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More Than We Could Ever Imagine

Sometimes we get a note that just stops us in our tracks, and we all take a moment to let the humble admiration set in. There may even be some goose bumps. When we got the note below from Aaron, there was a moment of quiet, followed by a hushed, “wow.”

What some riders accomplish on a Seven never ceases to amaze us. Thank you Aaron, for being an inspiration.

Hello everyone at Seven Cycles,

My name is Aaron Ritter. I am active duty Navy; stationed in Virginia Beach, VA. Last year in February I was involved in a tragic motorcycle accident, resulting in the loss of my right leg below the knee and a few other injuries with it. After transferring to Bethesda Naval Hospital I discovered the Ride 2 Recovery program and began cycling.

Now, 19 months post injury, I am embarking upon a 2 day, 155 mile bike ride in support of the Wounded Explosive Ordnance Disposal Warrior Foundation. The event is called the Undefeated Ride. I just wanted to reach out to you and let you know that this will not only be my first, formal cycling event; I will be cycling the entire distance on one of your bikes.

Thank you for such a great riding platform!!!
Aaron Ritter

Seven at Louisville Ironman

This is Seven rider David Bedard rocking his Axiom titanium tri bike at Louisville IRONMAN 2013.

David says:

After a proper fitting at Landry’s and many months of training I successfully raced the bike at the Louisville IRONMAN in late August (averaging roughly 19.5MPH). The temperature was 91 degrees on that Sunday and brutally hot on the run. During the last 10 miles of the run all I could think about was selling the bike and never thinking about another IRONMAN event. Oddly, on Tuesday when we were returning from Louisville I asked my wife which IRONMAN I should do next – she laughed.

I had more thumbs up over my SEVEN than the entire sea of carbon.

John C’s Expat S

We built this stealthy Expat S with our friends at Wheel Werks Custom Bikes in Crystal Lake, IL.

John says:

Wow – what a great bike you designed and built for me! I spent most of the weekend riding as much as possible! It’s solid, responsive, and comfortable to ride. I even got my first, “Hey, what kind of bike is that?”. It was fun explaining the frame and components!

And here is John with Bob Olsen, the man with the plan at Wheel Werks.

Leila’s Axiom SL

We love getting pictures like this one from Leila K in Austin, TX. We built this Axiom SL for her with our friends from Mellow Johnny’s.

As a custom bike, the Axiom SL is one of the most versatile we make. Some riders build it for group riding, some to tour, some to commute, and others, like Leila, to race. With subtle geometry changes, an infinite number of tube choices, and then all the custom options you could want, arriving at that perfect bike is easy. Leila chose a custom decal for hers, something to set off her MJ’s team kit.

She says:

I’ve been riding it (and racing it) for about 3-weeks now and I LOVE it! Being an odd size I’ve always settled for whatever frame fit best. This bike fits perfectly. I’ve now raced it twice and it handles beautifully and is very responsive. I’ve already gotten so many complements on the bike. Thank you so much!

– Leila

Around Lake Michigan

Last year, Seven-rider Matt Bosman road his Axiom SL around Lake Michigan in 10 days to raise money for World Bicycle Relief. As a maiden voyage, it was successful. He made it home again after 998.8 miles, and he raised over $3000.

This year, he is expanding on that great start, adding a few more miles (just for fun) and changing the route a little. This year’s ride will take place August 30 – September 7, and we are proud to have such a dedicated rider, and humanitarian, on a Seven for the trip.

You can contribute to World Bicycle Relief by visiting his donation page.

And, you can follow his progress via twitter @mattbosman and via his Seven.