The
magic trick of the Rotor:the
elimination of the dead spots creates a rounded pedal
motion. More easy: with the same force, we go faster.
The pushing effort is spread over a larger muscular
area and then the results show. A member of our team
suffers from two lesions in the same knee…since
using the Rotor System he is ’rotorized’ and
his knee is better. Published on the April 2003 website
of www.amigosdelciclismo.com.
• “When we pedal our legs generate an alternative movement that has
to be turned into a circular one by a crankset. Crank systems have always had
one problem; When cranks are vertical, no matter how much force you exert on
them, the power will not be transmitted to the axle as a turning force (torque
in physical terms). It (ecliptic chainrings, such as Shimano Biopace) may have
been a good idea but it was incompatible with indexed front shifting systems
and never were accepted by most riders, so they were withdrawn in 1993. The Spanish
Paralympic Team tried the system successfully and Dr. Alfredo from Valladolid
University proved that the system provides a clear physiological advantage. First
of all it seems you are stronger than you really are. It’s easier to move
the big chainring and it’s easier too to pedal with a very slow cadence.
During the first two minutes there is a strange sensation of swinging. I found
that when I tried to climb very steep trails it was easier because a smaller
amount of strength that was needed to move the crank from its upper position.
I found that it was possible to surpass trails I had never thought I could have.
But, if the industry’s behavior is the same as it was with suspensions,
maybe in a few years all of us will have a Rotor equipped bike”. Written by David Diaz Blanco & published
on the January 21, 2002 website ofwww.totalbike.com Tech Review - March 16, 2004www.cyclingnews.com
“The data
so far obtained, indicate that in the laboratory conditions
employed the Rotor is of advantage”. 1. The lactate concentration reached
after 12 incremental tests, was always higher (1.9 +/- 1.2
mmol/l) after tests with the traditional bike.
2. The inclination of the straight part of the HR/S and HR/W relationships
was always slightly better with the Rotor.
3. The deflection point was at exercise intensities from 7 to 9% higher with
the Rotor than with the traditional bike.
Dr. Francesco Conconi, Universita ‘Degli Studi di Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
“Rotor cranks not
only needed a very short adaptation time (intermuscular coordination), they also
improved the pedal stroke efficiency (intramuscular coordination) by over 10%
in this case study. It is worthy of note that this athlete has extensive training
time on an independent crank system (Powercranks) prior to this study”. Herb Chelbek, Quesnel, B.C.,
Canada
“For
me the days of using regular cranks are gone!I
now have about 1500 miles on them, and am a lifetime customer.
I was stunned when I had to go back to my regular crank about
month ago…it felt extremely herky jerky and inefficient,
and I almost abandoned the ride! I’m not wanting to
start any “crank wars”, any given product will
not be right for everyone, but I love my Rotors! Just to
be clear, I have no financial connection to Rotor, just a
very happy customer”. Posted on the website www.bentrideronline.com,
July 16, 2003. Rich Pinto, part owner & chief
engineer of Bacchetta Bicycles, Inc. (manufacturer of Bacchetta
bikes)
Ana
Burgos wins the 2004 European Duathlon Championships - Burgos
took the lead from the two British, Helen Lawrence and
Andrea Whitcombe after 2km of running together. At km 4
Burgos changed the speed and she crossed the finish line
16 seconds ahead of Frintova (results) - Ana in the lead,
racing on Rotors - Ana on the final run leg.
Rotorize your Recumbent, Go
Faster! - A page of tips, guides,
and articles designed to get your recumbent set up correctly
and get you on your Rotorized way. Have questions about crank
length, chainring selection, installation, and setting the
regulation point? Find it all here. There is also a message
board to post questions ... VISIT
THE RECUMBENT PAGE
Scientifically proven
to reduce lacate levels by 13%and
lower the heart rate by 3-4%, allowing you to ride harder before
reaching lactate threshold, by an average of 2 minutes faster
over 40k, or 8-10 minutes in an Ironman.
