MAX: White on Wake

What we like about this one:

• The sculpture is Richard Serra's "Wake" - one of my favorites

• The frame uses the original .7/.4/.7mm top tube, .6mm chain stays, but we added the new .7/.4/.7mm down tube. We used Spirit-for-Lugs head tube and seat tube (sorry, DWF); seat stays are 14mm True Temper. At about 3.4 pounds this is likely the lightest MAX frame we've ever built in this size.

• Construction and design input by Max; paint by Russ.

• Fork is Alpha Q CS25 for 57mm-reach brakes - so we're calling this a Strada Bianca.

• Hubs are Chris King R45, rims are Open Pro CD, built by Chase - thanks Ed!

• Cables and housing are Yokozuna Reaction - here's Brandon on that subject.

• Cages are the new Nitto Racer Hollow - light and oh-so-pricey.

• Seatpost is by Kent Eriksen, hand polishing by HampCo.

• Thomson seatpost clamp; Zero100 bars; Fizik tape - the usual.

• Challenge Parigi-Roubaix tires: as fragile as they are pretty, the ride is fantastic. Avoid gravel and glass is my advice.

• The paint is our New Off-White (NOW) combined with Saronni Red ST stripes. The colors are supposed to complement our new socks and forthcoming jersey - but, like most things, the colors aren't a perfect match. Whatever, I can't wait to take the bike for a spin and bore you all with Steve's Ride Impressions (SRI™).