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Okay, that is large! Simply yesterday, on April 25, 2025, Winspace launched a brand new technology of its aero body referred to as the T1600. And you might be among the many first to listen to about it. Outdoors of Chinese language web and social media, virtually no person is aware of about it but. Based mostly on how this body seems, I believe it’s going to trigger a number of buzz. So let’s check out what’s new primarily based on the data I gathered from a number of Chinese language movies. Right here is my brief abstract:
Or right here is the unique video from a Chinese language influencer.
Winspace spent a very long time eager about the way to enhance the T1550, a body they already thought of nice. For the brand new T1600, they discovered inspiration in fighter jets.
Essentially the most distinctive characteristic of the T1600 is its seatstays. They’ve two vent-like openings that look a bit like gills. These vents ought to enhance aerodynamics, though no precise figures can be found but. It’s clear that one of many objectives was to make the body stand out and create buzz. Will it work? Time will inform. However I suppose they add complexity to the manufacturing course of.
The body additionally encompasses a sharper, extra arrow-like head tube designed to enhance airflow. The seatpost is thinner than on the T1550 and resembles a razor blade—okay, possibly not actually, however you get the thought. General, the T1600 makes use of sharper main edges and appears extra aggressive. Nonetheless, an aerofoil is understood to create the least drag, so I’m curious concerning the T1600’s wind tunnel numbers. Winspace appears assured in its design decisions, so I hope they show them with some testing.
The built-in handlebars are additionally new. They’ve a textured space close to the stem, in all probability for a greater grip and a wider connection between the stem and bars. In contrast to the Winspace Zero SL, the T1600’s handlebars have a shiny end and fairly sharp main edges.
The body is constructed from a mixture of T800, T1000, and T1100 carbon fibers and ought to be strengthened. However I admit, I didn’t perceive this a part of the video effectively, and I’m unsure what they imply by strengthened. As typical with Winspace, the thru-axles are sealed, contributing to a cleaner design.
Tire clearance seems to be not less than 32mm and may even match wider tires. That is right this moment’s normal, as wider wheels and tires are getting extra common.
The bike proven at a launch occasion was outfitted with Lún MEGA wheels and a Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 groupset. It weighed 7.28 kg, which is spectacular for an aero bike. With lighter wheels and parts, dropping the load beneath 7 kg ought to be simple.
The T1600 is presently accessible in black, white, and yellow. They’ve particulars of the Tour de France phases, which can not swimsuit all people, so I imagine extra colours can be launched quickly.
The frameset with handlebars is priced at 19,300 CNY ($2650) in China. Costs in Western markets will possible be larger, probably round $3000. That’s a fairly steep price ticket for a Chinese language body. However possibly it’s time to shift our views on Chinese language frames.
I’m tremendous interested by how the Western viewers will react to this body and whether or not it is going to stir in the identical approach as SEKA Spear. The distinctive seatstays alone would make me contemplate shopping for one. They might be an ideal dialog starter.
What do you assume? How do you want this body? Let me know within the feedback beneath, and don’t overlook to hitch my Fb group to debate Chinese language carbon bikes!
