Now Vynl steps in, with frames in stock, finished to order, and shipped in a couple weeks. Did I mention they are $1700? Pretty bangin' for a MUSA aluminum frame and ENVE fork.

Unfortunately we have yet to throw my leg over one. Of course we have no reason to doubt their ride, and everyone who has ridden one so far seems to dig it.

This particular bike, and early example belonging to Sophie, is built with Dura-Ace 9000 mixed with a Rotor 3D crank and a full Ritchey everything kit, bars, stem, seatpost, wheels etc etc. Top tier shit, we didn't weigh it, I'm sure it's light.

Let's get down to brass tacks: the color. This one, Sophie explained, is a mutli-coat powder, and if I managed to catch it, has a really deep pink that shifts to a purpley-blue hue at certain angles.

Here's to hoping aluminum sees another resurgence, we love the big tubes, and when done right, rides so buttery-smooth.