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Aethos build: contact points
(lemmy.world)
Build update: handlebars, saddle and pedals arrived!
- Vision Trimax 4D Compact in 44cm: 220g
- SQlab 612 R Carbon with big ass logo (like this version for some reason) in 14cm: 127g
- Shimano M540: 349g pair
I chose these bars because they are one of the very few that get the ergonomics right: 10° of forward flare at the tops! I saw only SQlab (expensive and weird shape) and maybe Roval do this pretty obvious thing.
The saddle is just the sporty version of the 612 I have on my gravel bike. Awesome ergonomics.
In the future I’d like to switch to road pedals, but for now I splurged enough for the bike, new road shoes and power meter can wait.
Usual close ups (product photography tips anyone?!):
Do you have carbon road shoes and also 0° cleats (red ones I think)? And on the MTB do you already have SPDs?
I know your comment wasn’t so serious but I would be interested in your views if you have experience with SPD and SPD-SL on various terrains :)
I have carbon insert shoes but not the red cleats and no, ive never used SPD. My mtb has flat pedals.
That being said I've ridden my CX bike (with SL) through some shit and it felt great being locked into the pedals!
The problem lies when needing to dab a foot. lol