Dmitri's Tarmac SL Pro

Dmitri decided to get back into crit racing this year after a long hiatus. Nothing like jumping in with both feet! Full Sram Red, BB30 cranks, Barmac, and topped off nicely with some Reynolds DV46 UL wheels and Vittoria Corsa sneakers. This bike is SEXY!

Vince's Indy Fab Singlespeed CX

Here it is! Vince's Independent Fabrications single speed. The whole theme of this bike was pure "murder". We started with picking every black part we could get our hands on then it morphed into something completely different. We were going to use Mavic Elipse wheels with the decals removed but didn't feel they did the bike justice. I got the idea that I could lace the Elipse track hub into some Carbone rims. So there you have it. The only SS/Track Carbone wheel in existence (that I know of). Once we went to that level it only seemed natural to run the record cranks and lever. Anyhow, here she is. FYI, Vince raced this in the slop of Crosstoberfest the next day. This is the last time it will look like this. NOT A SHOW BIKE!

S-Works Epic

Times up for the mountain season. Before I thow my secret weapon into the rafters and break out my ladies (more on that soon). I though I'd share it with you. Here it is...my S-works Carbon Epic. Pretty much bone stock except I switched the brakes to white juicy ultimates.

Pete's CAAD9 OTB CX Team

Well it's about time somebody sent me some pics of a cross bike! Get off your lazy asses and send some in!

Not to be outdone by his road bike, here is Pete's pride and joy. Custom OTB CX paint. SRAM Force with single ring and internals removed from left lever. And to top it all off...Carbone Ultimates. The wheels were a Christmas present from his wife. Just one question, does she have a sister?

Pete's CAAD9 OTB Team

Aint she purdy! We built this for Pete a couple of years ago along with a matching CX model. Custom Old Town Bicycle team paint job. Full SRAM Force (pre red) with Zipp 404's. Ninjas optional.

Kim's Judge

The first mountain posted is a doozy! Kim, like myself, always likes his bikes a little different. This lady has style! This is a SOBE Cannondale frame in team orange. Only one in Washington. Note the matching chainguide, sick! If I wasn't such a horrible bike handler I'd steal this thing in a heartbeat. Then again, it would make me look like 90% of the other dirt-merchants that ride these things. (not you kim)

Matt's 2007 System 6

Remember when Barloworld didn't ride those ugly-ass Bianchi's? Hard to believe those dope free (getting caught at least) polka dot jersey times were only a year ago. These are one of the best frames I have ever ridden. Crazy...CRAZY stiff and pretty compliant as well. Full Record kit. He added the wheels this year. Rounds out the package nicely.

Matt's Slice

Well, when you jump into doing tt's, you might as well jump in with both feet! Here is Matt's custom Cannondale Slice. He opted for a full Campagnolo build with a HED trispoke/disc combo. I love building TT bikes as you get to work with all sorts of goofy crap that really has no other useful application. Besides, JUST LOOK AT IT!

Tim's Schwinn

It doesn't have to be carbon and light to be sexy. Just look at Tim's schwinn. Pictured is Tim and his Schwinn SX 1000 Competition Scrambler, with Weinmann anodized red rims, ACS hubs, and it looks like all the stock goose neck and bar assembly. "16" was his Holiday Hills racing number, the hills being this funky ski resort on the outskirts of Spokane that had this cool downhill BMX track with ABA-sanctioned races. Tractor tread tires rounded out the package.

Speaking of sexy (and packages for that matter). Check out those shorts! Thank goodness for shadows or I may see bubble gum.

Tim's reply...

"I know. My mom bought those shorts at Albertsons and the mesh tank-top at Sears (we were poor, and I spent all my paper route money on bikes instead of clothes). The sticker towards the top of the number plate says "If you like your life as much as I like this bike, don't fuck with it". Brian the Schwinn guy kept those ones behind the counter"

2007 Specialized Tarmac SL

This bike is a dirty dirty girl. She was built up with sram force (pre red) and Zero Gravity brakes . Complete bike with Look Keo's is 14.4 lbs! Not bad for a 61cm.

Pimp Road: Bart's SuperSix

Sorry I haven't posted in awhile. Tom sent me some new supplements I've been trying out.


Anyways, Here are some pics of bart's Cannondale Supersix. This bike is SICK. Highlighted by a black anodized hollowgram sl crankset. We had to source every individual piece seperately to make that work since they only sell a mountain version of them! R-SYS wheels feature tubeless tires. He of course also has a set of carbones to run as desired. Drivetrain components are full Sram Red.

Pimp Road: Mark's Tarmac SL2

While I would love to take credit for this bike, Mark knew what he wanted. All I got to pick was the saddle and skewers! Tarmac SL2, zero gravity brakes, zipp 404 tubulars, and sram red throughout. Final build came in at 14.2 lbs with pedals and cages. This is no show bike though. Mark races it weekly.

Jinxed?

Maybe a little too much champagne yesterday as Zabriskie left the giro in an ambulance today.

You gotta love this guy!

I have more and more respect for Dave Zabriskie as time goes on. Who would have thought that growing a simple cookie duster would up your street cred so rapidly? Proof is in the pics I guess. You can see some funny shit by looking here.

Jason's Caad9 CX

One very sweet ride! Ksyrium sl tubulars, bb30 cranks, full rival, paul brakes, and thomsoned out. Light and capable. Congrats jason, one very smart build!

Keep 'em coming!

Send your pimp bike pics to welovecross@gmail.com and we'll get them posted asafp!

Campy S-Works Roubaix

Full Record and Carbones. One sexy bitch!

The Dozer

Everyone knows this guy. During the race he has no love and doesn't expect any in return. Get in the way and he'll plow you down. Push on "dozer"! We love you for it.

Pimp Optimo Cyclocross

Here is a nice 2006 Cannondale Optimo Cyclocross. It's all business with a DuraAce 9s group, single ring, and a nice mix of durable/light components. The wheels are custom Ksyrium Sl Tubulars, black hubs and spokes with polished silver rims!

In the Beginning...

Here it is, our first post! check back for race news, pimp bikes, and various rants. Check back soon!