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Cycling is a blend of Passion, Emotion, and Technology, from climbing the highest alpine routes, to carving singletrack, to the daily commute. At Cole, this is what we are about.
The wheel is the heart and soul of the bicycle, and since 2001 Cole has been dedicated to creating the finest hand-built wheels available. Developed, tested, and used by in the most demanding conditions to bring you pure cycling emotion and performance.
Brand Introduction
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Professional Racing
Since its conception, Cole has been an active sponsor of the world’s top rac-
ers. Now it can boast some of cycling’s biggest events among its wins. We
work closely with the world’s best riders to ensure consistent performance.
The goal at Cole is to make nothing but the best wheels.
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Creating a superior wheel is no easy job. The wheel is arguably the most complicated part of the bicycle. Each individual
component – hub, rim, spoke – must already be to the highest standard. From there, the engineering of the complete
wheel can begin.
Our goal is to achieve a balance of strength and weight, and to do it better than anything else available. Dynamic Spoke
Alignment, a technology developed by Cole, provides a high tension wheel. The right materials and components are essen-
tial for a Cole wheel to provide durability under this high tension. Swiss-made, cold-drawn butted spokes; high modulus
compressed carbon fiber; cold-forged and precision machined hubs. These components are assembled to build a Cole
wheel by hand, one at a time.
Cole Wheels feature proprietary and patented technology, the result of years of development and testing. Now raced in
the UCI ProTour, Cole offers some of the highest technology available in a bicycle wheel.
Research and Development
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Spoke Tension
Cole’s patented DSA hub allows for a higher spoke ten-sion. This translates to better power transfer, as less en-ergy is lost in the flex of spokes. More rigid wheels offer crisper acceleration and improved tracking through cor-ners.
Durability DSA’s cylindrical nipples distribute the spoke tension and road vibration into a larger area of the reinforced hub flange, resulting in a longer hub life. Straight-pull, butted spokes eliminate the stress and breakage of traditional j-bend spokes.
Perfect alignment
Cylindrical nipples allow for perfect alignment of the spoke, making for easier assembly and maintenance, and allowing for the high-tension spoke lacing that results in a superior wheel.
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TECHNOLOGY
DSA – Dynamic Spoke AlignmentCole’s patented DSA system uses a double-threaded spoke and proprietary cylindrical nipple for increased spoke tension, wheel stiffness, and durability.
Fat Head DSA – a simplified straight-pull version of DSA, Fat Head spokes align freely with 5 degrees of adjustment to allow a wider, stronger rim and lacing pattern. Perfect for DH, freeride, and all-mountain.
DS – Cole Dual-Spoke hub flange allows radial, 1-cross, or 2-cross lacing, without any contact between the spokes themselves. This minimizes and stress areas for the spoke to break.
SS – Single-Spoke hub flange design allows for radial or 1-cross lacing, re-ducing spoke count and wheel weight over DS hubs.
Cole Carbon – Cole high modulus carbon rims are made using a unique organic Carbon Weave process for incredible multi-directional strength.
EZ Snap – The tool-free EZ Snap system allows multiple MTB axle systems with the same front hub. Simply change the end cap to go from 20mm or 15mm thru-axle to standard 5 mm, 10 mm or 15mm quick-release.
Torque Nipples – Alloy Torque Nipples from Atomlab are lighter and stronger than standard brass nipples. Designed to work with DSA Fat Head spokes.
Built slowly by hand, one at a time.
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Road SERIES
Passion for performance. Cole’s road wheels take you from the crisp alpine air of France, to wind-blown roads of Kona, the slippery cobbles of Belgium, and the tight criteriums of the US.
Our complete range of racing and training wheels powers the Fuji-Servetto ProTour Team from Spain, the Vacansoleil Professional Cycling Team from Holland, and many others.
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Johnny HoogerlandBetween Tension and confirmation
Most of the pro riders spend a lot of time on their material, since
the riders make a lot of efforts for their cycling career it is a logi-
cal thing that the material has to be perfect too. When I signed
with the new pro team of Vacansoleil I wandered about the ma-
terial we were going to use in the upcoming season. The answer:
the frames come from Batavus and the wheels from Cole. The
brand Batavus rang a bell for me, Cole didn’t, which I don’t get
after my experiences so far.
To get more information on Cole I did some research and asked
my good friend Reinier Honig. I know him since I was 14 and he
had experience with the wheels. He really was content with the
aerdynamics and rotating qualities of the wheels. This message
conformed me and I started the winter training with a lot of
“moral”.
