About this time every winter, I stop training. Not because I need the rest, but because I am tired of the same old grind. Also, ruining my Custom Ristretto in the rain is not my idea of a fun afternoon.

Enter the Streaker.

Once you ride one, you'll never go back to a geared bike again. Don't get me wrong, I've ridden fixed gear bikes before. But, like most racers, I rode old beat up frames with parts I found in the basement of the local bike shop.

This baby is a full quality Co-Motion, just minus all the cables and derailleurs. Mine used to be a deep blue to warm purple fade, but now it is covered with mud. That's a good thing, it means I've been riding. It's fast, it's fun, and it's a much needed change of pace. My Ristretto is jealous, but I don't care, every now and then you just gotta rip your clothes off.

Sal C.
Hutch's Bicycle Racing Team