Hi - I'm Damon Rinard. I am bike racer and have worked as a mechanical engineer at Trek for six years, most recently on the new Madone.
My time at Trek has been spent engaged in the design of aerodynamic tandem wheels, light weight Radial Ridge™ machined rims and Lance Armstrong’s carbon fiber wheel hubs, among other projects.
I've been an R&D engineer in Trek’s Advanced Concept Group (ACG) for the last three years where my main focus is on road bikes, making them ride faster and better by improving their aerodynamics, bike fit and rider positioning, handling and road feel. Starting almost a year ago, I began designing the new Madone with Tyler Pilger. It's been quite the journey. It's not over yet. I look forward to your feedback. Damon Rinard, Trek ACG Engineer - Road
Adam Baskin
I was wondering if you could post some pictures of how the SRM sensors are mounted on TTX Equinox frames? I would assume that some Disco riders are running SRMs on the TTX, and I'm trying to figure out the best solution. Thanks in advance.
All the best,
AB
Answer: Hi Adam, great question and I know it can be a challenge to mount that sensor neatly. My Bontrager Power-tap doesn't have the same issue, so I'll ask around to see if we can put a post together on the subject. There are probably a few tricks I would think! I saw you also asked on the Wattage list, and I wouldn't be surprised if someone there has already come up with a tidy solution.
All the best,
- Damon Rinard
Added Saturday, June 9 2007: Ben wrote me about this today. Thanks Ben! -Damon
Ben Coates wrote:
"They usually attach the SRM link for the power to the down tube with zip ties. They do not have an SRM on a TT bike right now so I cannot provide a picture. After they attach the sensor they run regular clear packing tape up the down tube to keep it looking clean. Some of the riders install the SRM at home and put the sensor under the drive side chain stay, also attaching the sensor using Zip Ties, they seem to work better than the included rubber bands. They also then run packing tape up the down tube to secure the wires. As for the speed sensor, the team almost always uses the front speed sensor attached to the fork with zip ties.
Thanks,
Ben"
June 07, 2007 at 02:23 PM
Joe Moyer
Thanks for all your, and your co-workers, hard work designing such technologically advanced bikes. The new Madone is really an engineering marvel, and I have a feeling I will be adding one to my fleet once Project One is available. I am currently TT'ing on an Equinox 11, but and a Project One TTX 9.9 on order.
June 15, 2007 at 06:53 AM
Carl Kuck
Hey Damon! A bunch of us always figured out that's where you ended up. If you're ever back in San Diego, drop me a line and let's go riding!
June 27, 2007 at 06:52 PM