When Sarah Thompson took delivery of her custom Gamma Race last spring, she had a modest goal: complete her first century ride before summer ended.
Six months later, she had not only achieved that goal but had transformed her entire relationship with cycling.
The Beginning
“I came to cycling later than most,” Sarah explains. “At 42, I was looking for something that would get me outside and challenge me physically. A friend suggested I try road cycling, and I was immediately hooked by the sense of freedom.”
After a year on an aluminum entry-level bike, Sarah knew she wanted something special—a bike that would be her partner for the long haul. “I wanted something that felt truly mine, not just another off-the-rack frame.”
The Build Process
Working with the Simpatico team, Sarah spec’d out a 52cm Gamma Race with a geometry optimized for her slightly longer femurs. “The fit consultation was eye-opening,” she recalls. “I learned so much about how subtle changes in stack and reach affect comfort over long distances.”
She chose the Blue Cerakote finish—a decision that took nearly a week of deliberation. “Every time I look at it catching the morning light, I know I made the right choice.”
The Transformation
That first century ride came just eight weeks after taking delivery. “The bike gave me confidence I didn’t know I had. The titanium absorbs road buzz in a way that let me stay fresh through the final 20 miles.”
By autumn, Sarah had logged over 5,000 kilometers. She’d joined a local cycling club, discovered a passion for climbing, and was already planning her first cycling trip to the Alps.
“This bike didn’t just change how I ride—it changed how I think about what’s possible.”
Today, Sarah is training for her first gran fondo. Her Gamma Race, now with over 10,000km on the frame, shows the patina of a well-loved machine. “Every scratch tells a story,” she says. “That’s the beauty of titanium—it ages with you.”
