My Bike build (finally) commences!
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WEll I plug mine into the computer when ~I get home to download the stats, it charges through the usb and I've not really thought about it.
This week it's been on my bike for my turbo sessions with no charging which is about 3 and a bit hours I think it still has two bars on the battery.
I think Garmin claim 12 hours so it's probably about 9My silly looking GT
WTP Pony flatland bike (maybe 4 sal3)
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I get about 10hours from a full battery, although as stated above when I plug it into the USB cradle to download the data/stats it charges the battery....0
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I have an edge 305 too - it's excellent but not the cheapest given that you have just built a new bike!0
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The Edge 305 is a good bit of kit. I will have one for sale second hand in the next few weeks as I'm gonna get a £705. Battery life is good, good enough to do 120 miles + on.
- 2023 Vielo V+1
- 2022 Canyon Aeroad CFR
- 2020 Canyon Ultimate CF SLX
- Strava
- On the Strand
- Crown Stables
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Hmm, I can't justify spending that much on a bike computer at the moment, I only got 4 months left working before I go back to uni, and I need to get a few other expensive bits and pieces and save up quite a bit.
I was thinking more along the lines of a Cateye Strada Cadence, and getting a HRM aswell.0 -
How much Jash?0
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Good question. I won't be throwing in the cadence or HR sensors as they'll work with the 305. Perhaps £75 but I am open to offers. It's in good nick and has been well looked after.
- 2023 Vielo V+1
- 2022 Canyon Aeroad CFR
- 2020 Canyon Ultimate CF SLX
- Strava
- On the Strand
- Crown Stables
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Hmm. Tempting but don't think I need the info that much. I'm going to get a wireless Strada I think. Not worried about cadence and that looks like a nice bit of kit.
I might consider a 705 sometime down the line though. To have the mapping on your handlebars would be great. Do you have to download the maps according to where you're going or will it pick up where you are and provide mapping accordingly? That would be fantastic!0 -
Heavymental wrote:Hmm. Tempting but don't think I need the info that much. I'm going to get a wireless Strada I think. Not worried about cadence and that looks like a nice bit of kit.
I might consider a 705 sometime down the line though. To have the mapping on your handlebars would be great. Do you have to download the maps according to where you're going or will it pick up where you are and provide mapping accordingly? That would be fantastic!
I believe it can do both. Looks ideal really.- 2023 Vielo V+1
- 2022 Canyon Aeroad CFR
- 2020 Canyon Ultimate CF SLX
- Strava
- On the Strand
- Crown Stables
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redddraggon wrote:
It's finally finished.
Now I'm just waiting on my HRM from Ribble, and I'll perhaps get some Aero bars.
Got myself a Catlike Whisper, and just need a few bits to make myself ready for a good summer.
You sir, have a nice bike!
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azzerb wrote:Any idea on the weight?
A lot less than my commuting bike.
I'll get around to weighing it eventually, but I think it should weigh just under 8kg from working it out using the individual manufacturers claimed weights (+ a bit). It feels a lot less than that though.0 -
Aye, I did roughly the same, but don't have scales in the house, parents don't like scales around teenagers lol!0
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I know the feeling of your new bike indoors cos it's miserable outside. Sometimes I think it's like a panting dog waiting to dart out the door as soon as you open it but you just can't let it out in this aweful weather. In the mean time you have to pat it and talk to it a few time a day.
Me? Crazy? Where? :?Every winner has scars.0 -
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I think it would look better with a black SLR saddle and black bar tape, but that's just personal taste. I wouldn't bother with decals personally - I'd rather not go round as a mobile advertising hoarding given the choice. The world is too materialistic as it is.
I think, by now, most roadies know that the Nero Corsa is a great generic frame from a respected company, that lots of box-shifters apply their decals to. You're better off without them.
The bike is fine - the thing to concentrate on is riding. Carbon doesn't rust, neither does alloy. The odd fastner may corrode if you ride on winter roads but who cares. Get out there. It's an ideal time to be applying for your racing licence, or to enter some audaxes or tris if you'd rather.
Bikes are for riding. Riding is more interesting than bikes. The boys didn't win the slam by comparing boots and scrumcaps.0 -
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It looks great but your saddle doesn't look very level - is it comfortable like that?
oh and i agree with Rob - get out and ride it. i rode my good bike all winter (with winter wheels) and just clean very thoroughly and regularly and it still looks good as new.pm0 -
portuguese mike wrote:It looks great but your saddle doesn't look very level - is it comfortable like that?
It's been on the turbo while I've been building it, so the back wheel was raised a couple of inches, so the saddle was a bit flatter than it looks now. Probably needs sorting before I take it on the road. I find I need it slightly sloped that way anyway, got seriously injured playing rugby 3 years ago, and it can hurt if I have to push to keep myself on the back of the saddle.
It's got it's first outing pencilled in for Saturday. I've got a week off, and I'm back home in North Wales, so most of my new summer kit should get a proper run out, hopefully do plenty of miles.0 -
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sweet!
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redddraggon wrote:But doesn't the headtube look massive?
That's a good thing - helps the handling no end according to the recent test report of the Ribble badged one, if I remember correctly. It cetainly had a very good write-up.0 -
Enjoypm0
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What size is that? Looks like quite a relaxed geometry with the longer head-tube, is it a fairly comfortable riding position?0
