Here we have the second in the very occasional Top Tube Tuesday feature (I had hoped that the Tour of Britain might provide some more fodder for this feature but it seems that none of the riders cared to personalise their bikes, unlike Le Tour). Today's top tube is non other than Shanaze Reade - superstar, thunder (and we are talking tropical storm level) thighed BMXer and, if she cares to be, track goddess. Here is her actual Olympic bike (which wouldn't have come close to my yellow / metallic blue Puch Magnum back in the day), the very same one that she hit the deck on during what, with maybe the exception of Spartacus' demented final chase in the men's road race, was the most dramatic 2 wheeled moment in Beijing. Behold the chunky carbon fork (below) which I'm sure your average council estate hoodie would kill for (quite literally). It takes the BMX to a whole different level. On further investigation it seems that Ms Reade, despite her quiet interview demeanour, has a bit of an ego. Having 'Speedy Reedy' on your top tube treads dangerously into Cav territory, further evidence of which can be seen on Ms Reade's very own website complete with a stylised Shanaze in flowing dress on her mini steed (surely she must have got oil on it?). Although I will say that the diction and typos on her blog are a travesty - honestly, some people should have spent a bit more time in the classroom and a little less time on the berms!
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