So I've been fiddling with the parts and spending some more time with the Breezer and I think I've got it dialed. It has evolved into my training/foul weather bike. Any time by bare minimum temps are reached I don't even hesitate to take her out.

Some of the mods:

- The DA compact cranks allow me to move my stages power meter back and forth between bikes for racing and Zwift/off-season training as well as to switch either bike between compact and standard gearing. I'm also more comfortable doing sprint efforts on the indoor trainer using steel.

- CRUD fenders keep me and my front derailer and brakes clean and operating smoothly in the wet stuff

- I "downgraded" from the Ultegra that came with the bike to an older Dura Ace 7800. Why?! The shifter routing of the Ultegra is too tight inside the handlebar and made shifting a drag, especially after getting deeper into winter. The older shifters send the shift cables straight out the sides, more in line with the direction the levers roll. Far less drag. Nice light and consistent shifting. Broke even on what I consider an upgrade

- Jagwire cables are a little smoother and better sealed than standard. Don't cost much more, either. Also the pearl white looks great with the bike.

- Continental 4 Season tires (goes without saying)

- White saddle and brake hoods




I love how the Breezer paint almost glows in overcast conditions.