WPC 2006 overview

WATERFORD
2006
YOUR
AMERICAN
DREAM
BIKE
It's About Y
ou You
Your dreams and aspirations
for that perfect bike.
Waterford
offers
you
compelling,
individualized
designa for the road, paths,
streets and trails.
These
designs reflect decades of
service to almost every kind
of
rider
from
entry-level
fitness buffs to world-level
competitors.
WATERFORD
TECHNOLOGY
UNMA
TCHED MASTERY OF
UNMATCHED
UNMA
TCHED STEEL
UNMATCHED
Waterford uses the best bike building material around.
alloys: Heat-treated air-hardening steels featuring True Temper OX PLatinum and Reynolds 853.
The alloys
Air-hardening steels, introduced only in the past decade in the bicycle business, offer double the strength
of regular chromoly, both lug-brazing and TIG-welding friendly. No other tube offers the combination of
strength, durability and toughness of our air-hardening alloys.
The designs
designs: Based on our three families of designs, Waterford has created a custom palette of tube
options that fit your individual needs while optimizing the performance within each family.
The craftsmanship
craftsmanship:
Waterford has achieved unmatched mastery of
both lug brazing and TIG welding. It’s not just the material. It’s how it’s
built.
The fit
fit: Our alloys make it easy to put good fit first.
The result
result:
You get the right combination for you, be it fast
acceleration, easy climbing, ride comfort, secure load handling or confident
descending. And you get it in a material that will stand the test of time.
Master fabricator Sean Ketterhagen plies his craft.
33-SERIES / S3 TECHNOLOGY
THE UL
TIMA
TE COMPETITIVE WEAPON
ULTIMA
TIMATE
Want to smile like Gary on the
front cover?
He’s one of the
growing number of riders who’ve
added an R33 to their arsenal. No
other frame has shaken up the
attitudes of competitive riders like
the R33.
Based on True Temper’s S3
technology, the 33-Series models
have a 1 1/2” ovalized downtube
and 1 1/4” top tube in exceptionally
thin dimensions - taking advantage
of True Temper’s precision butting,
seamless tubing and special heat
treatment. No other tube on the
market
draws
as
much
performance out of air-hardening
alloys as S3 Technology.
That’s why a growing number of
race teams depend on and delight
from the R33’s ride.
No
material
matches
the
combination of weight, toughness
and ride quality of the R33. It’ll
make you smile, too.
Former coast to coast record-holder and
international kierin racing star Don
Mainland’s R33. This 58cm frame has a light
metallic blue “flade” to candy over light
metallic blue.
22-SERIES
LUG-BRAZED VIRTUOSITY
Jewelry in motion: Thanks to
stainless steel lugs, hand polished to
a mirror finish, you can have the
look of a classic lug bike with today’s
performance - made just for you.
These Newvex lugs are Waterford’s
standard stainless steel lug offering.
Before the advent of air-hardening tubes,
the only way to extract the best performance
from the best steels was lug brazing.
No
one matched then or matches today the
virtuosity and technical achievements of
Waterford’s lug-brazing.
Air-hardening steels represent an advance
for lug-brazed technology, thanks to its
increased base strength.
As a result,
Waterford’s lug frames continue to get lighter
while retaining the same durability you’ve
enjoyed since Waterford’s founding.
The classic OS tube design pioneered by
Waterford co-founder Marc Muller offers an
excellent combination of smoothness and
performance.
Lug styling options have blossomed thanks
to the development of several new lug
designs.
Waterford can also fabricate
individual custom lugsets for special needs including our individually-commissioned handcarved lug projects.
You can choose either
1” and 1 1/8” compatible
head tubes, letting you
can have our classic look
with today’s technology.
Treat yourself to a
high-performance
treasure.
Master brazer Dave Wages crafting a custom carved lug bike.
Waterford’s clean, low-profile lug designs give you the
classic look and ride and fit today’s composite forks.
14-SERIES
ALUE
VALUE
CUSTOM - PERFORMANCE - V
OS2 technology:
This
tubeset wasn’t possible before
the advent of our heat-treated
air-hardening steels.
