Since then I've been at work on the CA2 making it practical for the mountainous, twisty switchback terrain in Prescott.
First, I don't think a Railgun seat is necessary. In fact, it might actually be too reclined. Climbing ascents really requires putting a lot of pressure on the lower back (pushing pedals demands something against which to brace oneself). Without the `bracing' you can't really enlist the power of your leg and ankle stroking.
So, I'm using the unmodified standard Bacchetta carbon hardshell seat.
This is the setup:
- Mini-bullhorn handlebar
- SRAM TT-900 levers
- No-name brake levers
- Fastback Spark Bag (2)
- Fastback Norback Frame Bag
- I cut the bottom Velcro strap off theNorback frame Bag and punched d two holes in the bottom, punched two holes in the carbon fiber hardshell seat, laced a cable tie through the holes and secured the bottom to the back of the seat. I wrapped the top Velcro strap around the ADEM headrest post.
- TerraCycle tiller
Lots of adjusting and sizing to make it all fit nicely.
Took it out for a challenging ride yesterday on the White Spars with lots of hills, climbing, descending, turning fast on switchbacks, etc. Mother's milk.
