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To be always a wheel ahead . . .
“I‘m crazy about cycling since childhood”; I have been competing in cycle races for a long time and have been in the cycling business for more than 30 years now. Cycling is simply my whole life! When enhancing my own performance was not possible anymore looking to mechanical advantage was the way forward. Those were the times when the value of my bike topped the value of my car. As an enthusiast and bike technician, I have tested hundreds of different components on my own bikes and have constantly sought ways to enhance the performance of those bikes. Like many other cyclists I began building my bike starting with the frame and finishing with the wheels, however, this was a fundamental error. Hardly anybody realises that the wheels play the most crucial role in our performance! In terms of physics it is the rotating part of components that is the most important. For the sake of simplicity we can say that one gram saved on the wheel equals two grams saved on the frame of the bike. My passion for high quality „material that matters“ has led me to the study of details, and thus EQUINOX was born. The search for technological innovations has led me to where I am right now and I am glad that I can offer material which I am genuinely proud of. That’s not the end yet! Technology is constantly evolving in unexpected directions. I am already looking forward to what comes next!
Milan Simek Managing Director Equinox Europe, Ltd.
WHO WE ARE We are experts in development and the manufacturing of carbon components for cycling. We have been operating within the global cycling market since 1998 and today we are one of the largest cycling components manufacturers in the world. We are proud to rank among the leading manufacturers in the field of carbon spoke wheels.
WHO BUYS OUR PRODUCTS? “Everyone” from enthusiasts to world-class racing cyclists and all who appreciate innovation, high quality and perfection also choose our products.
WE MANUFACTURE Carbon components for cycling. Our main manufacturing program is carbon wheel sets from the middle to high-end category. We cover the whole spectrum of cycling sports including road cycling, cyclo-cross, MTB, TT, triathlon and track cycling.
TO BE THE MOST INNOVATIVE WHEEL BRAND WITHIN THE GLOBAL CYCLING BUSINESS
COMPANY PROFILE • Established in 1998 • Global High-Volume Distribution • Working to ISO Quality Standards • Customer Service Focus
WHY EQUINOX
STRIPE FINISH
ABSOLUTE CONTROL
All of our products are developed in our own development centre. We control the whole manufacturing process from the purchase of quality Japanese material to the final product certification. Each product thus has its own „birth certificate“.
“Our unique rim design” We are leaders in the world of design.
EQUINOX IS THE LIGHTEST
You won‘t be faster with heavy wheels! Get your life lighter!
SAFE BREAKING UNDER CONTROL Thanks to the unique patented Nano Carbon Tube solution we have revolutionized the braking properties of the rim, especially during wet conditions and also significantly prolonged its durability.
FEEDBACK We co-operate with a number of World Class racing cyclists who contribute with their practical knowledge and technical tips to make our products even better.
DIRECT IMPULSE TRANSMISSION We are one of only a few manufacturers who offer new-generation carbon spoke wheels made from one solid piece of carbon. This solution ensures perfect and durable connection with the hubs and energy transmission without loss during pedalling. Carbon spokes are also more durable than any traditional spokes.
UNIQUE BRAKING CHARACTERISTICS
OUR PATENTS
12 world-wide patents are evidence of the high scientific and technological standard of our development centre. Thanks to the meticulous work of our engineers our products gain unique properties that move them ahead of our competitors‘ products.
HUB P04860 CARBON SPOKE AND HUB ASSEMBLY M385473 SPOKE AND HUB ASSEMBLY M401557 STIFFENER D131487 HUB
PATENTED BASALT FABRIC BRAKING SURFACE • braking process under control • synergy effect - together with EQUINOX brake pads extraordinary efficiency during wet conditions • extraordinary safety for riders • extra high durability of the braking area – wear will be significantly reduced
SPOKE D131488 CARBON SPOKE M358066 CARBON SPOKE
NANO CARBON TUBE This is the material we add into our high TG epoxy resin system. It enhances the toughness and yet maintains the stiffness of the resin system. Therefore, together with our T1000 fibre, this Nano tube additive generally offers: • a stronger structure that helps to resist the heat generated by the continuous braking force • it provides a lighter yet stronger rim structure that enables manufacturing a wheel set weighing less than 1kg feasible • generally this rim is also 20 % to 30 % stiffer than a normal carbon rim RAW MATERIAL • we use only extra high quality Japanese raw material in our wheels • we also use top-notch technology which helps us exploit the material perfectly
RIM M387010 WHEEL BBS I271327 BREAK MATERIAL M387010 WHEEL I341800 PROCESS TO MAKE DISC WHEEL I236983 PROCESS TO MAKE CLINCHER WHEEL I287520 IMPROVE BRAKE PERFORMACE
To be always a wheel ahead . . .
BALANCE series are all-round products that EQUINOX has been after, from 33mm, 38mm to 50 mm tubular and clincher rims. There are alternatives for cyclists to pick out the most suitable wheel set depending on road conditions, and this undoubtedly will help them bring their competency into full play. When more and more competitors are left behind, you are not far away from the glory.
