ROMIN EVO SADDLE The Romin Evo from Specialized is a personal favourite, arrived at after testing many different models
RIM BRAKES Rim brakes are the only thing holding this bike back from being the everyday ride of choice
CHAINSET A Shimano Ultegra chainset with 52/36 chainrings and 165mm cranks provides the perfect set-up
ENGRAVED TOP CAP The top cap - a present from Michelle's husband bears the engraving 'RideWriteRepeat' and 'PLF'
BRAKES AND SHIFTERS Shimano 105 shifters and brakes are the only remaining original components, aside from the frame
FAVERO ASSIOMA POWER METER Favero Assioma power meter pedals are swapped between all the bikes Michelle rides, allowing for consistent readings across personal and test bikes
THE SPEC
Frame Specialized Amira Elite 2012
Crankset Shimano Ultegra chainset, 52/36, 165mm
Brakes Shimano 105 rim
Shifters Shimano 105
Cassette 11-25t
Wheels Cero AR24 wheels, tubeless-ready
Tyres GP4000 tyres (soon to be replaced)
Saddle Specialized Romin Evo
Seatpost/ Bars/ Stem Zipp SL
Bar tape Kinesis Anti-Slip Handlebar Tape, Signature
Weight 7.76kg
My 2012 Specialized Amira Elite represents much more to me than the sum total of a carbon frame and a decade's worth of replacement components. Purchasing this bike marked a grudging acceptance that my body was not designed for triathlons; the intoxicating dawn of an assault on the British road racing scene, and a first - rather organic foray into bike testing.
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