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Tag: Helen’s Santa Monica

Paul F’s Super Hero Blue Axiom SL

Paul F's Super Hero Blue Axiom SL

We built this fine Super Hero Blue Axiom SL with our friends at Helen’s of Santa Monica.

Paul says:

Folks at Seven,

Just wanted to send a picture of the completed bike.  It was a great experience working  with Neil on the design of this bike and I wanted to thank him for his input on the color combination which turned out fantastic.  The bike has exceeded my expectations for form, fit, and quality.  The paint job is a work of art and I wanted to thank Mike, Stef, Dan and Staci for their effort in building not only an awesome ride but a work of art. The picture was taken this week on the commute home in Manhattan Beach California.  I am sure Neil is familiar with this view.

Thanks again,

Paul

Jim’s Axiom SL

Jim's Axiom SL

Jim got his new Axiom SL from Helen’s in Santa Monica. He also opted for the 44mm headtube and tapered steerer fork.

Jim says:

Many thanks to you and the other Seveneers for all of your help building my bike. It is exactly the bike I wanted.

She demands to be ridden fast, both up and downhill. Super stable. Crazy smooth over rough roads and comfortable enough to ride all day. I couldn’t ask for more.

Several of the articles I read advised that their bike kind of “disappeared beneath them.” I don’t think mine does that yet. To the contrary, I feel like I have a lot to learn from the bike. Every time I get off the bike I crave more. I like that aspect of her.

Below is a picture I took on our first ride up Angeles Crest Highway in Los Angeles.  You can see Downtown LA off in the distance.  From my house, it is about 15 miles, and 3,500 feet of pretty consistent climbing to get to this spot.  On that day, I just turned around and bombed back down the hill (and then rode more).  It was glorious!