After a good preparation the season started by the in France end
of January with the GP Marseillaise and the Etoile de Besseges.
With a lot of training and “moral” I started in this race looking
for confirmation on my shape and material. I had a good feeling
in training but I was curious about the racing experience and it
was incredible! My shape and material were great. It give me a
lot of confidence and I had a superb sprint. Several top-5 clas-
sifications, two victories, 12th in Tour of Flanders and 8th in the
Eschborn-Frankfurt City Loop. An amazing spring and kick-off in
my first season. I pursued a pro cycling career for years and this
start gives me a great feeling.
The Cole wheels underneath me give me a secure feeling in the
spring classics. Rotation and aerdodunamics are great but also
the looks were pretty hot – the looks are not to be underestimat-
ed for a cyclings. Wheels make the difference on a bike. I don’t
know whether it was the results of the Vacansoleil-team, the ag-
gressive racing style or the good looking wheels but a lot of rid-
ers started to show interest in our wheels. As soon as the pace
drops in a hard cycling race riders start to chat on several things,
often this concerns the material or shape. When riders pop the
question how are wheels are doing? I can – like Reinier did with
me – only give one answer: Superb!!
Tussen: Spanning en bevestiging
De meeste beroepswielrenners zijn altijd bezig
met hun materiaal, logisch want als je er zelf alles voor doet moet
je fiets gewoon altijd tiptop in orde zijn. Toen ik dus vorig jaar
een contract tekende bij het nieuwe profteam Vacansoleil was
ik benieuwd te horen op welk materiaal zou worden gekoerst
in de komende seizoenen. De frames komen van Batavus en de
wielen van Cole. Het merk Batavus was bij mij bekend maar Cole
deed geen belletje rinkelen, wat ik achteraf niet begrijp na mijn
ervaringen dit seizoen.
Om meer te weten te komen ging ik maar eens navraag doen
bij Reinier Honig, een goede vriend van mij sinds die jeugdcat-
egorieën die al ervaring had met deze wielen. Hij was hier enorm
tevreden over en zei dat ze enorm goed draaiden en goed strak
bleven. Dit stelde me gerust en ik ging vol goede moed de win-
tervoorbereiding in.
Na een goede voorbereiding begon eind januari het seizoen met
de GP Marseillaise en de Etoile de Besseges in Frankrijk. Goed
getraind en vol goede moed begon ik aan deze wedstrijd, en nat-
uurlijk enorm nieuwsgierig hoe mijn vorm zou zijn en hoe mijn
materiaal zou bevallen tijdens het vol geven in een wedstrijd. Het
was ongelofelijk! Mijn vorm en materiaal waren super. Het gaf
een enorm pak moraal voor mij waardoor ik een vliegende start
maakte. Meerdere top-5 klasseringen, twee overwinningen, 12e
in de Ronde Vlaanderen en 8e in de Eschborn-Franfurt City Loop.
Een geweldig voorjaar en debuut bij de profs. Het bestaan van
profwielrenner heb ik jaren nagestreefd en dat het vervolgens
direct zo goed gaat geeft een heerlijk gevoel.
Met de Cole wielen onder mij voelde ik me heel het voorjaar ze-
ker. Ze draaien enorm goed, waren enorm strak ondanks dat ze
ook enorm licht waren en zagen er – zeer belangrijk voor een
coureur - mooi gesoigneerd uit. De wielen maken de fiets! Of het
de prestaties van het Vacansoleil-team, de aanvallende koersstijl
of de gesoigneerde wielen waren weet ik niet maar er kwam
steeds interesse van andere renners in onze wielen. Zo gaat dat
in een peloton, soms word er eventjes wat rustiger gereden in
het peloton en dan word er toch snel aan elkaar gevraagd hoe
bevallen jullie wielen eigenlijk? Ik kan dan - net als wat Reinier bij
mij deed - maar één antwoord geven en dat is: Super!!
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1858 gr
Cole® Carbon High-Compression, Clincher Type (85mm profile). MD
Marble Finish
Cole® Lite DSA DS/SS patented design, 7075 T-6 Cold Forged Alloy Body,
7075 T-6 Hard-Anodized Alloy Free Hub, Sealed Bearings, Campagnolo
and Shimano / SRAM systems available. F: 16H, R: 20H
Cole® Double Threaded and Double Butted 2.0/1.8/2.0mm Swiss Stain-
less Steel
Cole® Design Forged Alloy Ends, Chromo Hollow Shaft
C85 LiteFor the most aerodynamic advantage, the 85mm deep dish rim gives almost as much advantage as a disc wheel, yet is more ver-satile in road racing. Offered in the tubular T85, and new for 2010, a clincher C85, these wheels were tested and raced to victory in the wind-strewn roads of Holland and Flanders.
