This is Matt’s big project of the year.
He’s been eyeing a hand-made frame for a while now, wanting something stiff, but also fast and unique. The new Low Key affordable frames were perfect, and Matt put the order in.
Six months later it showed up. However, the wait did give him time to source the Campagnolo Chorus 12 group and other parts — some of which came from a buddy who was upgrading his own bike.
“A lot of which I got from Arin, who was upgrading his Panasonic in case it was heavier than my Low,” Matt said.
Campagnolo Chorus 12 speed with 52/36 chainrings and a 11-29 cassette give him the range for Vancouver Island hills.
“The Chorus really surpassed my expectations and wasn’t that expensive either,” he said.
Campagnolo Zonda wheels were bought from the buddy, and only weigh 1,550 grams. On them are 28 mm Pirelli P-Zero tires, which are fine for the few times Matt gets a bit gravelly with the bike.
The Thomson stem pictured was a bit too slippy, so it has been swapped. However, the Zipp round drops are still there.
Find Matt on IG at @matt_in _a_cage.
Photos taken on Coast Salish, W̱SÁNEĆ, Lekwungen/Songhees and Te’mexw Treaty Association lands. HÍSW̱ḴE