2016 Focus Mares CX Rival Disc

The color's obviously not for everyone - but I bought it for the build/price point.

I swapped out the Rival cross front ring set up for a Force 22 Compact set - and went with the CB Eggbeater 2 pedals:

The cages are not long for the bike - as much as it seems like it does not matter, they do clash. I'll probably just get some plain black ones.

Here's the bike with the original seat (crappy iPhone pix from the shop owner):

The Fizik Aliante saddle has to go. I'm taking it out today at lunch with my Selle Italia Kit Carbonio Flow SLS from my road bike. Let me know if you know anyone looking for an Aliante with an electric blue stripe.

The Rival 22 has got to be one of the best values out there. The operation is indistinguishable from Red (cranks and chain rings aside) and easily a grand less. With the yaw FD - every single gear is usable with no rub. I like the hydraulic disc brakes so far.