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derrick

The Glue that binds us together.
Have ridden the aero bike most of the year, but got the climbing bike out earlier on in the week, Made a few adjustments to it Friday and rode it today, Felt soooooo good, i will be riding it this winter, Love the aero bike in the summer. but the deep section wheels don't help when it's windy, Just love the climbing bike. Anyone else have the same thoughts?
 
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Loch side.
What is a climbing bike and what makes it so much better at climbing than an aero bike?
 
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derrick

derrick

The Glue that binds us together.
Did you do much climbing?
Am going to Calpe in February, Training camp, so getting it setup.
 

I like Skol

A Minging Manc...
But if you have a choice, you take the one more suited.
Absolutely, but my choice is based on the following;
  • Unbelievably f*king rough, take the MTB.
  • It might be wet or i need to carry lots of stuff, then the commuter as it is equipped with guards & panniers.
  • Travelling light and dry weather, then take the best bike. This is actually Allroad/Enduroad but is great for any ride from bridleway to 100 mile+ sportives etc.
I don't beleive in the micro clasification of bikes such as touring, hillclimbing, sportive etc except for ensuring the bike has suitable gearing for the job in hand.

Starting to sound a bit like @SkipdiverJohn now!
 
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derrick

derrick

The Glue that binds us together.
Absolutely, but my choice is based on the following;
  • Unbelievably f*king rough, take the MTB.
  • It might be wet or i need to carry lots of stuff, then the commuter as it is equipped with guards & panniers.
  • Travelling light and dry weather, then take the best bike. This is actually Allroad/Enduroad but is great for any ride from bridleway to 100 mile+ sportives etc.
I don't beleive in the micro clasification of bikes such as touring, hillclimbing, sportive etc except for ensuring the bike has suitable gearing for the job in hand.

Starting to sound a bit like @SkipdiverJohn now!
Both bikes geared the same, the R5 is more nimble on the descents as well as being lighter for climbing. I believe there is the right bike for the right job. When i tour i use the MTB with slicks on, Horses for courses.
 
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