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Anna Meares' world record breaking BT Stealth

By Cycling News

published 23 November 2006

For the 06-07 track season, Meares is aboard the latest incarnation from Australian frame...

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Anna Meares' world record breaking BT Stealth(Image credit: Greg Johnson)

The trackie's favourite:(Image credit: Greg Johnson)

Comfort is all important(Image credit: Greg Johnson)

SRM take care of the power measurement(Image credit: Greg Johnson)

The Australian track cycling team's sprocket collection(Image credit: Greg Johnson)

Anna Meares' world record breaking BT Stealth (Note: Time trial bars have been swapped for standard bars in this photo)(Image credit: Greg Johnson/Cyclingnews)

Subtle naming on the seat tube.(Image credit: Greg Johnson/Cyclingnews)

Arb(Image credit: Greg Johnson/Cyclingnews)

Vittoria EVO CL Gold tubulars were specially designed for the Athens Olympics(Image credit: Greg Johnson/Cyclingnews)

The trackie's favourite: Shimano SPD-R pedals with custom strap attached.(Image credit: Greg Johnson/Cyclingnews)

Special colour scheme from Australian frame manufacturer Bike Technologies(Image credit: Greg Johnson/Cyclingnews)

Tight squeeze: The rear disc runs exceptionally close to the chainstays for maximum aerodynamic benefit.(Image credit: Greg Johnson/Cyclingnews)

Comfort is all important - even for 33.944 seconds.(Image credit: Greg Johnson/Cyclingnews)

Possibly the first world record to be monitored by an SRM power meter.(Image credit: Greg Johnson/Cyclingnews)

High modulus carbon fibre increases frame stiffness.(Image credit: Greg Johnson/Cyclingnews)

The beefed up head tube featuring road-style integrated headset and 1 1/8 inch steerer.(Image credit: Greg Johnson/Cyclingnews)

Incredible attention to detail: each identical wheel is put through a series of tests and ranked accordingly.(Image credit: Greg Johnson/Cyclingnews)

Meares' time trial handlebars were switched over to a standard pair for the afternoon's team sprint - she won that too.(Image credit: Greg Johnson/Cyclingnews)