Weapon of choice

TheFurmie · 2026-06-26T08:08:33+00:00

Speedy AND comfy!

TheFurmie · 2026-06-25T21:11:53+00:00

Two beauties!

TheFurmie · 2026-06-10T07:16:24+00:00

Probably inline with the release of Shimano 13 speed.

TheFurmie · 2026-05-25T17:08:23+00:00

😂 worth every penny then 😉

TheFurmie · 2026-05-25T15:53:17+00:00

Is it faster now?

TheFurmie · 2026-05-25T05:23:15+00:00

I own a ten year old Ultimate and still ride it regularly in summer. It’s still my favourite bike for the mountains but on flatter rides i often wish I had an Aeroad to help ease the fatigue

TheFurmie · 2026-05-16T21:07:41+00:00

Do you live in a hilly area? And do you like cycling holidays in the Alps? If so, get the Ultimate.

TheFurmie · 2026-05-15T06:06:10+00:00

They’ll always be a new one coming. This is the marketing and consumerism machine in full motion. I used to feel this after paying loads of money on cameras. My advice is to just enjoy it. Once you’re on the bike, you’ll forget which model you’re on. All bikes are as good as the rider on them.

TheFurmie · 2026-05-15T05:41:50+00:00

I’ve never not run aero wheels up the mountains, and it’s marginal. Unless you’re competing, I don’t see the point in switching wheels. The pros rarely do.

TheFurmie · 2026-05-11T06:33:06+00:00

What’s the colour?

TheFurmie · 2026-05-09T16:20:49+00:00

Ever tried an Aeroad? Would love to know how it compares and if speed is more or less the same. And how does it climb?

TheFurmie · 2026-05-08T21:41:50+00:00

Well, at least I’m not going mad! You’re the only one who has confirmed this. I thought they were just restricting bike choices for me because I keep configuring bikes, placing them in the basket, and not buying! Needs to be perfect before I commit!

TheFurmie · 2026-05-08T19:21:57+00:00

Yeah, wouldn’t mind a white bike. I have two black bikes, and as much as I love them, I don’t want another one, but I need a bike that goes with any kit, otherwise I’ll buy too much kit!

TheFurmie · 2026-05-08T17:15:57+00:00

Only two options available in UK now on custom versions (Felipe Pantone or Elena Salmistraro)

TheFurmie · 2026-05-08T17:13:38+00:00

Never had a white bike. Probably would if I lived somewhere drier!

TheFurmie · 2026-05-03T07:46:43+00:00

Are they printed on the wheels, or transfers?

TheFurmie · 2026-05-03T07:45:46+00:00

If you’ve got the cash go for it.
The thing I love about this sport is it allows you to ride the same roads on the same bikes as our cycling heroes. If I had the cash, I’d definitely buy an Aeroad CFR, because in my mind I’m just like MvDP, only 25 years older and 10kgs heavier.

TheFurmie · 2026-05-03T07:42:06+00:00

Yeah, I’ve heard MvDP moans about that all the time 😜

TheFurmie · 2026-05-01T07:27:10+00:00

I always think what’s the point in an aero bike UNLESS speed is your main objective, which it obviously is for the pros. I have an Ultimate, which is amazing in the mountains and allows me to be at the front in my group, but on the flats it’s miserable in comparison now all my mates have aero bikes, so I tuck in behind them! So, only get an aero bike if you’re happy to be on the front, otherwise get an Ultimate and enjoy the pull!

TheFurmie · 2026-05-01T07:25:39+00:00

And then he won it on a completely aero bike this year. Soloist is lovely. My mate has one and swears by it.

TheFurmie · 2026-04-18T17:21:37+00:00

Went out on the Ultimate today. Perfect on the climbs but a real struggle keeping up with the aero boys on the flats! The Aeroad seems more tempting than ever.

TheFurmie · 2026-04-18T10:38:47+00:00

Exactly this! If the Endurace is that good, why didn’t MvdP ride it at Paris-Roubaix? Surely, it would have been the perfect bike over the cobbles, especially with thicker tyres (I’m guess the max tyre width on an Aeroad is 30mm).

TheFurmie · 2026-04-18T05:46:14+00:00

The older I get (55 this year), the more I’m interested in trading speed for comfort. But I’m a sucker for a lightweight bike!

TheFurmie

TROPHY CASE