1. Jordan X Factor Ostro Vam
We spotted this beauty from 100 yards and HAD to get some pics. Immediate bonus points awarded for the matchy-matchy parts, so let's jump in with the main man Jordan.
Where are you from?
"I'm based in Tynemouth in the NE coast of the UK."
How did you get into cycling?
"I got into cycling as a way to pivot my fitness goals away from lifting weights & generally improve my cardio fitness... But I quickly caught the bug & 5 years later l've got 3 bikes (1 gravel)!"
What does cycling mean to you?
"The best bit for me is definitely the club camaraderie, going out crunching some miles with the guys & seeing some epic places - and racing my bikes too!"
Tell us about your bike:
"It's a team bike made exclusively for the Giro, with custom rainbow flip lacquer & electric blue/pink graphics. I LOVE IT."
What's the best bit?
"Oooo I bought everything individually... So I loved the process of choosing the parts I liked the most, weighing up performance vs aesthetics, and seeing it all come together was a real highlight. The small details are my favourite part of the build - rainbow SRAM chain, blue Ceramic Speed BB & the pink preload ring."
The Spec:
- Sram Force D2
- Quarq Power Meter
- Sram Red Rainbow Chain
- Ceramic Speed Headset & Bottom Bracket
- S-works Mirror Saddle
- Dura-Ace Pedals
- Hunt Aerodynamicist 44/54
- Vittoria Corsa
- Black Inc Integrated Bars & Stem
- Black Inc Bottle Cages
- Muc-Off Preload Ring
AOB before we high five?
"Just really like to give you guys a shout-out, from the hospitality to the pan au chocolates & over-night oats were golden!".
Awww mate. Thanks a lot :)
A little bit about Me & My Bike
This is a project / hobby that I started about 10 years ago. I was sat in Giro cafe, Esher and struck up a conversation with a complete stranger about his bike. The next thing I know we were writing a post, and Me & My Bike was born. We all meet great characters at cycling cafes and this is a good start at sharing them. So next time you go for a coffee, don't be afraid to chat to the group next to you - you never know where it might take you.
