Along_the_Wire …not my forte really mate, always been a mountain biker, but I train with a tri club (mainly swimming) and living where I live I’m surrounded by roadies so have been lured to the dark side!

Been out a few times a week over lockdown… usually try to do a couple of 20-25 milers a week, nothing serious like you nutters.

    Did a 20 minute power test this morning - 387W. Got to be happy with that - there’d better be racing this season.

      It means he’s got thighs like Fatima Whitbread.

      seanc80
      No doubt he does.. probably shares his wife’s Gillette sensor for that smooth finish.

        Hursty Think Grant’s measuring the Wattage of his Pioneer kit

          11 days later

          Just got back from a second ride on the new carbon wheels. The bike definitely feels different. Much more stiffer especially going up a hill. Going to have to redial all my suspension settings. Can certainly see the appeal of a full carbon bike.

            Dubman You can really feel it when you corner or change direction quickly (especially in quick succession) on a quality carbon bike - you can get shit ones, so beware

              I’m well happy with my alloy frame & don’t intend on changing for a good few years. I couldn’t afford 5-6 grand anyway for a bike. I only got wheels because Trek done me a good deal.

              You don’t need to spend anywhere near that to get a brilliant bike

              …my lad seems to have prematurely ‘inherited’ my MTB, might be on the lookout for something new, not crazy about carbon frames for an off-roader, quite fancy a Cotic

              Cotic are brilliant bikes, my wife had a Solaris and I enjoy nicking it off her from time to time.

              You can’t go wrong with UK mtb manufacturers, solid bikes that will last a lifetime.

              Orange are worth a look and Sonder too if you are on a budget.

                …yeah, I kinda feel like MTB standards and tech change so fast, some of the more radical designs will age pretty quickly. Love the skinny-tubed steel frame look… consistently get brilliant reviews too.

                I was looking at getting my lad a BFe hardtail before he got comfortable on my YT, now thinking it might be an excuse to give him mine and get a Rocket 😃

                Had a Whyte T-129 which was awesome but sold it to get my Trek. Bird is another good UK bike company.