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Cole® Carbon High-Compression, Tubular Type (85mm profile). MD Marble Finish
Cole® Lite DSA DS/SS patented design, 7075 T-6 Cold Forged Alloy Body, 7075
T-6 Hard-Anodized Alloy Free Hub, Sealed Bearings, Campagnolo and Shimano /
SRAM systems available. F: 16H, R: 20H
Cole® Double Threaded and Double Butted 2.0/1.8/2.0mm Swiss Stainless Steel
Cole® Design Forged Alloy Ends, Chromo Hollow Shaft
T85 LiteUsed as a front time trial wheel, or as a wheel set under certain con-ditions, this is the official wheel of the Vacansoleil Professional Cy-cling Team.
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Cole® Carbon High-Compression, Clincher Type (50mm profile). MD Marble Finish
Cole® Lite DSA DS/SS patented design, 7075 T-6 Cold Forged Alloy Body, 7075 T-6
Hard-Anodized Alloy Free Hub, Sealed Bearings, Campagnolo and Shimano / SRAM
systems available. F: 16H, R: 20H
Cole® Double Threaded and Double Butted 2.0/1.8/2.0mm Swiss Stainless Steel.
Cole® Design Forged Alloy Ends, Chromo Hollow Shaft
C50 LiteFeaturing the same technology and rim depth as the T50, Cole’s C50 gives the convenience of using clincher tires. A reinforced sidewall braking area gives secure, even braking.
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Cole® Carbon High-Compression, Tubular Type (50mm profile).MD Marble Finish
Cole® Lite DSA DS/SS patented design, 7075 T-6 Cold Forged Alloy Body, 7075
T-6 Alloy 3-Pawl Free Hub, Sealed Bearings, Campagnolo and Shimano / SRAM
systems available. F: 16H, R: 20H
Cole® Double Threaded and Double Butted 2.0/1.8/2.0mm Swiss Stainless Steel
Cole® Design Forged Alloy Ends, Chromo Hollow Shaft
T50 LiteThe T50 is Cole’s most popular and versatile racing wheel. A high-modulus carbon rim is laced to a lightweight Cole hub, making one of the strongest and lightest racing wheels available. The official wheel of Fuji-Servetto and Vacansoleil professional racing teams.
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Cole® Carbon High-Compression, Internal Spoke Design, Tubular Type (38mm pro-
file). MD Marble Finish
Cole® Lite DSA DS/SS patented design, 7075 T-6 Cold Forged Alloy Body, 7075 T-6
Hard-Anodized Alloy Free Hub, Sealed Bearings, Campagnolo and Shimano / SRAM
systems available. F: 16H, R: 20H
Cole® Double Threaded and Double Butted 2.0/1.8/2.0mm Swiss Stainless Steel
Cole® Design Forged Alloy Ends, Chromo Hollow Shaft
T38 LiteCole’s most versatile racing wheel, the T38 has been raced both in World Cup Cyclocross and ProTour road racing. A smaller 38mm high modulus carbon rim provides quick acceleration in all conditions.
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1688 gr
Cole® Matrix 3K Carbo 0.5 Carbo-Alloy Rim, profile 30mm
Cole® Lite DSA DS/SS patented design, 7075 T-6 Cold Forged Alloy Body, 7075
T-6 Hard-Anodized Alloy Free Hub, Sealed Bearings, Campagnolo and Shimano /
SRAM systems available. F: 16H, R: 20H
Cole® Double Threaded and Double Butted 2.0/1.8/2.0mm Swiss Stainless Steel
Cole® Design Forged Alloy Ends, Chromo Hollow Shaft
C30 LiteThe C30 Lite features a 30mm Carbon-Alloy matrix rim, offering an aluminum braking surface and stiff, durable wheel. At just over 1600grams, it’s a versatile road racing wheel.
