Bridgestone Anchor (Tokyo 2020) Review
The Japan Cycling Federation and Bridgestone Cycle Co announced this month they would be collaborating on a new sprint track frame for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.
The Japanese cycle brand Bridgestone has made world-class track frames for the Japanese track team since the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. It seems fitting - with the Olympics coming back to Japan - that they get their own world-class aero frame too.
Image Source: https://morecadence.jp/keirin/43922
Two new bikes were recently officially released at a press conference. The first bike is specifically designed for the short distance Olympic events - Sprint, team-sprint and the Keirin, and the second bike designed for the medium distance events - team pursuit and the omnium.
The sprint frame has already been in battle since earlier this year with Bridgestone Cycling rider Riyu Ota winning a Silver medal in the Hong Kong world cup. Now we’re finally getting to see the frame(s) up close.
Pursuit Frame
For a few months now (before the official product press release) the Japanese team have been competitively riding their new bikes at national championships, world cups and for general training.
“I feel the driving force and lightweight first. I felt a big difference there. Since I started riding this bike firmly in August, I was able to update the new record for Japan and myself as a team. I'm very happy. "
- Kazushige Kuboki (Japaneese Pursuit Cyclist)
“It’s much lighter than the previous one, and the geometry has been modified to match the medium distance, making it easier to ride, including the degree of freedom of the position. I think that the performance of the bike has been demonstrated because everyone who ran has improved their time. "
- Eiya Hashimoto (Japan Pursuit Cyclist)
Image Source: https://morecadence.jp/keirin/43922
The new Bridgestone Pursuit. The frame has a very angular and sci-fi feel - like a stealth fighter jet from the future.
Can any country buy this cycle?
If yes then how much price ..?