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The Bike

The Bike

Behold! A 80’s circa non suspension Cannondale M400 aluminum hardtail decked out with Shimano’s LX group with a bunch of custom parts thrown in. I’m running a pair of avid shorty cantilever brakes, mavic rims, and a super custom bar end aero brake lever set up. I role on a set of 1″ slicks...
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Direct Route

Direct Route

My commuting route is just over 6 miles and takes me 30 minutes without breaking much of a sweat. Even though there is a multi use path that runs adjacent to 5 miles of my commute I stick to surface streets. The multi use path isn’t as smooth, clean, and as direct as the...
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My Commute

My Commute

My commuting route is just over 6 miles and takes me 30 minutes without breaking much of a sweat. Even though there is a multi use path that runs adjacent to 5 miles of my commute I stick to surface streets. The multi use path isn’t as smooth, clean, and as direct as the...
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Cycling Shoes

Cycling Shoes

While not the best shoe for cycling I can wear these to work. It means I don’t have to carry an extra pair of shoes and I can resist looking like a ‘roadie’ while to and fro the gig. Their best feature is should they get dirty I just pop ‘em into the washer....
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Super Custom Controls

Super Custom Controls

I have an integrated brake lever and shifter set up that sits on top of an aero bar and vintage Nitto stem. I had these parts available and wanted to use what I had. They are not the most maintenance free set up I have played with and leave my brakes feeling a bit...
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