I was one of the five Tactical riders.
Starting Saturday at the expo and check-in, it was great to meet other owners/riders. Also received a fair share of inquiries on and around the bike. Very happy to report that the bike performed flawless. On a windy day with a disc it handled predictably, was extremely stable, very responsive and - most important - just plain fast. A joy to ride, including into a solid headwind.
The rider (me) .... different story. I missed exiting the loop part of the course after two loops, and rode an extra ~2.5 miles, starting a third loop. Qualified for worlds in Denmark (despite worst run in 10 years), and am looking forward to training and racing next year on one of the fastest and easiest to travel with bikes that is around. Its fantastic looks don't hurt either ;)
Cheers, S.
Starting Saturday at the expo and check-in, it was great to meet other owners/riders. Also received a fair share of inquiries on and around the bike. Very happy to report that the bike performed flawless. On a windy day with a disc it handled predictably, was extremely stable, very responsive and - most important - just plain fast. A joy to ride, including into a solid headwind.
The rider (me) .... different story. I missed exiting the loop part of the course after two loops, and rode an extra ~2.5 miles, starting a third loop. Qualified for worlds in Denmark (despite worst run in 10 years), and am looking forward to training and racing next year on one of the fastest and easiest to travel with bikes that is around. Its fantastic looks don't hurt either ;)
Cheers, S.