Our good friend David traveled with his new Seven to compete in the Maritona dles Dolomites, a Gran Fondo that has been described by National Geographic as, “one of the biggest, most passionate, and most chaotic bike races on Earth.”
Before he departed for this adventure, Dave took time to sit down with us and talk about the bike Seven designed especially for this event.
What qualities of your Seven are most important to you in this particular event? I know that on my Seven I’ll be confident in what’s under me, so I can focus on the climbs, and on actually enjoying the experience! I like the idea that I can ride this unfamiliar course and I’ll almost be able to ignore the bike. Not that my Seven doesn’t have personality, but it is so light, it hasn’t weighed me down during my training rides prior to the Maratona. All built up with the couplers, the wheels, the pedals, and 2 cages, the bike is only 16 lbs.
My new Seven is able to be uncoupled and shipped without sacrificing any ride or performance quality. I know that when I get to Italy and reassemble the bike, my ride will be the same as when I am riding at home, and having that comfort, familiarity, and power is invaluable.