RT33 RT50 RT50C RT38C
> RT33
Size Rim Finished Height Spoke(F/R) Hub O.L.D (F/R) Spoke Weight
• 28“ • Tubular carbon • Marble • 33 mm • 20/24 • CNC for Shimano, SRAM, Campagnolo • 100 mm / 130 mm • SAPIM CX-RAY • 1200 g/set (the wheel
weight can fluctuate +- 5%)
Service kit • Brake pads, quick releases, nipple tool, spokes and nipples, valve extensions Rider • max. 95 kg weight limit
> RT50
UCI qualified
SPECIFICATIONS
> > > >
SPECIFICATIONS
TT/TRACK WHEELS
MTB WHEELS
ROAD WHEELS
BALANCE
Size • 28“ Rim • Tubular carbon Finished • Marble Height • 50 mm Spoke(F/R) • 20/24 Hub • CNC for Shimano, SRAM, Campagnolo O.L.D (F/R) • 100 mm / 130 mm Spoke • SAPIM CX-RAY Weight • 1300 g/set (the wheel weight
can fluctuate +- 5%)
Service kit • Brake pads, quick releases, nipple tool, spokes and nipples, valve extensions Rider • max. 95 kg weight limit
UCI qualified
Size • 28“ Rim • Full tubular clincher carbon (max.. tire recommended
infl. pressure is 8 bars)
Finished • Marble Height • 50 mm Spoke(F/R) • 20/24 Hub • CNC for Shimano, SRAM, Campagnolo O.L.D (F/R) • 100 mm / 130 mm Spoke • SAPIM CX-RAY Weight • 1550 g/set (the wheel weight
can fluctuate +- 5%)
Service kit • Brake pads, quick releases, nipple tool, spokes and nipples, valve extensions, brake pads shoe set Rider • max. 95 kg weight limit
UCI qualified
> RT38C
SPECIFICATIONS
> RT50C
SPECIFICATIONS
TT/TRACK WHEELS
MTB WHEELS
ROAD WHEELS
BALANCE
Size • 28“ Rim • Full tubular clincher carbon (max.. tire recommended
infl. pressure is 8 bars)
Finished • Marble Height • 38 mm Spoke(F/R) • 20/24 Hub • CNC for Shimano, SRAM, Campagnolo O.L.D (F/R) • 100 mm / 130 mm Spoke • SAPIM CX-RAY Weight • 1400 g/set (the wheel weight
can fluctuate +- 5%)
Service kit • Brake pads, quick releases, nipple tool, spokes and nipples, valve extensions, brake pads shoe set Rider • max. 95 kg weight limit
UCI qualified
> RT38 PLUS > RT38 PLUS ULTRALIGHT
Direct Impulse Transmission and outstanding Stiffness by the New EQUINOX pattended Carbon Spoke Generation CP006. The spoke system is integrated with the hub set. The power transmission is more direct and solid. There is no energy loss through frictions between spokes and spoke holes. The carbon structure is more stiffer than any metal spoke system. It is one of the lightest wheels which has ever been built. Its performance surpasses, perhaps, all the carbon wheel sets among its category.
> RT38 PLUS
> RT38 PLUS
Size • 28“ Rim • Tubular carbon Finished • Marble Height • 38 mm Spoke(F/R) • 16/16 Hub • Alloy for Shimano, SRAM, Campagnolo O.L.D (F/R) • 100 mm / 130 mm Spoke • New Carbon Spoke Generation CP006 Weight • 1250 g/set (the wheel weight
Size • 28“ Rim • Tubular carbon Finished • Stripe Height • 38 mm Spoke(F/R) • 16/16 Hub • CNC for Shimano, SRAM, Campagnolo O.L.D (F/R) • 100 mm / 130 mm Spoke • New Carbon Spoke Generation CP006 Weight • 1100 g/set (the wheel weight
ULTRALIGHT
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
TT/TRACK WHEELS
MTB WHEELS
ROAD WHEELS
ADVANTAGE
can fluctuate +- 5%)
can fluctuate +- 5%)
Service kit • Brake pads, quick releases, nipple tool, spoke holder, valve extension Rider • max. 95 kg weight limit
Service kit • Brake pads, quick releases, nipple tool, spoke holder, valve extension Rider • max. 90 kg weight limit
ULTIMATE
GIANNI BUGNO: Equinox enthusiast Double World Champion, Giro d´Italia Winner
> SUPER RT38
SPECIFICATIONS
TT/TRACK WHEELS
MTB WHEELS
ROAD WHEELS
> SUPER RT38
ULTIMATE series’ perfection is ascribed to the application of cutting-edge materials having ultimate physical characteristics. The combination of high stiff carbon fiber with exclusive 3D cross lay-up design and extremely solid and long-wearing bearing provides rotating efficiency with low friction. This helps ULTIMATE series as the dominating wheel sets.