With
performance between that of
the 33-Series S3 technology
and the classic smoothness
of the 22-Series OS is OS2.
OS2’s excellent acceleration
and
lightweight
design
combined with economy and
flexibility let us design your
dream machine for less than
you think.
Waterford’s selection of
OS2 tube offerings let us offer
you a full range of designs from
light race designs to intercontinental tourers.
Our
simple round shapes get the
most
out
of
the
tube
dimensions while allowing you
a full range of options.
Jeff Hadjuk’s 56cm full
touring T-14 in University
Green with Gold decals.
WATERFORD DESIGN
COMPETITION DESIGNS
Our competition frame designs reflect decades outfitting local, national and international competitors.
Though Waterford includes made-to-measure fit with every Waterford and can customize handling, these
geometries provide a solid sample of our design thinking. They assume 33-Series technology.
Our
road/criterium
racing geometries provide
a short wheelbase and
fast, neutral steering
allows
quick,
sure
manuvering
and
fast
acceleration. The compact
sizing fits riders with
normal and longer torsos.
Size (Theo)
W heel
SeatTube (C -Top)
SeatTube (C to C )
HorizontalTop
Top Tube (C to C )
Head Length
Head A ngle
Fork R ake
Trail
SeatA ngle
FrontC enter
C /S Length
W heelbase
D rop
Standover
ST
AGE RACING
STAGE
COMP
ACT
COMPACT
Our
stage
racing
geometries provide a short
rear-end
and
stable
steering for fast climbing
and sure-footed descents.
Compact sizing is shown
here.
Fram e Size
W heel
Seat tube (C to C )
Horiz.Top Tube
A ctualTop Tube
Head Length
Head A ngle
Fork R ake
Trail
Seat A ngle
Front C enter
C /S Length
W heel-base
D rop
Standover
480
650
400
500
500
116
72
40
56
75
551
395
941
40
730
500
700
420
515
497
112
72
50
61
75
580
410
980
70
735
520
700
440
530
514
112
73
45
59
75
583
410
983
70
747
540
700
460
550
537
112
73
43
58
75
593
415
997
70
757
550
700
470
555
542
123
73
43
58
74
593
415
997
70
765
560
700
480
560
546
133
73
43
58
74
593
415
998
70
773
570
700
490
565
551
142
73
43
58
74
598
415
998
70
782
580
700
500
570
555
150
73
43
58
73
598
415
##
70
790
600
700
520
580
565
170
73
43
58
73
608
415
##
70
810
620
700
540
590
575
188
73
43
58
73
612
420
##
70
827
640
700
560
600
585
208
73
43
58
73
622
420
##
70
846
TRACK RACING/
POINTS
COMPETITION
These track geometries
support general purpose
competition such as points
racing,
keirins,
etc.
Waterford can also design
frames for very specific
events such as pursuits
and sprints.
Waterford also offers
road fixed-gear designs for
training and development.
Frame Size
Wheel
Seat tube (C to C)
Horiz. Top Tube
Head Length
Head Angle
Fork Rake
Trail
Seat Angle
Front Center
C/S Length
Wheel-base
Drop
Standover
500
700c
482
515
99
74
35
62
75.5
551
395
941
55
763
520
700c
502
530
116
74.5
30
62
75.5
557
395
846
55
782
530
700c
512
540
124
74.5
30
62
74.5
559
395
947
55
789
540
700c
522
550
132
74.5
30
62
74
564
395
952
55
798
550
700c
532
555
142
74.5
30
62
74
569
395
957
55
807
560
700c
542
560
152
74.5
30
62
74
574
395
962
55
817
570
700c
552
565
162
74.5
30
62
74
578
395
967
55
827
580
700c
562
570
172
74.5
30
62
74
583
395
972
55
837
600
700c
582
580
192
74.5
30
62
74
593
395
982
55
856
620
700c
602
590
212
74.5
30
62
74
603
395
992
55
875
640
700c
622
600
232
74.5
30
62
74
613
395
1001
55
894
ROAD RACE/
CRITERIUM
COMP
ACT
COMPACT
CYCLOCROSS
COMPETITION
TIME TRIAL/
TISPORT
MULTISPORT
MUL
Waterford’s competition
cyclocross geometries
offer responsive steering
and horizontal top tubes
for easier portage.
