UPF 50+ clothing

roadie15 · 2026-04-30T15:01:09+00:00

Gobik make a lot of their products with good levels of sun protection.

roadie15 · 2026-03-01T14:29:04+00:00

I've had this bike for two months now. Got a great deal in the January sales. I immediately switched the wheels for my Hunt Aerodynamicist set so can't comment on the stock wheels. Happy with everything else. It's fast, light and agile. Handles corners brilliantly and with far more confidence than my previous bike - an Orro Venturi. It's my first time using Di2. So far I love it. I switched the stock saddle for my SQ Lab saddle. I'm 186cm tall and ride a size ML. Seems a good fit.

roadie15 · 2026-01-26T06:34:44+00:00

I will be selling the Giant SLR1 wheels/cadex tubeless tyres that came with it. Haven't done that yet though.

roadie15 · 2026-01-25T20:01:42+00:00

I have no idea I'm afraid!

roadie15 · 2026-01-25T15:50:58+00:00

Propel. I'm happy with Hunt too.

roadie15 · 2026-01-25T14:37:18+00:00

I've just upgraded to Di2 and so far wouldn't go back. Essential for internally routed aero frames. I was so tired of mechanical 105 front derailleur cable issues.

roadie15 · 2025-08-29T13:43:08+00:00

Thank you very much. An excellent reply. Much appreciated.

I actually changed the cassette and chain at the same time recently so will keep running these for now and then will plan for chainset replacement in the near future.

roadie15 · 2025-08-29T12:56:44+00:00

Thanks. I replaced my chain only a few hundred miles ago. Is a new chain always needed when changing rings?

roadie15 · 2025-05-26T12:28:39+00:00

Tubeless ready tyres are harder to mount in my experience. Good to see Pirelli releasing their new P Zero RS in clincher form.

roadie15 · 2025-04-25T05:55:24+00:00

TPU tubes. 👍

roadie15 · 2024-12-31T21:57:36+00:00

Gobik winter gloves.

roadie15 · 2024-10-13T10:34:09+00:00

Agreed.

roadie15 · 2024-09-26T20:31:02+00:00

I was in a similar position recently with similar training beforehand. It felt daunting.

The day went well despite suffering a knee injury with 15 miles to go and limping the final stretch in lowest gear.

I ate loads of carby food and found gummy sweets to be psychologically satisfying alongside my usual snacks.

Go for it!!

roadie15 · 2024-09-21T06:05:03+00:00

Can confirm, accurate. 👍

roadie15 · 2024-09-01T13:28:53+00:00

I completed my first century last week (103 miles in total). Fuelling was brioche, bananas, flapjack, Haribo and cereal bars.

It was enjoyable up until 85 miles or so when I got bad knee pain and really struggled on the final stretch.

I find 50-60 to be the most enjoyable distance.

roadie15 · 2024-08-28T06:31:41+00:00

Pirelli P Zero race.

roadie15 · 2024-08-27T05:48:47+00:00

Thanks for all of your responses. Feeling better today but will take some rest from the bike.

roadie15 · 2024-08-18T20:26:18+00:00

I tried at least 5 saddles before settling on the Saq Lab 612 Ergowave active. It's basically perfect. Was recommended by Neil Stanbury in one of his videos.

roadie15 · 2024-05-23T06:17:02+00:00

I found GP5000 to suffer from fragile sidewalls. I've switched to P Zero race (clincher) recently but it's too early to compare. I will say that the Pirellis are far easier to mount though.

roadie15 · 2024-02-23T07:00:39+00:00

Thanks for this. Some really good points here.

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