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Originally Posted by Mark

Better! At least subjectively, it was Ultegra levers with 105 calipers (mine is 105 levers with unbranded calipers), slowed me down nicely, even going down a hill classed as 'HC' - however the road surface was excellent which was a big thing, mostly in the UK when I'm slowing it's because the road is littered with potholes! I'm now considering putting proper 105 brake capilers on my bike - I'm due to take it in for a service next week so I'll see what they say.

Very nice bike, (Trek Madone 3.5 2012) I didn't expect a massive difference between my Alu bike and base level carbon, but there was, felt much faster right off the bat, and even though the bottom gear had two teeth less than my bike it climbed much better too.

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Agree about the difference in feeling from the frame.
I went from my old Alu frame to a TI frame and it feels better, I'll have to test a carbon frame next to see how it feels.

105 brakes have a good price vs performance, you will be happy with them.

Endomondo app doesn't work on my update BB OS, I have to see if I can find some workaround.

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Originally Posted by Mark

LOL, 6.30am is the normal getting up to drive into work time for me, if I want to do cycling too I get up earlier.

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Like what? 5am? I didn't even know there is a 5 o'clock in the morning too. :laugh:

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Originally Posted by Big Ben

Like what? 5am? I didn't even know there is a 5 o'clock in the morning too. :laugh:

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Nah it was 6am, getting up first and getting the wife to bath the bairn bought me another half hour, so enough time to get about an hours ride in. But that was only because it was light in the mornings but not in the evening after I get back from work - much better, and warmer cycling at 7pm than 7am!

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Originally Posted by ioan

Agree about the difference in feeling from the frame.
I went from my old Alu frame to a TI frame and it feels better, I'll have to test a carbon frame next to see how it feels.

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In some ways hiring a carbon bike has done me a disservice. A month ago when I got my new bike it felt really quick, but now, it feels like I'm trying to pedal a block of lead :( , so my lovely new bike doesn't feel as good any more!

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Originally Posted by J4MIE

In other news, I have a bike on its way to me and should pick it up on Wednesday or Thursday - so just in time for the bank holiday weekend :bounce:

Watch out Mark, I'll be catching you up on the Endomondo challenge....... well maybe not ;)

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This is the one you were getting isn't it? CUBE*LTD Pro 26
Looks like a seriously awesome bike! :up:

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Originally Posted by Mark

In some ways hiring a carbon bike has done me a disservice. A month ago when I got my new bike it felt really quick, but now, it feels like I'm trying to pedal a block of lead :( , so my lovely new bike doesn't feel as good any more!

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That's why Ibby daren't try a Roubaix as its the carbon equivalent of his Secteur. It's all OK when you don't know what your missing. :)

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Originally Posted by Mark

In some ways hiring a carbon bike has done me a disservice. A month ago when I got my new bike it felt really quick, but now, it feels like I'm trying to pedal a block of lead :( , so my lovely new bike doesn't feel as good any more!

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The bike will only go as fast as you can pedal. The rest is all about comfort.
I went from an Alu bike to a Ti bike that is only half the weight, and the difference is 1-2%. Before I could do 90 kms with 30 km/h average, now I am at about the same level, with a newer and lighter bike. The only difference is that it feels faster because it is more comfortable.

Don't be downbeat with your Alu bike, it is a good one and has the advantage that you will ride it no matter the weather, while if you had a CF one you would be out taking care of the bike instead of riding it. And the day you will get that carbon bike you will have a back up bad weather/winter Alu bike available. So don't wory.

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Originally Posted by ioan

The bike will only go as fast as you can pedal. The rest is all about comfort.
I went from an Alu bike to a Ti bike that is only half the weight, and the difference is 1-2%. Before I could do 90 kms with 30 km/h average, now I am at about the same level, with a newer and lighter bike. The only difference is that it feels faster because it is more comfortable.

Don't be downbeat with your Alu bike, it is a good one and has the advantage that you will ride it no matter the weather, while if you had a CF one you would be out taking care of the bike instead of riding it. And the day you will get that carbon bike you will have a back up bad weather/winter Alu bike available. So don't wory.

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I'll get over it ;) . As there's no carbon bike on the horizon for me, yet ;) .

What is it about bad weather that is no good for CF bikes?

Yep that's the one Mark. Have got my name on one and should arrive tomorrow, maybe Thursday. Can't wait :D