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ARAYA® 6061 T-6 Alloy Clincher Rim, Profile: 24mm, CNC Sidewall
Cole® Lite DSA DS/SS patented design, 7075 T-6 Cold Forged Alloy Body, 7075 T-6
Hard-Anodized Alloy Free Hub, Sealed Bearings, Campagnolo and Shimano / SRAM
systems available. F: 16H, R: 20H
Cole® Double Threaded and Double Butted 2.0/1.8/2.0mm Swiss Stainless Steel
Cole® Design Forged Alloy Ends, Chromo Hollow Shaft
C24 LiteNew for 2010, the C24 Lite features a custom-made ARAYA rim from Japan. High-tension DSA spoke lacing gives this wheel the performance characteristics of a pro racing wheel. A lightweight hub keeps the weight to a competitive 1652 grams.
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Cole® Alloy Clincher Rim, Profile: 23.2mm
Cole® Cold Forged Alloy hub, 7075 T-6 Alloy, 4 Sealed cartridge bearings, Alloy Axle,
Campagnolo(10speed) and Shimano / SRAM systems available. F: 24H, R: 24H
Cole® Single Butted, Bladed Aero Type 2.0/2.3/2.0mm Swiss Stainless Steel
Cole® Design Forged Alloy Ends, Chromo Hollow Shaft
RollenThe Rollen is Cole’s entry-level wheel designed for training and rac-ing. Bladed spokes mate a 23mm alloy rim to COLE’s Rollen hub - 4 cartridge bearings and locking hub ends keep the Rollen spinning in even the toughest conditions.
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6061 T-6 Alloy Clincher Rim, Profile: 19mm(F) and 27mm(R), CNC Sidewall
Alloy Hub shell and cassette body, F/R 24H, 4 sealed cartridge bearings, Alloy
axle, Black Anodized, Campagnolo and Shimano / SRAM systems available
Double Butted, Bladed Aero Type 2.0/3.2/2.0mm, white powder coating,
Swiss Stainless Steel.
Cole® Design Forged Alloy Ends, Chromo Hollow Shaft
Rollen eLiteNew for2010, the Rollen Elite is a lightweight all-around racing and training wheel. At only 1560 grams, it features the same 4 cartridge bearings and locking hub ends for long life durabil-ity. Double-butted aero spokes and an alloy cassette body keep weight to a minimum.
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David De la FuenteIn the House of the Champion
Winning is always a pleasure but to win in a race named after
one of your idols is even more gratifying. That’s what happened
to me on April 4, 2009, a date that’ll be hard to forget because on
that day, I lived a dream: winning the Miguel Indurain Grand Prix.
At the start I was confident because I knew I was in good shape
but I didn’t seriously think about winning with the likes of Ale-
jandro Valverde, Roman Dreuziger, Carlos Sastre and the brothers
Schleck lined up at the starting line beside me. The week before
I won second place in the Llodio Grand Prix, a demanding clas-
sic race in which I’d broken away in the final stretch together
with Mosquera and Samuel Sanchez. I was riding very strong but
started my sprint prematurely and the Olympic champion, as you
know, forgives nothing. Second place was important but the way
it came about left a bad taste in my mouth. I needed another go.
The Indurain Grand Prix was a punishing circuit through the Na-
varran homeland of the great champion. This year three climbs
to El Puy were included rendering the circuit even more difficult;
an extremely steep, single-kilometer slope that finished the race
and on whose upgrades one really suffers. My name appeared
among the favorites but most of the votes were going to the
home team, to the continuation of Indurain’s Banesto team, to
the Caisse d’Espargne and it’s leader, Alejandro Valverde. It was
they who controlled the race from start to finish, who blocked all
the breakaway attempts right up to the last curve accessing the
final and definitive ascent to Puy. I positioned myself well in the
turn, somethng of extreme importance to the final run when--
Oh no!The television motorcycle goes down and blocks a good
portion of the narrow roadway. Fortunately I’m able to dodge
the motorcycle. Only 300 meters to go and no time to regulate
the forces. It’s time to go for the lead. Kolobnev and Wegman are
right behind me but I don’t think about it. I press my Cole T50
wheels for everything they’ve got and they respond to perfec-
tion. The others can’t touch me. I raise my arms and celebrate
with the public my reaching the top. I’ve done it. I’ve won on the
home turf of the champion. The Great Miquel awaits me on the
winners stand. A dream come true.
