2009 Plasma 10 Complete Triathlon Bike

What do you get when you redesign the popular CR1 Plasma and make something extremely innovative and ready to take on the best triathletes in the world: the Scott Plasma 10 and Plasma Contessa.

Scott has further developed and improved their carbon processes, resulting in an entirely new method of maximizing carbon material called IMPTM (Integrated Molding Process). The first bikes to feature IMPTM were the Scott Addict road bike and Scott Spark mountain bike, both category weight leaders in 2007. The Scott Plasma 10 and Contessa feature IMP5TM; in this new and sophisticated process the individual top, head, down and seat tubes along with a portion of the chain stays are created in one step.

To keep things affordable the Plasma Contessa and Plasma10 use HMF, High Modulus Carbon fibers instead of the HMX in the Plasma 2 LTD. These frames remain one of the lightest, stiffest Triathlon/TT bikes made today.

The new Plasma 10 and Contessa feature Twin Turbo chain stays that are tucked away from the often-turbulent bottom bracket area, resulting in a very clean aero profile and less drag. The new Plasma design represents a 20% decrease in overall drag in the wind tunnel (compared to the previous Plasma), while retaining its lightweight competitive edge. The new Plasma’s Shelter127 wheel coverage provides an increased area of protection and allows the bike to be more slippery and aero in a headwind. Another quality of the bike is the SDS seat stays which are much more compliant than standard aero tubing stays, resulting in reduced rider fatigue.

Technology
Specific Features of the new Plasma Contessa and Plasma 10:

• IMP5TM – An advancement of Scott’s carbon expertise, constructing the 5 tubes in the fuselage in one step
• Shelter127 – total 127° of seamless wind coverage (rear: 80° + front: 47°)
• Super narrow tube profiles – guarantees a maximum aerodynamic characteristics by reducing width
• Integrated fork and fuselage – Aerodynamically shaped, when paired the unit channels air flow cleanly
• Speed Skeg – Innovative and aerodynamic BB design adds wheel protection on the leading edge of the frame
• TwinTurbo aero carbon chain stays – Hidden behind the BB shell, the stays create no drag
• Completely internal cable routing – With aero entry and exit points, designed to let the tubes stay aero

all3sports is now accepting pre-orders for the 2009 Scott Plasma Contessa (delivery starting in November). Your card will not be charged until the frame/bike ships to you.

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