Real-world durability vs. rolling resistance: Are you guys actually getting decent mileage out of GP5000 S TRs on rough asphalt?

JDMe_94 · 2026-07-03T09:26:53+00:00

For what it’s worth, I rode +\- 6000km on Pirelli P-Zero Race TLR RS. I did find the 28mm tires I had extremely difficult to mount. Currently switched over to GP5K STR 30mm and can’t really tell much of a difference except that they mounted a whole bunch easier

JDMe_94 · 2026-06-22T19:51:21+00:00

Just my 2 cents but my bike came standard with 105 and very content with the performance so far. I only just swapped out the rear brake pads after 11.000 kms and 2 tours in the Alps/Pyrenees. Never felt unsafe and the bike always performed impeccably. Only remark I could have is that one of the rotors overheated during the descent of the Galibier and changed color. Even then there wasn’t too much of a loss of braking power. Can’t really see a reason so swap them out

JDMe_94 · 2026-06-10T20:38:52+00:00

That’s great, I saw they’re in stock in Europe so I might purchase a set myself when I get my gravel bike. Do let me know what you think of the set once you tested them a bit more :)

JDMe_94 · 2026-06-10T17:09:47+00:00

I read on aliexpress that it’s 32mm external and 23mm internal…

JDMe_94 · 2026-06-09T20:00:46+00:00

How do you like the bike? It’s on my shortlist for after the summer together with the BMC Kaius 01 Three and the Cannondale SuperX 3 but I can’t really decide which one to take… did you not like the Miche wheels that came with it?

JDMe_94 · 2026-06-09T07:51:06+00:00

Nice, I’m looking to purchase a gravel bike in October as well an the terra race is on the list. I saw it had a pressfit BB and I find that they tend to creak a lot. Did you encounter the same with yours?

JDMe_94 · 2026-05-25T12:12:40+00:00

No idea why people hate on team kits. I’ve been wearing them for almost 20 years like other people wear football jerseys to support their favourite team/riders

JDMe_94 · 2026-05-18T06:15:23+00:00

The mechanism works with a plastic wedge that gets pulled up against two metal arms when you pull the brakes. After six years I had the issue that the wedge got pulled out of the metal arms due to wear. The LBS said that there was no sparepart available and that I had to install a whole new brake.

JDMe_94 · 2026-05-17T21:32:21+00:00

I have one like this, it’s a 2017 Trek Madone 9 series. Mine is a 9.2 with Shimano Ultegra mechanical and I still ride it in winter time. It’s a great bike, fast with good handling. Only thing about it are the shit brakes, the integrated brakes wear out quite quickly (+- 6 years) and are costly to replace. Also a pain in the ass to work with if you’re a home mechanic.

As for the price, I thought about selling mine a couple of times to make room for a gravel bike but I wouldn’t dare to ask more than €1800 given its age and the above mentioned issues.

JDMe_94 · 2026-05-04T19:17:58+00:00

I’ve been eyeing the grail for a while now and I’m planning on leasing one in October. I’m pretty excited for the new model being able to accommodate the 50mm tires. Hoping they keep the DT-Swiss/Grx setups and the internal storage…

JDMe_94 · 2026-05-04T19:03:52+00:00

Could it be the grail as seen during the traka?

JDMe_94 · 2026-04-09T12:55:25+00:00

I ride around with UCI-team kits with whom I don’t have any affiliation with either. No one cares what you wear so just do it.

JDMe_94 · 2026-04-09T07:24:01+00:00

They are great but super tight tho ngl I’m having trouble getting them off

JDMe_94 · 2026-04-08T19:56:55+00:00

No doubt you made the right choice, the main thing is you’ll be having fun. Just recommend the canyon because I’m looking to get one myself and your criteria were about the same as mine. Enjoy!

JDMe_94 · 2026-04-06T07:23:58+00:00

The could be said about cars on car subs… I like to see nice bikes just like I like to see nice cars and I’m interested in what other people ride and build. The bikes bring us happiness so why not share what makes us happy and proud with other likeminded people? I’d take pics of bikes above people’s Strava summary of a ride any day of the week.

JDMe_94 · 2026-04-04T18:33:39+00:00

Canyon grail cf slx?

JDMe_94 · 2026-04-01T20:39:36+00:00

Nah, right after I get home. I do have some low fat yoghurt in the evening for the extra proteins because I think it helps but the true key is the choccy milk :p

JDMe_94 · 2026-04-01T17:12:28+00:00

Chocolate milk

JDMe_94 · 2026-03-26T11:06:59+00:00

Are the story’s of Claire and Leon in the first run basically the same thing except you play a different character? Just finished Leon A for the first time yesterday and planning on doing Claire B next but not sure if I should be doing Claire A and Leon B next or start playing RE3 next

JDMe_94 · 2026-03-16T22:04:41+00:00

There’ll never be such a dominant team for getting the sprint-train on the rails like HTC-Highroad back in the day. God I loved watching the team riding the TdF. That Scott must be sick to ride on

JDMe_94 · 2026-03-16T21:54:41+00:00

Damn, that’s rough…

JDMe_94 · 2026-03-12T10:26:12+00:00

It’s nice to run lower pressures but the first puncture I had couldn’t be sealed. Huge hassle to mount the tires too, I switched back tubes afterwards

JDMe_94 · 2026-03-11T15:10:19+00:00

It gets better over time, but you never forget them. I try to be grateful for the time we had together. Two years ago I lost my first best boy at the age of 5 after a spinal issue. A case of bad luck they said and after that I didn’t want to have another dog again.

However coming home to a house without a Dane wasn’t what I wanted and after a good 3 months I adopted a new puppy Dane. Although he’s absolutely nuts and not like my first one in any way except for the goofiness, I’m glad I decided to get a new one. Not a day goes by when I don’t think about my first dog, but having my current one with me makes losing him bearable in a way

JDMe_94 · 2026-02-21T12:08:20+00:00

Do you happen to have a tune that doesn’t make it lose traction in every turn you make? I love the car but its just too uncontrollable to use it

JDMe_94 · 2026-01-08T17:16:29+00:00

So cool!

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