2008 Quintana Roo Lucero Bicycle

When the Lucero was unveiled four years ago it was one of the mostadvanced triathlon bikes from any manufacturer. The new 2008 QuintanaRoo Lucero continues that legacy with improved component spec and ahand made, carbon fiber aerodynamic frameset using the most advanceultra-high modulus carbon fiber for stiffness, durability and ridecomfort.

The Lucero is the flagship of the Quintana Roo carbonfiber, aerodynamic fleet. The 2008 Lucero features fully internal cablerouting for superior aerodynamics and mechanical dependability. Therear facing dropouts use dependable adjusting screws and the seatpostbinder bolt is a dual-redundant design for additional security. Thisbike is fast and dependable.

Several features differentiate theLucero from other cookie cutter carbon tri bikes: The unique airfoilshaped nose cone is a proven aero advantage. The seat tube extensionprovides low center of gravity and stack with plenty of stand-over foreasy climbing even on steep, out-of-the-saddle efforts. Quintana Roo isthe only company using their unique, proprietary airfoil shaped, carbonfiber wishbone seat stays that enhance aerodynamics while improvingride comfort. Add to these frame features the dependability oftraditional brake mounting and convenience features like two waterbottle mounts (on most frame sizes) and you have a well conceived,functional design from the company that invented the triathlon bike.

TheLucero has Quintana Roos innovative frame geometry designed foraerobars and the bike-to-run transition. This is the company thatinvented the triathlon bike back in 1987 and has more experiencebuilding and designing triathlon geometry than anyone else. With a lowhead tube on each frame size and a steep seat tube this geometry willoptimize performances at all distances.

The stock parts kit fromQ.R. is a well thought out component group that puts money where itneeds to be. With a Shimano Dura-Ace ten speed rear derailleur andshifters combined with an Ultegra front derailleur and FSA SLK Carbonfiber crank the bike ready to race. This component package includes theZipp designed Flashpoint 58 mm deep race wheel for added value. This isa true deep section, aerodynamic race wheel that has everydaydurability. We are particularly impressed by the tire choice on theFlashpoints: QR chose the Continental Attack/Force tire combinationwith specific front/rear design tires that optimize durability with anextra ply in the rear tire while maintaining traction and aerodynamicsby making the front tire slightly narrower than the rear.

Thecockpit on the Lucero is our favorite, the Visiontech ski bend aeroextension with wing shaped, aerodynamic Visiontech base bars and theCane Creek 200TT aero brake lever that uses a return spring for betterbrake lever response.

Even the saddle on the Lucero is up-speced by Quintana Roo to the new Fizik Arione Tri 2 triathlon specific 30 cm long saddle.

TheLucero is a race proven design used by top professional triathletesaround the world. It is one of few true race machines in the worldridden by the top pros that you can actually own and race yourself.