Cockpit
from external to internal
Integrated Cockpits are nothing new. Nevertheless. Thinking it in a different way may make sense I thought. I pretty much like the design of a handlebar and stem combination. It is visually appealing and fits to the idea of more and more integration and hidden cable routing in recent bicycle design. That said, just routing the cables internally doesn’t make a Cockpit smart. First and foremost a cockpit must fit the rider and fulfill its practical purpose. Therefor I tried to implement an ergonomically pleasing geometry into it. The main targets are trail and enduro riders, so I started with a width of 780mm. For a good and comfortable posture and a wide range of fit Rise is 15mm, Backsweep is 12° and Upsweep 9°. Virtual Stem length is 50mm.
Part of the Cockpit are also the Spaces and the Dustcap of the Headset. Both fit the design of the handlebar-combo. The spacers are 5mm in height and are also available with Garmin GPS mount in case you need it. Dustcap, Spacers and Handlebar Combo are all connected by extrusions either side of the steering axis to guarantee fit and easy installation. The cables go inside the frame through a hole on the front side of the Dustcap and further through the spacer of the upper Headset bearing. To stop rattling cables in the handlebar area and for cleaner looks, there is the possibility to clamp those on the underside of the handlebar. There is a proprietary groove and a small screwed-on clip. If you run modern brakelevers with cable exits close to the Handlebar, this is a clean and easy to maintain solution.
Furthermore, if you run a wireless drivetrain and want to have Blibs or the clever Zirbel-Systhem on the Handlebar, I got you covered.To connect the shifter to the battery (which you normally put inside the Handlebar) without any complication, there is a groove on the underside of the grip-area.
