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Old 04-05-24 | 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by georges1
If you are happy with your new Trek that is fine. In the past trek marked their OCLV carbon frames OCLV HC110 and even OCLV HC120, I don't think it is the case anymore.
Trek has multiple different number designations for their OCLV material on their current bikes. What those numbers mean, I don't know. My 2018 Procaliber 9.9 RSL was indicated as "Super Light OCLV". This was the Pro Team frame, and made with their lighter weight OCLV material than the "standard" Procaliber frames. I don't have any reason to believe that the OCLV 110/120 materials from 20 years ago were superior to Trek's current OCLV materials. Like it has with others, I expect their CF technology has evolved. I suspect this has a lot to do with me not being hung up on thinking older, US-made products are always superior to new stuff made elsewhere. The transfer of knowledge and technology is not hindered by crossing oceans.
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