Tag: Readers’

From the woods of Hong Kong, Pez fan Ed sent us in this story of his custom Colossi XCR that has clocked up miles in a number of different countries and has even had a respray or two…it’s Readers’ Rigs time from South East Asia!Name: Ed CluerLocation: Lantau Island, Hong KongBike: Colossi XCRGroupset: Campagnolo Chorus 11Wheels: Corima 45mm / Zipp 303 / Record with Ambrosio NemesisPedals: Dura AceSaddle: Brooks CambiumOther: Thomson / Deda finishing kitWeight: around 8.5kgWhen did you buy it?The frame was originally built to my custom spec. after visiting the Colossi factory in Shenzhen, China, back in 2010 and has been through a few iterations since. This is the second re-spray / repair.What made you choose this bike?After…

As a longtime lover of custom bikes, PEZ fan Greg from Pennsylvania couldn’t help but get another custom rig when it came time to get a new bike, a Kelly Bedford Custom in a very sharp looking green paint job with Sram Red 22 and Mavic Cosmic wheels.Name: Greg MartiLocation: Pennsburg, Pennsylvania USBike: Kelly Bedford CustomsGroups: SRAM Red 22Wheels: Mavic Carbone 40 ElitePedals: Shimano UltegraSaddle: Ritchey ContrailWeight: 16.5lbs (7.5kgs)When did you buy it?Ordered it in September 2015 and got it December 2016What made you choose this bike? Having ridden custom frames for years, I really respect and love the work of handmade builders. With age and injury, my other frames no longer fit so I decided to get a fit…