What road bike do you have?
Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Riverside, CA
Posts: 5
Bikes: BMC Team Machine, Razin NJS track/fixed gear, Diamond Back Sorrento, Schwinn High Sierra
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
2015 BMC Team Machine 03
Newbie
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 3
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Hopefully I can add a little to this. Regarding the pedals and cranks... Unless you're dead set on Ultegra check out the new 105 stuff. I ran the 105 carbon pedals for a while and they were great. Zero complaints. As for the cranks, the new 105 cranksets are nice. The new 105 (5800 11 speed) is probably the closest it's been to Ultegra (6800) and you can save a few bucks in the process. As for shoes, if this is your first pair of road shoes try on some at the LBS. PricePoint and Nashbar are having sales as well as some other sites. Just my $.02
On the shoes, should I get the top end one straight away or start with the basics, for example i'm looking at r088 and r171 shimano.
Senior Member
I tend to spend more time in the saddle on my commuting bikes, but do enjoy getting out on the road bikes when I have the chance. Here are the stallions in my stable. (2013 Cannondale Supersix EVO, 2000 Klein Quantum Race)
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: New York City
Posts: 176
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Hey guys today i ordered a cannondale synapse 105 with disc brakes after test riding the caad 10 i figured the synapse would be a more comfortable bike it is a blue color 2016 model im 5'9" tall and i got the 54cm frame i tried the 51cm and maybe it was a little tight but the guy was suggesting to get a 54cm so i thought maybe its a better idea. Do you think that's a correct size the next one is 51 if they would have a 52 i would have get that one i think.
Kind of nerves to see how am i going to like it and if it is gonna fit me well wish me good luck, will post pictures as soon as i have it.
Thanks
Kind of nerves to see how am i going to like it and if it is gonna fit me well wish me good luck, will post pictures as soon as i have it.
Thanks
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 8,088
Mentioned: 10 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 686 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 5 Times
in
5 Posts
54 for 5'9 doesn't sound too bad.
You could always use a fit calculator and figure out what works best for you:
Bike Fit Calculator | Find Your Bike Size | Competitive Cyclist
Just remember, if you put in junk numbers, your results will also be junk. Have a friend help you get accurate measurements. And in my opinion, effective top tube is the most important result.
You could always use a fit calculator and figure out what works best for you:
Bike Fit Calculator | Find Your Bike Size | Competitive Cyclist
Just remember, if you put in junk numbers, your results will also be junk. Have a friend help you get accurate measurements. And in my opinion, effective top tube is the most important result.
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Huntersville, NC
Posts: 225
Bikes: yes!
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Thanks man, but I'm looking for a full ultegra build with my bike, just because it looks nicer. Hah! And I am doing it slowly, one step at a time.
On the shoes, should I get the top end one straight away or start with the basics, for example i'm looking at r088 and r171 shimano.
On the shoes, should I get the top end one straight away or start with the basics, for example i'm looking at r088 and r171 shimano.
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Huntersville, NC
Posts: 225
Bikes: yes!
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Silicon Valley, CA
Posts: 3,209
Mentioned: 2 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 139 Post(s)
Liked 33 Times
in
20 Posts
I'm 5'7" and ride a Synapse 51. It's a good fit; the 48 would be WAY too small and 54 would probably be too much of a reach and a tight fit on the standover. I think the 54 is the right choice for you assuming you don't have unusual body proportions. Most LBS will swap out the stem for free if you find it's a bit long.
Newbie
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 3
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Hi guys. Not sure if I'm in the right section so sorry if I'm not. I'm just wondering if the brand "Forme" is a good bike. I've looked at it in my local bike shop and it seems to have good spec (carbon fork, sora gears and is only 9.5kg). Any advice welcome please.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Senior Member
Centurion LeMans 26 inch frame 12 speed bought new in winter 1985, 2013 Raleigh Revenio 2.0 59cm frame (my son is riding this one now, and a 60cm Orbea Orca with 105 groupset, Ultegra 10 speed cassette, Ultegra chain, Selle Italia "Flite" saddle, Schwalbe One tubeless tires, Lizard Skin grip tape.
I can get that Orbea moving real well on the flats and even better on a down hill (gravity and all).
I can get that Orbea moving real well on the flats and even better on a down hill (gravity and all).
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Edmonds Wa
Posts: 645
Bikes: 2014 Felt F2 2015 Specialized Tarmac Sport
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Just picked up a 2015 Gallardo Orange Tarmac Sport. Upgraded brakes to 105 and have a set of Boyd wheels on the way. Should make a great bike.
Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Ohio
Posts: 5
Bikes: 2015 Cannondale Synapse, 1969 Schwinn Le Tour
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
2015 Cannondale Synapse Tiagra Disc. I love it. Prior to this I had a 2001 Bianchi Campione with Campy components. Sold it to a co worker and had instant sellers remorse. Absolutely love the Cannondale though.
Last edited by crutledge07; 09-07-15 at 04:28 AM.
Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Posts: 20
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I have Trek 2.3 with Compaq Zonda wheels. Old bike but serves me well since 2011. Will retire this year for Focus or Cervelo.
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: The New World
Posts: 210
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: New York City
Posts: 176
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
hi Guys and girls i got my new synapse feels really nice i love the color personally its a deeper blue in person than on the cannondale site i was worry first but when i saw in person looks great, only thing i dont like is the brakes feels week is there anything i can do to improve them this is mechanical disc brakes can i upgrade them to hydraulic?
I appreciate any suggestion!
I appreciate any suggestion!
Last edited by johnyguy; 09-10-15 at 07:49 PM. Reason: more pictures
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 8,088
Mentioned: 10 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 686 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 5 Times
in
5 Posts
Love the color, but flip it around so we can see the drive side.
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: New York City
Posts: 176
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Member
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 26
Bikes: BMC SLR01, Litespeed Vortex, Colnago Master X-Lite
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post