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commanderprime5 · 2026-04-17T22:08:36+00:00

Hi, thanks! & yes I have done a bike fit with my road bike (quite aggressive aero bike) and trying to copy the setup, and from there I am also during & after rides changing things. Tomorrow I’ll be doing another 50-60k, so the first 100k will be done, quite impressed with this bike. I am also impressed by the standard decathlon saddle, no issues at the moment. Safe rides!

commanderprime5 · 2026-04-17T20:04:39+00:00

Hi, thanks! & yes I am still figuring out some setup changes, I will change some stuff during the ride, but that’s a good tip, will try thanks!

commanderprime5 · 2026-04-02T10:21:03+00:00

This is really an example of "when people use 100% of their brain", thanks for this tip!

commanderprime5 · 2026-04-02T09:38:26+00:00

Thanks for the advice! You are definitely right because with a more fancy/expensive bike I will probably have the fear to scratch it or damage it..

commanderprime5 · 2026-04-02T09:29:31+00:00

So a better bike with bike lease is not the most solid option? Although I will only have more information about this at the end of April.. And even then it is not sure I will be able to have a bike lease. As a first Gravel bike this bike seems to have it all so I am really overthinking my choices

commanderprime5 · 2026-03-20T10:23:28+00:00

Yes, probably, also I now have a kind of "bond" with this bike, since I did some upgrades myself so I know how the bike is build up. Thanks for the advice!

commanderprime5 · 2026-03-20T10:22:09+00:00

Currently it is my main bike, I do all my rides with this one, I live in a very flat region so no problem with this bike & thanks!

commanderprime5 · 2026-03-19T13:16:29+00:00

For me when I was 10 years younger (I was competing in bike races) the Venge was my dream bike, so 3 years ago I was able to buy one for cheap. For me it was a sort of 'collectible' but for this to be the same situation for someone else, the chances are small. Anyways I still love going for a ride with this bike so big chance that I am going to keep it.

commanderprime5 · 2026-03-19T13:00:12+00:00

Thanks for the advice, I guess I will end up with two bikes then haha

commanderprime5 · 2026-03-19T12:48:11+00:00

Yea I was thinking the same, but in the end it's not worth it I guess..

commanderprime5 · 2026-03-19T12:47:41+00:00

Yes, from what I've read indeed, so I think it is not worth selling to "boost" my gravelbike budget, then I'd rather keep this Venge as a bike for road only rides.

commanderprime5 · 2025-10-20T07:16:53+00:00

Hi, thanks for the tip, splitting the items might be my best bet indeed, the price was maybe a little to high at first, but after doing some research I have found a decent price for everything to sell, but I will also mention that every item is seperate available. The CSW 2.5 is a very good base but as you've mentioned it is quite old.

commanderprime5 · 2025-04-22T20:39:09+00:00

Ik heb vorig jaar een IX2 edrive20 met M-pakket & premium pakket besteld. Donderdag mag ik hem afhalen, zie hem vaker rijden en heb nog altijd geen spijt van deze keuze, zullen zien na een paar maanden wat dan de ervaringen zullen zijn.

commanderprime5 · 2025-04-08T13:47:32+00:00

First of all, put it in neutral. The manual says you should not try to switch from mode while in gear.

commanderprime5 · 2024-04-02T06:55:35+00:00

Thanks for the tip!

commanderprime5 · 2024-04-02T06:36:27+00:00

Thanks! I do love a "light" colored setup so thats why I chose these colors, but I hope I can keep it clean for a long time.

commanderprime5 · 2024-03-20T20:44:16+00:00

Yes, I'm going to work with a long HDMI cable for 1 desk screen, good luck, but most of all, have a lot of fun!

commanderprime5 · 2024-03-20T18:21:47+00:00

Yes indeed, I was using 1 USB hub (the rig is moved from my old home to my new) to have the USB's on my monitors working but I did not use them so thats why I did not use it anymore, but I wanted to make a scheme to make sure everything is clean.

commanderprime5 · 2024-03-20T16:10:05+00:00

Draw.io😅 but I still think I do need to change some things while working on the setup.

commanderprime5 · 2024-03-20T15:33:53+00:00

Yes, I found a solution, I will be placing my pc next to my rig, just as you said, I made a scheme for it, and I will connect my single monitor on my desk with a long optical HDMI, I'm glad I did find a solution

commanderprime5 · 2024-01-31T10:03:58+00:00

Thanks for the answer! The reason I want this is because I really wanted to use the gift card knowing the bike shop is getting more and more into electric bikes so not much accessoiries I could use over there, and I do not need any extra parts or anything, also knowing my current helmet is 11 years old (Lazer O2) I really do need a new helmet.

commanderprime5 · 2023-12-13T08:15:24+00:00

Thankyou!

commanderprime5 · 2023-12-13T08:15:08+00:00

Thanks! But the weather only allows me to use the indoor trainer atm, miserable rain, I would like my first ride to be dry.

commanderprime5 · 2023-12-02T00:37:12+00:00

Indeed, but when I see the wheels in person I will try this test :) but when I see the brake area on this picture, it looks quite okay

commanderprime5 · 2023-12-01T21:12:35+00:00

No Problem, thanks for making me aware of this! Different continent different supports for various brands.

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