The Col Collective's video: Behind the Ride - Mike Cotty s Cannondale EVO Hi Mod Disc

Having fielded questions all season about my kit and equipment, in this episode of 'Behind the Ride' I thought it would be interesting to take a deep dive into my latest bike, Cannondale's new EVO Hi Mod Disc, as well as taking a leap back in time to share some of my fondest memories and moments as to how I've come to use what I do. From saddling up on two time Giro d'Italia winner Paolo Savoldelli's CAAD5 way back in 2000 to 24 hour mountain bike racing, all the way through to big days (and nights) in the mountains and much, much, more. I'll be honest I didn't intend on this video to be half as long as it is but I guess I just like talking about bikes :-) I hope you enjoy learning a little more about my past and checking out what I'm riding in the present. For the full spec of the bike see below..... Frame: Cannodale EVO Hi Mod Disc (54cm) Wheels: Mavic Cosmic Pro Carbon SL Disc UST Tyres: Mavic Yksion Pro UST (25c) Rotors: TRP Centrelock (140mm) Crank: InfoCrank Classic (172.5mm) Chain Rings: Praxis Works (34/50t) Bottom Bracket: Ceramic Speed Shifters: Shimano Di2 Hydraulic R785 (11 speed) Callipers: Shimano Di2 Hydraulic Derailleurs: Shimano Dura Ace Di2 R9150 Cassette: Shimano Dura Ace 11-28 Chain: Shimano Dura Ace Seatpost: USE Ultimate (25.4mm x 300mm) Handlebar: USE Ultimate (31.6mm x 420mm) Stem: USE Race (130mm) Saddle: Fi'z:k Aliante Carbon Lights: Exposure Lights Trace (front) & TraceR (rear) Pedals: Mavic Zxellium SLR GPS: Lezyne Enhanced Super GPS Limited Edition (Blue) Pump: Lezyne Road Pressure Drive Saddle Bag: Lezyne Road Caddy Multitool: Lezyne V10 Bottle Cages: Lezyne Carbon Cage SL To skip to each section of the bike click the following time codes.... 1:02 Frameset 8:31 Wheelset and disc brakes 14:54 Crankset, gearing and power meter 23:36 Shifters and callipers 27:00 Saddle, handlebar, seatpost and stem 34:30 Lights 38:11 Saddle bag tools and equipment 39:44 GPS If there's anything else you'd like to know about then leave a comment below and I'll try and make a few more videos like this to help you along the way. Thanks for watching. Mike