A month now on the new Tetra...: Bikefanclub.com

I wanted to post here after my first few rides but decided to wait for a while until I could find something wrong with the bike. Over a month now & not a damn thing to complain about. The frame is way stiffer than my Litespeed Vortex & Merlin Extralight. This is apparent when climbing (both seated & standing) & especially when sprinting. Even when hammering for that city limit sign at nearly 1600 watts there was very little flex & for the first time ever I couldn't hear the front derailler rubbing. Man, that was nice! Descending was very stable, although I have only gotten to 54 mph (sitting on the top tube & my chin on the SRM computer). Super stable though. I need a good tailwind day though & I will be able to get over 60 mph - that's when things start to go in slow motion & get really peaceful.

One thing that I have never experienced before is all of the "nice bike" comments while out riding. I wasn't really ready for that even though I have had nice bikes in the past. I say "thanks" & then think "ya, she is a nice bike isn't she". She is black & beautiful & has no fear. We rode in the snow yesterday & when I finished the ride there was a nice layer of crusty snow on the chainstays & behind the fork blades. A very nice ride indeed. Pics are posted with the race wheels. I can't wait wait for the first race in January where I will ride for the first time with those wheels - they are definately stiffer than the training wheels I am using now.

I feel as though I have been Born Again & Craig Calfee is my own personal Jesus Christ.

Looking forward to racing season,

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Jeff in Reno

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