Racing on Bamboo?

The mantra was “Comfort = Performance,” and the product was radical in 2005: A high-performance endurance road bike for aging baby boomers who rode a lot but didn’t want to lean over so much anymore — such as Specialized President Mike Sinyard, originator of the idea.
— Roy M. Wallack

Endurance cyclist Wallack is the co-author of “Bike for Life: How to Ride to 100.”

Pictured here: The Calfee Bamboo road bike is appropriate for everyday use and for racing.

(Calfee Design)

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