Bikes of Ore 2 Shore Part One

So I thought I would post the bikes we rode in the Ore 2 Shore race. I will post mine first. I rode a single speed so that I would not get over zealous and out run JJ. My goal was to ride with him and get him on the podium. It was successful. But I don't deserve the credit here, he did it!

Gary Fisher Superfly Single Speed

These bikes were first built as a prototype and avialable only to a few selcect team members who had great success on them. They were shown briefly to the public. Everyone thought they were incredible. The next year a limited number were produced and sold only to shop employees. This is one of those bikes! I came across it last year on eBay. I had wanted one of these when they came out but the cost was out of my reach. I put an offer on it and got it. This is the bike I rode to Third Place at Barry-Roubaix!

This bike is incredibly light. The build is as follows:

Gary Fisher Superfly SS frame (carbon)

Niner Carbon Fork

Crankbrothers Carbon bar 31.8, 690 wide

Truvativ Carbon seat post

Bontrager Race Lite saddle

DT Swiss X470 Rims with Surly Hubs

Kenda Karma 2.2 tires (1.9 for Barry Roubaix)

Bontrager Race Lite Stem

Shimano Free Wheel 18T

Truvative Team SS Crank

32 Tooth Race Face SS Chainring

Hayes Stoker Ryde brakes

Crankbrothers Eggbeater Pedals

Sram 8 Speed Chain

Love this bike.

Well time is running out tonight so I will post JJ's bike tomorrow night.

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