En Casa del Campeón
Ganar siempre es agradable, pero hacerlo en una
carrera que lleva el nombre de uno de tus ídolos es todavía más
gratificante. Eso es lo que pude vivir el día 4 de abril de 2009,
una fecha que difícilmente olvidaré ya que ese día pude lograr
uno de mis sueños: vencer el Gran Premio Miguel Indurain. Aquel
día, en la salida, estaba confiado porque sabía que mi estado de
forma era bueno, pero difícilmente podía pensar en ganar cu-
ando en la línea de salida se presentaban nombres como los de
Alejandro Valverde, Roman Kreuziger Carlos Sastre o los herma-
nos Schleck. La semana anterior había conseguido el segundo
puesto en el Gran Premio de Llodio, una clásica exigente en la
que había llegado escapado a la recta final junto a Mosquera y
Samuel Sánchez. Ese día me vi muy fuerte, pero me precipité en
el sprint y ya sabemos que el campeón olímpico no perdona…
El segundo puesto era importante, pero la manera en la que se
había producido me dejó un sabor de boca amargo. Necesitaba
desquitarme…
El Gran Premio Indurain presentaba un duro recorrido por las
tierras navarras del gran campeón. Este año todavía era más duro
con la inclusión de tres subidas a El Puy, un durísimo repecho
de un kilómetro en el que acaba la carrera y en cuyas rampas
hay que sufrir de lo lindo. Mi nombre aparecía entre los favori-
tos, pero sobre todos ellos, el equipo de casa, la continuación del
Banesto de Indurain, el Caisse d’Epargne, y su líder Alejandro Val-
verde, contaban con casi todos los boletos para conseguir la vic-
toria. Ellos fueron los que controlaron la carrera de principio a fin
y los que abortaron todas las escapadas hasta la curva de acceso
a la última y definitiva de ascensión al Puy. Allí logré entrar bien
colocado, algo importantísimo en ese final, hasta que… ¡Oh no!,
la moto de televisión se ha ido al suelo y bloquea buena parte de
la estrecha carretera. Por fortuna, logro esquivarla. Sólo quedan
300 metros y ya no hay tiempo para regular las fuerzas. Es hora
de tirar para delante. Kolobnev y Wegmann me siguen, pero no
me lo pienso. Imprimo toda la fuerza posible a mis Cole T50 y
estas me responden a la perfección. ¡No pueden seguirme!. Me
da tiempo de levantar los brazos y celebrarlo con todo el público
que abarrota la cima. Lo he conseguido. He ganado en casa del
campeón. El gran Miguel me espera en el podio. Sueño cumplido.
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Sometimes the biggest rides are those close to home. From trail to path to city roads, Cole offers a line of wheels to help navigate the urban jungle.
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Cole® Alloy Clincher Rim, Profile: 23.2mm
Cole® Cold Forged Alloy Hub, 4 Sealed cartridge bearings, Alloy Axle, F: 28H, R: 28H
Cole® Cold-drawn J-bend Single Butted Spoke
Cole® Design Forged Alloy Ends, Chromo Hollow Shaft
UrbanDesigned to face the rigors of the city commute, the Cole Urban is a light yet sturdy wheel that features 4 sealed cartridge bear-ings to withstand the elements.
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Cole® alloy clincher rim, rim profile 23.2mm, 700C x 36H, Anodized Silver
finished, Double wall, with CNC side wall, FV
Cole Dynamo Hub, 14G x 36H,x OLD: 100mm, 6V * 3W, Black Anodized.
Cole® Cold-drawn round type, double butted, silver, for non-drive side, 3X lac-
ing
Cole® Design Forged Alloy Ends,Chromo Shaft
Urban DynamoFor battery-free riding at night, the Cole Urban Dynamo features a 36-hole Cole Dynamo 6v-3w hub to power halogen or LED bike lights.
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From XC racing, to Red Bull Rampage, to all-moun-tain ripping. Cole’s line of mountain bike wheels is where technology meets the dirt, a match made in singletrack heaven.
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The BRUNI CLANEverything started for me when I first rode on a two-wheeled
vehicle. Taking hold of my moped’s handlebar, I still didn’t have
any ideas that the speed’s sensation was about to completely
intoxicate me. Self-taught, I taught myself to pilot and to fix my
moped. Thus started my long course, all my passion that led me
from the motorcycle to the bicycle. And from me to my son.
From 1987 to 1991, I was an enduro motorcycle rider and I must
admit that I loved that; I had a fire burning inside that I enjoyed
before finally giving myself to the bicycle. I practiced all disci-
plines of this sport – road, xc, and downhill.I spent all my energy
in a way that I loved and invested myself completely in this new
discipline that I particularly liked. In addition to allowing me
to go downhill at full speed, it led me to the most spectacular
mountain tops. In love with nature, the bicycle has this capacity
to make us move to discover new spots always more and more
fantastic.
