Thursday, 6 September 2012

Shop Sightings

So I haven't been into the store as much, having found a new job and all, but I still come across stuff in the shop that either makes my jaw drop or head hurt. Let's start with the headaches!




First on the docket is this Roundatil. The re-designed rear... triangle is meant to be more vertically compliant, absorb road shock and allow you to ride longer, easier.

Yeah it seems to ride like any other hybrid out there. Furthermore the price point is WAY higher for a similarly spec'd bike. Lastly, it's ugly. I mean c'mon look at it. It looks like it has a disease. Moving on

Here's a rear suspension pivot with an air chuck in place of proper bearings and bushings. No it doesn't work so great. No he didn't want to fix it. Yes it boggles my mind how it all holds together.
Now for some good stuff!
 *drool drool drool*
One of the guys in the shop just got his new wheels in. ENVE carbon wheels. They don't even paint them so as to save weight.

They look freaking amazing

I want a pair

That is all







1 comment:

  1. I rode a ton during high school, but was neither competitive nor blessed with the slightest knowledge of my equipment.

    You make even this non-expert drool over those tires, just a little. And you're absolutely right - that hybrid bicycle is a freak.

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