Ready

new bike
Originally uploaded by FrontFlipNick

New steed is complete.

-'99 Ti Merckx built by Litespeed
-Reynolds Ouzo Pro fork
-Chorus/Record build.
-Ksyrium SL wheels.
-Deda cockpit (Newton bars, Zero stem).
-Syncros Ti seatpost
-Flite Ti seat
-Stainless King cages
-Look Keo Carbon pedals

So far, I'm pretty happy. I'll probably switch out the saddle w/one of my Terry Flys. And the wheels might get swapped out soon since the front one suffered a gouge in the brake surface (Whenever I go on a ride w/Ben, we wind up offroad somehow). Only problem now is I don't have time to ride unless I want to take her downtown to work...

It Begins...

Well, barring some unforeseen miracle, I'm not going be completing the Hugel this year. Too many distractions, not enough preparation. Still, it's November, and that means it's time to start up training (slowly) for the coming race season. I hope to peak around Fort Davis and podium the hill climb and hopefully the road race as well. This shouldn't be too hard despite the lack of adequate, Ventoux-like mountains in the Austin area - as long as I don't push too hard and get sick like last year.

For the first time in my life, I'll be riding a bike that isn't made of steel, which material as everyone knows is the ultimate in romance and tradition. This makes me a little sad. Still, nothing says ULTRA like titanium, and I'm hoping the Eddy Merckx decals will make up enough in the R & T department. We'll see. My new Campy Chorus groupset arrives on Monday or Tuesday. Build pictures to follow...