I love Rouleur and it’s definitely been an inspiration photographically. I really admire Timm Kölln’s work for the magazine, and his portfolio in general. He’s also got some terrific bike photography on the Pasculli site, a brand he helped found.

I’ll post something next week about the weekend ride… the bike and the current wheelset. It will be a real test of the Eulogy’s fit.

With regard to the Eulogy I really respect your view on position and your admission that you are not racing. I wonder how many guys have the smaller frame, highly extended seat post, long and flat stem, no headset spacers and a BAD BACK?

The Eulogy is an awesome frame. I don’t agree with the stiffness to weight ratio KPI used by many manufacturers,it’s misleading. With a frame as good as the Eulogy I believe you get the stiffness of the best that carbon can offer with a small weight penalty but with much better feedback and ride quality than the stiffest of the stiffest such as Time and Look. We look forward to reviews after you have put those additional miles in especially as can gauge this against your Cervelo.

Thanks for the props on the photos. The Eulogy is very easy on the eyes, and surprisingly comfortable to ride even given the super stiff design mandated by Mr. Yates. I had seen the Wurst review, and had some worries the frame would be unforgiving, compared to other Enigma’s, like the Echo I rode in Scotland, but there’s no detectable harshness. I’ve got an 80-mile ride planned for this weekend, and we’ll see how it feels then.

You’re right I’ve not built it up in pure race mode, since I’ve no illusions about racing, but there’s a set of carbon clinchers with 11-25 gearing on the way that will shed a full pound (17lb > 16lb) and give me a more aggressive option when the legs are feeling good and the pavement is smooth.

Though I like the Rotor stem’s looks, it is a touch upright… and the only element that catches my eye in the photographs as being out of place. I don’t want to jeopardize the comfort factor but I’m feeling my back can handle a little longer, flatter stem. When I photograph the bike with the new wheels, I may take the opportunity to make a switch and see how that feels. Hope you’ll let me know what you think.