... on the the incredible 2013 Superfly.
This will be my forth season on the Superfly but the first on the newly engineered frame. I've been very happy with Trek Superfly; great fit and with a company standing by their product by offering life time warranty on their frame and to this point have offered great service when required; I do not see the point of changing up.
Picked up the bike at Ridley's at 19.5 lbs (no pedals) and by the time I put pedals, cages and some heavier (?? Racing Ralph's) tires it weighed in at 20.8 lbs (bath room scale). The stocked kit has no flaws; was curious on the wheel set but without putting them on the scale I believe they are as light as my Enve set; but not as stiff. Through axle in front and rear add a solid feel to a rather slim (and awesome) looking frame. Internal cable mounts (break and shift) adds to the sleek look.
Well; it was almost too good looking to take out in the spring like conditions in Calgary this weekend. First ride I joined up with Shawn and Craig. The weather was just cold enough to make plans for city single tracks; COP, Bowmont, Stoney Bridge, Edworthy and some more COP. Nice fast pace and tacky trails. The bike performed above expectations; my position was slightly more stretch but I didnt mind for a shorter ride; the stiffer front fork was just that...stiff when required but smooth ride going down (need further test on some real terrain). Great first ride. And not too muddy after. One complaint would be the seatpost slipping. Craig and Shawn showed some fear of my light new ride so showed up with ridgid monster cross looking things and called in mountain bikes.
Second ride of the weekend Erik, Craig and I had planned a Cochrane loop, the weather was sort of iffy and with the previous single track day I wanted more...
Erik stopped at Bow and geared him self up with a new jacket; and now he is signed up for Nepal riding so he can really get the use of it; though it came in handy during ride as well. Great bikes, right clothing can only translate to a great ride! Trails were in good shape again, though with my lack of swimming ability we opted not to cross bearspaw resorvoir even though Craig was really set on it. I think he would have easily gone for the Darwin's award...
Had done a few adjustment to the bike so fit was great, and Eriks thought it roles like a roadbike and was impressed enough that I might have a buyer come next year :)
Ended with a wip through Bowmont and just enough mud to require carwash stop later.
Great day !
That was it for riding, back north for 9 days dreaming of real trails and great rides.
Happy Riding!
