I would assume not. I just wish Shimano would update the firmware to allow for charging of both batteries via the junction boxes.

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"One Line Robert"

That really sucks. I hope that can be fixed soon.

Hey there!
I'm looking for a couple of part numbers. I need to get the plastic snap in piece for cables drive trains for the rear chai stay and a new bb cable guide. Any way you can help me out?

Hi Zach,

We're small enough you don't need a part number, just describe to your Cervelo retailer as you did to me here. They call us up, we send the parts. ;-)

Cheers,

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Damon Rinard
Engineering Manager,
CSG Road Engineering Department
Cannondale & GT Bicycles
(ex-Cervelo, ex-Trek, ex-Velomax, ex-Kestrel)

Did cervelo stop making the xlo altogether or temporarily?

i have no clue, simply heard there is currently no solution to make it safe with the aduro from some one that has an xlo and was told to stop using it, simmilar issue as hi-V(which was fixed)

Hi Tri!

My problem was it would not return as fast. takes sometimes 2-3 mins then when you press the levers, it will brake but "slooooooowly" return. Despite bleeding it was the same problem.

My local Cervelo dealer swapped the rear caliper with new new ones. Problem solved.

Hi 7,

Sorry for my late reply, just got back in the office today. :-)

According to Shimano, the external battery (the correct battery to fit inside the P5) is not chargeable from the USB port.

Cheers,

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Damon Rinard
Engineering Manager,
CSG Road Engineering Department
Cannondale & GT Bicycles
(ex-Cervelo, ex-Trek, ex-Velomax, ex-Kestrel)

Hi Damon,

Can you comment on jeffp's information about there seemingly being a stop sale for the Aduro X-Lo? And if so, are you working on a fix?

I've just ordered an Aduro with the intention of using the X-Lo setup to hit my stack and reach numbers...

I had repeated problems with my rear brake sticking/rubbing. I found that there was a cast riser line protruding from the brake body and when dirt and grime would accumulate in the cover that little line would start rubbing the brake cover. I could see scratches on the inside of the brake cover that led me to the problem.

I took a fine file to smooth that line flush to the brake and haven't had a problem since.

Thx
Didnt seem to be the problem with my brake- Cervelo sending new rear hydraulic, hopefully fixes things....or i have an expensive teainer bike...:)

Hi MTM,

Unfortunately, yes, the X-Low (also known as the Ultra-Low) extension is unsafe. At this time, 3T are not working on a replacement.

Cheers,

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Damon Rinard
Engineering Manager,
CSG Road Engineering Department
Cannondale & GT Bicycles
(ex-Cervelo, ex-Trek, ex-Velomax, ex-Kestrel)

Thanks for the reply.

Not what I wanted to hear, though. Do you have any idea on whether they might look into a solution? I guess there can't be sold many of the X-Lo, because basically all of those people are now only left with the option of going to a good ol' non-integrated negative rise stem solution - definitely not optimal if you've bought a $10+k integrated superbike.

Maybe you can help me out a bit here (playing on your bad conscience and all :p) since it seems I might look into another setup than planned for next year. What is best aerodynamically: downward-sloping stem and extensions on top of aerobars, or flat stem with extensions below aerobars (creating a larger vertical gap between extensions and arm rests)? Elbows basically touching, for what it's worth...

Hi MTM,

Yes, sorry to be the bearer of bad news. I'm not aware of any plans from 3T to update the X-Low. :-(

As alternatives, consider a nice stem, plus an aero bar with the extensions neither above nor below, but in-line with the base bar.
Some of these include the Pro Missile, Felt Devox, USE Tula, etc.

Cheers,

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Damon Rinard
Engineering Manager,
CSG Road Engineering Department
Cannondale & GT Bicycles
(ex-Cervelo, ex-Trek, ex-Velomax, ex-Kestrel)

That's really too bad. It was more or less the X-Lo that still allowed aggressive positioning on the P5 in the same way that P3 and P4 allowed it due to their frame geometry.

Sounds like frontal area is the thing to look out for. I was thinking about the USE R1 (needs to be UCI legal), but from your advice it sounds like I should stick with what I have now, USE Tula and Specialized Multi Comp -24 degree stem:

Stem: http://www.bike24.com/i/p/8/2/25928_00_d.jpg
Current setup: http://forum.slowtwitch.com/...ost=4551775;#4551775

Need to get elbow pads a bit closer together, but that can probably be fixed somehow.

Hi MTM,

Nice photos! Looks like a fast set up.

Cheers,

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Damon Rinard
Engineering Manager,
CSG Road Engineering Department
Cannondale & GT Bicycles
(ex-Cervelo, ex-Trek, ex-Velomax, ex-Kestrel)

Thanks.

Guess I might just tweak the current setup instead of getting the Aduro X-Lo if they don't fix it. Saves me some money, but was hoping on saving a couple of watts instead...

Blacked out the white panels of the frame.
Just trying to give it a fresh look.

That looks awesome! Nice job as always!

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did you change the paint scheme yourself or was this something done right from Cervelo?

I think this scheme looks much better than the standard P5.

thanks

Sexy!

Quick question:

Is it OK to remove all spacers?

My LBS guy left one on my P5-six. My fitter told me that it wasn't recommended to remove all of them even though he would be able to get me into a more aggressive position if i was to remove the last one.

Thanks in advanced!

i didnt repaint. i used matte foil sticker (saw it used on mini coopers). i covered all the white panels. it can be removed like nothing happened.

Damon,

Unsafe? How so? The recall was for the stem right? How does that make the x-low unsafe?

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Hi laraza,

Yep, it's okay to remove all spacers. The Aduro stem was intentionally designed to double as the headset top cover.

Cheers,

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Damon Rinard
Engineering Manager,
CSG Road Engineering Department
Cannondale & GT Bicycles
(ex-Cervelo, ex-Trek, ex-Velomax, ex-Kestrel)

Hi CPT,

Thanks for asking, it gives me a chance to explain.

Although the 3T Aduro bar passed all required safety tests, the bond joint holding the inserts into the carbon can be damaged in assembly or in use, causing the threads to pull free from the extension mount with the bolt still connected. These inserts are used in the base bar and in the extension mounts, including the X-Low.

Any failure in the handlebar is a serious issue that can lead to injury, so correcting this problem to ensure rider safety is our top priority. Just so you know, P5s using other aerobars or unaffected Aduro bars are completely safe to use for both training and racing.

Cheers,

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Damon Rinard
Engineering Manager,
CSG Road Engineering Department
Cannondale & GT Bicycles
(ex-Cervelo, ex-Trek, ex-Velomax, ex-Kestrel)