#5minutesslower

Took the #flaanimal to the Colorado Koppenberg circuit race last weekend. The question was simply: “Can our steel bike hang in a skinny tire race?” The answer is “Definitely.” We’re not saying Flaanimal will make you more efficient and we wouldn’t take it to a hill climb TT. But with light wheels and the right tires the bike felt at home towards the front of the peloton all day long. We’re dedicated to riding our bikes where they don’t “belong” because we want to discover what the practical limits are for our creations. Even if it’s a bad idea we’re probably game to try it at least once. To date Traildonkey has won or podiumed in Road, Cyclocross, Gravel, and MTB. Flaanimal has won in CX and we’ll be on the hunt for some good results on dirt and trail. We’re a Lab, and experimenting is our jam. Rodeo isn’t a brand built around pure speed, but going fast from time to time is very fun. Tech note: gearing for this race was 40t up front with 10-42 in back. Cadence was fine except the bunch sprint would have been hard to try to win on that ratio. A 42 up front would have worked nicely for sprinting. Photo @kithunders #5minutesslower #rideexplorecreate #makethemhurt

We LOVE seeing our bikes in action. Here @timheuer at the George Gravel Grinder pushing through some brutal wind. It’s a good thing our fork is so Aero! ;) #5minutesslower

It’s slow season. Nothing to win, nobody to beat, no reason to hurry. The right speed to ride is the average speed of the people that you want to pass the day with. #5minutesslower #BaileyGrind (at Wellington Lake)

We found all the fall. And not a day too soon. . . . #colorado #flaanimal #5minutesslower (at The Cabins At Historic Columbine)

Our bikes don't give you superpowers. Their best feature is when they inspire you to bite off a little bit too much and in the process you learn something new about yourself. #5minutesslower #walkyourdonkey Photo @jeredgruber

The Grubers just added to the Fall Color Throwdown with a dispatch from... wait for it...Norway. Much yellow. Very Viking. Wow. Photo @ashleygruber #traildonkey #5minutesslower

That exhale after a nice 🍁ride. #5minutesslower #Flaanimal #cabinporn

This is the part of Black Bear Pass where Jeeps lose control and fly off the edge sometimes. So we dismounted. But otherwise it is an amazing road to attempt on a bike and the view looking down on Telluride is pretty singular. #rideexplorecreate #traildonkey #5minutesslower (at Black Bear Pass)