Mate brutal don’t even come close to describing it. Such a great place though to do the event. I’ll be trying again this year. Failing that I’ll make the donation to get a place
Some very cool kit there, Russ. Really like those prescription glasses. Sweat (and suncream in the summer) in your eyes wearing contacts is a nightmare.
Would love the 1050. I've got a Karoo 2 right now. It works pretty good, but Im considering switching. 1050 is just so expensive. Been looking at comparison videos and how the 1040 has been with the new software. Can you report road hazards like the 1050?
Sorry for the late reply ive been really busy. The 1050 looks awesome but the 1040 is still a great device. Ive got the Beta software from the 1050 on my 1040 and its got all the features from the 1050 except the bell. Yes you can report road hazards and seems to be running really good. Hopefully they'll release it soon to all devices
Bloody hell - I thought I was not bad going downhill but I was crapping mesen watching that , and the road surface ! - I live in France now so roads usually well surfaced - the back roads can be a bit rough , but nowt like that .
It’s a great descent that one. It’s recently been resurfaced so it’s pretty good now. It’ll be nothing though in comparison to what you have in France. I’m desperate to get out there riding some of the big Cols
What is the weight of a Trek Domane AL 5 2024? You have two Trek's on the video so perhaps you know this one too. I cannot seem to find the weight other places.
A size 56 is 9.85kg or 21.72 lb. It would be easy though to get that weight down with the right upgrades. I wouldn’t worry too much about much though about that as it’s probably easier to lose weight off your self
@@CyclingwithRuss Thanks. I already have the bike, but its way heavier than my much cheaper old Fuji bike. So Im still driving the same speed even the Trek is better. I also added some heavier wheels so I can drive on gravel, but I think it is the bike itself that is heavy. Going to the pyrenees next month, so will see how heavy it really is there : )
Picking up my SL 5 Gen 4 on Wednesday- really looking forward to it - coming from a Specialised Allez Sport so I am hoping it will be more comfortable so I can ride longer.
It’s a super comfy bike as long as you’ve got the right size. The trek charts said I should have had a 58 but felt more comfortable on a 56. Enjoy your new bike day 😍
@@CyclingwithRuss thanks Russ - I sat on both the 56 and the 58 and the 58 felt better. The guy I saw the first time suggested 58 and a different guy in the same shop second time suggested the 56 - both just by looking at me. My measurements suggest the 58, but to be fair either would work, but I preferred the fell of the bigger bike.
seems just about perfect, but 573 euros?! silly expensive. someone should put a large battery in a regular device. my 520 consumes 330 milliwatts average, yours should be under 200 milliwatts average. were either of these to have a proper 18 watthour battery like a smartphone does, which would only cost 40 grams extra, the battery lives would be ~55 hours and ~100 hours for each respective gps. i mean it's neat they try for long life with a puny little battery, but is it that hard to square the corners and put in a proper one?
I’ve had this same gripe with phones for years. Tbf my 1040 battery is incredible but looks like the 1050 has gone backwards not forwards. Guess there’s a price to pay for a great screen but like you say they could have gone a little thicker and increased the battery
@@CyclingwithRussi love the old transflective display, but there's a case to be made for mountain bikers possibly preferring transmissive when tree canopy comes and goes in quick succession. i think they're masking a supply issue by the way, as transflective displays are getting used less often everywhere. marketing will tell you it's an improvement whatever a change is, but i'd say a bike computer doesn't need vibrant colours or high resolution, just colours and some sharpness, both of which are adequate on 10 years old transflective displays. in the meantime colour e ink is slowly getting good by the way, they are more and more contrasty every year, but those are mostly large displays for ereaders. a colour e ink gps will beat everything. is 2-5 refresh per second is enough for a gps screen? i think it is
@@markifi as long as it shows the data that’s enough I think. For mtb my watch is enough as I don’t really need to see any data for my style of rididng
Not much of one really but happy with the price 🫤 and compared to the 1050 it’s still cheap. I suspect though it will reduce soon. What was the deal you seen ?
