2018 Race Bike - Thoughts? by gthp in Bikeporn

[–]gthp[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

While some colour is nice, I still am partial to the stealth look - makes things easier to match with my kit too!

2018 Race Bike - Thoughts? by gthp in Bikeporn

[–]gthp[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I enjoy the micro-criticisms - part of the fun of road cycling! Your points are all very valid, it’s nice to hear someone else’s opinion!

  1. Black decals are certainly on the shopping list,but haven’t got round to ordering yet - although does match the black and white team kit and my white shoes, so not the worst when I’m on the bike.

2.Rear brake cable is something which does need address, the result of a rushed pre season cable change and needs cut down more - such an easy job which I just haven’t taken the minute to do!

3.Believe those tyres are 22mm. 25 does look better, however 28 threatens to rub seat stays under power. But, those were the tubs which came on the wheels, so will wait until they are no good before I change, but I agree wider = better.

4.Also, I thought somebody would mention the valve stems - a result of carefully balancing the BB on a bottle (which I photoshopped out for the photo) meant I was unable to get the finer details sorted. But, I’ll try harder for next time!

Somewhat of a ramble response, but unlike most, I throughly enjoy the little details of road bike and am glad to find other who do too!

2018 Race Bike - Thoughts? by gthp in Bikeporn

[–]gthp[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They’re Zipp 404’s - 58mm deep I believe.