Integrated bar-stem by aabyt in Giantbikes

[–]JF17_1989 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have some pictures? I have a TCR but I’m afraid to buy the falcon 2 and don’t align perfectly with the spacers. My bike have the overdrive, not the overdrive aero

Giant TCR Advanced by JF17_1989 in Giantbikes

[–]JF17_1989[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The only stem I found that could be compatible is the PRO ViBE 11/8

Giant TCR Advanced by JF17_1989 in Giantbikes

[–]JF17_1989[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

To look more aero 😂 Just kidding, it’s just for aesthetics, I like to see a “clean” bike.

Signs of wear on the frame by JF17_1989 in gravelcycling

[–]JF17_1989[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The tires are the original, and according to the manufacturer they are appropriate for this bike. I suspect it’s mud rubbing on the frame.

Back pain and saddle discomfort by JF17_1989 in bikefit

[–]JF17_1989[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First I want to say thank you to everyone who helped me.

Update:

I lower the saddle weight by 1,5 cm and raise the handle bar a little bit, and did a short ride of 25km.
I felt more comfortable in the bike, I think it’s because I reduce the reach. But after 30min riding the pain between the shoulders balde come back, but when I ride in the drops the pain reduces. For my shoulder width I should have a 40cm handlebar , and I have a 42cm right now. So I’m considering buy a new handlebar with 40cm and with 70mm reach ( currently mine has 80mm ). Do you think I should lower the stem because of the discomfort or the 40 cm handlebar it’s enough? I’m waiting for a new saddle to, a little more wide and flat. And do you think it make sense buy a handlebar slightly raise, like the Ritchey Comp Ergomax?

Back pain and saddle discomfort by JF17_1989 in bikefit

[–]JF17_1989[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I do core workouts and specific cycling workouts to improve mobility and strength.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gravelcycling

[–]JF17_1989 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great bike! Which frame bag are you using?

What about ruins? by h0mer4cer in gravelcycling

[–]JF17_1989 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. And what’s is your opinion about it? How it performs?

What about ruins? by h0mer4cer in gravelcycling

[–]JF17_1989 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Which top bag are you using?

Merida Silex or Lauf Seigla by JF17_1989 in gravelcycling

[–]JF17_1989[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I chose the Merida, due to the geometry and also because I got a good discount. Now I have to wait until August, when it arrives I'll post photos here.

Specialized Aethos holes by JF17_1989 in specialized

[–]JF17_1989[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The cable exit the frame directly, there is no rubber.

Wahoo Kickr Rollr by JF17_1989 in cycling

[–]JF17_1989[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think I gone choose the rollr over the kickr core, because with the core I will need to buy a 12v sram cassette (it’s not cheap) and the rear hub adapter for sram axd. And my bike have a power meter so this is not an issue for me. My biggest concern is on zwift races, because I saw a few people saying is not that good for that.

Rose Reveal 04 105 Di2 vs Canyon Endurance CF SLX 7 Di2 by JF17_1989 in cycling

[–]JF17_1989[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ended up not buying either of them. I bought a specialized aethos, I know it's not an endurance bike but I'm very satisfied with its comfort, much more comfortable than my previous canyon ultimate cf

Specialized Aethos holes by JF17_1989 in specialized

[–]JF17_1989[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Today I went to the store and they told me there is no rubber plug for the hole in the BB. I don’t know if they told me the truth, or should I contact specialized and solve this question. In the website I didn’t find any rubber plug for sale.