https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/b.../2145690-2018/

Did the Project One process and added the Radioactive Orange color, carbon saddle, carbon wheels, ESI grips, carbon cage, and got to specify my crank and stem length which was nice for fine tuning the fit. Figured Orange would go better with my other loud yellow bike


Mine will be solid orange without the black accents on the top tube and chain stays

 

I am strangely attracted to this bike:

 

My dogg's Project 1 Fuel Ex:

 

Yesterday I went to install my cadence sensor for more realistic ZWIFT Avatar when I noticed this. Best i can tell I have over 2000 miles like this. Close enough to 180 that it feels natural. A friend road it on a group ride a few weeks ago and he didn't notice anything odd either. Oh well, easy fix.

 

I wonder how far from 180 they'd have to be before you realized :hmm:

 

getting close. Stoked on this DT Swiss, DT 350 wheelset I built up. My first experience with DT Swiss hoops.

 

Biopace v. 2.0

 

Yeah seriously.

Ya know I have been fighting a persistent saddlesore & knee issue on my left side this past winter. Coincidence?

I made a 8mm shim and added it to my left cleat last week. No more knee pain, sore healed.

 

Almost done... 26.6 lbs. I still need to install the rear brake, but it will be under 27lbs. Not bad for 2.35" - 29r tires front and back and a full aluminum build (save handlebars). Very happy with how this thing rides. XC bike pedaling efficiency with trail bike manners and geometry.

 

Thinking of taking up track racing. I have the right type of fitness and experience to be a decent pursuiter. 3 velodromes within 90 minutes drive. Events for masters are standing start 2km (1.6miles). I make around 500 watts for 2:41. That's the time that won the California state championship last year. 27.7mph, which I can do for a 20k TT on slower, paved roads with a breeze. My math puts my avg speed for 2km closer to 29mph so I might be competitive right off the bat. Most track racing centers on the spring oriented events, omnium, keirin, points race, etc. So I'd be the oddball with aero bars and huge gear. Sounds like fun and the focus on 2-3 minute power fits in with my other race goals this year.

Look Ma, no brakes! (or gears, freewheel or common sense)

 

 

Anyone watch the world cup XC this weekend? Nino's win streak is over.

 

Watched that finish a few times. Thrilling stuff. Sam played that tactically perfect. Fighting cramps the last 10 minutes, locked up right after the finish. Gritty.

 

Yeah- the whole last lap was like a track race- sprints attacks then regrouping etc. Made for really good racing & the course looked interesting as well.

 

Both the mens and womens races were spectacular. Good enough to watch start to finish a few times. Great to see some folks challenging nino and amazing performance from Jolanda considering she had a broken collar bone 6 weeks ago and I'm sure lost a lot of her training headway. Gonna be an epic season.

 

Sam G almost won a road race the day after:

https://inthebunch.co.za/2018/03/cap...s-third-title/

WTF do they not need to recover at all??

 

22. Made of testosterone and fire.

 

 

I go there when it is warmer and dryer. There's some nice flow sections for me. I stay away from the tight roots and rock sections.

Love that color. I'm Jealous!

 

My black 1-Up is turning gold, too. lol. Nice bike, need to borrow. I have one last push to get the Miata running and moved out of that garage, then I can relax and ride bikes again.