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February 7, 2011
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Tom's Electric Seven

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Written by Tom Rampulla

Tom Rampulla has been racing throughout the Mosquito 2010/11 London/South East Cross League aboard one of the nicest bikes in the world of cross.

Seven Electric Mudhoney SL

We talked to Tom at the final round at Herne Hill.

What is your club?

Liphook Racing Team, new sponsor in 201/2012-Powerade Racing Team

Do you ride it when not racing?

Yes, mainly for race training. The many heaths and trails around Cobham, Surrey

What was in your mind when you built up the bike?

I wanted a bike that fit well, was a great performer and of course, looked nice. I had previously had a road bike custom made by Seven Cycles so I knew they could deliver. I had the gang at Beans Bike shop, near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (USA) work with Seven to make the bike.

Any reason for choosing Titanium?

Yes, titanium is a great material for a cross bike. It is basically bullet proof and light yet it can be very stiff is and extremely comfortable. Oh yeah, and it looks good too.

It has been great fun riding in the London cross league. Well organised, good vibe, and a great bunch of riders. I moved here three years ago from America and the riders have been very accepting of me even though I have a strange accent.

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Bike

The bike centres on a custom made Seven Cycles Mudhoney with an Easton EC90X Carbon fork and is kitted out with a Shimano Di2 group, which Tom tells us has worked perfectly all season.

The Bike features a 'who's-who' of top end equipment making this surely the coolest cross bike in the world?

Spec

FrameSeven Cycles Mudhoney SL-custom made
ForkEaston EC90X Carbon
BarsFSA K-Force compact carbon
HeadsetChris King
StemFSA OS 99 carbon
SeatpostThomson
SaddleFizik Airione
CranksShimano Dura Ace
DrivetrainDi2 electronic groupset 50/34
GearsShimano Dura Ace-12-28
WheelsZipp 303 Pave Cross carbon with Chris King front hub
TyresDugast
BrakesDura Ace
PedalsShimano XTR
OtherCycleops Powertap SL rear hub powermeter

BB Cluster

Seat Stays

Fork

Front Brake