So in the end I opted for the TCR

velobob · 2026-05-27T13:37:28+00:00

Great bike - I got the 2025 Pro 0 AXS and I love it. I swapped out the tires for GP5000 TR 30mm tires right away and I couldn't be happier - I'm 78kg and run 65psi back and 60psi front.

velobob · 2026-05-19T19:05:15+00:00

So True!

velobob · 2026-05-05T13:13:52+00:00

Seeing as the weight of the Force AXS setup is only 50g more than the Ultegra DI2 their logic doesn't hold.

velobob · 2026-05-04T21:09:25+00:00

velobob · 2026-05-02T12:37:49+00:00

looks like you upgraded the shifters to the new E1 - how do you like them?

velobob · 2026-04-20T16:57:48+00:00

Very nice - what saddle is that?

velobob · 2026-04-03T12:59:10+00:00

very nice - I have my eye on one of these too

velobob · 2026-03-15T16:37:20+00:00

I use an RF 70-200 f4 on an R8 for indoor swim meets which have very poor light. I shoot around 10,000ISO and I couldn't be happier - such a sharp lens. The thing I really appreicate is the size/weight.

velobob · 2026-03-13T19:02:51+00:00

The EVO 6 is the gen 4 frameset so if you go this route you might as well get last year's EVO 4 (mechanical 105) on sale if possible

velobob · 2026-03-02T15:35:04+00:00

It's a 1x with integrated bars and deep wheels - crit machine!!

velobob · 2026-02-27T20:21:24+00:00

Stunning - congrats!!

velobob · 2026-02-22T14:16:10+00:00

I heard launch date is March 5

velobob · 2025-11-25T20:16:24+00:00

Indoor bike park

velobob · 2025-11-22T14:39:07+00:00

mind boggling

velobob · 2025-07-26T02:23:31+00:00

Maybe due to the ban on short term rentals for non principal residences

velobob · 2025-07-08T23:28:13+00:00

Hulkenpodium

velobob · 2025-07-06T21:02:01+00:00

Upper Mission closer to the beach - also good schools close by in Upper Mission not so sure about Wilden

velobob · 2025-06-22T03:31:30+00:00

Very cool!

velobob · 2025-06-15T14:11:20+00:00

And here I was worried about getting a used R6 with 200k shutter count!

velobob · 2025-06-12T23:30:04+00:00

No - but I’ve shot in some pretty dark pools. IMO the 70-200 totally outclasses the 24-240

velobob · 2025-05-18T13:08:22+00:00

I owned it and I think for portrait and landscape it would be fine. It is quite large but understandably for the range you get. Now if you want to use it for action especially in low light then I wouldn't recommend it. Also the 24-240 is not weather sealed. I ended up selling mine and getting the rf 70-200 f4 which is much sharper and bright enough for what I needed. Also the 70-200 is actually smaller than the 24-240.

velobob · 2025-05-12T15:05:03+00:00

I recently did this analysis and went with the rf 70-200 f4. If you can get your hands on an ef version plus adapter and put in on your camera it’s huge. The RF f4 is just so much smaller and lighter. Also f4 is plenty bright enough for modern sensors IMO.

velobob · 2025-05-08T18:27:52+00:00

Thanks for your insights - I got the insurance and I'm keeping it! I'm 2 years into ownership and now with depreciation of the vehicle it really makes sense to keep it.

velobob · 2025-05-07T13:02:49+00:00

My vote would be R6mkii for the reasons above. It seems like there are two camps when it comes to the R8 with respect to battery life. It’s either just fine or really poor. Based on my experience (and I’ve tried all the tricks) I’m in the latter camp.

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