find a peloton/group of people to draft. if you're first time doing it , be careful tho.

its absurd how much power you save by drafting, compared to tackling the winds alone. you can easily maintain 30km/h in flat during draft , but will struggle if alone.

if u r not podium rider, get something that u know u won regret by just looking at it everyday ...
unless $$ is an issue.
Ride feeling (or stiffness) is my second priority.

i am riding an aero bike for my everyday rides, i ride hills (but still slow AF)

Maybe state ur budget, so we can scale down what is available for your reach.

you could say 10-15k atm

no issue with it, i have done the same too last time, registered for 120km but only ride 78km

u still get the medal for 120km as the colour of ur plate is different from the 78km

i ride solo most of the time, just ride maintain a steady pace and after i've made the U turn only i pick up my pace. i'm not chasing anything, just ride to enjoy myself but this year i'm not joining the ride

15k budget actually is good

Winspace, Seka, Polygon are great brands to consider.

more top end brands like Cervelo, specialized is possible but will be at the lower end

Factor o2 vam is lightweight hill climb bike but the geometry is not really endurance geometry if thats what u looking for. Generally if u want endurance geometry means the frame needs to have a taller head tube. Shorter head tube frames are more aggressive and it will look ugly if u pile alot of spacers under your stem to compensate. Some brands doesnt list the head tube length on their website, u need to check with the local dealer here. Also some frames are electronic shifting only, be aware of that. If you have plans to try gravel, look for frames with 32mm clearance at least. i think the latest canyon ultimate cfr can fit up to 35mm tires as thats what Vermeersch and Mvdp used to win/podium gravel world champs.
https://www.bikeradar.com/features/pro-bike...-championships/

Go to https://geometrygeeks.bike/ to compare bike geometries

This post has been edited by geno: Oct 14 2022, 04:13 PM

Winspace & Seka complete bike with 105 & carbon wheels already more than 15k...

go for 11spd 105 and basic wheelset then around 15k

geno you pull first group 300w my friend follow 143w average only

Got into top 10?

question: any route in KL area that are a short loop and less traffic for beginner?

Try bukit tunku or else join the weekly DBKL car free day where the roads will be closed for cyclists and runners

This post has been edited by rads78: Oct 17 2022, 01:04 AM

Been riding an O2 for about half a year, and it's a good climbing bike. Overall it's alright and as said it's not that much of an endurance bike but managed to do 1 audax with it. Didn't really tested it that much for flats as don't ride flat as much but overall I think it's good.

aiks i tak pakai power meter bro, itu strava average calculation only..

teammate got 1st men open 120km, i got 5th veteran, but i using friends plate so i DQ'ed myself to have the 6th guy podium.

thanks. bought myself 1. gg kena racun. goodbye my pocket

what groupset u using?

join melawati night ride by recyclo'
usually wednesday 9pm
1 loop 10km only
not much traffic n good for beginner

want more fast join the spcc group rides on tuesday

This post has been edited by MegaCanonF: Oct 17 2022, 11:48 AM

Ultegra. Nice to know a fellow factor owner now!

nice! still using my 105 from previous bike, hopefully next year see how that 105 di2 gooding o not hehe

upgrade wheelset better, groupset can upgrade individually if using mechanical Crankset > RD > FD > Shifters. chain and cassette u will wear thru them and replace eventually

What shop do you guys recommend for doing road bike servicing? Bought a Trek a few months ago but has yet to go for service. I am not a hard core rider, just half speed half recreational rider

This post has been edited by Jusstatic: Oct 28 2022, 11:37 PM

Why don't send back for servicing at the shop that you bought the Trek from?
Which Trek model BTW?