A friend of mine is having a custom bike built and has asked for my advice. He is a good recreational cyclist and is a blast to draft behind because he's 6'10" and weighs a good 280 pounds. He regularly pulls pacelines at 20+ mph. It is kinda like following a tandem - fast on the flats, faster on the downhills, but slows going up hills. Presently, "Freight-Train" is riding a way too small 64cm Cannondale.
Anyway, I suggested he look to Zinn, Spectrum and Seven to have a custom frame built. He has also asked me about wheels so I suggested 36 hole Velocity Deep V rims laced to Ultegra hubs.
I think he is leaning toward a steel Seven.
I'd be interested to know whether you would make any additional suggestions.
Anyway, I suggested he look to Zinn, Spectrum and Seven to have a custom frame built. He has also asked me about wheels so I suggested 36 hole Velocity Deep V rims laced to Ultegra hubs.
I think he is leaning toward a steel Seven.
I'd be interested to know whether you would make any additional suggestions.