Hello, I am Federico, I am passionate about sports, especially cycling, rock climbing, boxing and gym training. Sharing my experiences and gear reviews. Italian born, living in London. Instagram @fede1275 www.strava.com/athletes/fciampella
I must admit I love my Rapha Core Jersey. Decent price for a decent jersey. Super Comfortable, smooth fabric. The bottom sticks nicely and I honestly, dont feel it on. For me, the same cannot be said of another high end brand, Assos. So yes - perhaps there is 'Rapha Rider' or perhaps a 'body type' that best suits a specific line or designer. Beautiful, Italian Sidi Shoes for example, are too narrow for me but the S Works Torch in the same size and I am Cinderella.
I ride a road bike as a reasonably but not excessively fit 60 year old. I ride at a gentle pace with a smile on my face, showing maximum consideration towards other road users, especially pedestrians. I'm on blood pressure medication, and really try to avoid getting stressed, and don't mind at all when old people, children, or dogs stray into my path.
Interested to see how this works over the next few weeks Federico. A point about the weight of the two group sets, you’ve took weight off the handlebars and moved it much lower down on the bike, that is a good thing in my mind.
Just curious about the integration of the group with your bike computer. I use a Garmin 840 and my group is the Dura-Ace Di2 11 speed. What I really like is the computer display shows the gears so I don't have to look down at the drivetrain anymore, and the computer also shows me the battery statis so I know when I need to charge the battery. Your group uses two batteries in the derailleurs and coin cells in the levers, I don't know how that would work. That might be a bit of information you could highlight because some people might be interested. Garmin has done some wonderful things IMO, they now have a screen that controls my Spotify music app using the touchscreen. Yes, I really feel high tech on the bike with so much integration and information all coming together.
Nice! When I got back into road cycling after a long gap, friends recommended that I got Di2. I’m so glad they did. I just added a Bluetooth module, so that like you, I can program using the phone app. Enjoy. 😊
Well, once again your mechanical skills were put to the test, well done!! And, as many have said, including you, it will be difficult to return to the mechanical group. I am very happy that you liked it and there is no doubt that it is an added pleasure factor while cycling. Abraço 🚲😄
I now have two steerer fork failures on my endurace with the H31 cockpit, stem bolts tightened always using a torque wrench and to 5nm - imo they have a design issue here
I bought the previous Velobuild frame in McLaren Prost-Senna colours, but I had the workshop to complete it. This silver one I put it together myself, I have a video here ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-T-qspaK6xac.htmlsi=dLrFxP0L1npn1qn6 and here ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-vGxhjmzdnEk.htmlsi=6MpNsXG6Td2NNAFH
I guess that having a successful RU-vid channel, and being a great ambassador for cycling has it's bonuses. Thanks for sharing your experiences with this groupset, and I look forward to any updates. Rim brakes forever 😄
@@MaxBodulatri I actually like that as they sit higher and cover the vision when my head is down when riding. I keep a straight neck and look through the eyebrows
I'm seriously tempted by this. I have a 2021 rim brake Canyon Ultimate, like yourself, and was set on upgrading my groupset from 105 to Ultegra due to wear and tear - now this comes along. So although it seems to be pretty much neutral weight wise, getting an extra gear would help an awful lot of the climbs.. going from 11-30 11 speed to 11-34 12 speed with a more even gear spread. Very tempting indeed. The only downside is the aesthetics - that front derailleur looks pretty bulky and ugly. Thanks for the review! That bike looks beautiful - I love the fact it has a plain, stealthy look with no branding or stickers everywhere. Very neat indeed 👌
Awesome- my experience with going wireless is, before you do it you think nothings wrong with mechanical. Once you do it- you’ll never go back to mechanical. *Updates to wireless… *waits a further 4 weeks for it to stop raining in the UK!!!!
Absolutely, electronic shifting definitely feels so much better! Might keep the mechanical on the Canyon as it does have a weird 53/36 set-up, but it would feel agricultural 😂
