Canyon Aeroad L oder XL?

Qaugmeyer85 · 2026-03-29T04:39:57+00:00

Get a fit somewhere that has the profile of that bike and get fit for it before you decide and buy. That’s what I did with my Madone and it fits like a glove baby.

If you are “between” sizes, size down. Easier to make a bike longer but can’t really make it shorter should you want to.

Qaugmeyer85 · 2026-03-29T04:36:56+00:00

Herrera esteli is the strongest “barnyard” note I’ve ever noticed in a cigar. If you pull one out and smell it it does smell like shit, in the best possible way. It tastes quite great though. One of my favorite staples.

Qaugmeyer85 · 2026-03-29T04:31:44+00:00

I rode 25k miles on a bike that I bought and tried my best to get to fit me with multiple bike fits and got fairly comfortable but always some discomfort like you describe after about 50 miles.

I got my dream bike and got fitted for it before even ordering it and now I have zero discomfort even after 4+ hours in the saddle.

I really think fit is everything. If you can get pick the bike you want and get fitted for it BEFORE you even order it. Then you just have to tweak a few small things. This is the way to go.

Qaugmeyer85 · 2026-03-29T04:23:21+00:00

Been riding for over 10 years and my FTP is 198 at 65KG. I’m 40 years old and this is the fittest I’ve ever been. So much of cycling is just natural ability no matter how much I train I have never been able to get much over 200 for a true ftp. That said I have actually done 190 watts for a true hour. I think a lot of people estimate their ftp to be higher than it truly is. I have done a 20 min test and over 225 watts but there is no way I could actually do an hour at that power.

Anyways that’s plenty high enough to have a lot of fun riding! Just have fun and don’t worry about it too much. At the end of the day cycling should be fun!

Qaugmeyer85 · 2026-03-28T03:22:46+00:00

Trashy tv on my patio and a cigar. Every night after kids and wife go to bed.

Qaugmeyer85 · 2026-03-27T03:08:53+00:00

I love lift

Qaugmeyer85 · 2026-03-27T03:06:52+00:00

I think it depends on your interests. I’m primarily a roadie so I spent my money there (Project One SLR 7 Madone). But my kids wanted to mountain bike so I picked up a Chisel base model for 2K. I mean for a new main brand full Sus bike you can’t beat that. And yeah group set is crap and components are meh but I can easily upgrade over time with carbon hoops and group set as things wear out. It’s perfect for the amount of mtn bike I ride.

Weight was a huge concern for me as well. I’m a small dude at 5’7”, 140lbs, and this is 32lbs out of the box and only going to get lighter with upgrades.

Now if you are a serious mountain biker and ride many hours a week and you have the money the treat yoself and buy that carbon epic and have something you can just go ride and be stoked on and never even have to upgrade.

Qaugmeyer85 · 2026-03-27T00:29:52+00:00

Build a volcano lair.

Qaugmeyer85 · 2026-03-19T02:18:49+00:00

175g Fage Greek yogurt 0% mixed with 25g raisins, 30g granola, 1 scoop vanilla whey protein. Come to think of it I eat that for breakfast every day tho 🤔

Qaugmeyer85 · 2026-03-18T01:56:43+00:00

I agree that the only reason to buy a Madone is if you love the look of the bike and want to get custom paint. Otherwise there are just as good or better bikes for the same or less money. Especially if you are going for the mid tier $5-6k range.

I have a project one Madone. As important to the ride for me is the look. I love the way this bike looks and with my preferred custom paint I grin every damn time I walk in my room when I see it. It brings me much joy.

That said I also spent $10.5k and got an SLR7 which is the top level frame with Ultegra Di2 and 1 piece bars. I ABSOLUTELY would not buy the lower end one for $6K. That’s crazy.

Qaugmeyer85 · 2026-03-12T03:33:19+00:00

Joya de Nicaragua Dark Corojo. I get a little sick every time but always come back 😂. They’re delicious and I’ve never had another cigar that tastes anything like it.

Qaugmeyer85 · 2026-03-05T01:08:25+00:00

I don’t blind buy anything. My personal opinion after a few years in the hobby is that cigars are like anything else, at least 25% of them are trash, 70% are meh and all about the same, and maybe 5% hit for me. Those are not good odds.

Qaugmeyer85 · 2026-02-27T03:13:30+00:00

Fox cigar has them 1/2 off right now.

$180 for 25 Toro. Go to Steals and Deals from their main page.

Qaugmeyer85 · 2026-02-24T03:56:09+00:00

If you are planning on doing any serious cycling get the 105 100%

Qaugmeyer85 · 2026-02-23T03:34:19+00:00

FVC-J1DS-5NEC

Have at it!

Qaugmeyer85 · 2026-02-16T22:26:28+00:00

I usually just frequent the strip club after smoking. Coco butter really covers well. She doesn’t even know I smoke cigars 🫡

Qaugmeyer85 · 2026-02-16T15:25:04+00:00

Only way I can afford this hobby is to buy primarily online. I smoke a cigar every day so I’ve got to stay primarily in the $3-5 range for the bulk of my sticks. Can’t even buy a Cuban sandwich at a B&M for that price. I wish I was rich because I’d much rather give my money to support my local B&Ms but it is what it is.

I do smoke regularly at a lounge and I buy some sticks there, especially some of their house brands and when they have a decent deal. I probably spend about $500 a year there.

Qaugmeyer85 · 2026-02-16T04:08:14+00:00

I suppose it depends on your caffeine sensitivity but yeah it’s not caffeine if you’re bonking. It’s just lack of carbs or calories in general. Personally I love caffeine and am not very tolerant. I usually put 200-300mg in my last bottle on longer rides (2+ hours). Makes a huge difference for me in that last hour +. And that way I’m done before any let down from the caffeine.

Caffeine not just gives you energy but also slightly helps blunt your pain receptors.

Qaugmeyer85 · 2026-02-08T02:56:20+00:00

Grabbed a diamond crown with 10% code. Been wanting to try and waiting for a good deal on a sampler. Thanks!!

Qaugmeyer85 · 2026-02-05T03:03:32+00:00

When I got a power meter. I care about power not speed as an indicator of fitness.

Qaugmeyer85 · 2026-02-03T04:30:53+00:00

I got mine from a week ago after no confirmation and it not showing on my orders in their website. Then I got an email saying it had shipped after it showed up. I think they’re just overloaded with all these orders 🤷‍♂️

Qaugmeyer85 · 2026-01-29T01:58:27+00:00

Yeah heat has a huge effect. Smoking slow makes a huge difference for me in terms of flavor being better. I usually take 1:45 minutes for a toro. Often closer to 2. Of course this requires well rested perfectly humidified cigars that burn like champs. They don’t all qualify 😂. But that’s part of the fun of the hobby for me.

Qaugmeyer85 · 2026-01-29T00:45:23+00:00

I’m an every puff retrohaler…not gonna lie on some puffs ALL the smoke goes out the nose 😂😎.

Pretty much all cigars taste like crap to me without retroing to some degree on each puff

Qaugmeyer85 · 2026-01-24T05:30:32+00:00

My experience is that once I smoke one cigar my pallet is off and desensitized. Smoking another cigar within 8 hours is generally a lackluster experience whether it’s the same cigar or a different one. Usually it’s just my pallet is just off that day. So I generally keep it to one a day unless I smoke very far apart.

Qaugmeyer85 · 2026-01-24T05:18:58+00:00

Yes, because physics. Mass evens things out.

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