I got to build a TI cross bike for a girl named Virgina who lives in Ogden, Utah. She is a cross racer and was super stoked to come up North to pick up her new ride. She came up and hung out over the weekend and did the triathlon while she was here. Here are a few pics of Virginia and her new cross bike. As a fitter I like the photo of Virginia riding the bike, usually you view the rider on a trainer while doing the fit and that is what we did the night before. In this photo she is actually racing the bike, rather than spinning on a trainer. On her previous ride she had a difficult time getting comfortable on the hoods, let alone the drops. The picture displays her going straight to the hoods with a good torso, arm, and knee angle. Sometimes a angle finder is no substitute for a good photo of someone racing their bike, and feedback on comfort and performance after a race. The bike also allows her some adjustments in reach and handlebar height without having to purchase new components. I have noticed that fits need to be periodically changed as individuals gain or lose fitness and flexibility, it is always nice to have a bike that can change with you.CLICK ON PICS FOR CLOSER LOOK.
