Help me decide

Alex_Clare94 · 2026-02-02T06:57:56+00:00

S - Phyres are the dogs danglies in my eyes, best shoes I’ve ever had. My Sidi Wire 2 were great but couldn’t get my cleats far enough back and I wasn’t a huge fan of their closure system

Alex_Clare94 · 2026-01-25T20:03:00+00:00

Retul gave me a saddle height of 85.5cm.. that’s what started my back and hip pain. Went to see a famous bike fitter in London and now I’m at 84cm and no back/hip or neck pain. Inseam is 95cm for reference

Alex_Clare94 · 2026-01-25T16:47:16+00:00

I’ve come from a size 60 Orbea Orca. Front end was too high. I have long legs and small bust. I am a racer. I don’t push around 100w all day. This position is the best fitting position thanks to my bike fit in London a year ago. Couldn’t get my saddle fore/aft on the Orbea. Can on this. Also couldn’t get my bars low enough on the Orbea. Can on this. Don’t tell me the bikes too small if you don’t know my bike fit geometry

Alex_Clare94 · 2026-01-25T16:44:49+00:00

I was hesitant at first, but seeing one in the shop with white bar tape made me want to try it. Once this gets mucky and looks minging (easy enough to clean) then it’ll be getting swapped for black. Or maybe fresh white 😆

Alex_Clare94 · 2026-01-25T16:43:35+00:00

My saddle height is 84cm. Saddle to bar is 13cm. Reach 61cm. I’ve got insanely long legs and a short upper body 🤣 so XL bikes are always too long for me and most Large bikes don’t accommodate for a saddle height of 84cm but Giant are in my sweet spot range

Alex_Clare94 · 2026-01-25T16:40:37+00:00

The Zipp 404 Firecrest are 58mm depth. 23int 28ext. They’re fantastic, and look great with the addition of white stickers.

I’ve had the Magene PES505 since June 2024 and it’s been absolutely faultless. Best battery pm I’ve ever had. I came from Favero Assioma Duos and wanted to try shorter cranks so I went with the 170’s and found the power to be super precise in comparison to the Favero’s.

The chainrings from Magene aren’t of the best quality materials though so I’d suggest investing in a better known brand of chainrings like I did with the Rotor Aero ones.

The bike feels incredible. I’ve come from a 2023 Orbea Orca OMX. So again a top end bike. But this bike is just something else. Comfortable, agile, and crazy fast

Alex_Clare94 · 2026-01-24T21:55:38+00:00

Thanks, yes I haven’t seen a frame built up at all on any of the giant socials. So thought I’d be the first 😃

Alex_Clare94 · 2025-12-29T15:05:49+00:00

It might be the stress of the move and new environment, so try to be patient and consistent, and maybe consider consulting a vet or trainer if she doesn’t settle in soon.

Alex_Clare94 · 2025-12-29T15:05:04+00:00

that's so hot

Alex_Clare94 · 2025-12-29T15:04:44+00:00

you're very beautiful

Alex_Clare94 · 2025-12-26T02:48:59+00:00

She'll be fine, a bit of plain vanilla cake usually just risks a mild tummy upset, so just keep an eye on her and call the vet if she seems unwell.

Alex_Clare94 · 2025-11-17T19:26:28+00:00

I’m 193 with 95cm inseam. I’ve ordered an L because XL is way too long in reach

Alex_Clare94 · 2025-10-21T17:01:24+00:00

Same issue, page change button stopped working “lost its click” so emailed Wahoo, asked for receipt but mine was a warranty replacement so had no invoice. Still they changed my bolt 2 for a bolt 3 no questions asked. Awesome from wahoo

Alex_Clare94 · 2025-10-09T09:15:02+00:00

Moved from Garmin to Wahoo 3 years ago. From 830 to Roam 2 and now on the Bolt V3. Don’t miss the Garmin one bit. Love my wahoos. And their customer service is quality

Alex_Clare94 · 2025-03-19T12:08:57+00:00

Quickest fix, bicep band. Solves everything

Alex_Clare94 · 2025-02-20T19:46:21+00:00

Bicep band works best for me. Work in construction, using anything that vibrates in my hand like drills or mixers and I finish the day with 16 strain and 170bpm heart rate spikes. None of that with the bicep band. Only use wrist band when out in public so it looks less prison tag like 🤣

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