I got this at the end of May 2014, having gotten in the queue in late July 2013, when I was still having trouble walking (after breaking my ankle -- see profile pic):
Steel frame, Chris King wheels, etc., Shimano hydraulic discs (which I really do need around here), Di2 (which I don't need, but comes with the brakes currently, and the shifting is flawless). This is the most stable bike I have ever ridden, and the best ride I have ever experienced with my clothes on.
I wanted to buy locally (Santa Cruz CA), and I really lucked out with John Caletti. Everything exceeded my expectations. My only regret is I waited until I was 50 years old and broke my ankle before I got this for myself as a recovery incentive/present.
Pictures filched from the Caletti Cycles website.
I've been riding it off-road a bit (firetrails) in addition to back-country roads in the Santa Cruz mountains. It handles incredibly well and has enabled me to regain my cycling confidence.
Steel frame, Chris King wheels, etc., Shimano hydraulic discs (which I really do need around here), Di2 (which I don't need, but comes with the brakes currently, and the shifting is flawless). This is the most stable bike I have ever ridden, and the best ride I have ever experienced with my clothes on.
I wanted to buy locally (Santa Cruz CA), and I really lucked out with John Caletti. Everything exceeded my expectations. My only regret is I waited until I was 50 years old and broke my ankle before I got this for myself as a recovery incentive/present.
Pictures filched from the Caletti Cycles website.
I've been riding it off-road a bit (firetrails) in addition to back-country roads in the Santa Cruz mountains. It handles incredibly well and has enabled me to regain my cycling confidence.