50 layups to find the new 800 Series OCLV. Each prototype had different kinds of carbon placed in different areas depending on the stressors occurring at each part of the frame, and on the qualities we wanted the new frame to have.
We meticulously tested and quantified each laminate’s structural integrity, weight, and ride quality, which was crucial in helping us determine exactly why we liked the performance of one laminate over another. Once we narrowed it down to just a few layups, we had Trek-Segafredo racers test ride the bikes and tell us which frame they liked the best.
Our best carbon ever
It took more than two years of development, but 800 Series OCLV is the lightest and highest-performing carbon layup we’ve ever created. It’s stronger than our previous laminates, yet just as stiff. The advent of 800 Series OCLV marks the start of a new era for our highest-end aero bikes—never again will we have to sacrifice weight for speed.