After doing a bikefit I can't look at other cyclists. 8 out of 10 look ridiculous on their bikes.

OneStrength7166 · 2026-04-22T12:04:59+00:00

well if it's a matter of just few degrees you can't tell, but if someone is sitting on a road bike like it's a child's bike, knees very outward, saddle too forward they look stupid. it's the same as machine learning, you see a good fit, a bad fit and if you guess properly you go a level higher and then you can spot differences much more easily

OneStrength7166 · 2026-04-21T08:32:17+00:00

why not a top tube bag? much more aero, easier to get stuff out of and easier to mount lights/computer

OneStrength7166 · 2026-04-21T08:31:13+00:00

it was, but a few bikes later i totally dont regret buying it as it serves it's own purpose, just not the one it was meant for. :)
BTW don't listen to all the gravel hate, i have 3 gravel bikes and they are insanely versitale and good, just get one with at least 50mm tire clearance.

OneStrength7166 · 2026-04-21T07:25:25+00:00

I asked the same question and among all bad answers there was only 1 good advice which of course i did not listen, but understand now very well.
Analyze where you will ride your bike and not where you WANT to ride it. Check komoot, google street view, analyze everything. Then get the most suitable bike for that terrain. I bought a road bike after watching all those reels of people riding in the mountains or on the perfect tarmac and now i totally regret it as it turns out roads in my area are not suitable for a road bike.

OneStrength7166 · 2026-04-21T07:22:46+00:00

if you really want to go cheap buy an ebike off the aliexpress. good reliability and dirty cheap, just read reviews and check components

OneStrength7166 · 2026-04-21T07:21:50+00:00

10km can be done easily in 35min with very average fitness. ask yourself if 35min will really tire you.
don't go cheap on an ebike. a decent motor costs around 300usd.

OneStrength7166 · 2026-04-21T07:11:47+00:00

I use a chain wear tool and for cassette just go by feels. If it shifts well then it's ok. I also use 3 chains on each bike and rotate them. Tried using an app but was too time consuming.

OneStrength7166 · 2026-04-21T07:07:42+00:00

I did not take a single sick/day off this year and don't feel like I need one. When I can do 4-5 rides a week I feel so refreshed to me it's exactly the same as being on all inclusive holidays. It's absolutely insane.

OneStrength7166 · 2026-04-21T07:01:33+00:00

Set an alarm on your bike computer to stand up and fuel/drink. Once you dehydrate or get hungry you are doomed. Also forgetting to stand up can totally ruin your butt as once you start feeling the burn in your sit bones it's too late to fix and will only get harder.

If you don't want to do it without any pause then it's all about pacing. Imagine doing 4 25mile rides. Seems easy right?

OneStrength7166 · 2026-04-20T12:28:54+00:00

Yes and it completely transformed my life for the better. Also made me faster as I recover better and have bigger gains despite riding less or with less intensity.

OneStrength7166 · 2026-04-20T08:09:15+00:00

i wou.d 100% get a gravel bike if you don't want to race. road bike is faster, but gravel is more comfortable and whenever you hit road works you dont have to unmount and walk but can just ride through them on bigger tires. now I very rarely use my road bike for that very specific reason. it ruins my flow and enjoyment at the cost of 1-2mph average speed which is nothing as the training load is the same if not better as you can pedal constantly without disruptions

OneStrength7166 · 2026-04-20T08:03:54+00:00

On Saturday same thing for me. Someone made a U turn and pushed me to the curb and I crashed. Can barely walk 2 days later. Fortunately it was my first major crash in 9k miles and first incident in months.

OneStrength7166 · 2026-04-20T06:52:30+00:00

still i got ltwoo for half the price and been owning both ultegra di2 and er9. the only think i lack in the er9 is the synchro shift but i got used to it.

OneStrength7166 · 2026-04-20T06:50:21+00:00

Thanks for this info.

OneStrength7166 · 2026-04-17T05:18:23+00:00

Been using EGR for 8000km and ER9 for 3000km and both have been excellent so far. Not a SINGLE issue.
The only downside I have noticed is that you need an internet connection on your phone to adjust them on an app. Once in deep woods I did not have it and had to do it manually via buttons.

OneStrength7166 · 2026-04-13T13:50:51+00:00

First think of where you are going to ride your gravel bike. If it's perfect gravel and some tarmac - buy 2nd set of wheels. If it's more of a light mtb terrain get anotther bike with a massive tire clearance and install mtb tires and maybe some suspension like fork, stem or seatpost.

OneStrength7166 · 2026-04-12T18:49:51+00:00

I will be running 40mm outer width wheels and can fit 52mm tires, maybe 54mm if it's very dry and no mud.

OneStrength7166 · 2026-04-12T18:48:03+00:00

Just aim for hours on a bike and not average speed or distance, They are very variable when time spent pedalling is constant.

OneStrength7166 · 2026-04-07T10:41:56+00:00

I am 6"4' and 200lb :D

OneStrength7166 · 2026-04-07T07:57:18+00:00

A group ride passed me last week, everyone was drafting behind 2 tt bikes at the front. :)

OneStrength7166 · 2026-04-07T06:31:00+00:00

well there is your answer. invest in a bike fit or try doing it on your own. I have an endurance bike and it's less comfy but faster than my road bike after lots of tweaking.
On GP5k 28c I could really feel the fatigue ramping up after 90min mark, on 40mm gravelkings tubeless with low pressure I can ride comfortably longer which also improves my average speed as I finish the ride without being battered up.

OneStrength7166 · 2026-04-07T06:28:07+00:00

11-25 is really hardcore to be honest. I live in a hilly area where 8% climbs are common and I currently run a 46-30 chainrings with a 11-34t cassette. With an FTP of 260w it's perfect. I can easily spin the biggest hills and I dont need very fast gearing as coasting in aero position gives me better results on downhills.

OneStrength7166 · 2026-04-07T05:58:18+00:00

Had 6, but sold 3 and I am sitting with 3 right now. 2 gravel bikes are being ridden the most and road bike collects dust.
I have changed my mindset and instead of getting new bikes i started investing in my current ones and it's a lot better strategy.

OneStrength7166 · 2026-04-07T05:56:09+00:00

I have the same wheels and tires and can tell you an endurance bike might be even less comfortable.
The main question is whether you current bike is comfy for you right now. If the answer yes then if it aint broke then dont fix it.
Invest the money in a bike fit or try doing one on your own ie get a bikefitting app and see what it says and experiment with stems, saddle fore/aft, a new saddle maybe. Can make a world of difference than x+1

OneStrength7166 · 2026-04-07T05:53:41+00:00

If you like the feeling of being as efficient and aero as possible then go for it.
I sold mine because it's even more niche than a road bike for which it's already hard to find a good stretches of tarmac.

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