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Well I ended up going all over the town and really enjoyed it, wish Id put my bike pc on because I was certainly shifting on the flats and down hill, what a difference to my mountain bike.
Hitting the hilly parts to try all the gears ,and seeing if Iv set them up well was a real eye opener too, all gears worked well, and made getting up really easy, must be the different position Im in too? on long straights with slight inclines the gear difference seemed great for keeping my speed as I changed one gear at a time to keep up the pace it was effortless.
Ill still need practice to get used to these sti levers, as someone mentioned here that you can change gear while braking if not carefull, so more practice there, but I dont see it being a problem.
When I pulled on the bars there was a creak, so I tightened up ( took some tools) and seemed to fix it, Im going to grease it later.
I have a new bottle cage and my pc to put on it yet, as well as my white front light thats ok for seeing ahead with, Im even thinking of a kick stand for it, dont like scraping the bar tape or the seat when leaning it, so Im being very carefull.
The chain wheels look steel, so longevity there I think, brakes are good, had a little squeel, so need toeing in probably, everything felt comfortable and smooth,
Only negative is Im not used to the change in feel and am wary of pushing too hard, it feels fragile but thats just me as its new. Im sure that will go soon as I get used to it more
All in all a good bike, Im glad Iv got it.
The film reference is full metal jacket I think?
Hitting the hilly parts to try all the gears ,and seeing if Iv set them up well was a real eye opener too, all gears worked well, and made getting up really easy, must be the different position Im in too? on long straights with slight inclines the gear difference seemed great for keeping my speed as I changed one gear at a time to keep up the pace it was effortless.
Ill still need practice to get used to these sti levers, as someone mentioned here that you can change gear while braking if not carefull, so more practice there, but I dont see it being a problem.
When I pulled on the bars there was a creak, so I tightened up ( took some tools) and seemed to fix it, Im going to grease it later.
I have a new bottle cage and my pc to put on it yet, as well as my white front light thats ok for seeing ahead with, Im even thinking of a kick stand for it, dont like scraping the bar tape or the seat when leaning it, so Im being very carefull.
The chain wheels look steel, so longevity there I think, brakes are good, had a little squeel, so need toeing in probably, everything felt comfortable and smooth,
Only negative is Im not used to the change in feel and am wary of pushing too hard, it feels fragile but thats just me as its new. Im sure that will go soon as I get used to it more
All in all a good bike, Im glad Iv got it.
The film reference is full metal jacket I think?