"The tests were completed in two consecutive days, realizing each day half
of the racers with one system and the other half with the other system. The cyclists
were monitored with a Polar Pulse Monitor, and in different moments of the test
(32, 40, 48, 54 y 62 Km/h) blood samples were obtained via the ear lobe to measure
lactic acids (YSI model 1500 Sport). The results obtained show that at the same
speed, the heart rate (3.5%) as well as the lactic acid (13.5% at the end of
the test) were lower when the Rotor system was used, with greatest differences
at levels where the force applied was nearest to the anaerobic threshold of the
cyclist. In conclusion, we believe that the Rotor system is a mechanism that
improves the metabolic efficiency of the cyclist and produces less physical wear
for the same amount of work."
Read the full tests conducted by renound physiologists Dr. Martinez and Dr.
Cordova .
All Rotor systems come with a "no hassle return" 30 day performance
guarantee.
New
Review on Recumbent Trike Rider, August 26, 2004 -
Rotor cranks are one of the hottest technologies currently
available for recumbent riders who want to improve their
performance. A system of cams help recumbent riders improve
their speed by eliminating the "dead spot" in pedaling
that occurs when cranks are aligned horizontally ...
Mike Plumb, 3rd overall in Ironman
Revisited, August 26, 2004 - "I
have been competing in triathlons for 20 years now. I have
competed in many Ironman’s, including three Kona World
Championships with a best of 9:52 in the 1989 World Championships.
I wanted to experience what it was like to return to the
roots of Ironman, to do the original course" ...
Martin
Garrido, 3rd in stage 2 at the Tour of Portugal, July 30,
2004 - Martin Garrido of the professional road
racing team Barbot-Gaia finished 3 seconds off the win in
a sprint finish riding the new RS4 Ti Rotor Cranks. Martin
has been really performing well on his new Rotors in both
road stages and in time trial ...
Joe
Peterson takes home GOLD (AGAIN!) in the
CBR Team Time Trial Championships, July 29th, Joe and
Co. put the hurt on 2nd place in the Men's Open TTT championships
at Lancaster, CA and took home the state championship
jersey, scoring his second California state championship
victory racing on Rotor Cranks ...
Joe
Peterson takes home GOLD in the USCF Southern
California/Nevada Time Trial Championships, June 19th, Joe
put nearly two minutes on 2nd place in the Men's CAT 3 championships
at Lake Los Angeles in Palmdale, CA and took home the state
championship jersey, scoring his first championship victory
racing on Rotor Cranks ...
Rob
Anderson crushes the competition at Mt. Snow
NORBA XC NMBS#5, June 19th, Rob Anderson (Mill Valley, CA)
again shows his Expert 45-49 competition what being Rotorized
is all about, and puts nearly four minutes on second place
in a dominating fashion at Mt. Snow resort last weekend,
solidifying his national title ... Andrew Johnston,
fastest bike split, 2nd overall - 2004 Georgia Rock 'N Roll
Man Triathlon, June 13, Macon GA.Andrew
burned up the course with a 2nd place overall in the 1/2
Ironman. His bike split was of considerable mention, he rode
his Rotor equipped bike to the fastest bike split of the
day by two minutes
Saint Thomas Academy Solar
Bike Wins National Championship, May 21, 2004-
The Rotor equipped/Gravity Lab sponsored bike finished the
100 Km race in 2hours 8 minutes almost 20 minutes ahead of
second place, riding solo at 30 MPH for over two hours: Mark
Westlake on the track - Rotor equipped Experimental Vehicle
Team Solar Bike.
Mike
Plumb wins at Dannon Duathlon Arizona, May 16, Lake Pleasant
AZ. Multisport coach and duathlon national champion
Mike Plumb continues his winning season with another dominating
win on RS4s at the Dannon Race to End Hunger, a 5K - 30K
- 5K duathlon, with a 3 minute faster bike split than his
2nd place competition ... Four Rotorized Triathletes
Selected for the Olympics, May 21th,
Funchal. Rotorized athletes Eneko Llanos, Xabi Llobet, Ivan
Raña, and Ana Burgos have all qualified and been selected
to represent Spain at the Summer Olympics this year in Athens,
and will be competing on Rotor Cranks in the Triathlon ...