In 1993, I left my motorcycle helmet for good for my new moun-
tain bike helmet, my passport for great adventures! From 1996
to 1999, I rode as a professional against the best and most prom-
ising newcomers. I won many times the French Championship
(including 2009) and I also won three times the Trans’, a big re-
ward for a big effort! Then I took off to Canada and not without
some trouble I took first place at the World Master’s Champion-
ship, in 1999. Then I did it again on 2000, 2002, 2003 and even
2008. This also succeeds in closing some mouths, including mine,
which usually say that after all those years, we are just good for
retirement.But finally, when I look at my son, I think to myself that
things are in safe hands.
This little piece of man arrived in 1994 and grew up within a biker
environment. Rolling around from race to race, his eyes have al-
ready spied everything. But I don’t rush him, on the contrary I
push him to try different sports for him to find what he likes the
most. Inevitably, he comes back to the bicycle and tries it in all
the different possible ways: 4-cross, slalom, and of course DH.
He is not like me, I surely give him some piece of advice but he
analyzes the situation more than me, he likes the technique and
I love to see him riding, even if I never tell him. He impresses me.
Two consecutive years he wins the French Championship in the
minor category. This year he finished in the seventh place at Or-
res and wins in the junior category at the Megavalanche, in
only his first time! He rides slowly into my wake within a lot
of very promising young riders. I rarely bet on the future
but believe me when I say that things are in safe hands.
Tout commence lorsque pour la première fois je
monte sur un deux roues. M’installant au guidon
de ma mobylette, je n’ai pas encore idée que la
sensation de vitesse allait définitivement m’enivrer. Autodidacte,
j’apprends par moi-même aussi bien à piloter qu’à réparer ma
bécane, l’un n’allant pas sans l’autre pour moi. C’est ainsi que
débute mon parcours, mes virées à deux roues qui avec le temps
m’amèneront à passer de la moto au vélo. Et de moi à mon fils.
De 1987 à 1991, je suis donc pilote de moto d’enduro et je dois
reconnaître que je prends mon pied. Une fougueuse jeunesse au
sein de laquelle je m’extasie avant de me tourner enfin vers le
vélo. Sport que je vais pratiquer sur ses différents terrains, route,
montagne, la descente, etc… Je me dépense comme j’aime et
m’investis à fond dans cette nouvelle discipline que j’affectionne
particulièrement et qui en plus de me faire descendre à toute al-
lure, me mènera aux sommets des plus belles montagnes. Amou-
reux de la nature, le vélo a la capacité de me faire bouger pour
découvrir de nouveaux spots toujours plus ahurissants les uns
que les autres.
En 1993, je laisse définitivement mon casque de moto pour le
troquer fièrement contre mon nouveau casque de VTT, mon visa
pour de grandes aventures ! De 1996 à 1999, je roule en élite et
côtoie les meilleurs ainsi que les jeunes pousses prometteuses.
Je remporte à plusieurs reprises les championnats de France
(dont ceux de 2009) et je gagne aussi à trois reprises la Trans’,
grande fierté car grande sueur ! Enfin, je m’envole au Canada et
avec un peu de plomb dans l’aile je finis premier au champion-
nat du monde master, on est alors en 1999. Je remets ça en 2000,
2002, 2003 et même 2008. Je fais ainsi taire les langues médis-
antes, dont la mienne, qui pensent qu’après toutes ces années on
est bon pour la casse ! Enfin quand je regarde mon fils je me dis
que la relève est largement assurée.
Ce petit bonhomme nous tombe du ciel en 1994 et c’est dans le
milieu cycliste qu’il grandit. Ballotté de course en course, ses yeux
sont déjà aux aguets. Mais je ne le brusque pas, bien au contraire,
je le pousse à essayer divers sports pour qu’il choisisse celui qui
lui plaira. Immanquablement il se dirige vers le vélo, il l’essaye
sous toutes ses formes route, cross, bi cross et bien sûr par la suite
DH. Il n’est pas comme moi, je lui donne certes des conseils, mais
il analyse plus la situation, il aime la technique et j’aime le voir
rouler même si je ne le lui dirai jamais. Il m’impressionne, deux
années consécutives il remporte les championnats de France,
catégorie minime. Cette année il finit septième au scratch des
Orres et gagne dans la catégorie cadet1 la Mégavalanche, c’était
sa première! Il roule donc dans mon sillage, au milieu d’un bon
nombre de jeunes qui sont de plus en plus doués. Je parie rare-
ment sur l’avenir mais croyez moi la relève est assurée!
