The "what bike bits have you just bought" thread Vol 2
Discussion
Just got my ELEMNT Bolt delivered and set it up yesterday when I go t back from work.
Early days, but so far it's living up to all the positive reviews. Really nice to be able to set everything up from your phone rather than having to wade through various screens and settings using the computer itself. Speed sensor is great, as it just mounts on the wheel hub, so no need for magnets or sensors clipped to the chain stays. Start-up is very fast and there is tonnes of information you can have displayed - way more than I'll ever need, but it's nice to know it's all there should I want it in the future. HR monitor is also very comfortable and fits well and I paired mine to the row of LED lights on the top of the unit so I can see just from these what zone I am in.
Only negatives I can think of so far are that the unit itself is bit of an odd green/grey colour while the mount is a nice matt black, so the two don't look particularly well integrated (visually) when on the bike. Would look a lot better if the unit was just a standard matt black. The power button on the unit doesn't seem to have a positive 'click' when you press it, so not immediately obvious that you are turning it on/off as there is a lag between pressing the button and the screen responding.
I also couldn't manage to fit the cadence sensor to my crank without it fouling the chain stay. The sensor itself is pretty fat and there just isn't enough clearance between the inner face of the crank arm and the chain stay on my bike (Cervelo S3). No real problem, as it can also be mounted to your shoe and this has added advantage of being able to use the same sensor on different bikes - as long as you don't change shoes of course. Suits me fine as I can now use the same sensor only for my road, TT and turbo bike. Speed sensor is fairly quick and easy to swap between wheels as well, so I'm looking foward to ditching all my old (wireless Cateye) computers on the other two bikes and just use the Bolt for all three.
Measurement seems pretty accurate - maybe a touch over speed so I might need to adjust the wheel dia setting slightly. Did a couple of laps yesterday evening which recorded 19.1miles on the Bolt. Map my Ride makes the same circuit 18.8miles and Strava has it at 18.4miles but there was a reasonable size hill in there done twice which may account for the low Map my Ride and Strava distances, as I understand that these don't always measure distances on elevations very accurately?
Early days, but so far it's living up to all the positive reviews. Really nice to be able to set everything up from your phone rather than having to wade through various screens and settings using the computer itself. Speed sensor is great, as it just mounts on the wheel hub, so no need for magnets or sensors clipped to the chain stays. Start-up is very fast and there is tonnes of information you can have displayed - way more than I'll ever need, but it's nice to know it's all there should I want it in the future. HR monitor is also very comfortable and fits well and I paired mine to the row of LED lights on the top of the unit so I can see just from these what zone I am in.
Only negatives I can think of so far are that the unit itself is bit of an odd green/grey colour while the mount is a nice matt black, so the two don't look particularly well integrated (visually) when on the bike. Would look a lot better if the unit was just a standard matt black. The power button on the unit doesn't seem to have a positive 'click' when you press it, so not immediately obvious that you are turning it on/off as there is a lag between pressing the button and the screen responding.
I also couldn't manage to fit the cadence sensor to my crank without it fouling the chain stay. The sensor itself is pretty fat and there just isn't enough clearance between the inner face of the crank arm and the chain stay on my bike (Cervelo S3). No real problem, as it can also be mounted to your shoe and this has added advantage of being able to use the same sensor on different bikes - as long as you don't change shoes of course. Suits me fine as I can now use the same sensor only for my road, TT and turbo bike. Speed sensor is fairly quick and easy to swap between wheels as well, so I'm looking foward to ditching all my old (wireless Cateye) computers on the other two bikes and just use the Bolt for all three.
Measurement seems pretty accurate - maybe a touch over speed so I might need to adjust the wheel dia setting slightly. Did a couple of laps yesterday evening which recorded 19.1miles on the Bolt. Map my Ride makes the same circuit 18.8miles and Strava has it at 18.4miles but there was a reasonable size hill in there done twice which may account for the low Map my Ride and Strava distances, as I understand that these don't always measure distances on elevations very accurately?
blade runner said:
Just got my ELEMNT Bolt .....................
I also couldn't manage to fit the cadence sensor to my crank without it fouling the chain stay. The sensor itself is pretty fat and there just isn't enough clearance between the inner face of the crank arm and the chain stay on my bike (Cervelo S3). No real problem, as it can also be mounted to your shoe and this has added advantage of being able to use the same sensor on different bikes - as long as you don't change shoes of course. Suits me fine as I can now use the same sensor only for my road, TT and turbo bike. Speed sensor is fairly quick and easy to swap between wheels as well, so I'm looking foward to ditching all my old (wireless Cateye) computers on the other two bikes and just use the Bolt for all three.
