So how much should my paint weigh?
The problem with the Andean is not the weight but to actually get the bike after ordering and taking my deposit a f@#king 7 months ago…my patience just came to an end and i’m about to cancel mine tomorrow. I have just had it with their crap about delivery estimates. Two weeks ago mine was as they said just arrivedcand one of the first to be assembled. Fast forward two weeks, no information on even its ready or a note when it will be shipped.
I wasn’t to concerned about the weight because my IA FRD is also not the lightest but i live in a pancake flat country.
Too bad, because i just really was curious about this bike and liked the look of it.
Jeroen
Tri-Run.com
Sorry to hear that. I got mine last Monday. What frame size did you order (mine’s a medium)? It’s a good bike and I’ve enjoyed the little time I’ve had on it (major complaint is that I don’t like the base bar I chose and there’s no good way to try another one in this consumer direct sales model). Hope yours comes soon.
I ordered a size Large since that matches my stack and reach from the 56 IA FRD i own. I ordered it as bare as i could because i already ordered a zipp super9 and a set of 808/404 with disc brakes. Thought of going to Enve but they are really hard to source here in EU. And it would match my zipp vuka stealth cockpit. I have a tri shop so i can sell the wheels and bars but i’m just about done with them. I they can’t ship this week i’m canceling, 7 months and still no bike but the most annoying part is their lack of communication. But happy that you get yours, i hope you enjoye it!
Here is one of my favorite blog posts from two of my favorite Bike Guys.
http://flocycling.blogspot.com/…-aero-vs-weight.html
Short version: If you are climbing the Alpe d’Huez, light weight beats aero… just barely.
If you are on any triathlon course that not an iconic mountain summit stage in the Tour de France, stressing about weight is probably not the most productive use of your time.
I guess I should clarify my question, not looking for the fastest time up a hill…but rather a question of how well would an Andean go up hills compared to other bikes? Are there some tri bikes that climb better than others? Does it accelerate well or feel sluggish when pointed up a hill? If so, how important are weight and geometry? Certainly there are some road bikes which climb and accelerate better than others going up.
What is your build for getting to 18lbs.?
Check back I am in the process. Bike is do in a couple weeks will be changing things but do not know my starting point til I weigh it