Cheese Head

I am considering purchasing this bike. But before I do I wanted to get your feedback on the components, brakes, rims and anything else you care to comment on.


https://www.adrenalinebikes.com/stor...oductid=173231


Frame \t2015 Sportive Disc
Finish \tSatin is standard, upgrades available
Sizes \tXS, S, M, ML, L, XL
Fork \tLynskey Carbon Endurance Disc Fork (or Carbon Pro Cross Upgrade Available)
Wheelset \tFSA Team 30 Disc 11 speed
Brakeset \tSram Force Hydraulic
Shifters \tSram Force22
Front Derailleur \tSram Force22 Braze on with 34.9 Sram Red Clamp
Rear Derailleur \tSram Force22 Medium Cage
Crankset \tSram Force22 (34x50T)
Cassette \tSram Force22 11x32
Saddle \tLynskey Sport Saddle
Seatpost \tLynskey Ti 27.2 x 300 x 25mm
Handlebar \tFSA Gossamer Compact Road
Stem \tFSA SLK Black (White Logos)
Headset \tFSA No.42 Sealed Integrated Bearing Set (Upgradeable to Cane Creek 110 Cartridge Bearings)
Headtube Design \tTapered/Integrated
Bottom Bracket Type \t68mm Standard English
Seatpost Diameter \t27.2mm
Seat Tube Diameter (Front Derailleur Clamp Size) \t34.9
Wheel Size \t700c
Max Tire Width \t28c
Dropouts \tInterchangeable Hanger for QR or Thru
Rear Spacing \t135mm
Brake Type \tDisc


My plans are to use this bike for multi day rides, centuries, group rides and daily weekend rides. I think with the ability for fenders and racks it should make a nice multi purpose bike.

By the way - If it matters for rims/frame ect. I am a clyde at 260 and dropping. Speaking with Lynskey they said the frame should not be an issue for my weight. But what about the rims in this package? Should I try to upgrade to a higher spoke count?

silversx80

I almost went for that exact bike, but ended up with the R240, as it fits my riding style better. I absolutely love the Force22 grouppo (came from Ultegra 6600 on my last bike). Though it's a bit louder shifting than the Shimano, the shifts feel much more connected. I do have the rim brakes, instead of disc, but I hear they're pretty good. The reason I went with rim brakes is because I've never had an issue with them, and switching to disc would be just to have the latest tech.

I don't think you'll have many (if any) complaints about the bike and grouppo. The wheels, on the other hand, should still be good. I ended up building up my own set and couldn't be happier with them. With Adrenaline Bikes, you may be able to work out a deal where they swap the wheelset. If you're planning on a lot of mileage, I'd go with at least a 32 spoke count on front, and 36 on the rear... if not a 36/36, just for the robustness and lower maintenance.

Cheese Head

I really don't need the disc brakes here in Michigan. But I can't seem to find any 15's left with rim brakes in the Force22 group. I would actually prefer rim brakes to disc. I can comfortably do road/trail side adjustments to rim brakes. But I know absolutely nothing about discs.

I'll have to look into swapping out rims. Is there a comparable quality/cost rim that I could inquire about? The price of the bike is already stretching my budget more than I wanted. But it does seem to be nicely outfitted from what little knowledge of equipment I have.

TrojanHorse

Good luck converting a disk brake bike to rim brakes. The hub spacing is different and it probably doesn't have a mount for the actual rim brakes on the frame. If you buy a bike with disk brakes, just learn how to maintain them, it can't be that hard.

Cheese Head

Thanks, not sure if my post was confusing but I wasn't planning on changing over the disc to rim brakes. I was just hoping to find a deal on a 2015 Lynskey Sportive with Sram Force rim brakes. But if I do go the route of disc brakes I definitely will have to learn about maintaining them.

TrojanHorse

Oh, sorry - you're "swapping out rims" threw me.

Cheese Head

Ya I figured that's where it came from! Any thoughts on a comparably priced set or 32 or 36 spoke disc rims I could ask Adrenaline bikes to swap out?

chaadster

You don't need discs in Michigan? Perhaps not for stopping power or reduced braking fatigue, but I can tell you they sure are nice for keeping your bike clean when riding in the rain, and you still get the advantage of less rim wear and a lighter rim.

My advice would be to get a tubeless ready setup.