How much difference would Solestar make on cycling shoe that is already super stiff, say a shoe with rigid carbon base like Shimano RX8 that doesn't flex at all?
Hi, I am 182 and 85 inseam... I am inbetween choosing a 54 and 56... I ride a trek emonda in 56 with 100mm reach now... anyone got expierience with that?
Have you asked a fitter? I would size down to 54 but that’s just me. It’s a big money purchase so want I get it right. Use www.geometrygeeks.com to also help
Just wanted to add I too have wide mid foot, and I have struggled my whole life finding shoes that fit me. Been looking into cycling shoes and this helped. Thanks.
Have you gotten rid of the numbness yet? I found some pretty good choices of insoles and set ups; however, when I ride doing 28, 30 or + m/h the numbness comes back.
Thanks for sharing your experience. I am planning to buy the same bike and was doubting whether to use TPU or latex. Decision made. One question: why don't you use 28mils tyres?
Never, on any bike until Dogma F. Stable on flats but a strait descent. Probably set iff by a crosswind. Moving saddle position forward seemed to help, not cure, but notably, haven't had it since balancing front wheel and reducing tire pressure... used to run max for tire, 115psi. Now, 105-110. C60 wheels and all other roadbikes have been rim brake, so the winds really affect the quick frontend handling of the Dogma.
I'm turning blue in the head trying to tell the whole Hi-End enthusiast, fast riding world that "High Speed Wobbles" is caused by rotational un-balanced wheels!!! To the publishers of Addict Cyclist all I ask is for you to send me your contact info and I will explain in detail the chain of events that happens to a light weight bike & rider with carbon wheels as speeds increase... You will be shocked, I promise. Sincerely Dan Sotelo
I suspect, at least front wheel, this IS a significant cause. Less for back wheel because it really can't move side-to-side. One reason to think this is that, at least in my case, wobble only occurs above 25+mph. I suspect set off by a crosswind, then the balance adds up with flex, wind, harmonics to be pretty nasty and won't stop until under 10mph....feeds itself.
Did you get a good deal on the Factor? I'm looking at the Ostro atm and I'm seeing $12k for full DA and aero cockpit. Is that about right? Is the price more negotiable at the dealer.
@@addictcyclist Deciding between Factor and Canyon which is 3k less. I just feel like Factor is more of a premium feel to it, plus you can choose bar stem length compared to the Canyon.
Dont waste your money on "ceramic" bearings. Its an absolute waste of money and theres absolutely no way pedaling feels any different when none of the true load ever goes on these pulley wheels. Literal placebo effect copium going on here
No way in Hell. Road tubeless will never cross my mind again. I wasn't even going to watch this video and was only going to comment on the amount of money all this crap must have cost. I spent hundreds and hundreds of dollars in the years I was tubeless and that wasn't the biggest negative, it was the time I had to walk about 30 miles in cleats to get home because I could not get air to stay in the tire and my spare tube had a hole. I was a mess, my bike was a mess. the entire day turned out to be a mess. It's TPU tubes for me and I can carry three extras and I don't care that makes my bike ride a little harder.
Yep. Still rollin' on my 2013 BH Ultralight with newer DA mechanical. I had a 2021 Spec Tarmac and it felt like a Turd pulling a Chuck Wagon. Lame for the money I paid. THAT is why the bike industry is going to hell right now. Time to come back around to simplicity and I think that'll help some.
nice way of saying that it rode like a dog. :D i rode the s5 as well and it is not my cup of tea either. happy with the sl8 now and im glad i picked it over the s5.
Congrats on selling it. Just buy 2 wheelsets. One aero and one not as deep. Call it a day. Since the Factor has stolen your heart by making everything not up to par.
Tubeless are only faster when they are ran with the same pressure as a TPU. Tubeless are usually ran at a much lower pressure than TPU which makes them slower.
I was just in a local shop and tried on both the Utopia against the Utopia Y and I indeed noticed a pressure points in the front due and seemed to be due to not having the front padding. The regular utopia was 50% off but no way, so I will wait for the Y to get the 50% off as well then 😅. Nice looking helmet though.
I will make a video. Fast bike once it gets moving but needs to be ridden fast all the time. Anything under 25mph it didn’t punch like my ostro. Love my Ostro. Was marginally faster than ostro but for 9k was not enough of a gain. Next bike will be ostro 2 or dogma F
@@addictcyclist Ohh I see. I am purchasing the same S5 and I actually own a Giant Propel SL 0 with Red, but my Propel is 2019 which is fast but is a bit oldie. I am still thinking if I doing a good decision or if I should keep the Giant and cancel the purchase of the S5, but since there're 5 years of difference I can notice the geometry and frame technology has changed significantly since then. So, thtat's why I was wondering about your decision to sale it.
Hey. I just bought a S5, and would like to know where did you buy the Garmin Varia seat post mount? I have my Varia and would like to use it in my brand new S5, could you please advise?
Have a question about 901 i normally wear 41 in nike sneakers measured my feet at Decathlon to be 25.5 cm i bought 40 in sidi cycling shoes as it is recommended in their website after first ride i felt pain in my foot and when i take the insole out my toe was over the end of the insole by 5mm now i have a second hand 42 rc901 which is at a great price shimano says 42 is for 26.5-26.8 cm do you think it would be too big and if it is can i close that gap by any methods (thick socks second layer of insoles)
Great video, thanks, currently on Lake's but tempting to switch. I have a width of around 110mm (left) and 105mm (right) with a length of around 260mm - 265mm (left) and 250mm - 255mm (right) - odd sized I know ;). The Sidi size chart I found states I should go for a EU 42,5 size for 26,4cm length. Based on your video, and assuming your max foot length is 270mm, the chart I'm looking at states you need a EU 43,5 size for 27 cm length. Are you saying you took 2 sizes bigger, i.e. EU 45,5 (which is linked with a 28,4 cm foot length)? Thank you for answering, this will greatly help in my search getting the best fit!
well made bottle cages but I find them to grip way too tight on standard bottles. I prefer the cheaper SWORKS cages I had on my previous bike. its hard to get the bottle in and out while going fast on the Arundel ones
I'm thinking about getting an S5, and I'm coming from a Venge... Any comparison? From what I've seen and read, it's probably the same sort of ride in terms of stiffness.
I only rode a venge vias. The cervelo feels just like it except the cervelo is not as harsh. It absorbs road buzz, chatter and actually pretty compliant for a deep tube frame
Regarding your comments with regards to feeling every bump and road surface imperfection, what pressure were you running your tyres ? (apologies as I know this is 2 years old.)
Headset adjustment is also important... Any mis adjustments will effect handling ... Stem length, short is skid ish long is slower and more controllable . It's definitely not a pleasant experience.
