Rich Rothwell

The Enigma Code

May 6th, 2010

It’s been kerrazy at Rothwell Towers recently…. My new job with Sustrans has been great fun so far but very busy and a big change. Cycling is now my work AND my hobby… lucky Charlotte eh?

The other big news is that I have a fantastic new sponsor; Enigma frame builders. Enigma have more of an established presence on the road scene and they specialise in high quality custom handmade ti and steel frames. However, they also produce a ti hardtail (the Ego) and a steel hardtail (the Ego st). I will be riding the steel frames. 

At a number of races in the last couple of years, I’ve stood on the start line thinking I would be better of on a hardtail… so few courses really require a full suspension bike and the simplicity, comfort, and ’snap’ of a high quality hardtail has become increasingly appealling. Enigma frames really are beautifully crafted and finished. Check out www.enigmabikes.com  However, when my bikes are built up there will be pics and a review here and I’ll tell you more about the ride characteristics. 

Love the idea of keeping it British too… we have some fantastic engineering companies in the UK (including Enigma + USE / Exposure) and, in the current economic climate, I for one am very happy to be promoting  and raising the profile of these high quality outfits.

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