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The two rolled in close to sunset on the third day of their tour, after logging 145 km, then 63.96 km, then 131.46 km. They were dusty, thirsty and hungry. In exchange for taking pics of their bikes, we made them pasta and gave them as much water as our well could handle.
Bob used to have a different bike, but that was stolen out of his lab at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. It was a bummer, but his co-workers came to the rescue, putting together some money to get Bob a new bike. This Giant Roam was his consolation.
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
The super light frame, stem and seatpost are all carbon of different kinds, with some Ritchey bars in traditional drop shape.
Adam’s Sampson has been built up so many ways it is hard to keep track.
