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Surly Cross-Check
Don't know much about cycling but these sure are cool!
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To answer your multi tool question, I carry something mostly comparable to this. TBH though, I've never needed the multi tool on the road bike. I use it about every time I go out on the mtn bike on the damn disc brakes. For some reason, when you take the front wheel off the bike and drop it right back in, it seems to sit in slightly different every time causing the brake to rub so I have to re-align the caliper with the disc it seems. Drives me nuts.
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I also carry a spare tube and sometimes two with an actual pump rather than the CO2 inflation thing. That's purely personal preference. Popping tubes on the trail is a PITA but it'll happen every so often. Depending on what distance you're going, sometimes can lighten your load. For example if you're keeping it in the 10-20 mile range mostly, one tube is plenty, but if I do a longer ride I'll throw two in. I also run two water bottles.
definitely use your heart rate monitor until you have a powermeter (if you should decide to buy one. buy one!
on a long ride always take spare tubes, multi tool, pump and food with you. around about 60g-80g of carbohydrates per hour is what you should eat otherwise longer rides will end very quick and sudden for you. we all been their. and stay hydrated!!!
congrats on the bike. definitely a good buy for where you at.
Thing about gravel bikes is, you can still ride them on the road, but they're perfect for going on smooth off roads where there are no cars and better scenery.
Also, I bought a Fuji SST 2.0 and I love it, but something I've just become privy to is, when you buy from one of the primary companies or boutiques, the gearing, chain, shifting -- all that works in unison, whereas with Fuji and some of the more cost cutting brands, they use different mfgs for some of these parts, not just Shimano for example, and shifting can suffer as a result.
perfect on gravel, very road-able
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I am on my third season riding a Roubaix SL4, after a decade riding an old Specialized Allez E5 S Sworks. Mine came with Ultegra 11 spd shifters and derailleurs but the FSA crank, Axis 2.0 brakes, and Fulcrum 6 wheelset. I have upgraded to full Ultegra all around, for pennies on the dollar bt trolling ebay and craigslist. AND a racer friend sold me some sick Fuclrum Racing Zero wheels for short money, those are made by Campy.
This bike is perfect for me. I ride on a lot of rural roads in not the greatest condition. I'm no racer, but comfortably within your typical 'B group' shop ride pace. The Roubaix used to be pretty cushy, but it has gotten increasingly stiff and now it basically rides like a Tarmac with a taller head tube, if a bit slower turning and more stable.
Some people find it too harsh without the the CG-R seatpost, which I don't have and neither do you. They are pussies; it is fjust fine.
Enjoy the bike and ride the fuckin wheels off it; I know I do.
The only I would consider replacing my with is an Independent Fabrications Ti Crown Jewel. But that's 5x the price for a bike with lots of 'scene points' and arguably not objectively better.
I have my race bike
and my Roubaix
The Roubaix is an awesome bike. Actually my daily commuter but it can run with the best of carbon bikes. My only recommendation is dropping the stem a bit lower on the fork. Made my Roubaix corner considerably better.
Many options, just depends on your bank account.
A fun workout is find a route of "xx" miles. Get your average speed.
Then your next workout, do exact same route and see if you can beat that avg speed.
My garmin 920xt has a feature where I can race my ghost. Fun to use every once in a while.
Power meter - great tool, but very expensive.
I carry a tube or two (even though I run tubeless) and two large CO2 cartridges.
Best tire lever I've used are these from Prestalever and I carry two of 'em.
My Current setup is a felt z100. Carbon fiber fork aluminum frame. Paid $840 for it. I bought the Fiance a Marin. Paid $710 for it. She still using platforms but I got a set of Shimano clipless for her. Just make sure you're getting a fairly decent bike with your shifters and brakes all in one. I've got Claris components. Entry level. Everyone says their shit. I don't mind them because it's all I've known they shift fine for me. But then I've never ridden durace or else I'd probably say yea they're shit.
Get fitted. Go into a shop. Test ride a few. I try not to ride the really nice shit because then I don't know what im missing. that being said fir what I'm doing cross training I love this bike. And on cool down days I go out with my fiancé and it's fun for both of us. I like to ride 20-40 miles on one set. If I'm in a group I've done a couple 60 milers. But I need more leg muscle.
Also recommend vittoria shoes. Ventilate nice.
Pit Row
First on my list are pedals, getting fitted for the bike, and swapping the brake cables.
I'm still trying to understand the order/grade of all the components. The only thing I'm not a fan of is the levers/plastic housing above them. It feels cheap as hell.
I'd like to try on some sidi if I could ever find them....cause ya know...moto discount
For any of you that know much about this bike, is this a decent deal? "$600 specialized dolce elite, 2014, less than 1000 miles. Dt Swiss wheels, specialized computer, look pedals. Shimano tiagra." The bike looks super clean in the pictures
I attempted to jew em down to $500 but they wanted to put the stock wheels back on and take the computer off...Which doesn't really bother me, but wanted some outside opinions.
My next bike will be a full carbon. But again for right now I'm not crazy serious about it. But man is it addicting AF when you're on group rides.
Specialized S-Works Venge Vias! Fast, smooth, rigid with ceramic bearings and electronic shifting. Best bike I have ever had and won't ride anything else
After the injury I haven't had my heart rate up in over 2 months. I went 5 miles and felt like death. lol
I talked to a few bike shops to see about getting fitted to the bike. The price ranges were all over the place..from 300-150 and some even cheaper.
Selle SMP is a very popular seat that relieves pressure to the nerves that matter down there.
Read this for some perineum nerve education before you regret not doing it.
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