Whether road time trials
or multisport competition,
it’s all about achieving an
aerodynamic position. The
rider is about 85% of the
frontal area subject to
wind resistance.
Our
designs let you get the
position you need to win.
500
700
440
420
515
497
112
##
50
56
##
576
405
971
70
736
520
700
460
440
530
514
112
##
43
58
##
576
405
971
70
747
Fram e Size
W heel
Seattube (C to C )
Horiz.Top Tube
A ctualTop Tube
Head Length
Head A ngle
Fork R ake
Trail
SeatA ngle
FrontC enter
C /S Length
W heel-base
D rop
Standover
480
700c
460
525
512
112
71.5
50
63
75
585
425
999
70
760
Frame Size
Wheel
Seat tube (C to C)
Horiz. Top Tube
Head Length
Head Angle
Fork Rake
Trail
Seat Angle
Front Center
C/S Length
Wheel-base
Drop
Standover
480
650C
460
510
112
72
37
62
77
577
390
961
50
729
530
700
470
450
540
526
112
##
43
58
##
582
405
977
70
751
500
700c
480
540
530
112
72.5
45
62
75
587
425
1002
70
772
500
650C
480
530
132
72
37
62
77
598
390
983
50
748
540
700
480
460
550
537
117
##
43
55
##
581
405
976
70
757
550
700
490
470
555
542
125
##
43
55
##
581
405
976
70
765
520
700c
500
555
549
112
73
42
62
74
591
430
1014
70
783
520
650C
500
550
153
72
37
62
77
620
390
1005
50
767
560
700
500
480
560
547
134
##
43
55
##
581
405
976
70
774
570
700
510
490
565
552
144
##
43
55
##
586
405
981
70
783
540
700c
520
560
560
121
73
42
62
73.5
592
430
1012
70
796
540
650C
520
570
170
72
37
62
76.5
637
390
1022
50
788
580
700
520
500
570
556
153
##
43
55
##
586
410
986
70
791
560
700c
540
570
570
131
73
42
62
73
596
430
1022
70
810
520
700C
500
548
112
73
40
61
77
610
405
1001
80
774
540
700C
520
570
112
73
40
61
76.5
626
405
1018
80
783
590
700
530
510
575
561
163
##
43
55
##
593
410
993
70
801
600
700
540
520
580
566
173
##
43
55
##
598
410
998
70
811
580
700c
560
580
580
150
73
42
62
73
607
430
1027
70
829
560
700C
540
580
125
73
40
61
76
632
405
1024
80
798
620
700
560
540
590
576
191
##
43
55
##
602
415
##
70
828
640
700
580
560
600
586
211
##
43
55
##
611
415
##
70
847
600
700c
580
590
590
168
73
42
62
72.5
611
430
1031
70
846
580
700C
560
590
143
73
40
61
75.5
638
405
1030
80
816
620
700c
600
600
600
189
73
42
62
72.5
627
430
1041
70
866
600
700C
580
600
178
73
40
61
75.5
649
405
1041
80
834
ENTHUSIAST DESIGNS
We serve our enthusiast riders with the same passion we do our competition riders. Made to measure
fit and a wide range of options let us offer you a design that meets your precise riding needs. Though The
geometries below present a solid sample of our design thinking. They assume 22 or 14-Series frame
technology.
ROAD SPORT
CLASSIC
(RS-33/ RS -22 / RS-14)
ROAD SPORT
COMFORT
GEOMETRIES
(RS-33/ RS -22 / RS-14)
The Road Sport Series
adapts our legendary road
race design for added
comfort and easy steering.
These geometries provide
a classic fit for a classic
rider - with horizontal top
tubes.
