So I do my best not to be obsessed over equipment, particularly since I have no idea what I'm talking about anyway. But this last week has reminded me that sometimes equipment is quite important. Take for example this guy:
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| Fred Malm |
On the other end of the spectrum I was recently hooked up with a sweet deal on these bad boys:
They also appear to be equipment of the important type, though I don't think they'll make me as tough as Malm. This continues my long tradition of upgrading and stating, "Now I have no excuses." That is, of course, not true because I can come up with all kinds of excuses. And will chronicle those for you in the upcoming road season.
Speaking of chronicles, I was alerted to an article in the SF Chronicle by my buddy Dan and here's an excerpt:
But should hipsters start wearing monocles? This has been a hot-topic of debate with scientists at UC Berkeley. A monocle has everything a hipster craves. It complements a twirly mustache. Perfect! Using facial muscles to hold a monocle in place causes one to sneer. Excellent! A monocle create the impression that the person knows everything there is to know. Fantastic! Wearing a monocle is extremely ironic and makes you look like Rich Uncle Pennybags. Amazing! A surprised expression will cause a monocle to drop for emphasis. Fabulous!
Clearly this is the equipment I need in order to be excusesless, and it has the added bonus of not being about the bike. Though the article is about hipsters I noticed the key upgrade potential of monocles for racers: The Race Face. Note in the following images how the monocle would enhance and encourage race face to the detriment of your opponents.
| Monocle would enhance cobble handling |
| Dual monocles |
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| Many amateur racers aren't serious enough about their hobby |
As long as it doesn't mess with your depth perception, I see no down side.
I think I'll get into the game early with carbon and bamboo models.
Nice looking wheels! Thanks for the cx vid from Lodi!
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