On Wednesday, Boardman Bikes introduced the world to the frame they hope will propel Peter Jacobs to his second Ironman World Championship – the AiR/TTE. Details were noticeably short (the official unveiling is scheduled for November 7th). However, Boardman did share that the improved aerodynamics led to a 20% improvement in the frame over the previous AiR TT 9.8 (although they did not specify what exactly that 20% relates to).
Looking at the bike, we see a much higher level of integration when compared with the previous bike, including a fully integrated front end with no visible wires. The front brakes are completely integrated into the fork as well. Compared to the TT, the TTE has a much more organic shape, without the sharp angles of the TT – how this translates in the tunnel and on the road is something we still have to see.
Boardman did also share specs on the Ultegra and Dura Ace builds which you can find below – specific pricing will be released in November so stay tuned until then and keep an eye on Jacobs on Saturday to see the new frame in action!
AiR/TTE 9.8 Ultegra
- Frame: New AiR/TTE full carbon
- Fork: New AiR/TTE full carbon with integrated brake and cable routing
- Headset: FSA Integrated
- Shifters: Shimano Ultegra Di2 11 speed
- Front Mech: Shimano Ultegra Di2 11 speed
- Rear Mech: Shimano Ultegra Di2 11 speed
- Chain: Shimano Ultegra 11speed
- Brakes: TRP Aero V rear/AiR/TTE integrated front
- Chainset: Shimano Ultegra
- Wheels: Shimano RS31
- Tyres: Continental GP4000
- Saddle: ISM Adamo
- Seatpost: Cboardman AiR/TTE Carbon 4 position
- Handlebar: Cboardman AiR/TTE integrated
- Stem: Cboardman AiR/TTE integrated
- Extension & Pads: Cboardman AiR/TTE
AiR/TTE 9.8 Dura Ace
- Frame: New AiR/TTE full Carbon
- Fork: New AiR/TTE full carbon with integrated brake and cable routimg
- Headset: FSA Integrated
- Shifters: Shimano Dura Ace Di2 11 speed
- Front Mech: Shimano Dura Ace Di2 11 speed
- Rear Mech: Shimano Dura Ace Di2 11 speed
- Chain: Shimano Dura Ace 11speed
- Brakes: TRP Aero V rear/AiR/TTE integrated front
- Cassette: Shimano Dura Ace 11speed
- Chainset: Shimano Dura Ace
- Wheels: Zipp 808 Firecrest rear/ Zipp 404 Firecrest Front
- Tyres: Continental GP4000
- Saddle: ISM Adamo
- Seatpost: Cboardman AiR/TTE Carbon 4 position
- Handlebar: Cboardman AiR/TTE integrated
- Stem: Cboardman AiR/TTE integrated
- Extension & Pads: Cboardman AiR/TTE
AiR/TTE 9.8 Frameset
- Frame: New AiR/TTE full carbon
- Fork: New AiR/TTE full carbon with integrated brake and cable routing
- Headset: FSA Integrated
- Brakes: TRP Aero V rear/AiR/TTE integrated front
- Seatpost: Cboardman AiR/TTE Carbon 4 position
- Handlebar: Cboardman AiR/TTE integrated
- Stem: Cboardman AiR/TTE integrated
- Extension & Pads: Cboardman AiR/TTE
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