I Have a New Bike!

I am pleased to let everyone know that I bought my second triathlon bicycle in 8 years. It is a Quintana Roo Seduza. Here it is (click to enlarge):
Here's a description:

The Seduza’s inspired design, strongly influenced by its older brothers the Lucero and Caliente, is sure to appeal to your senses with its intriguing 12K carbon uni-directional layup, bold paint job and carefully selected component package. Built by hand, the Seduza’s multi-layered carbon fibers are molded with state of the art resin pregnation system to deliver a precise, unified structure for the ultimate in stiffness and lightweight performance. Contact your doctor, or local bike dealer, today and see if the QR Seduza is right for you.

Carbon monocoque design for molded aerodynamics, light weight, and a comfortable ride.

Tri-specific geometry increases efficiency and eases bike to run transitions. Internal cable routing and integrated aero seatpost for great aero performance.

Uni-directional 12K Carbon Layup finish add to the Caliente's aesthetic beauty and aero performance.

Adjustable rear entry dropouts allow you to tuck the rear wheel close behind the seat tube.

I tell you, this thing is light and fast! I also added some speedplay pedals. Here they are (mine are the black ones):



Description:

The Most High Performance, Technically Advanced
Pedal System.

The performance features of the Speedplay Zero Pedal System read like a pro racer’s wish list. No other pedal system comes close to offering the superior adjustability or cutting-edge performance features of the Zero. By thinking "outside the box", we created and patented the most technically advanced pedal system ever, featuring your choice of either a fixed position or up to 15 degrees of micro-adjustable float. Once you compare the features of Zero pedals to any other brand, you'll find that other pedals systems are no match. And like all Speedplay pedals, we accomplish this without compromise by ensuring that the locking edges of our pedals and cleats are made of metal, not plastic. What more needs to be said? How about Tour de France, Giro d'Italia, Paris-Roubaix, Amstel Gold, Paris-Nice, World Time Trial Championship, Tour of Germany, Tour of California, Tour de Georgia, Hawaii Ironman World Championship and the countless other races that have been won by champions using Zero pedals. Speedplay Zero Pedal Systems are simply the winningest road pedals on the planet.

Key features:

DUAL-SIDED ENTRY: The symmetrical double-sided pedal self-locates just by stepping down into the cleat whether the pedal is right side up, upside down or anywhere else in its rotation. No kicking, no fumbling, no looking; just step down and go.

YOUR CHOICE OF MICRO-ADJUSTABLE FLOAT OR A FIXED POSITION: The Zero allows rotational float to be precisely micro-adjusted to the exact range needed or set in a fixed-position anywhere within the 15-degree adjustment range.

ALL THREE FOOT-AXIS ADJUSTMENTS CAN BE SET INDEPENDENTLY OF ONE ANOTHER: No other pedal system offers the precise adjustment or convenience of independently adjustable fore-aft, side-to-side, and rotational foot positions. Unlike the inexact set-up of traditional cleats, each of the three critical foot-axis adjustments of Zero cleats can be set or changed without affecting the position of the other two adjustments. This feature also eliminates guesswork and misalignment when replacing cleats.

THE LOWEST STACK HEIGHT: The Zero cleat positions your foot closer to the top of the spindle for improved power transfer.
• 11.5 mm stack height for 3-hole mounting
• 8.5 mm stack height for 4-hole mounting

UNBEATABLE CORNERING CLEARANCE: The thin pedal profile of the Zero pedal lets you power through corners where your rivals coast.
• Stainless - 37 degrees

PHENOMENAL LIGHT WEIGHT:
• Stainless pedal each - 103g

LARGE, STABLE PEDALING PLATFORM: The Zero Pedal System provides the same solid connection as conventional single-sided pedals, but with Speedplay's unique, inverted design the cleat provides the platform once the cleat in engaged.

QUALITY WITHOUT COMPROMISE: Zero pedals use precision cartridge and needle bearings - three of them instead of two found in most other pedals - which allows the Zero to be thinner for a lower stack height, better cornering clearance, and reduced aerodynamic drag. Like all Speedplay Pedal Systems, the locking edges of Zero pedals and cleats are metal-on-metal for durability and safety, unlike our competitors who use engagement edges made of plastic.