2011 BMC RM01 Race Machine – 47cm
Close cousin to the incredible BMC Team Machine.
Read More2011 Ridley Damocles – Large
My first “plastic” bike was a thrill to ride, except that when I was bombing down a rough surface pot-holed road it would bounce uncomfortably and at times it was downright scary. Then I rode a Damocles and there was no bouncing around but instead the bike remained sure-footed, tracked straight and true and offered more than my abilities cared …
Read More2011 Specialized Amira Expert – 44cm
There aren’t many bikes made in this size that still offer the performance that an extreme female road cyclist demands. This bike sports the same tapered steerer and oversized bottom bracket as the S-Works Amira but has a slightly different carbon makeup in the frame. If you rent this bike be prepared for more than you might be used to. …
Read More2011 Cervélo R3 – 51cm
The very first pedal stroke on the Cervelo R3 revealed one of it’s strengths: This bike is built to accelerate. This characteristic reveals another huge benefit: it responds very well to steep pitches especially if you are climbing out of the saddle, terrain you will find abundant in Sonoma County. Fast descents are an interesting experience on as this bike …
Read More2011 BMC SLR01 Team Machine – 53cm
This is truly an awesome bike. It has HED Ardennes SL wheels and SRAM Red components, perfect combination for an ultimate ride! First impression of this bike is that it feels scary light but when it’s pushed to perform it has everything you need. The ride is firm yet not uncomfortable on our rough roads and the power transfer when …
Read More2011 BMC SLR01 Team Machine – 55cm
This is truly an awesome bike. It has HED Ardennes SL wheels and SRAM Red components, perfect combination for an ultimate ride! First impression of this bike is that it feels scary light but when it’s pushed to perform it has everything you need. The ride is firm yet not uncomfortable on our rough roads and the power transfer when …
Read More2010 Ridley Asteria WSD – Small
This bike is the sister to the Ridley Damocles, which happens to be my favorite bike for our local pavé. I have two of these, a small and a medium. Both bikes will be built with Ultegra components and lightweight SLR 200 wheel sets for the Small Asteria and Rol D’Huez for the Medium Asteria (not the wheels in the picture). If you …
Read More2010 Ridley Asteria WSD – Medium
This bike is the sister to the Ridley Damocles, which happens to be my favorite bike for our local pavé. I have two of these, a small and a medium. Both bikes will be built with Ultegra components and lightweight SLR 200 wheel sets for the Small Asteria and Rol D’Huez for the Medium Asteria (not the wheels in the picture). If you are interested …
Read More2011 Autuori 874 BB30, 56cm
Some may see this and wonder what’s an Autuori. Well it’s a product brought to us by our friends at Edge Design and in 2011 I test rode this bike and wrote a review. To sum up, this is a bike that offers predictable and spirited performance and a refined ride that puts it in the same league as many of …
Read More2011 Autuori 874 BB30, 52cm
Some may see this and wonder what’s an Autuori. Well it’s a product brought to us by our friends at Edge Design and in 2011 I test rode this bike and wrote a review. To sum up, this is a bike that offers predictable and spirited performance and a refined ride that puts it in the same league as many of newer race …
Read More2011 Autuori 874 BB30, 48cm
Some may see this and wonder what’s an Autuori. Well it’s a product brought to us by our friends at Edge Design and in 2011 I test rode this bike and wrote a review. To sum up, this is a bike that offers predictable and spirited performance and a refined ride that puts it in the same league as many of newer race …
Read More2011 Autuori 874 BB30, 50cm
Some may see this and wonder what’s an Autuori. Well it’s a product brought to us by our friends at Edge Design and in 2011 I test rode this bike and wrote a review. To sum up, this is a bike that offers predictable and spirited performance and a refined ride that puts it in the same league as many of newer race …
Read More2011 Trek Madone 6.5 – 60cm
This is an awesome bike. It had Dura Ace C35 wheels and Dura Ace Di2 shifters.
Read More2010 BMC SLC01 Pro Machine – 55 cm
BMC seems to have a knack for making bikes that can only be mistaken for another BMC. This model has been legendary on many a race circuit and after riding it you will know why. The SLC01 first arrived in 2006 so the technology in this bike is dated but then so is the Cervélo R3 and Ridley Damocles. BMC …
Read More2011 Ridley Damocles – Small
My first “plastic” bike was a thrill to ride, except that when I was bombing down a rough surface pot-holed road it would bounce uncomfortably and at times it was downright scary. Then I rode a Damocles and there was no bouncing around but instead the bike remained sure-footed, tracked straight and true and offered more than my abilities cared …
Read More2008 Ridley Excalibur – Small
I’ve been riding road bicycles since the late 70′s, starting with Colombus SL and Reynolds lugged frames then aluminum and finally carbon bikes starting in the late 80s. I started road racing in 83 (my first race I wore wool shorts and a leather strap helmet!) and, as we all know, bikes and the associated garb have come a long way since …
Read More2010 Cervélo R3 – 58cm
I’ve been riding road bicycles since the late 70′s, starting with Colombus SL and Reynolds lugged frames then aluminum and finally carbon bikes starting in the late 80s. I started road racing in 83 (my first race I wore wool shorts and a leather strap helmet!) and, as we all know, bikes and the associated garb have come a long way since …
Read More2010 Specialized S-Works Roubaix SL2 – 58cm
Riding this it’s easy to see how it is such a successful bike in the Spring Classics. Great all-day rider on any road!
Read More2010 Lapierre Sensium 300 – 55cm
Lapierre is a bike that you wont see too often in these parts. But, if you watched the Tour de France last year then you may have noticed that every breakaway, or so it seemed, had a member from the FDJ team in it and they were riding Lapierre bikes. This model, the Sensium, is the Lapierre that you would …
Read More2010 Focus Izalco Team Milram – Large
Not just another über bike! The feel of road-buzz on this one will remind you of a fine steel frame bike but the BB30 bottom bracket will do anything but. This is a performance bike. After riding it you just might want one of your own! This bike is equipped with Rol Race SL wheels. If you haven’t tried these …
Read More2010 Cervélo R3 – 56cm
I’ve been riding road bicycles since the late 70′s, starting with Colombus SL and Reynolds lugged frames then aluminum and finally carbon bikes starting in the late 80s. I started road racing in 83 (my first race I wore wool shorts and a leather strap helmet!) and, as we all know, bikes and the associated garb have come a long way since …
Read More2010 Specialized S-Works Roubaix SL2 – 56cm
Riding this it’s easy to see how it is such a successful bike in the Spring Classics. Great all-day rider on any road!
Read More2009 Cervélo R3 SL – 54cm
I’ve been riding road bicycles since the late 70′s, starting with Colombus SL and Reynolds lugged frames then aluminum and finally carbon bikes starting in the late 80s. I started road racing in 83 (my first race I wore wool shorts and a leather strap helmet!) and, as we all know, bikes and the associated garb have come a long way since …
Read More2008 Ridley Excalibur – Large
I’ve been riding road bicycles since the late 70′s, starting with Colombus SL and Reynolds lugged frames then aluminum and finally carbon bikes starting in the late 80s. I started road racing in 83 (my first race I wore wool shorts and a leather strap helmet!) and, as we all know, bikes and the associated garb have come a long way since …
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