Fram e Size
W heel
Seat tube (C to C )
Hor.Top Tube
A ctualTop Tube
Head Length
Head A ngle
Fork R ake
Trail
Seat A ngle
Front C enter
C /S Length
W heel-base
D rop
Standover
Enthusiasts at all levels
are looking for a more
comfortable riding position.
These geometries let you
get the handlebars near
the saddle height.
F ram e Size
W heel
S eat tube (C to C )
H o r.T o p T ub e
A ctualTo p T ub e
H ead Leng th
H ead A ng le
F o rk R ake
T rail
S eat A ng le
F ro nt C enter
C /S Leng th
W heel-base
D ro p
S tand o ver
SPORT TOURING
T h e S p o r t To u r i n g
series serves those
seeking a lightweight,
comfortable and stable
ride for randonneuring,
distance riding, light
touring and commuting.
ADVENTURE
CYCLE
The Adventure Cycle
Frameset gives riders a
rugged chassis and rocksteady handling to support
a wide range of uses from
c r o s s - c o n t i n e n t
unsupported tours to
commuting around town.
It’s ideal when you need to
carry lots of cargo.
(ST-33 / ST-22 / ST-14)
(T-22 / T-14)
480
650
466
500
500
116
72
40
59
75
555
410
961
45
730
500
700
486
515
509
98
72
50
61
75
579
420
987
75
755
500
700
460
515
509
98
7 1 .5
50
61
75
579
420
987
75
755
520
700
506
530
529
98
73
45
60
75
582
420
990
75
769
520
700
480
530
529
98
7 2 .5
45
60
75
582
420
990
75
769
540
700
526
550
550
110
73
42
60
74
585
420
994
75
784
560
700
546
560
560
129
73
42
60
74
591
425
##
75
802
540
700
500
550
550
110
73
42
60
74
585
420
994
75
784
580
700
566
570
570
148
73
42
60
73
596
430
##
75
820
560
700
520
560
560
129
73
42
60
7 3 .5
591
425
1004
75
802
600
700
586
580
580
168
73
42
60
73
606
430
##
75
839
620
700
606
590
590
186
73
42
60
73
610
430
##
75
857
640
700
626
600
600
206
73
42
60
73
620
430
##
75
876
580
700
540
570
570
148
73
42
60
73
596
430
1014
75
820
660
700
646
610
610
226
73
42
60
73
630
430
##
75
895
600
700
560
580
580
168
73
42
60
73
606
430
1024
75
839
680
700
666
620
620
246
73
42
60
73
639
430
##
75
914
620
700
580
590
590
186
73
42
60
7 2 .5
610
430
1029
75
857
Size
Seat Tube (C Top)
Seat Tube (C to C )
W heelSize
TheoreticalTT
Head Tube Length
Head A ngle
R ake
Trail
Seat A ngle
C hainstay Length
D rop
W heelbase
SO Height (m m )
480
470
456
26"
500
114
72
45
58
75
420
50
978
729
500
490
476
700
515
98
71
53
61
75
430
80
##
752
520
510
496
700
530
98
72
47
61
75
430
80
##
765
540
530
516
700
550
108
73
45
60
74
430
80
##
780
560
550
536
700
560
127
73
45
60
74
430
80
##
798
580
570
556
700
570
145
73
45
60
73
435
80
##
816
600
590
576
700
580
165
73
45
60
73
435
80
##
835
620
610
596
700
590
184
73
45
60
73
435
80
##
852
640
630
616
700
600
204
73
45
60
73
435
80
##
871
660
650
636
700
610
224
73
45
60
73
435
80
##
891
680
670
656
700
620
244
73
45
60
73
435
80
##
910
F ram e Size
W heel
S eat Tub e C -T op
S eat Tub e C -T op
A ctualT o p T ub e
H ead Leng th
H ead A ng le
F ork R ake
T rail
S eat A ng le
F ro nt C enter
C /S Leng th
W heel-b ase
D rop
S tand o ver
4 80
2 6"
4 55
4 41
4 88
1 15
72
