Hi Dana:
I just took delivery of my first Tetra Pro this afternoon (1539hrs PDT)
Sacramento had great riding weather for my first ride - ON MY TETRA PRO - which was to the foothill and about 47 miles.
Before the ride my greatest concern was the EASTON SLX fork - I did not know much about them and the only search on the web produced results on the SL, which were less than favorable. My weight was 217.2 for this ride and I am 6' 3".
Well, my Tetra Pro is amazing - climbs, downhills, fast 40 +mph downhills, straight and level, fast rollers. I did not notice the EASTON fork - I reveled in the total Calfee performance.
My LBS in Sacramento, which has been involved in The Bicycle Business for many years, fit and balanced my ride. Whether it is a LUNA - TETRA PRO or D'FLY - and I like the 25 year warranty on the Tetra Pro - it BOILS down to components that work together (see my first posting for my list) and a BALANCED ride - any bike frame can be amazing - albeit not as super amazing as a Calfee - if it is truly YOUR BIKE and it fits YOU and is balanced for YOU -
Bottom line: in that situation you don't notice the EASTON; or, for that matter, THE WHEEL; it is just a part of the total experience.
And Yes, this afternoon I did use my 29x26 and it shifted like a dream - even with the chainwrap of 41 and a 24 tooth spread in the front. (Record Triple Front and Chorus triple long cage rear)(NO carbon) (and NO ShimaNO).
Once you make your decision on which Calfee frame, you will have some time to MULL over the components. As it turns out, I made a few changes that I would otherwise not have on a shorter time frame.
Have fun
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