jiberjaber
Veteran
- Location
- Essex
Thanks again JJ. Garmin's configured
Don't think the bike is ever going up those spiral stairs though. Perhaps I can get a long USB cable that will reach down....
Not even with the wheels off?
Thanks again JJ. Garmin's configured
Don't think the bike is ever going up those spiral stairs though. Perhaps I can get a long USB cable that will reach down....
Not even with the wheels off?
For anyone still reading…. A few more thoughts after actually riding the Rose.
First let me say that although this bike is slightly over 2kg lighter than my old bike, has better components, a carbon frame, new pedals and lovely matt paint job, I still didn't expect a huge improvement over the old bike. After all I weigh 75kg and therefore 2 is here nor there.
I have been proved very wrong though and in the best way. From being easier to carry down the stairs, to easier to ride up the hills this bike IS better in every way. The ride quality is excellent on the slightly ballooned 25's. The Di2 gears are amazing - I could play with the FD all day (whirr done - whirr done - whirr done…). Disc brakes are extremely effective, but I do need to think when using them in the wet, otherwise I'm skidding down the road.
Overall 100+ miles in I'm mightily impressed. I can't pin point any 1 thing that makes it better, that's one of the problems in upgrading everything all at once I guess.
I haven't noticed an undue "Buzz" that I've seen referring to in a review for a similar bike.
Negatives ? These is a rattle over bad road surfaces. It's so silky on smooth roads that this stands out more than normal. I'm working on locating it, but no luck so far, everything on the surface at least seems solid. Minor niggle.
Any questions, just ask.
How are you finding that SLS saddle? BTW have you seen what you have to pay to buy just that seatpost by itself? How do Rose do it?