43
62
75
5 61
4 30
9 86
49
7 33
5 00
2 6"
4 75
4 61
5 08
1 35
72
43
62
75
5 82
4 30
##
49
7 52
5 20
7 00
4 95
4 81
5 26
1 06
72
50
64
75
6 04
4 45
##
80
7 75
5 40
7 00
5 15
5 01
5 36
1 21
72
45
64
75
6 06
4 45
##
80
7 94
5 60
7 00
5 35
5 21
5 46
1 37
72
45
64
74
6 07
4 45
##
80
8 10
5 80
7 00
5 55
5 41
5 55
1 55
72
45
64
73
6 07
4 45
##
80
8 27
6 00
7 00
5 75
5 61
5 65
1 73
72
45
64
73
6 12
4 45
##
80
8 44
6 20
7 00
5 95
5 81
5 75
1 93
72
45
64
73
6 22
4 60
##
80
8 63
6 40
7 00
6 15
6 01
5 85
2 14
72
45
64
73
6 32
4 60
##
80
8 82
6 60
7 00
6 35
6 21
5 95
2 34
72
45
64
73
6 42
4 60
##
80
9 02
6 80
7 00
6 55
6 41
6 00
2 54
72
45
64
73
6 47
4 60
##
80
9 21
OFF-ROAD DESIGNS
In no other area of bike riding do Waterford’s
materials work better than off-road - where conditions
are toughest. Our OS2 Off-Road tubeset turns out
to be the ideal tubeset for the trails. This year we’re
reintroducting our off-road models.
The O-14 is available in either 26” or 29” wheel
sizes.
You can also order the eccentric bottom
bracket/single speed option.
The eccentric bottom
bracket lets you use disc mount without add-on chain
tensioners.
You’ll find no better way to compete in cross country
events or just to explore the trails.
Size:
W heelSize
A ctualSM
TheoreticalTT
H ead A ngle
SeatA ngle
B ottom B racketD rop
H ead Tube Length
C hainstay Length
W heelbase
StandoverH eight
M easurm ents in Inches
Seatm ast
TheoreticalTop Tube
C hainstay
W heelbase
SO H eight
13.5"
26in
343
546
71.5
74
40
93
415
1003
717
16"
26in
407
580
71.5
74
40
93
415
1041
747
17.5"
26in
540
600
71.5
74
40
105
415
1063
770
19"
26in
560
615
71.5
73.5
40
124
415
1074
797
20.5"
26in
620
632
71.5
73
40
155
415
1088
835
17.5"
29in
415
600
71
74
43
93
450
1093
776
19"
29in
465
615
71
73.5
43
93
450
1104
799
20.5"
29in
505
632
71
73
43
100
450
1118
821
13.5
20.7
16.3
39.4
29.4
16
21.3
16.3
39.4
29.8
17.5
21.9
16.3
39.7
30.4
19
22.2
16.3
39.8
31.2
20.5
22.4
16.3
40
31.9
16.5
23.6
17.7
43
30.6
18.5
24.2
17.7
43.5
31.5
20
24.9
17.7
44
32.3
WATERFORD OPTIONS
THE NOT SO LITTLE DET
AILS
DETAILS
Not only can you customize the fit, tubing and handling of your Waterford, you can customize many of
the details that dramatically affect the use of your bike. Not all combinations make sense. You can get
help from your local Waterford dealer as well as from our web site: waterfordbikes.com.
BRAKING SYSTEMS
Many brake choices have opened up as the range of riding
applications expand. Gone is the simple world of road race
brakes and canty’s. Consider the following options:
• Short reach caliper brakes: These are still the mainstays
of the competition road world. They allow for up to some
28C tires but no fenders.
•
Long reach calipers: These brakes can fit up to 28C tires
with fenders and 32C (1 1/4”) tires without.
•
Canty brakes: Once found only on mountain bikes, these
brakes also appear on the growing number of cyclocross
bikes as well as on commuter and touring bikes.
