"Ti and carbon resonate at different frequencies to isolate the rider from the long road ahead, to an almost eerie degree"
A Paris-Brest-Paris Inspired Custom Seven 622XX
If you had to draw up a short list of the perfect bike to ride 1200 km in 60-80 hours, then in all that is holy, surely Seven's magnificent custom-made 622XX would be be right up at the sharp end?
Well that was certainly in our client Phil's mind when he weighed up all the factors and criteria that surrounds the extensive training, preparation and participation in the world's oldest ultra-distance cycling event.
Phil's Thinking
The reasoning is sound:
- Seven are the world's leading titanium cyclo-engineering company, led by ex-Merlin guru, Rob Vandermark
- Seven are rarely the glitziest bikes in the world there is so much that Rob simply refuses to do to the dull grey material that he venerates so highly. Sometimes it drives us crazy, but ultimately our mantra is: 'In Rob we trust' - when it comes to titanium
- A custom designed bike from Cyclefit ensures perfect fit for efficiency and comfort
- Phil already has a rim-brake 622 - it is a well proven concept
- Mixing carbon and ti together adds more to the ride than it adds in stiffness or saves in weight over an all ti bike.
Ti and carbon resonate at different frequencies to isolate the rider from the long road ahead, to an almost eerie degree
Titanium where you need strength & resilience
Carbon where you need high-frequency isolation
"In Rob We Trust - when it comes to titanium"
LANDRACE wheels - designed & built at Cyclefit
DT hubs to keep the weight low - 1375 grams
"Seven are the world's leading titanium cyclo-engineering company"
Beautiful from any angle. The '7' badge is the unquestioned assurance of world-leading quality.
"The '7' badge is the unquestioned assurance of world-leading quality"
Firefly seat-post/clamp - made for Cyclefit
Asymmetric stays - tuned to rider style/weight