Cervelo Owner Unclear on the Concept
Posted here are four pictures of my '06 Soloist Team in four different modes that I subjected it to this year. It was all in fun and I think my bike has forgiven me for rarely riding it with the same set-up twice in a row.
Club mode; most
common set-up for Sport X club rides, Calabogie Road Race and Rideau Lakes Tour (with 2
water bottles...see what I mean about riding it the same twice in a
row?)
Touring mode; New Hampshire, Vermont, New York biking, hiking, eating, drinking, camping supported tour.
I do not recommend short handlebar stems or upright posture, like I
did, on Soloists---unstable on drunken moonlight rides around
campground.
Time Trial mode; flipping the seat post definitely works as far as seat height goes. Next TT, I'm going to tilt aero bars upward a bit...oops, I did it again!
Track mode; must pass technical inspection at the track, maximum crank arm length is 165 mm with low profile pedals. Challenges also because of the vertical dropouts. Low budget for experimenting meant that I used a 42T chainring with a 15T cog. Better to rent a real track bike from the velodrome (good bikes and cheap) for the first time experience. And what an experience! Thank You to Greg of Sport X for technical assistance and shop space and Forest City Velodrome for the exciting ride and excellent training.
