Ben Hildred’s Santa Cruz Hightower reflects the rider, but neither of which would you expect to climb a million feet in 200 days, him too easy going, the bike a bit overkill. But looks are deceiving and everyone and everything has a reason.
You develop a wry sense of humor when you spend as much time as Ben does slogging up hills.
You’re also likely to develop a supreme mechanical understanding of the bike underneath you — what works, what doesn’t. Ben’s bike is tailored for efficient comfort while crushing climbs yet balances a sense of fun and unique practicality for the equal amount of descending.
Get the low down from the King of the Queenstown climb himself.
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