Lotus 108
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The Lotus Type 108 is an Olympic individual pursuit bicycle. Its frame is an advanced aerofoil cross-section using a carbon composite monocoque.
Lotus Type 108 bicycle
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Monocoque, also called structural skin, is a structural system in which loads are supported by an object's external skin, in a manner similar to an egg shell. The word monocoque is a French term for "
Lotus 108
…known as LotusSport Pursuit Bicycle) is an Olympic individual pursuit bicycle. Its frame is an advanced aerofoil cross-section using a carbon composite monocoque. The use of monocoque frames for bikes was not new, but their development was improved through the work of Norfolk based designer Mike Burrows, who…
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