The flagship of the Fleet!  Just seeing the frame as it was pulled out of the box was enough to do it for me.  Gray marble (they call it Meteorite Melt!) fading to metal flake black with red lettering!  Wow, it was gorgeous!  The good news is that once it was put together (this was before I worked professionally as a bike mechanic) I was grinning form ear to ear as I test rode it.  I'm sure the folks at International Bicycle and Moped could see this and were going "Chaching!" (to think, I work there now!) It has survived some rather horrific crashes, including popping off the car at 60mph (hint, don't use a Yakima down tube clamp on oval tubing!)

Component Highlights

• Deore XT Thumbshifters and derailleurs
• RaceFace Next LP Crank and UN-91 Bottom Bracket
• Engagement Ring/XT Chainrings 50/36/24
• Deore XT 8 Speed 11-30 Cassette - IG90 Chain
• Avid Brake Levers - Shimano DX V-Brakes w/ XT Pads
• RST CT-Free 700c Shock w/ Custom Springs
• Custom Velocity Deep V / LX Silent Clutch wheels
• Custom Fi'zi:k Nisene saddle
• Giant Teflon/Carbon cables
• Tioga Surefoot VI pedals
• 700x47c Michelin Tires