Alec's New Pass Hunter, a Speedy Build

The seat post is extended so Igor could try her out.

We don't normally build up frames for customers, but this was a special case. Alec is my almost-15-year old son and has been into bikes since he could first straddle a tricycle. He likes fast bikes and originally wanted a carbon fiber Cervelo, but sense prevailed when he realized that a Pass Hunter was almost as fast and much more versatile.

Here is how it started.

From Radio Flyer to Pass Hunter.

10-speed Campy on VO hubs.

28mm smooth tires are nice on the bumpy brick streets in Annapolis. 

Alec wanted a very light saddle. We were actually thinking of importing these.

We used a mix of Campy Centaur and Chorus that I had in my spare components box. Those red Grand Cru jockey wheels should be good for an extra 2mph.

I like how Campy brifters can be converted from 9-speed to 10-speed.

I also donated a vintage Campy water bottle.

Alec's first real road bike next to the latest.

Test ride.

Still need toe clips and minor fitting, but he seems satisfied.

This was Alec's previous bike. Anyone need a 48cm Trek road bike?