Anyone else have one of these ?
I have both the Blade and the ER:One.
The Blade is definitely the more forgiving bike and, surprisingly, rides very smoothly for an aero frame. I actually did a week-long bikepacking trip on it recently, ie 150 km a day for 7 consecutive days, and found it comfortable enough throughout. The geometry is also noticeably less aggressive.
That said, I do feel the overall quality is a tier below the ER:One. I had to return the front fork because the thru-axle threads stripped. The original fork had aluminim threads that were just too soft. To Quick Pro’s credit though, they handled the warranty excellently and got me a replacement fork in under 15 days.
The overall build quality just feels less refined than the ER:One. The facing on some of the mounts wasn’t great, and I’ve been chasing a persistent creak from the front end that I still haven’t fully solved though I’m now suspecting the handlebars rather than the frame itself. One positive surprise: rear tire clearance is much more generous than stated. Officially it’s rated for 30c max, but I managed to fit a tire measuring 35 mm with around 3 mm clearance on each side.
As for the ER:One, it’s simply a level above in terms of finish and execution. No issues during the build, everything aligned properly, and it just feels more premium overall. The ride is stiffer, but still perfectly acceptable, and the bike accelerates very well. Nice handling. Everything to expect from a "high end" model.
Having paid for both frames out of my own pocket and looking back now as a 45-year-old non-racer, I honestly probably shouldn’t have bought the ER:One. The Blade would have been enough for my needs.