I found the same, and then read the manual and realised it could be shoe mounted. Much better as it keeps the chainstay/crank arm free of clutter, and no faff needed when changing bikes.I also couldn't manage to fit the cadence sensor to my crank without it fouling the chain stay. The sensor itself is pretty fat and there just isn't enough clearance between the inner face of the crank arm and the chain stay on my bike (Cervelo S3). No real problem, as it can also be mounted to your shoe and this has added advantage of being able to use the same sensor on different bikes - as long as you don't change shoes of course. Suits me fine as I can now use the same sensor only for my road, TT and turbo bike. Speed sensor is fairly quick and easy to swap between wheels as well, so I'm looking foward to ditching all my old (wireless Cateye) computers on the other two bikes and just use the Bolt for all three.
lauda said:
Picking up some new wheels and rubber for my Specialized Allez tomorrow. Didn't go crazy but have got some Campagnolo Zondas and Conti GP4000 tyres.
Be interested to see if I notice any difference or if this wheel upgrade malarkey is just marketing bulls
t!
I run this wheel and tyre combo on my Boardman Team Carbon and they are excellent! Especially the Zonda's they put much high price wheels to shame. I've had mine for two years now and they have been brilliant. If I'd paid £600 for them I would still be just as pleased.Be interested to see if I notice any difference or if this wheel upgrade malarkey is just marketing bulls
t!The Conti GP4000tyres are also very good. Again, just over two years in and I've only had one puncture in several thousand miles. Very grippy - especially in the wet. A very confidence inspiring tyre. You wont be disappointed.
freakynessless said:
I run this wheel and tyre combo on my Boardman Team Carbon and they are excellent! Especially the Zonda's they put much high price wheels to shame. I've had mine for two years now and they have been brilliant. If I'd paid £600 for them I would still be just as pleased.
The Conti GP4000tyres are also very good. Again, just over two years in and I've only had one puncture in several thousand miles. Very grippy - especially in the wet. A very confidence inspiring tyre. You wont be disappointed.
Thanks, that's good to hear!The Conti GP4000tyres are also very good. Again, just over two years in and I've only had one puncture in several thousand miles. Very grippy - especially in the wet. A very confidence inspiring tyre. You wont be disappointed.
I won't have time for a ride today but will report back on my findings tomorrow.
Baggy mountian bike clothes FTW. Base layers should stay base layers!
lauda said:
freakynessless said:
I run this wheel and tyre combo on my Boardman Team Carbon and they are excellent! Especially the Zonda's they put much high price wheels to shame. I've had mine for two years now and they have been brilliant. If I'd paid £600 for them I would still be just as pleased.
The Conti GP4000tyres are also very good. Again, just over two years in and I've only had one puncture in several thousand miles. Very grippy - especially in the wet. A very confidence inspiring tyre. You wont be disappointed.
Thanks, that's good to hear!The Conti GP4000tyres are also very good. Again, just over two years in and I've only had one puncture in several thousand miles. Very grippy - especially in the wet. A very confidence inspiring tyre. You wont be disappointed.
I won't have time for a ride today but will report back on my findings tomorrow.
Got some new pedals for the commuter. Nearly went with the Orange, but decided to go with the black finally. DMR V12
Don't want to clip in as there are a fair few awkward spots on the way in that can make a quick foot down a requirement. Hope these will work well with the hiking shoes I'm using, but might follow up with some bike-specific shoes.
Don't want to clip in as there are a fair few awkward spots on the way in that can make a quick foot down a requirement. Hope these will work well with the hiking shoes I'm using, but might follow up with some bike-specific shoes.
Matt_N said:
Some Rapha core bibs, worth a go for £60
Did just under 70 miles in these on Saturday, first impressions are good.The pad isn't the most technical in appearance but for me it was comfy straight away with no pressure points or rubs after the ride either.
The main body of the shorts is a nice quality, not quite as nice as my Rapha Lightweights though, the front is cut quite low, makes taking a pee easy.
The legs are cut quite long, the grippers are nice, a good 30mm or so of silicon and even with a mid ride downpour of biblical proportions they remained firmly in place.
Straps have a bit of give in them, which is good because I just don't fit in the Pro Team bibs due to the straps being too constrictive. They're not mesh though which could mean they get a little hot on warmer days, but the back cut out is big meaning good ventilation in that area.
8/10 I'd say with a few points docked for the material and pad.
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