RearWheelDrive Posted February 4, 2015 Posted February 4, 2015 I have the Propel advanced 0 and i must say it is a fantastic bike. I have the Ultegra DI2 and I love it. My previous bike was a little small for me so I went a frame size bigger on this one, I took a Large even though a M/L would probably be fine, I have longish legs (91cm) so I wanted the 175 cranks that came with the large. Handling wise in in 2 minds I came home with the biggest grin on my face after every ride absolutely loving the bike, I couldn't shut up. that is until I came down a mountain pass and got a speed wobble at 60 kph. I nearly soiled myself Luckily I didn't fall. Now the wobble could've just been one of those things, there was quite a strong gust of crosswind that could've set it off or apparently larger frames are more prone to speed wobbles. My previous bike was a 56 (but a Cube so the tube was 52) and the L is a 58 (57.5 if i remember correctly). I do tend to over analyse things Which sometimes irritates even me but I haven't had the guts to go past 60kph again. I'm at 58 Having said all this it might just be a bit of a handful in crosswinds, bear in mind I have never even used deep sections so I don't really know how much cross winds can affect you. It's a very responsive bike and I would definitely recommend it. Climbs like a dream as soon as I'm out of the saddle it's there. So sorry for the long deumekaar post.
RearWheelDrive Posted February 4, 2015 Posted February 4, 2015 I have the Propel advanced 0 and i must say it is a fantastic bike. I have the Ultegra DI2 and I love it. My previous bike was a little small for me so I went a frame size bigger on this one, I took a Large even though a M/L would probably be fine, I have longish legs (91cm) so I wanted the 175 cranks that came with the large. Handling wise in in 2 minds I came home with the biggest grin on my face after every ride absolutely loving the bike, I couldn't shut up. that is until I came down a mountain pass and got a speed wobble at 60 kph. I nearly soiled myself Luckily I didn't fall. Now the wobble could've just been one of those things, there was quite a strong gust of crosswind that could've set it off or apparently larger frames are more prone to speed wobbles. My previous bike was a 56 (but a Cube so the tube was 52) and the L is a 58 (57.5 if i remember correctly). I do tend to over analyse things Which sometimes irritates even me but I haven't had the guts to go past 60kph again. I'm at 58 Having said all this it might just be a bit of a handful in crosswinds, bear in mind I have never even used deep sections so I don't really know how much cross winds can affect you. It's a very responsive bike and I would definitely recommend it. Climbs like a dream as soon as I'm out of the saddle it's there. So sorry for the long deumekaar post. Oh and btw, comfort wise it's also fine. On my mountain pass ride my wife rode down and back to my mom in law's house and she just started cycling, so we took long. I was well over 5hours for the 130 km I rode and felt about as tired as you would after that time in the saddle. discomfort was no more than expected. I also looked at the Reacto but my wife didn't like the Lampre colours
Honkdonk Posted February 4, 2015 Posted February 4, 2015 Don't discount some of the Silverback models.The Scalera is one sexy aero beastAll their upper end bikes are nicely specced and well priced
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