FLASH-POINT BLOGGER: HUBIE

I had the opportunity to coordinate an event across the country for charity this past spring. The event was called the Freedom Run across America. The main runners for the event were Tom and Warren Knoll. A feisty Father and son team no doubt, with a history second to none in the multisport arena. Tom 75 years old, a 33 year marine vet and an Original Ironman from 1978, with Warren following in his footsteps. The run started in San Diego and ultimately finished in Washington DC on july 4th. Imagine the run, but dial in biking with this insane effort! The P60 Flashpoints on a Blue frame was my ride and when I began to ride with these wheels be it in the California desert, or the Oklahoma flats I never had such a good time riding! period.

My experience with racing and riding for the last 25 years has gone from using your standard clinchers for training and when race days came along throwing on a front lightweight wheel with a campy hub and the good old ZIPP white disc for speed weaponry! (early 90's)The advancement in speed technology over the years has been phenomonel. I can recall going to my bike shop for every race to have to buy matching freewheels to switch out my wheels on race day, should I use a disc should'nt I? If I switch the wheel out is it going to shift perfect during race day? Enough, its to much! As we all know, on race day you want to have your A game on especially your equipment. When today with Flashpoint technology, I can train on my Flashpoints and race with them just the same with no worries. Riding on all the different types of roads that America has, the durability of these wheels held up increndibly. With our hardcore past winter with tons of snow and the roads just hammered, I need wheels that are going to stand the test of strength, durability, and performance.

There is a ride that I like to do which goes through downtown Milwaukee and these wheels light up the street! I call it the "Urban Assault", and talk about tough roads! I have to be confident with my equipment and the wheels are obviously huge. When you go 0-20MPH in 4.0 seconds, I know I found my wheels! Flashpoints Rock and so does the price! You will not be dissapointed. Set yourself up and light up you streets......