Friday, April 10, 2009

Hushvod's Winning Ride!

Surly might describe many of the rider's attitudes towards Ken Hushvod's controversial victory at Tuesday's Marin Roubaix. Ironically, Surly is also the name of Hushvod's winning ride. The beautiful green Surly Cross-Check, much like Hushvod himself, could make a schoolgirl blush. Outfitted in 90's era Shimano Ultegra brake lever shifters and a potpourri of other low level components, Hushvod's ride was sight to behold.

"Tractor"
Of special note was Hushvod's tire set up. On the rear, Hushvod opted to run a worn cross tire of an unknown origin. On the front was a Continental road tire, reportedly ridden through the Paskenta gravel in 2006. Marcus Clisjsters said the bike resembled a "Tractor."


"The bike set up was awesome," commented Hushvod. "Had Litvalk not held me up in the Chinawerp pave I would have likely ridden away from everone right there."


Hushvod experienced his second flat in two weeks, mirroring Fredericco claims of sabotage. However, it seems the Hushvod booster club is not the culprit. Many are pointing fingers at Mathys Foley and Johan Finley, disgruntled, one-time hopefuls who have not been seen at any of this year's MWC events.



2 comments:

  1. Where can I get one??

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  2. I suspect the large rear tire is to cushion Hushvod's rather fragile psyche.

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