Shimano 4 bolt 48-31t chainrings:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/114305413552

I was under the impression an inner 31 wouldn't work with the 110 shimano standard spider as its too small?
I'm in the UK so need to see if they are available here. Then how do they attach to a carbon crank? I presume there will be a spider that will allow for it.

Is there any body over 6 feet riding an XL having been on a frame with 73 degree seat tube angle? Wondering what the 401 reach and forward geo does to the position and how much weight is tipped onto the hands as a result with a 74 degree ST.

398 reach is too long so surely 401 would be worse, but the hips sit closer to the bars so it's difficult to figure out from online charts.

Helloooo hambini fans 

Unknackered after the Fred!? I've wanted to quit biking, both times. How the hell a 3rd attempt makes sense I will never know.


Yeah, the more I've looked the more sense the GT makes, it's very similar geo to the pinarello x which seems to be regarded as a true endurance bike. I think bigger tyres will make a huge difference on these awful roads.

How does the 422mm rear end feel? Assuming your previous bike had a shorter back end. Started on my Dads ribble sportive racing in 2022 and that has something like 1009mm wheelbase and it felt far more stable than the r11 with 995mm. It feels like some sort of medieval torture device around here, granted I've been off it quite a while but I don't want to go through the pain of getting used to it all over again each time I have a spell off. It's served me pretty well in the 2.5 years I've had it. 2 Freds and 4 lakeland loops or so.

Hello,

I'm a tallish rider (6'3") with a relatively long torso and shorter legs 87mm inseam.
I ride sportives on poor quality undulating country roads with steep climbs/descents.

My current bike is a Yoeleo R11 in 59cm with a 73° seat angle and 398mm reach.

Saddle height is approximately 780 mm above the BB with 95 mm of setback
I use a SQlab 612 13 cm saddle with a seat post providing approximately 20 mm offset. I run 20mm of spacers under a 100mm fsa smr ns stem which has a stack height of 33.5mm. 420mm bar with 70mm reach.

The R11 is not cutting it on my local roads, even with 32c tyres. The reach to the hoods is too long and the front end is likely too low to tolerate for long periods. The roads here are rough and constantly undulating with 25-30% climbs scattered in for good measure, so a 34c setup would likely help with the buzz. I'd also like a longer wheelbase than the r11 which is only 995. It's too skittish on these roads. 1010mm + will feel much more planted.

I'm planning to ride a sportive for the 3rd time in may 2027 and feel my current bike isn't cutting it and is causing me neck and shouler issues. With 112 miles and 11,000 ft of climbing. the aim is to try and do it this time in less than 8 hours. I have ridden road bikes for a couple of years but recently got back into it after about 11 months off, and whenever that happens my neck really suffers being in that forward position after around 2 hours. That time will extend as my body adapts but the reach I have feels too long.
 

Looked at the Carbon speed Vrt but with a 401mm reach and a 74 degree seat tube angle, I'm concerned it would tip too much weight forward onto my hands. I contacted them about this but didn't really get any definitive answers.  Their Gran Turismo frame is interesting but there isn't a lot of information/reviews on it. The information on the site is pretty vague at best. I'm also a little unsure about the long back end at 422mm.

Are there any potential candidates that spring to mind or anybody with a similar story?


Not a fan of the light carbon  LCR018-D, the shape looks a bit weird.

Cheers