I would suggest amputation but think it is too late.Originally Posted by danfoz
2. Volnix's legs... MY EYES!
I would suggest amputation but think it is too late.Originally Posted by danfoz
2. Volnix's legs... MY EYES!
I diagnose you with what's called "falling off your bike a lot" or "trauma" in medical terms. Looks like maybe a sprained ankle too? Lol.
Originally Posted by QtDL
I diagnose you with what's called "falling off your bike a lot" or "trauma" in medical terms. Looks like maybe a sprained ankle too? Lol.
Originally Posted by QtDL
Another issue on fitting and fitting services in general - pedaling on a trainer for 10-15 min then making adjustments, repeat, etc. does not work to well for me. I've done that whole process before and it doesn't compare to the real world outside. If I make an adjustment to my bike, I need a 20+ mile ride on the road to determine if it feels right or not.
Originally Posted by QtDL
He of course recommended I do a $300 2-part fitting before deciding what bike to purchase.
Yes it's ridiculous which is why I refuse it every time they mention it. It's basically a 3 hour fitting - interview, assessment, adjustments, riding on a trainer. They would adjust the bike based on all the body measurements, range of motion/flexibility assessment, cleat positioning, and video motion capture. Oh and there's no guarantee that how they adjust your bike is how you will like it. That's why I used to internet which is chock full of all sorts of free information and educated myself.Originally Posted by Volnix
300USD for a fitting session? It's about 20 EUR around here (free if you buy a bike too)... What do you get for that money?
You can probably buy the sensors and the lot, to have your own fitting lab for that money.
Originally Posted by QtDL
Yes it's ridiculous which is why I refuse it every time they mention it. It's basically a 3 hour fitting - interview, assessment, adjustments, riding on a trainer. They would adjust the bike based on all the body measurements, range of motion/flexibility assessment, cleat positioning, and video motion capture. Oh and there's no guarantee that how they adjust your bike is how you will like it. That's why I used to internet which is chock full of all sorts of free information and educated myself.
The link below is what my LBS does for their rider specific fits:
http://www.specialized.com/us/en/hub/bgfit
Cervelo is not the right bike for you. It sounds like your dealer is on top of the situation, though. Good luck.Originally Posted by QtDL
they recommended the Trek bikes to me - specifically the Trek Silque and Trek Ruby line of frames. The display ones in the store had low end components, Shimano Sora/Tiagra etc. so I wouldn't buy a stock model at a high price point with those components. I also told the associate that I would always need to swap the stem and bars off any 'stock' model so I would want an option that would let me choose my components, stem, and bar size etc or if I could just buy the frameset and do the build myself. He of course recommended I do a $300 2-part fitting before deciding what bike to purchase. He explained that the Trek Project One series allows me to choose exactly what frame I want and with what components and I may have the option of just ordering the frameset and fork as well. I have yet to go on their website to play around to see what's available. I'm not in any rush to get a new bike so I still plan on doing a lot of research regarding other manufacturers. You guys here have been very helpful (and nice) with all your replies!
If you get to know Volnix more, those wounds are probably battle scars from being hit by ladies after strutting around in the rain wearing too tight white lycra shorts...Originally Posted by QtDL
I diagnose you with what's called "falling off your bike a lot" or "trauma" in medical terms. Looks like maybe a sprained ankle too? Lol.
Getting a bar/stem and saddle combo to suit you is pretty much always a given. Unless you're keeping your existing bike to ride as well, you could always take these items off and use those. That'd work for the bars and saddle but the frame geometry may require a different stem anyway.Originally Posted by QtDL
I just returned from my LBS, went there just to poke around. They are no longer a Cervelo dealer for 2015but there are many other bike shops in my area so I'll be able to sit on one eventually. Whether this is true or not, the associate said that Cervelo has moved away from aggressive positioning (longer top tubes, shorter head tubes) in their geometry designs and have gone with more of an endurance/performance geometry (shorter head tubes, longer top tubes) which is what I would be looking for. My LBS is a huge Trek and Specialized dealer so of course they recommended the Trek bikes to me - specifically the Trek Silque and Trek Ruby line of frames. The display ones in the store had low end components, Shimano Sora/Tiagra etc. so I wouldn't buy a stock model at a high price point with those components. I also told the associate that I would always need to swap the stem and bars off any 'stock' model so I would want an option that would let me choose my components, stem, and bar size etc or if I could just buy the frameset and do the build myself. He of course recommended I do a $300 2-part fitting before deciding what bike to purchase. He explained that the Trek Project One series allows me to choose exactly what frame I want and with what components and I may have the option of just ordering the frameset and fork as well. I have yet to go on their website to play around to see what's available. I'm not in any rush to get a new bike so I still plan on doing a lot of research regarding other manufacturers. You guys here have been very helpful (and nice) with all your replies!
Originally Posted by swampy1970
I reached my other target weight - the "oh ****, I need to stop drinking and start riding more" weight. I was down to 70kg in 2011 but I've tacked on an extra 30kg (old race weight was 64kg).
... But Tank 7 beer is sooooo good!
Originally Posted by swampy1970
I've not done the week long version but the few nights at Castle Donington monsters of rock would put on a few pounds and would leave me with borderline alcohol poisoning. The shakes... Uuggghhhh.
Yeah I figured I could always scrap parts from my current bike if necessary. I don't even think I could find carbon bars in a 36 cm size anyways. It's hard enough to find regular aluminum bars in that size. The dude at my LBS said that Cervelo's R series of frames tends to crack a bit more that the S series. They had quite a few service issues regarding that. I'm not sure how I feel on the Di2 components - are they worth the extra cost? They sure look cool and the battery pack and cabling can be routed internally. I guess there's a small port under the stem or the bars that's basically a mini/micro USB used for charging.Originally Posted by swampy1970
Getting a bar/stem and saddle combo to suit you is pretty much always a given. Unless you're keeping your existing bike to ride as well, you could always take these items off and use those. That'd work for the bars and saddle but the frame geometry may require a different stem anyway.
I really like Cervelo's philosophy of simple engineering when it comes to stuff like cable guides, being able to switch between standard and electronic cable routing for the gears, offset BB shell. It was so close between the Cannondale and the Cervelo RS and R3. That said, the new Trek Emonda looks very interesting indeed. I had a looksee at one when I was picking up my new wheels a few weeks ago. Not a clue how it rides but features like the direct mounted Dura Ace brakes looked very nice.
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