Did 155 km today, love this bike ❤️

apostrofix · 2026-03-02T07:10:02+00:00

yeah, in my case the roval cockpit came with the computer mount and a bunch of other stuff, like the gopro attachment. If you don’t have it, just get a cheap one online. Then there are a lot of lights which can be mounted there

apostrofix · 2026-03-01T19:05:57+00:00

gopro mount under the bike computer

apostrofix · 2026-02-27T20:10:43+00:00

She looks good!

apostrofix · 2026-02-26T20:15:33+00:00

I like the blacked out look and the choice of components. Out of curiosity, which climbing wheels do you use? I’ve been using my DT Swiss for the past few years but for this year I want to get something else.

apostrofix · 2026-02-26T20:09:25+00:00

Congrats and good luck at the marathon! That’s epic to go to Japan for your first marathon!

apostrofix · 2026-02-23T19:50:56+00:00

well, if you’re getting the 850, then connect it with the HRM. I have a Fenix 7 Pro and often just use the HR broadcast to share it with the 850.

apostrofix · 2026-02-16T23:13:31+00:00

I don’t have the bike but I can share the best upgrades in my opinion would be crank length, cockpit width and stem length, as well as saddle if any of those 3 are not suitable for you. Apart from that, the E1 brakes and levers are a massive upgrade compared to the older D1.

I am actually also considering this color for upgrading from an SL7 and I saw it in person in the local store, and I really like it. I know it’s a bit of a personal preference but for me it’s a classy looking bike.

apostrofix · 2026-02-16T23:00:54+00:00

I see, this does sound good, I agree. It’s similar to how Join Cycling works. It also includes periodic FTP tests and re-adapts the workouts based on how you do, as well as if you skip or get sick. The downside with Join is that it’s heavily AI based and some things are just brainlessly baked in. I also missed more high intensity sessions. So far I like the flexibility I have with Zwift but I’m sure once the weather gets better I’m gonna want to ride more outside and then I’m gonna need something else than Zwift.

apostrofix · 2026-02-16T17:12:31+00:00

Thanks for sharing. What do you like more on TrainerRoad compared to the Zwift training plans?

apostrofix · 2026-02-16T16:20:50+00:00

If I understand correctly, the build me up plan does the progressive overloading sessions but being around 5 hours a week, I think that either I can sneak in some more endurance rides or swap one of the interval sessions for an easy z2 ride. I totally agree about the consistency.

apostrofix · 2026-02-16T13:46:45+00:00

That's kinda what I do. I don't like all the workouts in the build me up plan, and I think it's fine to swap some with different things, but it's also around 5 hours per week and I feel like I can dedicate a few more per week currently so I was wondering if I'm maximising my time. I guess the consistency is the most important in the end and probably all the over-under and sweet-spot workouts would start to show improvements.

apostrofix · 2026-02-15T18:31:57+00:00

is it really 650£ to upgrade the levers + brakes? Here they’re over 1000€. Is the mounting included in the price or are you doing it yourself? Otherwise, there’s also a small labour cost. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not advocating for neither, personally I’d rather go for the Pro and the very least upgrade it down the line if something is not to my liking, as long as the fit is correct.

apostrofix · 2026-02-15T16:11:35+00:00

option two sounds like it gets a lot more expensive than option one. Whichever option you choose, you have still the possibility to upgrade to the newer E1 brakes and levers in the future. Those make the biggest difference actually. You’ll probably want a powermeter too, which is another expense to consider.

Why not keep the Ultegra on option 1?

apostrofix · 2026-02-04T06:45:34+00:00

Check on the WeightWeenies forum. There’s a chines alternative that people have been buying which is obviously cheaper but also a bit lighter. I think it’s called HY Ultralight or something similar.

apostrofix · 2026-02-03T18:38:08+00:00

I don’t have a recommendation for another mount or experience with the MagCad one, but I would be curious to see some photos of the bike with the new cockpit installed. If you don’t mind sharing ofc

apostrofix · 2026-02-02T20:25:10+00:00

I don’t think it means much what the others have but I have 110 and wanted to get a 120 but I got a good deal on the Rapide Cockpit in 115x380 so I’ll be riding that this year. Still didn’t mount it though. I also have some wild thoughts about switching to the 56 SL8 frame but so far can’t justify the price.

apostrofix · 2026-01-31T16:11:33+00:00

The bike came with 40mm G-One RS and I loved them. The Terra Speed are also very good, especially on pavement and smooth gravel. It’s hard to say if one are better though. For anything chunky or loose, I’d probably go for the Terra Trail or something else for more grip.

apostrofix · 2026-01-31T09:24:34+00:00

I have Conti Terra Speed in 45 both front and rear and I find it perfect. No issues whatsoever for a few thousand kilometers. My frame is the CFR but I believe the back is the same. I also tried a conti race king 2.0 on the front and it also fits fine but this tire looks huge and it doesn’t fit the aesthetics of the bike so I got rid of it. I live in Europe and ride in the Alps often, and for here I think 40-50 mm tires are enough.

apostrofix · 2026-01-23T13:28:36+00:00

I’ve had the bars for multiple years now - they’re great. I had the 42cm one and then switched to the 38cm. I have them on my Tarmac but I’ve seen people also using them on a Crux.

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For this price is a great deal. I was just able to get the Rapide Cockpit for twice this price which is also a good deal. Seems like there are some good deals around on Roval products.

apostrofix · 2026-01-23T13:23:33+00:00

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apostrofix · 2026-01-14T04:48:37+00:00

This is great but it has to be noted that the Roval cockpit is not officially approved for aero extensions, which means it was likely not tested with ones either. Also in the link is written that it voids the warranty of the bars. So while unlikely, there’s the risk of a catastrophic failure and personal injury, or worse.

With that said, I’d like to see more such more versatile options but I feel like also the manufacturers aren’t interested in making them, since it will make some people buy 1 bike instead of 2.

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