Build update: handlebars, saddle and pedals arrived!
- Vision Trimax 4D Compact in 44cm: 220g
- SQlab 612 R Carbon with big ass logo (like this version for some reason) in 14cm: 127g
- Shimano M540: 349g pair
I chose these bars because they are one of the very few that get the ergonomics right: 10° of forward flare at the tops! I saw only SQlab (expensive and weird shape) and maybe Roval do this pretty obvious thing.
The saddle is just the sporty version of the 612 I have on my gravel bike. Awesome ergonomics.
In the future I’d like to switch to road pedals, but for now I splurged enough for the bike, new road shoes and power meter can wait.
Usual close ups (product photography tips anyone?!):
The platform of road pedals is larger which I find more comfortable if I'm going to spend a long time in the saddle with few stops. I generally don't to that which is why I only have one set of road pedals and shoes and multiples of SPD and flat pedals with shoes.
I can't say I've ever had discomfort in my feet on long rides but my longest rides are also only around 60 - 70km sort of region.
I find it depends on your shoes - a super stiff sole with 2 bolt cleats is actually pretty decent, but as my shoes have aged I do get "hot spots" where the sole has become less stiff over time (cheapish Mavic shoes which now feel like comfy like slippers!)