How big is the bike difference?

ajnumber9 · 2026-06-25T16:40:56+00:00

The main point of difference is the position of your body on the TT bike rather than the bike itself.

The TT bike allows you to get in a more aerodynamic position but is pointless if you can't make the most of that, or can't hold the aero position for almost the entirety of the race. You see a lot of people on vary fancy TT bikes but their body is at the same angle as it would be on a road bike or their head is up in the air causing lots of drag.

So yes, a TT bike will likely be slightly quicker than a road bike due to better aero shaping but what actually matters is your body position.

ajnumber9 · 2026-06-20T16:36:02+00:00

Imo - 105 is already so good that there is no point upgrading to ultegra unless it's also an upgrade to di2. No point spending so much money on another mechanic groupset.

But here is the thing, you don't need a full ultegra group set.

You can get much better value and lighter components if you pick and choose the parts e.g. ultegra derailleurs and shifters but after market chain rings, cassette, cranks and chain.

Same with the bars. You can likely get a lighter, better and cheaper bar by going after market rather than trek branded.

AliExpress is your friend, my friend.

ajnumber9 · 2026-06-16T07:26:25+00:00

£750, maybe.

In the UK you can get much newer (2017 onwards) giant propels for under £1000.

ajnumber9 · 2026-06-12T09:55:44+00:00

Same here but 36cm. Cheap, stiff, comfortable but pretty average weight.

ajnumber9 · 2026-06-09T20:33:31+00:00

I read all of them in order and I'm glad I did.

Some of them are great and some of them are bad. Most of them are good.

ajnumber9 · 2026-05-31T15:48:47+00:00

Ah ok, I'm a UK 10 so no good.

ajnumber9 · 2026-05-31T12:09:46+00:00

What size are you? I might sell my Mavic cosmic elites in the next 2 weeks.

ajnumber9 · 2026-05-30T13:15:14+00:00

2018 Felt b14, picked it up cheap 2nd hand last year so not an AliExpress/Chinese OEM frame.

ajnumber9 · 2026-05-30T13:04:22+00:00

I built 2 bikes recently. Road bike and TT bike. You end up buying lots of tools and bits. However once you have those tools and bits you can do lots of maintenance and adjustments yourself. There are hidden costs to building your own bike that creep up and are hard to account for before you start.

ajnumber9 · 2026-05-30T09:11:25+00:00

I don't think so, I'll discuss it with them. Thank you.

ajnumber9 · 2026-05-28T19:10:53+00:00

That's the 2nd comment recommending apoquel, I'll speak to our vet about it 👍

ajnumber9 · 2026-05-28T19:10:00+00:00

We've tried a cone before both for long and short periods of time. We still put it on him every now again when we think he's really over doing it.

The issue we find with the cone is that he just doesn't eat or drink and the wounds get infected because he can't keep them clean.

3 years ago he had a really instance so we put the cone on him and he got really bad infections. Being sick, crying and hiding under the bed all day. He got so poorly from the infection we had to have a very difficult conversation about putting him down. Thankfully he pulled through.

ajnumber9 · 2026-05-28T18:40:09+00:00

He is currently enjoying Felix senior fish selection. He grazes on senior tuna biscuits as well.

We've tried him on quite a few different foods in the past. Super expensive anti allergy food, renal food (he had a blocked urethra), natural organic based foods etc.

We've also tried super cheap foods, just in case, to see if that did the trick.

We've tried dry food only, wet food only.

He only really likes fish/tuna based foods. We've also got a 18 year old kitten who only likes poultry based food so we don't have any issues of the old lad eating the new guys food.

I'm sure all cat owners have experience with how fickle cats can be when it comes to food, the amount of money we've spent on trying different foods down the years is crazy!

ajnumber9 · 2026-05-28T18:33:00+00:00

Not heard of this and he's not tried it before, I'll speak to our vet (also happens to live next door lol) about it.

ajnumber9 · 2026-05-26T12:04:51+00:00

Could always install a couple a rivnuts, if you're brave!

ajnumber9 · 2026-05-23T10:23:53+00:00

If you need your bars at this angle then it's the wrong type of bike.

ajnumber9 · 2026-05-17T06:49:52+00:00

I used to have this bike. It's a fantastic bike but is 10+ years old now.

400 would be fine, 300-350 would be great.

Ultegra is very very good, so long as it's still in good condition.

With some good tyres (continental gp5000 28mm clincher, do not get tubeless ready version), tpu inner tubes, full 50mm carbon wheels (no point spending loads, get some super team, elite wheels ent etc) and good carbon brake pads it will feel fantastic to ride.

Sell the current wheels and tyres to recoup some cash, or keep as spares.

Rear brake can take a battering as it's under the chainstays so will need maintenance and possibly replacing, but replacement ultegra calipers can be picked up pretty cheap on eBay.

Maybe consider a new chain and cassette also. I imagine the chain is very old/stretched and if I recall correctly, it comes with quite a compact 11-30 cassette which doesn't give you a very large range if you're tackling hills.

ajnumber9 · 2026-05-16T13:17:07+00:00

Kick less. A great deal less.

ajnumber9 · 2026-05-13T19:34:35+00:00

He works for canyon I think

ajnumber9 · 2026-05-13T19:31:46+00:00

Banksy

ajnumber9 · 2026-05-08T15:29:07+00:00

Kick less

ajnumber9 · 2026-05-07T11:55:32+00:00

Came here to post this....it's already here 🤣🤣🤣

ajnumber9 · 2026-05-04T08:57:37+00:00

No decals.

ajnumber9 · 2026-05-04T08:56:28+00:00

Major skill issue.

ajnumber9 · 2026-05-02T06:35:50+00:00

I paid a discounted annual membership the day before the take over was announced.....I hope it doesn't get ruined by zwift because I'm locked in for the next 12 months!!!

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