33 Jean Pierre Bruni is French Champion masters and Loïc Bruni is 2nd at French championship Cadets.
19 mm
25 m
m
28 mm
25 m
m
1786 gr
Cole® Carbon High-Compression, high modulus 25mm Clincher Type
Cole® Aries Lite DSA patented design, Center-Lock disc, 6061 T-6 Cold Forged
Alloy Body, Hard-Anodized Alloy Free Hub, Sealed Bearings, 8/9 speeds. F: 28H,
R: 28H
15mm Thru-AxleFront Hub is available
Cole® Double Threaded and Double Butted 2.0/1.8/2.0mm Swiss Stainless
Steel
Cole® Design Forged Alloy Ends, Chromo Hollow Shaft
Aries Carbon LiteWith a full carbon fiber clincher rim, this is a high-perormance XC and Marathon wheel with the high tension advantage of Cole’s DSA. The Cole carbon rim stands up to the toughest courses on the European XC Circuit.
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HUB
SPOKE
QR
Front Rear
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Aries Carbo 0.5 LiteWith the added strength of a Carbon-Alloy rim this wheel can fly through rock gardens. DSA high spoke tension gives confident cornering in descent and crisp acceleration in ascent.
WEIGHTRIM
HUB
SPOKE
QR
1716 gr
Cole® Matrix 3K Carbo 0.5 Carbon-Alloy 24.5mm Clincher Rim
Cole® Aries Lite DSA patented design, Center-Lock disc, 6061 T-6 Cold Forged
Alloy Body, Hard-Anodized Alloy Free Hub, Sealed Bearings, 8/9 speeds.
F:28H, R:28H
15mm Thru-AxleFront Hub is available
Cole® Double Threaded and Double Butted 2.0/1.8/2.0mm Swiss Stainless
Steel
Cole® Design Forged Alloy Ends, Chromo Hollow Shaft
Front Rear
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21 mm
19 m
m
24 mm
18 m
m
1894 gr
Cole® Alloy sleeved clincher Type, Profile 18mm
Straight Pull Hubs, Alloy and CNC Hub shell , Six Bolt Disc, Cr-Mo Cassette with
3-pawls, 8/9 Speeds, Sealed Bearings. F:24H, R:24H
Straight Pull and Double Butted, Bladed Aero Type 2.0/3.2/2.0mm, white pow-
der coating, Swiss Stainless Steel.
Cole® Design Forged Alloy Ends, Chromo Hollow Shaft
Brontes XCThe Brontes XC is an XC wheel with Cole’s new Straight Pull cold forged hub. Designed to eliminate the stress of J-bend spokes, the Brontes XC is an entry-level yet race-ready XC or Marathon wheel. 24 double-butted, straight aero spokes are laced to Cole’s new SP 3-pawl hub. An affordable wheel without sacrificing per-formance.
WEIGHT
RIM
HUB
SPOKE
QR
38
Front Rear
1894 g
ARAYA® 6061 T-6 Alloy Clincher Type, Profile: 19.4mm
Cole® Aries Lite DSA patented design, Center-Lock disc, 6061 T-6 Cold Forged Alloy Body,
Hard-Anodized Alloy Free Hub, Sealed Bearings, 8/9 speeds. F:28H, R:28H
15mm Thru-AxleFront Hub is available
Cole® Double Threaded and Double Butted 2.0/1.8/2.0mm Swiss Stainless Steel
Cole® Design Forged Alloy Ends, Chromo Hollow Shaft
Aries Alloy LiteNew for 2010, the Aries Alloy Lite features a custom ARAYA rim made in Japan especially for Cole. Center-lock discs, sealed cartridge bearings, and thru-axle options.. Versatile and light-weight, for trail riding and racing.
WEIGHTRIM
HUB
SPOKEQR
Front Rear
37
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25 mm
21 m
m
Massif Enduro
2337gr (135) / 2427gr (150)
Cole® Alloy DH Clincher Type, Profile: 21.5mm, 24.5mm Width, 6061 Aluminum
T10 Processing, Chocolate Brown Color.
Cole® Massif Hubs, FAT-HEAD DSA technology, 6061T-6 Cold Forged and CNC
Alloy body, Six Bolt Disc, 8/9 Speeds, Sealed Bearings.F:28H, R:28H
Rear Hub 135/150 is available
Cole® FAT-HEAD Technology, Straight-Pull Butted Stainless Steel 13/14G and
T20 Torque Alloy Nipples.
