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Box of SIS beta fuel gels for longer rides. I love them, my legs and stomach too. The mix of fast and low sugar is perfect for endurance.
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After looking at all my rides on the CheckPoint since it got built up, I have never used any of the cogs over the 36 when I ride in my local area, only when I took the bike to GA once, where it worked out extremely well, so I decided to pick up the XPLR setup to run with my 1x Setup. I run a 46 tooth chain ring, so this should work out well and will give tighter cogs spacing on the flats and then when I head somewhere extremely hilly, I can just swap out the cassette, chain, RD, and hub body and be ready to go in less than 30 mins.
Rival XPLR eTap AXS Rear Derailleur 12 speed
Rival XPLR XG-1251 Cassette 10-44 12 speed - figure this would give me more options for areas with smaller hills and terrain versus being hamstrung with a 36 tooth.
Force AXS Flattop chain 12 speed
Bontrager Rapid Drive 12-Speed XDR Driver Body
Rival XPLR eTap AXS Rear Derailleur 12 speed
Rival XPLR XG-1251 Cassette 10-44 12 speed - figure this would give me more options for areas with smaller hills and terrain versus being hamstrung with a 36 tooth.
Force AXS Flattop chain 12 speed
Bontrager Rapid Drive 12-Speed XDR Driver Body
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After looking at all my rides on the CheckPoint since it got built up, I have never used any of the cogs over the 36 when I ride in my local area, only when I took the bike to GA once, where it worked out extremely well, so I decided to pick up the XPLR setup to run with my 1x Setup. I run a 46 tooth chain ring, so this should work out well and will give tighter cogs spacing on the flats and then when I head somewhere extremely hilly, I can just swap out the cassette, chain, RD, and hub body and be ready to go in less than 30 mins.
Rival XPLR eTap AXS Rear Derailleur 12 speed
Rival XPLR XG-1251 Cassette 10-44 12 speed - figure this would give me more options for areas with smaller hills and terrain versus being hamstrung with a 36 tooth.
Force AXS Flattop chain 12 speed
Bontrager Rapid Drive 12-Speed XDR Driver Body
Rival XPLR eTap AXS Rear Derailleur 12 speed
Rival XPLR XG-1251 Cassette 10-44 12 speed - figure this would give me more options for areas with smaller hills and terrain versus being hamstrung with a 36 tooth.
Force AXS Flattop chain 12 speed
Bontrager Rapid Drive 12-Speed XDR Driver Body
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Garmin Edge 540 and two K-Edge Race mounts (of different color); RideWithGPS app consumes iPhone battery at prodigious rate when navigating with Varia.
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After looking at all my rides on the CheckPoint since it got built up, I have never used any of the cogs over the 36 when I ride in my local area, only when I took the bike to GA once, where it worked out extremely well, so I decided to pick up the XPLR setup to run with my 1x Setup. I run a 46 tooth chain ring, so this should work out well and will give tighter cogs spacing on the flats and then when I head somewhere extremely hilly, I can just swap out the cassette, chain, RD, and hub body and be ready to go in less than 30 mins.
Rival XPLR eTap AXS Rear Derailleur 12 speed
Rival XPLR XG-1251 Cassette 10-44 12 speed - figure this would give me more options for areas with smaller hills and terrain versus being hamstrung with a 36 tooth.
Force AXS Flattop chain 12 speed
Bontrager Rapid Drive 12-Speed XDR Driver Body
Rival XPLR eTap AXS Rear Derailleur 12 speed
Rival XPLR XG-1251 Cassette 10-44 12 speed - figure this would give me more options for areas with smaller hills and terrain versus being hamstrung with a 36 tooth.
Force AXS Flattop chain 12 speed
Bontrager Rapid Drive 12-Speed XDR Driver Body
Sounds fancy. I too hate my current gear selection on my checkpoint. Current plan, power2max crankset with 50T on the big chain ring 39 on the little. That would work for almost everything I want to do in my area. Also allow me to do hard interval training without running out of gears as well as not get dropped on group rides if I so choose to ride that bike. I’ll keep the old crank set for big mountain days. I don’t plan on going as crazy as you. Instead i’ll just get a BMC kaus……
05-05-24, 02:08 PM
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Nope, no changes what so ever, Shifters and Crank all compatible. When I built up the frame, I started to put Force shifters, but it was not that long after they released the D2 versions with the smaller form factor, so the difference in pricing was sort of ridiculous when the Rival shifters only had a minor weight penalty, so I just opted for the Rival version. Plus, I am not racing, and not a weight weenie, so a couple of grams here and there, no big deal.
