I have to say it might be a placebo effect, but the bike definitely feels faster. To me weight is still very important.

They look great, what cleats do they fit, Look only?

@@fede1275 Time Iclic

@@fede1275 Time has their own system.

Not sure if I am following you, I have decided to run for now with standard tubes, so if they puncture I can temporarily use the Pirelli to finish the ride and then swap back to a standard tube. If I use the Pirelli all the time and I end up puncturing it, it would be expensive to replace and not repairable. Topeak Aero Wedge was my second choice, I eventually decided for the Castelli as I don't like the seatpost strap.

@@fede1275 The problem is that the Pirelli tubes are more delicate and therefore more likely to get pinched if you are installing them on the roadside than if you install them at home where you can take your time (and use talc). Also, they are substantially lighter than standard tubes, which typically weigh around 110-120g, so less inertia, plus also lower rolling resistance. If they sit in your saddlebag, you aren't getting some of their advantages. Using Race Lights as spares saves you some weight, and gives you a more durable setup than the Pirellis to get you home should the Pirellis puncture. Myself, I ride on Continental Supersonic butyl tubes (just over 50g, fairly low rolling resistance) and bring Race Lights as spares. Supposedly those super light Pirelli, Tubolito, Schwalbe tubes can be patched. Here's a link for the four sizes of the Topeak Aero Wedges with their "QuickClick" mounting system, which seems similar to the mount for the Ortlieb you have been using: www.topeak.com/us/en/products/37-Saddle-Bags/130-AERO-WEDGE-PACK Unfortunately QuickClick does not fit on the Selle SMP saddles I use; I must use the version with straps: www.topeak.com/us/en/products/37-Saddle-Bags/129-AERO-WEDGE-PACK

That seat post clamp should have worked with oval rails, I believe there was something not right with that saddle. I got 2 others of the same model and they fit perfectly

Good points, thank you. I bought the Zefal mostly because of the weight and size, I hope they will last, but I agree they don't look super strong. I am using GP5000, standard ones not TL, still not easy to fit.

Thank you, I'm from Rome, then Italian as a consequence 😄. I work in the motor trade 😊

I was expecting the oval rails, I checked with Canyon that the clamp was compatible. The issue seemed to be with the width of the rails and not the height. Very strange, the rails seemed too close to each other.

@@fede1275 👍🏻 go it. That's very unusual tho. ✌🏻

@@salva. I know, I should try another one, but it is discontinued

Great bike choice then!! That one is a light and not expensive mount I found on Ali Express, wahoo on top and gopro below. The vendor was VYCE.

@@fede1275 ok thanks. Also, have you felt a difference in performance switching from the Tiagra pedals to the Ultegra pedals? I’ve always used the the basic/cheapest model of the shimano spd-sl pedals but I’ve been thinking of trying out the ultegra ones.

@@DGA0602 no change in the way the pedal feels and engages, but the bike is overall lighter together with the other weight reductions. I believe it goes faster now!

@@fede1275 ahhh okay. Makes sense. Thanks!

Crazy how things changed. For me the two bikes set up is great, best of both worlds with less cost of a single current performance bike.

@@fede1275 it's nice that you consider things before acting and more so acting on hype .... One get the impression that most people buying bikes these days are buying them on hype rather than calculating the purchase relative to their objectives ... I guess that is the biggest chuck of the sales in the bike market. 10 years ago it's was just crazy 🤪 when people spent big time to save 100 grams even changing out the bolts on the bike for the the weight saving. I am really enjoying your content as it's well thought through

I always carry a mini pump, Lezyne pocket drive. Never truer CO2.

That must have been a hell of a race, eating mud all the way!!

Thank you for your comment! As I mentioned in the wheels review, I am still enjoying the wheels, even with the issue I had on the nipples. Overall they perform great for the price. The cockpit is the H31, 12 cm stem. I replicated the set up I had with the V13 alloy stem and bar, the H31 had the same drop and reach so it was a straight replacement. I had it fitted at my LBS, they also trimmed the fork.

@@fede1275 Thank you Frederico for your comments and info, very useful. I will go ahead and buy the wheels / cockpit (from Canyon), I really appreciate your feedback! Nice bike too :)

@@justjase1576 I believe the H31 looks better on the Ultimate than the Aero ones

Thank you, I use the GoPro attachment for the Exposure light

Wow, that's an unusual approach 😄. I can use that mindset when I ride my 10Kg Merida to work!

@@fede1275 lol join the club. My SL7 came in at 7.8kg. I add in enough gears and tools to make it 10 🤣🤣. Same for my mtb. It came in at 14. Swapped the air shocks for coil and now it’s 16. But heys, the more I ride the fitter and faster I get

Hi, I am not sure as I'm not using a cadence sensor or a power meter yet. I'm going natural 😄

Hi Dan, it's a very simple carbon mount, branded VYCE from Aliexpress. I have the GoPro mount below to fit the Exposure Trace front light.

Hi, do you have a Canyon right? As you know the steerer is different (like Giant) 1 and 1/4" standard, while most of other bikes are 1 and 1/8". Usually the Ultimate and Aeroad used to have H36 or H11 aero cockpit, I fitted the ergo cockpit that comes with the Endurace models. I liked the shape better. Check with Canyon for full compatibility, you also need to get the correct spacers for the cockpit as they have a specific shape.

Yes, that is why for now I decided to ride with normal tubes and use the Pirelli only for emergency