Referring to base bar adjustment on page 7 of the brochure: Is there an aero penalty having it +40mm vs 0mm? I run things more or less slammed on all my tri bikes which means the base bar is generally very low and uncomfortable if I have to use the base bar (like when climbing and getting out of the saddle). Raising the base bar up even that 40mm would help comfort wise.

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Favorite Gear: Dimond | Cadex | Desoto Sport | Hoka One One

US website is up: https://www.cadex-cycling.com/us/tri

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Favorite Gear: Dimond | Cadex | Desoto Sport | Hoka One One

On the P5X people had been told by Cervelo that the up position was faster, presumably because it put the bar in front of the knees more
You want to have decent separation of basebar and armrests, but if you can do that without slamming the basebar - that may be the fastest as well as more comfortable
Obviously can't know fastest without testing, but there is no reason not to prioritise comfort

The Cadex bike was used in a UK TT for the first time (I think) at the weekend in the National 100 mile TT. Where Tom Hutchinson took the silver medal in 3:28:04

That is a great position. I know he must put in the time training wise, but I'd love to know how he his able to hold that position for so long. It seems like it would be challenging on the eyes and neck after 90 minutes.

What are the road conditions like where this was done-you have any idea?

Course is here:
https://www.cyclingtimetrials.org.uk/race-course/23509#anchor


Largely single carriageway road, mix of newish and older tarmac surface I think there are a few bits of tar and chip / chip and seal.

https://goo.gl/maps/yh7oLKzeVaprgHNeA

I think Tom uses the same position for 12 hour time trials too. Training in the position is a major factor. He also does core work and stretching.

Anyone heard about availability for North America?

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Favorite Gear: Dimond | Cadex | Desoto Sport | Hoka One One

Bumping this up. Looks like they just started selling them in the UK (in munchkin sizes of XXS, XS, and S) and don't look to be available anywhere else in the world at the moment.

Anyone heard anything about North American availability?

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Favorite Gear: Dimond | Cadex | Desoto Sport | Hoka One One

To answer my own question the word I got from a Cadex rep is that the earliest we’d see North American availability is “maybe” 2024. 🙁

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Favorite Gear: Dimond | Cadex | Desoto Sport | Hoka One One

My frameset has just arrived in the shop (Velocity44 Stirling UK).

Just waiting on the 4 spoke/disc wheels now...

Cheers, Andy

I could get one if I was in the UK. I’d even fly over to pick it up. Problem is the taxes and customs charges would make it a third more expensive. Plus there are potential warranty issues.

Jealous. 😁

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Favorite Gear: Dimond | Cadex | Desoto Sport | Hoka One One

I just saw a Instagram post from a guy I know locally (Boston, MA area) who just got one and posted a video of his fitting just yesterday. Not sure of his connections, though.

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Blog: http://262toboylstonstreet.blogspot.com/
https://twitter.com/NateThomasTri
Coaching: https://bybtricoaching.com/ - accepting athletes for 2023

Anyway you could find out?

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Favorite Gear: Dimond | Cadex | Desoto Sport | Hoka One One

I just reached out - will let you know what I hear. The pic above is a screenshot from FB.

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Blog: http://262toboylstonstreet.blogspot.com/
https://twitter.com/NateThomasTri
Coaching: https://bybtricoaching.com/ - accepting athletes for 2023

Thanks

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Favorite Gear: Dimond | Cadex | Desoto Sport | Hoka One One

Just heard back. Apparently he ordered it through a bike shop in Australia, then had it shipped to the US!

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Blog: http://262toboylstonstreet.blogspot.com/
https://twitter.com/NateThomasTri
Coaching: https://bybtricoaching.com/ - accepting athletes for 2023

So he paid $10,000 for a $7,000 frame and likely has no warranty? I’m not that adventurous.

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Favorite Gear: Dimond | Cadex | Desoto Sport | Hoka One One

Did you actually got to see it and go through all the parts and accessories that came with it?

We got the first of ours in the shop, next week more and early March even more.
But this first box had 2 sets of armpads, 2 hydration bags, 2 hydration tubes so a lot of extra spares that are not as usual with any other bike.
Also the frame built and paint job is very good and parts are well thought out. It is very complete and the case is also actually quite nice.

Hope you enjoy ours,

Jeroen

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Owner at TRIPRO, The Netherlands

The Cadex US website now has the tri frameset listed with estimated availability in September. $7,000 for the frameset.

https://www.cadex-cycling.com/...ex-tri-frameset-2023

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Favorite Gear: Dimond | Cadex | Desoto Sport | Hoka One One

That’s a shame for you over there. Sold already 7 of them, 4 custom painted.
Check our FB or insta for the pics ;-).

Jeroen

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Owner at TRIPRO, The Netherlands

I looked into ordering one from somewhere in Europe but the custom/import duty makes that a non-starter. Plus the potential warranty issues.

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Favorite Gear: Dimond | Cadex | Desoto Sport | Hoka One One

DM me, let’s see what is possible.

Jeroen

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Owner at TRIPRO, The Netherlands

The Cadex frame is now available for pre-order in the USA:
https://www.cadex-cycling.com/...ex-tri-frameset-2023


Just ordered one. Estimated shipping in about three weeks.

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Favorite Gear: Dimond | Cadex | Desoto Sport | Hoka One One

Any feedback on the wheels? I assume they are fast, but are the worth the 2500EUR or so?