Gran Fondo LA this weekend hosted by Colnago

For those of you that are just catching up on the news now, Colnago is hosting the Gran Fondo in LA this weekend. Tons of booths full of vendors showing off the Colnago rides. As for Wrench Science, we will walk around on Saturday looking to give away these....

and on Sunday, we'll be participating in the Gran Fondo and recording the action, huge thanks to Contour for getting the units to us in time, with the Contour GPS camera.

Thanks Contour and Luna! See everyone in Los Angeles!

Silver Oak Cellar and Lance Armstrong!

One of our excellent clients of all time from Silver Oak Cellar, Tim Duncan, was on a ride with the one and only Lance Armstrong today, while sporting the Wrench Science Jersey!

Maybe we can get Lance to wear a Wrench Science kit too one of these days.

Ellsworth Evolution SST.2 at its finest!

Here we have a great example of a full suspension 29er trail bike for everyday riding.With the Ellsworth Evolution SST.2 as frame to build on, SRAM X.O. build kit keeping the drivetrain shifting precise while staying very light, and a couple custom pieces from Chris King, Magura, and Gravity Dropper to give it that extra touch personalizing the bike for the customer.

The Ellsworth Evolution SST.2 that we see here complete with SRAM X.O. build and upgraded parts weighs in at 28 lbs without pedals.

Gran Fondo LA hosted by Colnago America this weekend, June 25th and 26th!

Colnago America is hosting it's FIRST Gran Fondo Los Angeles event this year, and it looks to be close to a sold out event.

 "'Gran Fondo' means 'Big Ride' in Italian.

Gran Fondos are long distance, mass-participation cycling events – not races – that are immensely popular in Italy.  Participation is open to recreational and competitive amateur cyclists, and tens of thousands of riders of all abilities participate."

Le Tour de France, eat your heart out!

Photo courtesy of Le Tour de France Facebook fan page.