•
Disc brakes:
An increasing number of disc brakes are
appearing on bikes destined for pavement use - especially
commuter and touring bikes.
For 2006, Waterford is
introducing one of the first chainstay mounted disc brake
systems. These brakes eliminate rim heating and provide
excellent wet weather braking.
•
Example of our new
chainstay disc brake
mount.
Eccentric Bottom Bracket: The eccentric bottom bracket
shell lets us install disc brakes on single speed and Rohloff
hub equiped frames while retaining the advantages of vertical
dropouts.
Example of an eccentric
bottom bracket shell.
THE S&S COUPLER SYSTEM
Make your Waterford into a travel bike with the S&S Coupler system. The couplers,
mounted on the top and downtube during fabrication, provide a structurally secure
way to break your frame down into two pieces that allow your bicycle to fit into a
case that airlines will transport at no extra charge. Bicycles stored in the case
also transport easily in taxis and other alternate transportation.
Though using the couplers does require some level of mechanical skill, it is handy
for:
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Riders who commute by air and want to have a quality ride with them at all times.
International travelers who face many legs during their journey.
Riders who want compact storage on boats and personal aircraft.
Check with us or with your Waterford dealer for size limitations.
OTHER BRAZE-ONS AND LOADING
Waterford offers braze-ons to support a wide
array of accessories to support all sorts of loads
from easy day rides to round the world expeditions,
including:
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A wide range of cable routings.
Fender eyelets plus multiple mounting systems.
Pump peg and chain hanger.
Rear rack mounts to fit the most popular racks.
Front racks for several popular racks plus
custom rack mounting. For expected loads over
20 pounds, we recommend the Adventure Cycle
for its beefy tubes and load-handling.
Example
of
S&S
couplers, which let you
make your Waterford an
ideal travel bike.
WATERFORD STYLING
No one buys a fine bike just for the paint job. The quality of Waterford's finishes match the quality of the
frame underneath. Our finishes in fact start with the quality of our metal finishing and follow through to
the buffing of the clearcoat. Every Waterford gets special handling including:
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Phosphatizing surface preparation.
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Your choice of over a dozen decal color
combinations.
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Extra-hard polyurethane clearcoat over decal.
Tough polyurethane primer.
Show-car base and top coats.
Waterford
offers hundreds of color choices using PPG
top quality Concept paint systems.
Hand-buffing before shipment.
SPECIAL EFFECTS
Make your Waterford a unique statement about yourself.
Waterford offers an astounding array of
classic and unique special effects. Some special effects, like Waterford’s Harlequin and Luminescence
Series, must be seen to be believed. Here’s a sampling of other special effects.
Fades
Fades: Waterford offers a wide
variety of fades with two and
three or more colors.
Flades
Flades: Our unique Flade jobs
combine the classic fade with
flames.
Lightning Bolts
Bolts: Electrify
everyone oogling your
bike with this fun
theme.
Wings:
Part
art
deco, part patriot, our
Wings mask lets you
create a wide range of
looks.
Marble:
Give your bike
texture with our marble effect.
SPECIAL SERVICES
Whether
it’s
p i n s t r i p i n g ,
names,
special
decals
and
artwork, creative
themes
or
any
styling dream, you
can
rely
on
Waterford to find
a way to express
yourself.
Ron the pinstriper adds another name to a frame.
Below is a sample.
REFINISHING
SERVICES
We recognize your long-term investment in
your frameset and provide complete repair
and restoration services for your Waterford,
Gunnar and Schwinn Paramount. Waterford
also re-finishes a number of fine brands
including Raleigh, Colnago, Eddy Merckx,
Kestrel, Bianchi and many others.
Our
services include complete period decals for
Paramounts going all the way back to the
1930’s and period decals for many other
brands.
Refinish services include quality chemical
stripping (preserving any chrome plating) and
the quality finish provided on today’s
Waterfords.
For more information and photos, visit
waterfordbikes.com
816 W.BAKKE AVE.
P HONE 262.534.4190
Waterford, Wisconsin 53185
Fax 262-534-4194