@@CyclingwithRuss it was 100 usd off so 640 plus tax. Not too shabby.. I was waiting as my friend told me to wait to see if you want to try the 1050 comes out this summer.. Now to decide between the 2
@bonn1771 not sure what that is in English but I paid £450 all in. The new 1050 here is £650 atm I’m still happy with this and don’t thin the extra is worth it for the screen. I’m going to try answering the question in a coming video soon.
Never seen the little lake looking quite so stunning on a video, mate! What a morning to be out! I'm firmly in the stone age with my 6 year old Element Bolt and will probably run it right into the ground before getting something with a bit more functionality. Good video - staggering battery life! - and these vids are really useful for people looking to upgrade or review options for a first GPS unit.
It was a cracking morning to be out there mate. The mist on the lake and the fields was unreal. The camera didn’t do it justice. Wish I had my other camera with me to really capture it. If your head unit works then run with it mate. I like the features that help me on the really long rides and do enjoy the data it gives. I totally understand this isn’t for everyone and isn’t needed either to enjoy 2 wheels in the hills 😀
I have a 1040 but to be honest I think the Wahoo Summit Climb feature is better. It also requires no route and has a super elevation screen that shows relief ahead and allows the summit pro data fields to set across screens. Not a deal breaker though. Make sure you check GP Lama’s video on using IQ data fields on various screens the Windy one is brilliant. I think the stats is problematic. Stamina often isn’t correct and overall I have become more interested in riding with feeling as a pure club level rider. I do like to know my power, cadence and HR but that’s about it really. HRV, train readiness, body battery gaslight the shit out of you and just add that level of doubt when you feel just OK and HRV is down. The other thing is that Garmin Watches are fairly rubbish at sleep tracking which they rely on for lots of the stamina and body battery etc calculations. I think the 1050 will only be worthwhile if you want a better screen and follow routes a lot. It does look much better. Like all new Garmin’s though, wait a year for the bugs to subside. The 1040 was a disaster zone for almost a year.
Great advice there mate. I’ve downloaded the new beta firmware and going to test it tomorrow morning. Looking at the videos apparently the new climb pro is super accurate and a lot more responsive to the sharp gradients. I’m really enjoying the watch but that’s coming from along time Apple Watch user. It feels pretty good and records my sleep well enough. The train readiness I agree it should be taken with a pinch of salt as it’s all algorithm based and I know if I’m ready to hit it hard but also I enjoy seeing the data as I’m quite analytical with it. Have a great weekend matey ❤️
With respect, the only reason why you have to eat "little and often" is because your body is not using the body's preferred primary energy, which is fat. You are unable to do this because your body can not access nor produce sufficient levels of ketones. Having to eat carbs often while on the bike proves that your metabolism is not working in an optimal state. Constantly spiking blood sugars will illicit an insulin response, which is why, we as a nation are in the midst of a diabetic and obesity epidemic. Reducing carbs, processed foods and sugar is massively beneficial in so many ways. Its also good for endurance , I did an 80 miler on my gravel bike yesterday, I ate a zero carb meal consisting of bacon and eggs before my ride and then nothing else on the ride, except coffee , some electrolytes and water. I was out for 7 hours including rests. A total calorie burn of over 4300 calories. I did not hit the wall or bonk. I had lots of energy. I didn't need to eat any carbs every 45 minutes to an hour. My body is in a state of ketosis, it is running on its preferred and primary energy source, fat. Either dietary or my own stored fat. The human body is capable of going for long periods while performing athletic and physically taxing endeavours. You are wrong about nutrition. I am a Carnivore eater. I have never been healthier. I often go out for 40 mile rides in a fasted state. My inflammation and recovery has massively improved. IMO, the way you are eating is not healthy and could lead to diabetes or pre diabetes. The issue is not just your blood sugar levels. I would get your HbA1c tested. Before discovering the ketogenic lifestyle I used to do the same as you with food. Its not good as the ore times you spike insulin the more damage and inflammation is occurring in your body. Look into the amazing work of ultra-endurance expert, Professor Tim Noakes who is world leading expert in keto diets in sport. Also check out professor Ben Bikman on the dangers of carb-heavy diets. I do not mean to preach but I know you are incorrect and misguided as I was once. Im a 51-year-old block from Lancashire. Please do some of your own research. I was pre diabetic & I didn't even know it. Doctors don't help. They only offer drugs. I fixed myself.
