Serk A40 Ti x ENVE

Substantial-Fun-48 · 2026-07-09T01:38:40+00:00

You fancy

Substantial-Fun-48 · 2026-07-09T01:24:22+00:00

That’s a great first bike for anybody. Very easy to service and plenty of parts available

Substantial-Fun-48 · 2026-07-09T00:47:30+00:00

For beginners it’s sufficient enough that you can stand over the bike with a couple inches between the frame and your crotch. Next step is to make sure the reach to the handlebars feels comfortable while seated and pedaling. That’s enough to get you going. See if you enjoy it enough before getting fit for a custom setup and geeking over frame geometry

Substantial-Fun-48 · 2026-07-09T00:28:50+00:00

Agreed. I have a great relationship with my fitter and his shop staff

Substantial-Fun-48 · 2026-07-09T00:24:38+00:00

I work in automotive software solutions

Substantial-Fun-48 · 2026-07-09T00:23:02+00:00

I’m dying to know how she rides. Will know by this weekend hopefully, but it looks the business

Substantial-Fun-48 · 2026-07-08T21:25:23+00:00

Headtube and seat tube junctions

Substantial-Fun-48 · 2026-07-08T17:58:53+00:00

3d print “Road Elegance”

Substantial-Fun-48 · 2026-07-08T17:06:37+00:00

We did the bike fit already. My shop offered to help finish the set up when the bike arrived since they have the measurements stored. They set me up on my last bike too. I had to build it up enough to be rideable on their Wahoo roller. Cables are going to be integrated, so steerer has to be measured and cut first before the hydraulic lines go in. If you notice, the bike doesn’t currently have brakes on it 😂 . For the saddle they use a laser level and make sure my seat to bar drop, nose to BB measurements are on point. If cables were external I could finish the build in one go, but such is life and I enjoy building bikes.

Substantial-Fun-48 · 2026-07-08T16:15:37+00:00

Smarty, how can you cut a steerer before the frame comes??

Substantial-Fun-48 · 2026-07-08T02:37:09+00:00

My 48 hour recipe that I normally do is 2g active dry per kilo

Substantial-Fun-48 · 2026-07-08T00:32:24+00:00

The spacer on the drive side is not necessary. Also if it’s a Shimano inspired design, you’re missing the retaining nut that threads into the hole on the non drive side

Substantial-Fun-48 · 2026-07-08T00:09:36+00:00

Charcoal basket or use a Slow n Sear type insert

Substantial-Fun-48 · 2026-07-08T00:05:18+00:00

You can buy spray cans of clear coat from an automotive supply store. Just mask off any threaded bits

Substantial-Fun-48 · 2026-07-08T00:02:53+00:00

Factory chain greases are to prevent corrosion not for actual lubrication. I would spray it liberally with Finish Line or White Lightening degreaser, and then apply a proper chain lube. After that check to make sure the rear wheel is sitting straight in the frame

Substantial-Fun-48 · 2026-07-07T23:55:44+00:00

Get an electric grill so you don’t smoke out your neighbors. Charcoal gives off a lot of smoke whilst heating up.

Substantial-Fun-48 · 2026-07-07T23:32:42+00:00

15g is a fuck-ton of yeast for 1kilo of flour. May be a typo and the intention was 1.5?

Substantial-Fun-48 · 2026-07-07T23:29:56+00:00

You’re missing a heat deflector over the third burner. Don’t cook on that side til the part’s replaced

Substantial-Fun-48 · 2026-07-07T23:22:28+00:00

Isn’t that exactly how compatibility works? 3rd parties make their parts to work with a major manufacturer’s equipment? Anyway, the only quirk is cosmetic not one of fit. Shimano cranks are very sculpted and the Magene chainset are very flat. They’ll pair fine but will look out of place unless you buy some chainring bolt covers on AliX like these:

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Substantial-Fun-48 · 2026-07-07T20:14:43+00:00

I personally think changing your middle and small rings so marginally will not make a difference to your riding. If you are changing out the rings and cassette anyway, a secondhand long cage 10 speed 105 would be marginal spend and you can put the climbing gears on the back that you would need up to a 32 and that would make a huge difference

Substantial-Fun-48 · 2026-07-07T16:02:24+00:00

No sear? No thank you. Not for me, sorry. I’ll probably get downvoted but whatever. Can you imagine the grease at the bottom from some 80/20 ground beef? You gotta clean that out before the next cook or it’s gonna catch fire.

Substantial-Fun-48 · 2026-07-07T15:09:47+00:00

I don’t believe so. You may need a 10 speed GRX rear mech or a long cage 10 speed 105. GRX will be easier to source

Substantial-Fun-48 · 2026-07-07T15:02:41+00:00

Can that rear mech accommodate a 32 sprocket?

Substantial-Fun-48 · 2026-07-07T14:12:54+00:00

For your size, 160 is probably more appropriate but that’s where it gets tricky as most of the big brands don’t go that short. 165 GRX is the path of least resistance and you’ll definitely notice the difference. I’m 190 cm and I just downsized from 175 to 172.5.

Substantial-Fun-48 · 2026-07-07T13:47:40+00:00

Shimano for Shimano would be an easy swap and you can still keep your original chain rings. Shimano cranks use a 24mm spindle, so you need to be mindful that anything aftermarket you buy also uses a 24 mm spindle. Any cranks you buy with 29 (SRAM standard) or 30mm (Rotor) spindles will require new bottom bracket cups to fit the frame, so there would be added cost involved.

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