If you can give them both a try out, it might on paper have more relaxed geometry but you wont know if it suits you without sitting on it
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If you can give them both a try out, it might on paper have more relaxed geometry but you wont know if it suits you without sitting on it
Ah that's always a problem, finding somewhere to try them!
From a glance at the specs this look very similar, the main difference I can see that you may notice is the Giant has a wider range of gears going from an 11-32 cassette; if you're new to cycling, the 32 is the easiest gear you'll have in terms of going up hills. The Cannondale has a 12-28 cassette so a smaller range. Something to consider depending on where you live/what terrain you'll be riding on.
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Ah if it's mainly flat then the 11-28 on the Cannondale will be fine if you're leaning towards that, just thought I'd check you're not new to cycling and living in the mountains
Not sure what the sales guy means by that and someone more technically minded may correct me on this but I think the only bit that may affect what parts you could put on in the future in the bottom bracket, and to me they look to have the same. So as far as I'm aware there's no difference between being able to upgrade/change parts on either of those bikes.
thanks. will have to go and check if there's any shop with those in stock.
this is such a pain, choosing the right one.
Ideally I'd get it to ride for 2-3 days, because even if sitting on the bike might seem ok, you only really find out on the road after some time.
this is such a pain, choosing the right one.
Ideally I'd get it to ride for 2-3 days, because even if sitting on the bike might seem ok, you only really find out on the road after some time.
Chances are there will always be someone willing to buy a single sided PM so the option to upgrade is always feasible.
Just been playing around with Golden Cheetah and it is very much data overload but does give all kinds of charts that, at this point in time, I have no idea what to do with
Of course pedalling metrics with a single sided PM will only be half of the picture but will still have some merit, for that leg at least...
I feel your pain, getting the right fit is a right bugger (even when ordering clothes I get three different sizes to see which fits!). I'd even consider driving a couple of hours to have a chance to try them out.
Chances are there will always be someone willing to buy a single sided PM so the option to upgrade is always feasible.
Just been playing around with Golden Cheetah and it is very much data overload but does give all kinds of charts that, at this point in time, I have no idea what to do with
Of course pedalling metrics with a single sided PM will only be half of the picture but will still have some merit, for that leg at least...
Fingers crossed my left leg is the stronger!
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I can't see anything on the cannondale that couldn't be swapped with any number of other aftermarket parts.
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Or look at it the other way - buy a single sided garmin or bepro set and then you have the option to upgrade and buy the second pedal at a later date. That's what I'm planning to do if I get into using my vector s pedals.
Hmm good point, I suppose that an argument for getting pedals over something like the stages crank arm.
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There's been talk of stages offering a second crank solution, so you'd get dual sided power that way. Precision, too. No idea when these will become a reality, though.
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OMG I had forgotten just how incredibly annoying cable replacement/mech alignment is. Maybe it's time to get Di2 for the spare bike
Soldato
OMG I had forgotten just how incredibly annoying cable replacement/mech alignment is. Maybe it's time to get Di2 for the spare bike
Di2 is unbelievably easy to align, all done in seconds
Shouldn't think there will be too much longer to wait...
Dual crank and Dual pedal systems are a similar price and accuracy is neither here nor there between the two different types so for many it will come down to preference, convenience (fitting) and if you have more than one bike you want power data for.
New hose and re-bleed seems to have sorted the leak issue but I cut the hose too long and was too lazy to cut it down further before I did it all up..now I have a weird super long hose bit sticking out of the front of my handlebars 
Also, based on the lack of braking power and ridiculous squealing I'm now 100% convinced that the pads and/or the rotor were badly contaminated. Quite annoying as they're brand new. Sigh. Going to pick up new pads tomorrow and some fluid to clean the rotor thoroughly.
Also, based on the lack of braking power and ridiculous squealing I'm now 100% convinced that the pads and/or the rotor were badly contaminated. Quite annoying as they're brand new. Sigh. Going to pick up new pads tomorrow and some fluid to clean the rotor thoroughly.
Does anybody here use Photochromic glasses/lenses? I'm considering getting a pair as club rides seem to venture down narrow, shaded and poorly surfaced roads (generally your worst nightmare, treacherous).
Finding myself looking over the tops of my DHB and that they are bouncing around on my face the process. I took them off for a few climbs/descents and tucked them in my HRM strap but less faffing would be nice.
If so do you find they change quickly enough not to be problematic?
My fathers glasses used to be photochromic but the speed of change is somewhat less urgent on standard glasses.
Finding myself looking over the tops of my DHB and that they are bouncing around on my face the process. I took them off for a few climbs/descents and tucked them in my HRM strap but less faffing would be nice.
If so do you find they change quickly enough not to be problematic?
My fathers glasses used to be photochromic but the speed of change is somewhat less urgent on standard glasses.
Personally I just use lenses with uv protection and little else. Best bet for most UK weather.
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A very successful flat 35 miles this evening.
The power meter certainly serves as good encouragement. 120W? CHANGE GEAR GRRRRRRRR.
740W instant power going over a motorway bridge, that's 10W/Kg, not bad. Garmin says my 20 minute power was 200W, which I'm quite pleased with. Need to gather some more data and then figure out how to start embiggening the numbers.
The power meter certainly serves as good encouragement. 120W? CHANGE GEAR GRRRRRRRR.
740W instant power going over a motorway bridge, that's 10W/Kg, not bad. Garmin says my 20 minute power was 200W, which I'm quite pleased with. Need to gather some more data and then figure out how to start embiggening the numbers.
I'd love to have some power data to pick through but I doubt I'll ever be able to justify buying one unless the price takes a massive tumble.
Good ride by the way!
Going for some solid distance this week (by my standards ) to make up for an abysmal July with work putting paid to any decent miles.
Good ride by the way!
Going for some solid distance this week (by my standards
) to make up for an abysmal July with work putting paid to any decent miles.
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