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05-23-16, 10:40 AM
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05-23-16, 10:58 AM
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If flexibility is an issue - and I'm not saying it is or isn't for you, that's up to you - then size isn't the problem, geometry is. A larger sized I-assume-H2 Emonda would require an even shorter stem to fit you. Another frame with the same effective TT and a taller HT is what you should look for, hypothetically.
05-23-16, 11:02 AM
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You have some serious saddle-to-bar drop already, but your seat height and stem positions are maxed out. That's why I thought a size larger might have made sense. I didn't notice the short stem and @k_kibbler is right that a size larger might require an even shorter stem. If it's an H2 emonda there is not much you can do indeed.
I have long legs and a short torso.
I'm happy with the fit.
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If I am just tooting around at 16 mph then ya, no need for it. No need for carbon bike, or aero wheels either.
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05-23-16, 01:38 PM
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@oldnslow2 - how are you liking etap? Everyone that I've talked to seems to really enjoy it.
It's not ground breaking but a nice luxury feature.
My previous bike has Rival 10 speed and going to Red 22 was a huge improvement. Going to eTap is nice but I could live without it if I couldn't afford it.
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In a sprint situation, I am going to want the 53. Sprinting in a race I frequently find myself is 53/12 53/11.
If I am just tooting around at 16 mph then ya, no need for it. No need for carbon bike, or aero wheels either.
If I am just tooting around at 16 mph then ya, no need for it. No need for carbon bike, or aero wheels either.
some people can spin, some can't.
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I think being told that only a certain group of people are allowed to buy certain things is one of my bigger pet peeves.
Yeah, I'm tossing around the idea of updating my bike and I'm quite intrigued with the etap. So far it seems to be a nice system.
Yeah, I'm tossing around the idea of updating my bike and I'm quite intrigued with the etap. So far it seems to be a nice system.
05-23-16, 02:01 PM
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It flat out works. I love the light touch to change gears. Also you can "power shift" by holding the lever and the chain will run up or down the cassette. With a little practice you can change the chainring and cassette with almost no loss of cadence.
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Updating the Fuji or the Cannondale?
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2006 Bianchi L'una I've had for many years but recently added Brooks Swallow saddle and Brooks bar tape. Yes, I lose points for the bag, mirror and pump but it's my daily driver.
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Well, both possibly. The Cannondale would get etap and the fuji could get the ultegra di2 from the cannondale...not sure if I want the hassle of swapping over the di2.
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If you like the smooth feel of Shimano, I'd stick with it. 7900/6700/5700 sorta blow, but 9000/6800/5800 work great.
if you put the ENVE wheelset, and mechanical 9000 on the Fuji, I think you might like it more than the Cannondale(as long as it fits you well.
You could use all your old 10-speed stuff for a great commuter/CX bike
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If they were my bikes, I'd leave the Cannondale alone, and give the Fuji a 9000 groupset.
If you like the smooth feel of Shimano, I'd stick with it. 7900/6700/5700 sorta blow, but 9000/6800/5800 work great.
if you put the ENVE wheelset, and mechanical 9000 on the Fuji, I think you might like it more than the Cannondale(as long as it fits you well.
If you like the smooth feel of Shimano, I'd stick with it. 7900/6700/5700 sorta blow, but 9000/6800/5800 work great.
if you put the ENVE wheelset, and mechanical 9000 on the Fuji, I think you might like it more than the Cannondale(as long as it fits you well.
The Fuji has been stuck in the trainer for the last 6 months since I've been zwifting so much. I should swap some things and put it back on the road for a bit.
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05-23-16, 04:57 PM
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Hey, I'm an old man and I need all the help I can get.
And a light bike does make a difference. The Emonda is 14# and my CX bike is 20# and can feel it when climbing.
And a light bike does make a difference. The Emonda is 14# and my CX bike is 20# and can feel it when climbing.
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This one! Although at the moment, it has a different wheelset and non matching components since it hasn't seen daylight in a while.