Size • 28“ Rim • Tubular carbon Finished • Stripe Height • 38 mm Spoke(F/R) • 20/24 Hub • Carbon + Titanium Ring and Ratchet Ring for Shimano, SRAM and Campagnolo O.L.D (F/R) • 100 mm / 130 mm Spoke • SAPIM CX-RAY Weight • 1100 g/set (the wheel weight can fluctuate +- 5%)
Service kit • Brake pads, quick releases, nipple tool, spokes and nipples, valve extensions Rider • max. 82 kg weight limit
To be always a wheel ahead…
JAKUB SKALA rides Equinox
ADVANTAGE Direct Impulse Transmission. EQUINOX ultra light tubular tire wheels especially developed for cross country or marathon competitions. Its performance surpasses, perhaps, all the carbon wheel sets among its category.
> MR25 PLUS
SPECIFICATIONS
TT/TRACK WHEELS
MTB WHEELS
ROAD WHEELS
> MR25 PLUS
Silver Medailist In European Cyclocross Championship
Size Rim Finished Height Spoke(F/R) Hub O.L.D (F/R) Spoke Weight
• MTB 26“ • Tubular carbon • Marble • 25 mm • 24/24 • CNC for Shimano • 100 mm / 135 mm • SAPIM CX-RAY • 1350 g/set (the wheel weight
can fluctuate +- 5%)
Service kit • Quick releases, nipple tool, spokes and nipples Rider • max. 90 kg weight limit
To be always a wheel ahead…
Instead of using foam compression forming method, EQUINOX quad/disc wheel are manufactured using pressure bag forming method. This method makes each layer of carbon fiber bond perfectly, which help increase the mechanical strength and save weight. With theese advantages, any cyclist can bring his best in speed from the start.
> WH92 > WH58
> WH92
> WH58
Size • 28“ Rim • Tubular carbon Finished • 3K Height • N/A Spoke • N/A HUB • CNC for Shimano, Campagnolo, single speed for track O.L.D • 130 mm Spoke • N/A Weight • 1300 g (the wheel weight can
Size • 28“ Rim • Tubular carbon Finished • 3K Height • 45 mm Spoke • N/A HUB • CNC O.L.D (Front) • 100 mm Spoke • N/A Weight • 800 g (the wheel weight can
fluctuate +- 5%)
Service kit • Brake pads, quick releases
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
TT/TRACK WHEELS
MTB WHEELS
ROAD WHEELS
ENERGETIC
fluctuate +- 5%)
Service kit • Brake pads, quick releases
SALES NETWORK
FILIP OSPALY rides Equinox
European Champion in Olympic Triathlon and Silver Medailist in Ironman World Championship 70.3
HEADQUARTERS
Belgium
Freestyle (agent) Z.A. Des Bosquets N°4 bp48 95540 Mery-Sur-Oise France www.fscbicycles.com e-mail: freestyle95@wanadoo.fr
Freestyle Z.A. Des Bosquets N°4 bp48 95540 Mery-Sur-Oise France www.fscbicycles.com e-mail: freestyle95@wanadoo.fr
Austria
Jochen Mang Trade Agency Siedlungsweg 175/9 5424 Bad Vigaun Austria www.equinox-bikes.at e-mail: jochen@equinox-bikes.at
Spain & Portugal
Latvia
Switzerland
Estonia
Poland
Slovenia
UK & Ireland
BG Bike & Service Via Cascina Paci 11 240050 Zanica Bergamo Italy www.bgbike.it e-mail: info@bgbike.it
Equinox Europe, Ltd. Karasek 11 62100 Brno Czech Republic www.equinox-bikes.eu e-mail: info@equinox-bikes.eu
France & Luxemburg
Italy
Credo BVBA (distributor) Mortelstraat 39 3150 Tildonk Belgium e-mail: ben.dothee@credo-groep.be
Hungary
S. F. P. KFT Alkotás út 7/b 1123 Budapest Hungary e-mail: peter.havas@cervelo.hu
Tubular ES Rozu 9 Carnikava Rigas Rajons LV2163 Latvia e-mail: eagledeu@gmail.com
OU Aerobike Aate 30b 11616 Tallinn Estonia www.aerobike.ee e-mail: aerobike@aerobike.ee
Catalina D. O. O. Jurckova cesta 176a 1000 Ljubljana Slovenia www.bikeshop.si e-mail: info@bikeshop.si
Gurpilan S. L. Pol. Ind. ITZIAR Parc. E-2 20820 Deba Gipuzkoa Spain www.gurpilan.com e-mail: gurpil@gurpilan.com
Agentur Felix AG Sonnenhalde 7 9553 Bettwiesen Switzerland www.felix.ch e-mail: felix@felix.ch
FHU Poreba Kluszynska 13 30499 Krakow www.porebarowery.pl e-mail: info@porebarowery.pl
SO Cycle Limited 97 Main Street Beragh Omagh Co. Tyrone BT79 0SZ Northern Ireland e-mail: ondrejslobodnik@googlemail.com
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