Features Road The McTsunami By Cycling News published 4 December 2004 After a successful year of mountain biking that saw her earn the lone spot to represent the U.S. at... Comments Image 1 of 9American Classic's CR420 wheels(Image credit: Steve Medcroft)FRM's cyclocross-specific brakes(Image credit: Steve Medcroft)Seamless 3/2.5 double-butted titanium(Image credit: Steve Medcroft)Fi'zi:k's Vitesse Physique saddle(Image credit: Steve Medcroft)Mary McConneloug's Seven Tsunami.(Image credit: Steve Medcroft)American Classic's CR420 wheels are paired with Kenda Kwick rubber and Stans NoTubes sealant.(Image credit: Steve Medcroft)FRM's cyclocross-specific brakes are, unsurprisingly called, "Cyclo X".(Image credit: Steve Medcroft)Seamless 3/2.5 double-butted titanium tubes make Mary's machine a work of art. Note the use of a spoke instead of cable from the hanger down to the brake post to add further rigidity when braking.(Image credit: Steve Medcroft)Fi'zi:k's Vitesse Physique saddle sits atop FRM's ST-1221 seatpost.(Image credit: Steve Medcroft)Reviewed December 2, 2004Mary McConneloug's Seven TsunamiGet The Leadout NewsletterThe latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors Cycling NewsSocial Links Navigation LatestHagens Berman Jayco creates formal pathway to WorldTour with Jayco AlUlaBen O'Connor connects with his roots to inspire young Aussie generation as Jayco-AIUIa leader'Tougher' Louisville course welcomed to break up elite fields at US Cyclocross NationalsSee more latest ► Most PopularA baker's dozen of narrow bars, gummy bears, and one incredible bike: Will’s Gear of the YearWill we ever find out the 'truth' about motor doping?The perfect Christmas gifts for the cyclist in your life‘I can’t lose that aggressivity’ - Ben O’Connor changes teams but keeps his racing styleGolden beginnings – How Pinarello’s Dogma XC HT rose to the top of cross-country mountain biking'If you want to win races, you've got to beat Pogačar and Evenepoel' - Ben Healy on the art of the breakaway specialist'Release your data' - Greg LeMond on transparency, skepticism and the new era of cyclingPredictive nutrition and mathematic modelling - How AI is changing the WorldTour pelotonSubscribe to Cyclingnews for unlimited access to our coverage of the season-opening 2025 Tour Down Under‘I know my potential’ - Biniam Girmay surveys the repaved road aheadFuture stars of the WorldTour – The neo-pros to watch in 2025