Incredible ride! It’s great that you were able to regain energy and riding form. I’m betting the cooler temperatures played a role in not feeling 100% as well.
Now that I have 1320 gram carbon wheels on my disc brake bike it rides like a dream. It’s also the best descending bike I’ve ridden. As much descending as you do when it comes time to look at other bikes you might want to take a look at disc brakes. I’ve descended on wet roads with caliper brakes and it can be terrifying. Sometimes you just can’t control the riding conditions and while disc brakes aren’t perfect they certainly help.
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