Mike
Plumb wins at Dannon Duathlon Florida, May 2nd, Key Biscayne. Multisport
coach and duathlon national champion Mike Plumb continues
his winning season with a dominating win on RS4s at the Dannon
Race to End Hunger, a 5K - 20K - 5K duathlon in grueling
hot, humid (about 80%) and windy (25mph wind out of SE) conditions
...
Rotor
MTB racers win at the Sea Otter Classic, April 18th, Monterry,
CA. Andrew Watson (Ontario, Canada) dominates
the Semi-Pro MTB field for another solid win on his Rotor
System, while Rob Anderson (Mill Valley, CA) shows his Expert
45-49 competition what being Rotorized is all about, and
puts a minute on second place ...
First Looks - Radical Rotors By Steve
Hogg, "His best time up
that climb on his training bike seated all the way, is 12
minutes 30 seconds. On the same bike, seated all the way,
Peter gets up Hawkesbury in 11 minutes 45 seconds. That is
15 seconds per kilometre faster! As I write this Peter is
about to leave for the six day Tour of Korea " ...
BentRiderOnline.comtests
Rotor Cranks RS4, testing the new RS4 road triple system,
Bryan Ball, Editor, writes "After 200 miles, I've found
myself climbing MUCH faster. On flatter routes I notice some
increase in speed but not nearly as much as I do on a climb.
With the Rotors I can climb up some steep local hills at
11.5km an hour" ..READ
REVIEW
Andrew
Watson 6th - NOVA Desert Classic, March 21, 2004 -
21 year old Andrew Watson of Team Gears Racing finished 6th
overall GC at the NOVA Desert Classic stage race in Phoenix,
Arizona "My plan worked out well I believe partly due
to the Rotor
Cranks which I was using - I look forward to
competing the rest of the year on Rotor Cranks" ...
Cyclingnews.comtests
Rotor Cranks, testing the new RS4 road double system, Cyclingnews.com
finds that Rotor Cranks knocked 2 minutes off of an elite
rider's 40k time trial compared to standard cranks, writing "what
I am confident about is that these cranks are faster than
my Dura-Ace cranks in a time trial situation" ..READ
REVIEW
VLASVELD
PLACES 2ND - WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS, March 21, 2004-
Dutch triathlete Marianne Vlasveld racked up another podium
finish with Rotor Cranks, at the World Championship Winter
Triathlon held in Wildhaus Switzerland) on March 13th.
Marianne battled it out with German racer Sigrid Lang for
the entirety of the race ...
Martin
Garrido, 3rd in TT at the GP Estremadura - RTP, March 16,
2004 Martin Garrido
of the professional road racing team Barbot-Gaia finished
8 seconds off the win in Oeiras - Oeiras ITT individual time
trial (13.6 km) at GP Estremadura - RTP riding the new RS4
AERO. Martin has been really performing well on his new Rotors
in the TT ...
David
Cañada at the Vuelta a Murcia, March 4, 2004-
David Cañada (Spa) Saunier Duval-Prodir had an excellent
race today on his RS4 AERO Rotor Cranks, placing 20th in
the individual time trial (21 km) at Vuelta a Murcia. David
was only 34 seconds back from Lance Armstrong, who finished
5th, and David beat Jan Ullrich by 32 seconds! ...
Marianne
Vlasveld wins Tri European Championships ,
Marianne Vlasveld of the Netherlands controlled her strongest
challenger, Sigrid Lang of Germany from start to finish riding
her Rotor Cranks equipped MTB. Vlasveld, the current ITU
World Champion now adds the 2004 ITU European Champion in
Winter Triathlon to her ...
