We have a rare approach to selling bicycles at Lodi Bicycle Café. Your purchase of a new bike begins with a fitting assessment, either on your existing bike or on one of our shop models. We do this so that we can analyze your body measurements, existing position, riding style, riding goals, and budget in order to determine the optimal frame size, component composition, and wheels. You will receive several bike build options to choose from. Once you select your build, we order your bike.
When we receive your bike, we meticulously inspect the bike and all the components. First, we inspect the frame's alignment on our surface plate. Once we know the frame is true, we inspect every component before we install it. On average, we spend 4 hours building a new bike, 6 hours if we are also building wheels as well. While we have the skill to rush a build, we prefer not to.
For new bike purchases, the fitting is included in the price of the bike. We encourage new cyclists to return 90 days after the purchase for follow-up adjustments; experienced cyclists can come in as needed.
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TriCronoThe TRI Crono is for the triathlete that wants the most aerodynamically sculpted weapon available for a race against the clock, designed without the constrictions of UCI regulations. Every millimeter of its lines have been influenced by the latest in aerodynamics research, including wave form dynamics. But that's not all: the TRI Crono was developed with YOU in mind - every size considers the fit of the athlete who will ride it as well as directing air not only around tubes and spinning wheels, but around the rider's body and spinning legs.
The TRI Crono is a John Cobb design. Cobb is one of the world's most respected authorities in the fields of aerodynamics and biomechanics. He has spent as much time in wind tunnels as any other figure in cycling and triathlon. Its inimitable design is both cutting-edge aggressive and harmoniously beautiful. Our TRI Crono sets the absolute standard of aerodynamic function and style.
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Our approach to aerodynamic design consists of seeing wind and airflow as allies. Our Twinfoil respects the nature of airflow and seeks to manage it at every opportunity in order to maximize efficiency by diminishing air turbulence and resistance.
Chainstays, seatstays and fork legs have a wider profile in order to distance them from turbulent air generated by spinning wheels. Our Aerobrake design likewise widens the structural profile of calipers to remove them from the path of rotational air turbulence. The rear Aerobrake is positioned below chainstays and housed within a carbon shell to hide it entirely from the flow of air.
The rear dropout system enables precise positioning of the rear wheel via four adjustment bolts to establish ideal wheelbase and alignment of cogset in relation to the rear derailleur, including during wheel changes.
The Twinfoil also boasts an integrated seatpost binder assembly housed within the top tube. This expansion assembly securely anchors the airfoil seatpost within the aero seat tube while preserving seamless aerodynamics. Internal routing also minimizes exposure of brake and cable housing.
Our orbital front derailleur adjustment bolt ensures proper positioning of the front derailleur. These features facilitate optimal orientation in relation to chainrings across all prominent drivetrain systems for easier setup and optimal shifting performance.
The most visually dramatic aspect of the Twinfoil is its front end, which features another Wilier Triestina exclusive destined to change the way aero bikes are designed: the Twin Fork. This component of the Twinfoil provides a new level of stability in the front end, as well as setting the standard in airflow management. The fork legs act as flow stabilizers to minimize turbulence, while their integration with handlebars diminishes structural deformation and flex.
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The Blade is made using the same manufacturing mold as the Twinfoil, while having a different carbon composition, as well as a more conventional fork.
Brake and cable housing are routed internally for optimal aerodynamics. The Blade utilizes a standard front brake while benefitting from our hidden Twinfoil V-style rear brake solution.
These options incorporated into our Blade model enable us to offer customers many of the cutting edge performance benefits of the Twinfoil while representing a tremendous value.
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