Delwis

Thanks Nigel! Hopefully, I'll get some news on my brakes today. Can't wait to get them and my Shimano wheels on for the Spring. Still need to do some minor adjustments for the perfect fit and do a thorough clean and lube. Then, get some longer rides in!

Delwis

Got the new FSA stem cap on tonight (Love it!) and swapped on the Shimano 770's (Just couldn't wait any longer). Didn't hear anything from Tektro today. Where are my brakes! Hoping for a couple nice rides this weekend.

Fitness Rider

Delwis, any update on the new brake set from Tektro (TRP) yet? Hopefully they will be showing up soon and then we can get a look at some photos after installation. Take care, be well.....

Frank

Delwis

Thanks for asking Frank. Well, unfortunately Tektro screwed up. They sent black 510's from the factory and supposedly haven't made a run of the silver yet. They offered me a free upgrade but that would not be plug and play and be mech/hydraulic. So, I'm getting a refund. I'm thinking of just sticking with what I've got and I'll put my resin pads on.

Still waiting for my Ergon GP1 Cork grips and Delta stem riser to be shipped since Monday. I guess I should have renewed my Amazon Prime. LOL. It would have been nice to try them out this weekend.

Delwis

By the way, I am still looking at road bikes. Right now the Trek Domane SL 6 and the Specialized Roubaix Comp are running neck and neck. I've looked at just about everything from 2600 to 4000 and these two are right in the sweet spot at 3200.
Domane


Roubaix

ColonelSanders

Do you care if the bike has hydraulic disc brakes or not?

Delwis

No. I'm kinda old fashioned and like rim brakes on a road bike. I knew somebody would bring that up after seeing my two top choices. Actually, those both have very high comfort ratings (endurance as opposed to race). That was important. I really liked the Tarmac but they are more race than comfort. Still have a ways to go before making up my mind. I am visiting Trek in a few weeks and they just might convince me on the Domane. I am also thinking about when the 19's come out in a few months to either see improvements or get a deal on the 18's.

ColonelSanders

That sounds like a pretty good plan.

Delwis

Thanks Colonel. It might be cool to actually bring one home from the factory. I don't know if they would sell direct though.

Fitness Rider

Check with you Trek dealer Delwis, perhaps there is some program or arrangement that could be made through a local dealer to take delivery of a bike direct from the Trek factory. Certainly worth looking into? Would be kind of like picking up a new Corvette at the factory, although they do charge a lot more money for that option.

Sorry to hear about the problem with the Tektro brake project, we have a lot of miles on our Tektro brakes now and we are both still very happy with the manner in which they are working - so far no issues at all and pad wear is barely noticeable even when measuring the pad thickness. Hopefully they will hold up well into the future - time will tell. Take care and be well......

Frank

Laurido92

I would advice to look at Fuji bikes. They have the SL which is their racing line and it comes with Ultegra components. I have a 2016 SL 2.3 and love it ($1599). I just bought a leftover 2016 Gran Fondo 2.3 and it came with full 105 5800 components and hydraulic brakes for $1499. Great bikes well spec'd for a very reasonable price.

Delwis

Thanks Laurido.

I looked at everything I could find. Crunched numbers, made lists and compared components. Read uncounted reviews by owners and pro writers. From Bianchi to Trek. Kept coming back to the Domane SL 6. I'm starting to believe that it will be the absolute best fit for me. I hope I can find one my size otherwise I'll have to wait for the 19's or choose a runner up. Not the red SL 6 up above. This one.

Delwis

Now, back the the hybrid. I had two failures and two wins today. The new cork grips I got were too tiny to use. No wonder they were so cheap. And the Delta stem riser I got came with too short of a bolt to reach the stem insert. So, they are both going back. I had a heck of a time for a while there when all the stem bearings became dislodged. I had the fork off a couple of times trying to get them all lined up right. It finally went back together okay. Good experience. Then, I used my new Finishline degreaser and did a total detail. Finishing up with Finishline dry spray chain lube and Meguire's Hot Shine on the GP 400 II's. I'll get a picture.

Delwis

Oh yeah. I put the Shimano pads on since I won't need them for the TwistR's. Pretty easy job. Here she is.

Scooty Puff Jr

Did you put tire shine on the tires ? If so, that could be a mistake, they can make the tires slick when cornering and you could possibly drop the bike, so be very careful when making turns. If it were me, I’d try to rub that stuff off of there before you ride it.

The bike looks awesome otherwise !

Scooty Puff Jr

Delwis

I've been off here for a while. I've been on a lot of forums over the years and sometimes I need a break. Thanks for asking!

The FX has all Ultegra DT and Deore XT Brakes now and is a fantastic fitness bike. It's pretty much my daily driver. I also took another inch off each side of the CF bar. They are now about stock length. I put a Selle Scientia Athletic saddle on to replace the Moderate and put that on my X-Caliber.

I'm training for the Trek 100 now with my new Domane SL6. Did 40 today, will do 60 next weekend, 80 the week after and then the 100 on June 9th. And, I'm doing 25-30 daily on very hilly roads (except when it's raining).