Wait, XPLR is fancy, compared to the BMC, 
Sounds fancy. I too hate my current gear selection on my checkpoint. Current plan, power2max crankset with 50T on the big chain ring 39 on the little. That would work for almost everything I want to do in my area. Also allow me to do hard interval training without running out of gears as well as not get dropped on group rides if I so choose to ride that bike. I’ll keep the old crank set for big mountain days. I don’t plan on going as crazy as you. Instead i’ll just get a BMC kaus……
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Nope, no changes what so ever, Shifters and Crank all compatible. When I built up the frame, I started to put Force shifters, but it was not that long after they released the D2 versions with the smaller form factor, so the difference in pricing was sort of ridiculous when the Rival shifters only had a minor weight penalty, so I just opted for the Rival version. Plus, I am not racing, and not a weight weenie, so a couple of grams here and there, no big deal.
Wait, XPLR is fancy, compared to the BMC,
Wait, XPLR is fancy, compared to the BMC,
One I am eye balling is force with a mullet.
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Garmin speed and cadence sensors to replace the Wahoo ones that the speed sensor stopped working after approximately 4 years.
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05-10-24, 10:36 AM
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so, a week or so back I posted a newly purchased TREK Emonda SL5.
After a couple of longer rides, and reviewing the bike more - and in comparison to what I already have, I decided it wasn't really what I was looking for...
so, per TREK's purchase agreement, I returned the bike to the TREK shop where I purchased it.
No problem, bike was clean, and without any marks or use indications, so dealer was happy to accept the return.
Truthfully it really wasn't a potential step up from what I already have... just 'newer'.
So after some more shopping and comparison, I decided that it would be tough to better my current Tarmacs.
But I did want to try a newer road bike design, w/ CF wheels, but NOT Electronic shifting and using the custom cassettes and ratios I already have...
SO after much looking and reviewing I decided a Tarmac was, again, going to be my best bet.
SL6, with Mech 11 spd shifting...
This...
2023 Specialized Tarmac Sport SL6
So, this, a Tarmac 'Sport' with 105 mech 11 spd. same geometry as with all new tarmacs, and the SL6 CF construction.
A bit different than my daily rider - 2009 Tarmac Expert.
Very nice. have put on 200 + miles in the past 5 days, and lovin the ride.
Stock wheels are alloy, with Spec Turbo 26mm tires... actually quite nice for moderate OEM level stuff.
I have ordered some 45mm CF wheels and hope to have them in-hand in a few days...
Fully almost 2.4 lbs lighter than the Emonda, quite nice riding for OEM wheels & equipment, a much quicker handling and riding experience.
It's not black, it's not gray, it is what Spec calls 'Cast Blue Metallic', which is really still quite 'toned down' - only thing I'm not crazy about... but it does have a more subdued LOGO marking.
RIding, the bike 'disappears' under me, which I truly love. I can't wait to get some quality time when the CF wheels arrive !
In the meantime I'll enjoy it exactly as it is!
Ride On
Yuri
After a couple of longer rides, and reviewing the bike more - and in comparison to what I already have, I decided it wasn't really what I was looking for...
so, per TREK's purchase agreement, I returned the bike to the TREK shop where I purchased it.
No problem, bike was clean, and without any marks or use indications, so dealer was happy to accept the return.
Truthfully it really wasn't a potential step up from what I already have... just 'newer'.
So after some more shopping and comparison, I decided that it would be tough to better my current Tarmacs.
But I did want to try a newer road bike design, w/ CF wheels, but NOT Electronic shifting and using the custom cassettes and ratios I already have...
SO after much looking and reviewing I decided a Tarmac was, again, going to be my best bet.
SL6, with Mech 11 spd shifting...
This...
2023 Specialized Tarmac Sport SL6
So, this, a Tarmac 'Sport' with 105 mech 11 spd. same geometry as with all new tarmacs, and the SL6 CF construction.
A bit different than my daily rider - 2009 Tarmac Expert.
Very nice. have put on 200 + miles in the past 5 days, and lovin the ride.
Stock wheels are alloy, with Spec Turbo 26mm tires... actually quite nice for moderate OEM level stuff.
I have ordered some 45mm CF wheels and hope to have them in-hand in a few days...
Fully almost 2.4 lbs lighter than the Emonda, quite nice riding for OEM wheels & equipment, a much quicker handling and riding experience.
It's not black, it's not gray, it is what Spec calls 'Cast Blue Metallic', which is really still quite 'toned down' - only thing I'm not crazy about... but it does have a more subdued LOGO marking.
RIding, the bike 'disappears' under me, which I truly love. I can't wait to get some quality time when the CF wheels arrive !
In the meantime I'll enjoy it exactly as it is!
Ride On
Yuri
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