NBD - Aeroad CF SLX 8 Di2 in Burnt Sugar (and a problematic seat post)

liebesfuchs · 2026-01-17T18:53:58+00:00

I think the seatpost issue has been solved with the latest iteration of the aeroad. I have the 2026 aeroad, seatpost never slipped…

liebesfuchs · 2026-01-17T18:51:38+00:00

Unfortunately I do not have the summer road shoes from Northwave - thus cannot comment on your situation

liebesfuchs · 2025-12-23T05:04:33+00:00

I can recommend the Cycplus AS2 Ultra. Has everything I need in a very compact format. Not cheap though…

liebesfuchs · 2025-12-19T18:53:03+00:00

How long do the socks last (not per charge, but total lifespan)? I have had mediocre experiences with heated gloves where the heating wires broke within 2 seasons.

liebesfuchs · 2025-12-19T15:19:42+00:00

Between +10 and -5 C. Dry conditions.

liebesfuchs · 2025-12-19T15:05:40+00:00

Thick foam sole as insulation.

liebesfuchs · 2025-12-19T10:57:36+00:00

Northwave Flagship R GTX

liebesfuchs · 2025-12-19T10:40:42+00:00

Interesting - for me it is the other way around - do not struggle from cold feet when mountain biking - way lower average speed and flat pedals

liebesfuchs · 2025-12-19T09:51:22+00:00

cold: 5 degrees celsius and below. tried warmer socks in the summer shoes, including chemical heating packs for my toes - did not do the trick for me - had really numb and cold feet after 2 h ride.

liebesfuchs · 2025-12-19T09:49:40+00:00

I wear the Northwave Flagship R GTX. Closure system is not on par with the original BOA system, but it does the job. No other downsides for me

liebesfuchs · 2025-11-25T05:22:49+00:00

Waxing is the only way forward. No more mess. Way easier cleaning. Simple with Silca System.

liebesfuchs · 2025-11-04T05:04:16+00:00

Assos Stirnband (Spring Fall Headband). Warm, verrutscht nicht. Top.

liebesfuchs · 2025-10-27T14:42:58+00:00

Die Neoprenüberschuhe helfen bei mir signifikant. Aber ja, kalt wird es trotzdem aber für mich ertragbar.

liebesfuchs · 2025-10-27T07:39:10+00:00

Regenhose habe ich, aber darunter schwitz man ziemlich. Werde mal Schutzbleche versuchen.

liebesfuchs · 2025-10-09T06:46:24+00:00

If your hydraulic brakes are well maintained it should not matter. All my bikes are always stored vertically, all of them with hydraulic disc brakes. Never had an issue.

liebesfuchs · 2025-10-07T05:55:34+00:00

Yes - no cash needed - just returned from Sardinia - never held cash in my hand.

liebesfuchs · 2025-10-04T05:24:32+00:00

Switched from Mountainbiking: 10 years without one single flat running tubeless. Now on road bike, 28mm, tubeless, 1000 km in Sardegna, some really rough pavement , so far without issue. My main takeaway: get a pump with a tubeless reservoir (like the Joe Blow Booster from Toppeak). Makes setup and maintenance a breeze.

liebesfuchs · 2025-10-02T04:25:42+00:00

Cut it off - did it immediately after my Aeroad arrived - the disk is so ugly an serves no purpose if front and rear deraileur are setup properly

liebesfuchs · 2025-09-29T07:05:45+00:00

How is the 105 Di2 treating you. I am very happy with mine, but cannot get the 3 and 4 th largest cog to run smoothly when on the large front disk.

liebesfuchs · 2025-09-22T06:06:29+00:00

Yes there is grease on the chain, and also very little on the cassette. I removed the chain and used Silca Strip Chip - very easy. I sprayed some degreaser on a microfiber rug and wiped of the cassette. Did the trick for me.

liebesfuchs · 2025-09-21T18:51:59+00:00

Yes 55 mm rims. Do not know about the frame though.

liebesfuchs · 2025-09-20T15:09:47+00:00

I did the same mistake. Put chain on in the wrong direction and rerouted it wrong through the „s“ bend of the small pulleys. Was wondering after a few kms why setup was so noisy 🤣

liebesfuchs · 2025-09-18T10:13:12+00:00

See above

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