Spring is here! I guess it is theoretically here. So the calendar says…the weather doesn’t seem to agree but I hear it is going to warm up in a day or so. I’ve been eagerly awaiting my new Synapse Carbon SL frameset in the Liguigas paint scheme. It is a very bright green color and a little bit lighter then my existing frame and fork. I’m interested in how the new frameset will ride compared to my existing one. The Synapse has pleasantly surprised me in the way it handles and rides overall. So much so that I have one all built up and ready for my wife to ride. It could be the perfect bike for her, certainly addressing some of the concerns she has had in the past with her other bikes. Once it gets a little warmer I am sure we can get out for a nice easy ride for her to test it out.
Currently I am running the Cannondale SI Carbon crankset in a compact, perfect for climbing. The shifting is a lot smother then your traditional triple crankset. Better yet you get away from the 30/42/52 tooth combination of the triple. For me it is awkward to switch between my 39/53 gearing on my Look that I am so use to and having a 42/52 middle and big chainring. It surprised me originally to feel the difference the 3 teeth made in the middle chainring. The transition is much better for me at least between the compact and the 39/53 gearing.
Hopefully the frameset will show up tomorrow so I can get a ride in this weekend. I need to get back on the bike. As of late it seems that I’ve been allowing my schedule to manage me rather then me managing my own schedule. Not a good habit if I want to meet the goals I have set for myself this year. More riding, weight loss, a double century and the climb that starts from Front Royal and is the first 40 miles of skyline drive. That’s all for now, I need to get back to work. Hope to see you on the road soon!
