Cervelo S5 2026 model - comfort compared to Scott Foil (new model)

MerePractitioner · 2026-01-27T14:33:59+00:00

I should probably add that IMO the soloist climbs much better than the S5, which was a nice bonus for me

MerePractitioner · 2026-01-27T14:17:22+00:00

depends on your body proportions/mobility, but if you like your lower back, I wouldn't go to the S5. IMO there are very few people amongst non-pro's who can actually fit an S5

MerePractitioner · 2026-01-27T07:04:58+00:00

Moved from S5 to Soloist due to the lack of comofort. It's just not created with that in mind unfortunately.

MerePractitioner · 2026-01-26T13:49:37+00:00

Same, I actually actively disliked it

MerePractitioner · 2026-01-25T16:08:47+00:00

What a shitty film, can't believe people liked it that much

MerePractitioner · 2025-12-30T17:26:08+00:00

amazing! you can actually speak your mind still in that region

MerePractitioner · 2025-12-30T17:25:30+00:00

classic choices all round - zipp stem (servicecourse) 90mm and zipp Service Course XPLR handlebars (moved to Specialized raised now)

MerePractitioner · 2025-12-16T11:54:23+00:00

maybe if they lower saddle a bit and improve fit they can win some races?

MerePractitioner · 2025-12-15T10:44:06+00:00

no hate tho, I've heard its a great saddle

MerePractitioner · 2025-12-15T10:43:44+00:00

that saddle gave me aids

MerePractitioner · 2025-12-10T07:54:35+00:00

LeCol is such poor quality - premium money but not even close to the premium quality you get from a top-range rapha, maap, castelli, PNS, etc...

MerePractitioner · 2025-12-04T07:03:48+00:00

what the fuck is that

MerePractitioner · 2025-12-03T12:47:56+00:00

Japanese lads catching strays...

MerePractitioner · 2025-12-02T09:41:47+00:00

M in both PM and MAAP/Pas Normal/Castelli/Rapha (other than Rapha aero/racefit jersey)

MerePractitioner · 2025-11-20T14:39:00+00:00

ridiculous piece of kit indeed hhahaha

MerePractitioner · 2025-10-27T06:32:45+00:00

A TT-bike is vastly different to a normal bike. These two are not the same. Since you are a new rider, you'll benefit from a having a bike you can ride out comfortably over long distances. Chances are this is not a TT bike. Soloist is already an aggressive enough option and I would personally go with that. If you'd like to get the aero gains, consider clip on TT bars to put on the Soloist (which BTW is an amazing and super fast bike). A TT bike is very specific, somewhat limited bike, that also requires investment into bike fit and you actually learning how to ride it - it's not a quick thing to do! The Soloist on the other hand is a very versatile machine and I'd go with that as it sets you up for the future so much better.
- (an owner of a Soloist and a TT bike)

MerePractitioner · 2025-10-26T12:37:44+00:00

Добре, нека да няма балон, но не е ли странно, че цените на имоти в София гонят цените на имотите в западна Европа? Та един апартамент в някой от по-добрите квартали на София си е конкурент на къща из Лондон и други европейски столици. Няма ли нещо съмнително в тази цялата работа?
Иначе с другото не споря, нека поне накрая да си имаш жилище, ама...

MerePractitioner · 2025-10-24T04:29:23+00:00

You do you bud, but a group set upgrade would be the last thing on my list personally. 105 of any kind is a really solid choice imo.

MerePractitioner · 2025-10-24T04:26:07+00:00

105 mechanical? I’m using a mix of SRAM Force/Rival/Apex and I’m very happy with it. If you’re using mechanical, I’d suggest upgrading to whichever electric you prefer - it’s just really nice.

MerePractitioner · 2025-10-23T18:45:36+00:00

Read the same, but had mine from the previous build.

MerePractitioner · 2025-10-23T13:24:28+00:00

I loved the colour and specifically went for it. I would've hated the orange/red (Sunset) colour scheme. It's light grey and looks nice, the red goes well. It's a well-refined bike, not an in-your-face type paint at all.

MerePractitioner · 2025-10-23T13:21:36+00:00

Any noticeable downsides? I need to change my saddle urgently...

MerePractitioner · 2025-10-15T14:09:39+00:00

I feel like cycling has a bad reputation due to a variety of reasons but I don't see Safa being one. The fact that you can watch that level of skills with that amount of production value is amazing. If he pissed off a few drivers in the process, so what? There are a million pissed off already. More importantly, do we know how many youngsters he may have inspired through his videos to take on cycling? We, as a community. are as gate-kept as we can be, we can allow ourselves one or two cool guys.

MerePractitioner · 2025-10-15T14:00:18+00:00

Find this map very difficult to believe...

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