Got ten grand lying around? In the market for a gravel bike with a name that sounds like a rare blood disorder? Look no further than the Parapera Anemos²:
Now that AI is taking over the cycling media I don’t know what’s real and what isn’t, but here’s no way a human wrote this review, is there?
The Geometry of the Parapera Anemos² Ti Masterpiece
In size M, the Anemos² Ti Masterpiece offers a well-balanced blend of sportiness and control. A 72° head angle paired with 52 mm of trail delivers predictable, yet responsive handling that avoids sluggishness. The 73.5° seat angle places you centrally over the bottom bracket, ideal for sustained climbs and a centred riding position. With 435 mm chainstays and a 76 mm bottom bracket drop, the bike maintains a low center of gravity, enhancing both traction and stability.The geometry hits a modern, slightly stretched fit with a 555 mm top tube, 387 mm reach and 566 mm stack, while the 130 mm head tube adds a touch of comfort for longer rides. All in all, the geometry of the Parapera Anemos² Ti Masterpiece promises a sporty, stable yet agile ride, just the right mix for a performance-driven gravel bike.
Even a professional bike reviewer would have a hard time composing something this meaningless:
There’s been plenty of talk about this exclusive bike, but how did the Parapera Anemos² Ti Masterpiece actually perform in this test? We put it through its paces where gravel gets serious, on the steep slopes of South Tyrol, up long gravel climbs and across rugged high plateaus. Right from the first pedal strokes, the Anemos² Ti Masterpiece makes it clear that it is far more than just a show bike. It accelerates eagerly and feels light on its feet, remaining composed even when the going gets rough. The front end steers with precision, responding instantly and delivering a playful, agile ride. Combined with the central seating position, it creates a real sense of control that encourages quick direction changes and tight turns – all rounded off by the stiff, ergonomic cockpit.
I do love a bike with a “central seating position” though, because the whole saddle-in-front-of-the-handlebar thing really needs to die already.
And let’s not forget the “prone recumbent” debacle:
So are you someone who should take a closer look at the Peripatetic Anemia Squared?
Who should take a closer look at the Parapera Anemos² Ti Masterpiece?
It doesn’t get much more exclusive than this. If you love titanium, appreciate carbon and don’t want to choose between the two, this bike showcases a beautifully balanced blend of materials. Everywhere you look, it’s high-end, meticulously finished and harmoniously put together. At the same time, the Anemos² Ti Masterpiece is far from being just a design object. It’s a fun, versatile gravel bike with a wide range of uses, equally at home on fast post-work blasts and long-distance tours over mixed terrain. This bike is aimed at riders who value unique concepts and have an eye for detail. If you’re willing to invest in quality, advanced materials and a truly distinctive look, you’ll get a bike that not only stands out but also delivers on the road. And with full customisation available through the 1bike4life configurator, you can tailor the setup exactly to your needs.
The way I read that is that if you’re kind of a douchebag, then the Paramyotonia4 may be the bike for you. Use as directed. Side effects may include nausea, dry mouth, constipation, diarrhea, skin rash, sexual dysfunction, and night terrors.
Meanwhile, yesterday we saw the world’s fastest bike [that’s fastest UCI legal bike–the non-legal H-Zontal will totally destroy it], and the media continues to fawn over it:
So what’s the best part of the new Factor whatever-its-called? Well, obviously it’s this::
It’s about time someone built a road racing bike you can fist.
Plus, it’s also a great way to slow down when your wireless brakes fail.
Finally, speaking of getting fisted, should you have to pay to watch a mountaintop finish?
Sure, why not? Even at my most enthusiastic I was never tempted to stand by the side of the road for hours on end to watch some people ride by, so while other people may feel differently this in no way affects me, so I say “charge away.” What do I care that one day perhaps only society’s elites will be able to run alongside the race leader wearing nothing but a Borat thong?
“I’m going to shock some people, but they’ve created a stage that will go up Alpe d’Huez twice,” said former professional Jerome Pineau, kicking off the debate on RMC Sports Grand Plateau podcast last month. “Let’s privatize the last 5 kilometers of Alpe d’Huez.
“Let’s charge admission, let’s have VIPs, let’s create something to make money. Historically, cycling is a popular sport, a free sport. But a free sport where there are no more riders on the road because there are only two teams (winning), Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates, is less fun, isn’t it?”
Plus, it’s safer for the riders:
There are reasons why riders might like this. Overcrowding on summit finishes is a genuine issue, particularly on iconic mountains such as Alpe d’Huez. Already, certain slopes inhibit racing — with riders unable to overtake rivals through a thicket of bodies, or, as memorably occurred to Chris Froome on the legendary Mont Ventoux, impede the TV motorbike to the extent that the yellow jersey had to run up the climb while waiting for a replacement bike.
And what the Times doesn’t mention, being the Times and all, is that maybe the race organizers can finally rid themselves of the protesters who seem to hijack every race these days.
That might almost be enough to get me watching pro cycling again.
Almost.