1981 Textima 1000m pursuit track

This track bike was made in 1981 and essentially represents the first generation of machines for time trial races on the velodrome. This type of bike appeared as early as 1979 and initially had a double clamp (internally referred to as a "claw") for the handlebars. Later on it was reduced to a single clamp for aerodynamic reasons. This handlebar clamp is certainly the most striking feature of these machines. The basic idea of this construction goes back to the Swiss company ASSOS, which produced this construction for the Swiss national team. The engineers of the GDR national team took up this concept and developed it. In addition to a sloping top tube, a shortened head tube and a partially integrated headset, the air resistance of rider and machine is further reduced. The frame tubes have been reshaped and given an oval profile, further optimizing the overall aerodynamics. The first generation still had 27-inch wheels of the same size. In 1982 this type of bike was further developed, which from then on was manufactured with a small 26-inch wheel and shorter head tubes. Towards the end of the 1980s, some of the frames were also equipped with gussets to increase the rigidity of the frame. Due to the "extreme" seating position, these machines were primarily used in the 1000m time trial.