In analyzing a patent infringement action, the Court must 1) determine the meaning and scope of the patent claims asserted to be infringed and 2) compare the properly construed claims to the infringing device. Markman v. Westview Instruments, Inc., 52 F.3d 967, 976 (Fed. Cir. 1995) (en banc), aff’d, 517 U.S. 370, 116 S.Ct. The first step, known as claim construction, is an issue of law for the court to decide.
Bikes such as the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8, the latest Factor O2 VAM, Orbea Orca OMX, Canyon Ultimate CFR and the Giant TCR Advanced SL can all be built down to weights that tickle or even break the limit. The all-new KTM 250 DUKE is not called THE THRILL CHASER for nothing. Its nimble handling and punchy engine performance ensure that you’ll be chasing thrills but leading the ride.
If you are the site owner (or you manage this site), please whitelist your IP or if you think this block is an error please open a support ticket and make sure to include the block details (displayed in the box below), so we can assist you in troubleshooting the issue. Of course, it’s the climbs most people care about, but even then, shaving a few hundred grams off a bike won’t transform anyone from a rouleur to a grimpeur. Giant also developed a new ‘ThinLine’ lightweight paint, bringing the total weight savings to 140g versus the already very light 2020 TCR Advanced SL Disc. On top of this, Giant says it uses lasers rather than machine stamping to cut its carbon fibre sheets and now employs robotics to automate certain aspects of the carbon layup. Rather than using off-the-shelf options, Giant says it weaves its own carbon fibre to its own specification, in its own composites factory. For the latest generation of its all-rounder racing bike, the Tarmac SL8, Specialized said it took inspiration from the Aethos.
It then cites Lanard Toys, Ltd. v. Dolgencorp, LLC, a case in which the Federal Circuit, reviewing the verbal construction of a design patent, approvingly concluded that the lower court had followed the Egyptian Goddess standard “to a tee”. Defendant submits that Lanard controls the present case, or at least provides more authoritative guidance than DePaoli and Reddy. More seriously, though, while many brands were capable of building hyper-light bikes in days gone by, removing the minimum weight limit would likely cause headaches for hyper bicycles the majority of road bike brands that are now focused exclusively on developing disc-brake equipped bikes and related parts. Ethicon, 796 F.3d at 1335 (citing Amini Innovation Corp. v. Anthony Cal., Inc., 439 F.3d 1365 (Fed Cir. 2006) ). See Egyptian Goddess, 543 F.3d at 680 (admonishing district courts to “recognize the risk” of a verbal description that may place undue emphasis on certain features in lieu of the design as a whole”). Ride in style with the Hyper E-Ride Electric Pedal Assist Commuter Bike with 700C Wheels in Blue.
Of course, you’re free to go beyond this speed, given that the rest of it comes from sheer leg power. Given a bike weighing at least 6.8kg doesn’t in itself guarantee its safety, it begs the question of whether there is even a need for a minimum weight limit. Given professional hyper mountain bike riders often push their body weight to the limit in pursuit of performance, it should perhaps come as no surprise many also demand the same of their equipment. Regardless of how big or small the performance gains are, though, many riders just want a lighter bike for the ‘vibes’.