Wheelworks.co.nz, Handbuilt wheels by Tristan Thomas

The commuter is ready to go again

With a new tubeless rear tyre, the SKS fenders fitted back on, and a new Fibre Flare bolted in place my Salsa is back in commuter mode. I’ve had the cushy cyclocross wheels fitted during the past week because of a sore shoulder but the unrelenting rain has meant wetter-than-normal commutes to the office and a dry bum trumped shoulder pain.

The Fusion2 tubeless tyres have been great but the rear finally gave up the will to hold air after being attacked by a large section of beer bottle. I’ve had a lot of interest about the tubeless tyres but no sales.

The Salsa La Cruz is one of the nicest bikes I’ve owned – very well mannered either on dirt or pavement, not overly heavy, and the discs do an amazing job. I haven’t ridden my Litespeed for months!