Thank you for your informed comment. It’s an interesting subject the keto diet. I have tried it before but for my style of ridding and being a heavy rider I couldn’t get to grips with it I kept bonking as the effort I put out on big climbs is a lot. I’ve recently had my bloods analysed and everything was at normal levels with no signs of diabetes. As I said at the beginning of the video this is what I do and works for me. Just for reference though when I’m not cycling I eat pretty good wholesome nutrition food and probably 70% of the food I eat is unprocessed. Have a great day ❤️
With all due respect - that's not a 'for all' theory, especially for vegan / plant based diets (a lot of the best ultra-runners and ultra-cyclists are vegan). Even the lead nutritionist for Team EF Education says the easiest thing for anyone to eat is 'cake icing'. I did 8 days in a row last year, averaging 142 miles a day just eating 'food' - and could have continued indefinitely. Since turning plant based, I also have never been fitter, or indeed healthier.
Thanks a bunch. Ending up landing on Domane SL6 Gen4 Axis Rival. Coming from a Claris specialize for the past 10 years, excited for the mid tier leap and gathering those miles in the hills. Really enjoy your channel. Good stuff!! Keeps me motivated!
Jesus mate what a worrier u r my god. That looked nearly bloody impossible l couldn't have done that at I'm now 12 stone. But was just under 18 before. Your a great bloke mate. Mybe try linkin up at somepoint and do a RU-vid special cyclin gatherin.
Burton on trent mate. If your close to Leeds train station your 130 mins straight there from mine. Il bring my bike with me mate. And others too aswel if and wen u fancy it.
Thanks for the video. I jumped from a mountain bike to the Trek FX3. Great for commuting and touring, it's comfortable enough to encourage longer rides, but the speed isn't what road bikes are, so I'm looking into the Domane, now.
You can’t go wrong Doug. I’m planning a 12 month update video giving my thoughts on the bike after everything I’ve done this last 12 months. Hopefully it will be done in the next few weeks. Sneak preview though overall I love the bike
@@CyclingwithRuss My bike journey. I've owned a couple mountain bikes and only road with the kids. Because of the discomfort of the bike - soreness, etc. I just assumed I'm one of those guys for whom cycling isn't a thing. I could never imagine riding for more than a few miles. This past April I bought the FX3 because I bike to work but was tired of using the moutain bike, and it opened my eyes. Body position on the FX is way more comfortable, and now I'm riding rides of 40+ miles. The FX is great for commuting and touring, but now that I want to ride longer and longer rides, I want the Domane for this purpose. It looks like the Domane is the way to go. I've committed to only ride the FX for the next 6 months because I just bought it, and I have two daughters getting married in the next year, but I know I'll be on a Domane at some point. I'll watch for your 12 month review!
I'll not be able to cycle past that hill now without trying it! You know when it looks really steep on a camera it's a beast ... Fantastic effort and up Cragg there. Great video, mate! 🙂
I’ve got the 840 love it, always had Garmin so can’t compare to other companies but think the climb pro is fantastic on it. Wouldn’t waste the extra for the solar one though. Also 840 has touchscreen and buttons 😊
I’m really leaning towards the Garmin but unsure if to pay the bit extra to have to bigger screen. The solar don’t appeal to me though as it would be one hell of a ride for me to drain any of the Garmin unit 🙈
If I did I wouldn’t get the solar as I can’t think of anything I’d do where I’d need that extra power that I couldn’t get through a power bank that I’d take anyway
I’ve had a wahoo bolt , I mainly purchased it for the ease of use in setting up etc , but I found the screen and data display not as good as my Garmin (just my opinion wahooligans) , I then went back to the Garmin and got an edge 830 no buttons touchscreen really quick for setting up , now thinking of upgrading to the 840 for a few more features but think I’ll wait for offers first on that, I guess it’s Apple v Android in phone terms , you get what ecosystem works you ,
I agree with you. The garmin gives you far more data fields if you’re that way inclined. I like the data that Garmin offers and it really appeals to me