Cole® Massif Design, forged alloy lever, Chromo Hollow shaft, EZ-snap end
cap adaptors. (Front: 20mm thru axle, 15mm QR, 10mm QR, 5mm QR; Rear:
10/12mm thru axle)
For long days in the saddle, the Massif Enduro gives all the ad-vantages of DSA Fathead technology with the the light weight of an all-mountain wheelset. EZ Snap end cap configuration lets you choose whichever thru-axle or QR set-up you need.
WEIGHTRIM
HUB
SPOKE
QR
Front Rear
39
Massif DH From Whistler to the French Alps, the Massif DH is a bomber wheelset. DSA Fathead technology laces the Massif hub to its 6061 Alloy companion rim. Stiff enough for precise cornering, robust enough for the big drops.
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2427gr (150)Cole® Alloy DH Clincher Type, Profile 33mm, 6061 Aluminum T10 Processing, Black AnodizedCole® Massif Hubs, FAT-HEAD DSA technology, 6061T-6 Cold Forged and CNC Alloy body, Six Bolt Disc, 8/9 Speeds, Sealed Bearings. F:28H, R:28HRear Hub only O.L.D. 150mmCole® FAT-HEAD Technology, Straight-Pull Butted Stainless Steel 13/14G and T20 Torque Alloy NipplesCole® Massif design, forged alloy lever, chromo hollow shaft, EZ-SNAP end cap adaptors (Front: 20mm thru axle, 15mm QR,
10mm QR, 5mm QR; Rear: 10/12mm thru axle)
WEIGHTRIM
HUB
SPOKE
QR
32 mm
19 m
m
Front Rear
32 mm
19 m
m
01
Massif DH TEAMChrome polish, only the best for the best. This is our official pro wheel for our sponsored riders. When you’re going that fast, you have to look good...
WEIGHTRIM
HUB
SPOKE
QR
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2427gr (150)Cole® Alloy DH Clincher Type, Profile 33mm, 6061 Aluminum T10 Processing, sexy hi-polished finish with laser etched logoCole® Massif Hubs, FAT-HEAD DSA technology, 6061T-6 Cold Forged and CNC Alloy body, Six Bolt Disc, 8/9 Speeds, Sealed Bearings. F:28H, R:28HRear Hub only O.L.D. 150mmCole® FAT-HEAD Technology, Straight-Pull Butted Stainless Steel 13/14G and T20 Torque Alloy NipplesCole® Massif design, forged alloy lever, chromo hollow shaft, EZ-SNAP end cap adaptors (Front: 20mm thru axle, 15mm QR, 10mm QR, 5mm QR; Rear: 10/12mm
thru axle)
Front Rear
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1. CENTER LOCK ADAPTORRun 6-bolt brake rotors on Cole’s center lock hubs with this lightweight Center Lock Adaptor.
2. HUB TOOLSComplete cold-forged tool kit for servicing Cole hubs and bearings.
7. NIPPLE WRENCHCustom Cole nipple wrench for servicing wheels with deep carbon rims.
8. HUB SETBuild your own DSA wheels with naked pairs of Cole patent-pending hubs. Avail-able in both Campagnolo and Shimano.
9. CARBON BRAKE PADSpecifically designed compound for maxi-mum braking performance, in the most ad-verse conditions, with Cole Carbon racing wheels.
10. CASSETTE BODYReplacement T-6 forged, hard anodized cassette bodies in both 3 and 6-pawl op-tions. Available in both Campagnolo and Shimano.
11. C QRCole’s custom-designed QR is lightweight and super strong. Chromo shaft, cold-forged alloy ends, and stainless steel han-dles.
12. VALVE EXTENSIONExtra long valve extender for inflating tires on deep-dish rims.
3. MESSENGER BAGGood function, good volume, good looks. Highly durable cordura outer, waterproof inner, plenty of pockets and strap cell phone holder.
4. WHEEL BAGCole designed the best compact wheel bag for the best wheels. Very durable, tons of padding, space for two wheels, QR, and more.
5. SPOKE REPAIR PACKCole’s custom-drawn swiss spokes, rim nip-ples, and cylinder hub nipples. One set for a complete wheel.
6. RIM STRIPHigh tension puncture-resistant rim strips.In Cole Blue.
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687g
857g
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21 X
50m
m
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633g
842g
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19 X
38m
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C30
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727g
961g
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20 X
30m
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705g
947g
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21 X
24m
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643g
917g
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