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IM 18 ASWELLL AND I CAN DEADLIFT 100KG SO SURELY ITS NOT ME?!

Hey mate, glad to hear you’ve started your cycling journey. Whatever you’re seeing on the screen is the power I am doing. I can do just under 1100w for about 10 seconds. It’s decent for my weight (64kg) but definitely nothing pro. The gym bike is much harder to push out the big watts. You can’t rock the bike side to side, also don’t have the added benefit of momentum etc.

@@joshkwan thanks this cleared up a lot of confusion, ill keep grinding !! (do u have a video or any tips on what bike i should buy?, currently considering an aluminium domane)

Not right now but that’s a good idea for a video. Depends on your budget and if you’re willing to buy second hand too. You might find the Domane a bit too relaxed geometry for your riding style. Sounds like you want to ride fast, I would recommend something more aggressive.

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I’m very keen to review it

I think because he got the podium on the trek bike. So he is still associated with the trek brand

Thanks !! They did a good job :P

Hey mate. Sorry so disappoint but since I am using a Bontrager handlebars I am using their integrated mount.

Thanks mate! <3

Hahhaha the OG just hit different

Thank you :)

Reliving your glory days?

Not disagreeing with you, but a big part of branding and expensive stuff is that people want to be associated with it. I’d warrant a lot of people like it

Thanks mate!

It’s juiiiiiiccyy

I would have loved to interview him longer but I didn’t want to take up too much of his valuable time. He did talk a bit about being domestique for Froome and it was interesting.

Haha maybe soon ;) Trek pls 🙏

Richie is an Aussie legend Tbh if a Madone can be sub 7kg there’s no point to having an Emonda. Unless they decide to make it ultra light below UCI weight limit

I would love to but the wallet does not allow Maybe they’ll loan it to me ;) Btw the oil slick one is $25,000 AUD 😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫

Haha, I have three younger sisters but AK is not one of them. She is a sister in cycling 🤣

Thanks very much mate From what I gather they believe that gap is filled by the ALR version of the Emonda. I haven’t looked at the prices but I think the jump from ALR Emonda to SL Madone isn’t too crazy?

@@joshkwan unfortunately couldn't find one at Nelson Kmart

Sorry you couldn’t make it, but glad you could enjoy the video and experience it through YT!

First pro rider on the channel Next up….Pogacar?

Richie Porte is a class act and true Aussie legend. As a new cyclists I didn’t realise he had so many more accomplishments than Tour De France 2020. I love your positive spin on every situation, others might say my bike is now antique and outdated ;) See you next time 🥰

Haha, I am the same as you. Matte black, nice and discreet. I think I like the idea of a loud bike, but in the end I’ll always ride something a bit more under wraps. The smaller frames have a very small onigiri storage, I would not rely on them to hold your snacks 🤣 Hahaha Richie was a really humble and down to earth guy

Share to the Atlassian slack, thanks

@@joshkwan exposed 💀

Do it

that is a very very hard choice haha. The Factor Ostro VAM is a fantastic bike. You can see the RCC one at the start of the video.

I think if you look at it from more of a wholistic perspecitve of combining two lines of bikes it make sense. For example if the Madone is 7kg there is no point having the Emonda. What does the average customer want? I'm not sure since I think I'm in a bit of a bubble haha

But it's not 7 kg... Most videos I've seen show it at closer to 7.4 - 7.5 in a ML build ... Specialized are def hitting much lighter

I think you need to do your homework. A specialized SL8 pro is 7.7kg Only top spec builds are below 7kg. Most midrange (Ultegra etc) is around 7.5kg.

Appreciate you dropping by and checking out the video! I also saw some juicy looking Giant paint jobs on your IG 😬

I ride with Stephen the district manager sometimes. He invited me.

Yea I agree. But I think the start to solving the problem is on the manufacturing side. So they’re going in the right direction.

A major problem is the cost of these bikes. The Madone, as an example, is too expensive. £12,000 is too much for a bike. £9000 isn't much better. Superbikes need to be priced at £5000 max.

Pricing for these bikes is through the roof. But people continue to pay, so I guess it’s just a free market 🤷🏻‍♂️

@@joshkwan Yes, too many silly people with more money than sense!

@@joshkwan The emergence and rise in popularity of 'bike finance' is just enabling this stupid pricing trend by manufacturers. Bikes shouldn't cost as much as a perfectly decent second-hand car.

Thanks for the heads up. Currently I ride a size 50 Madone with a 110mm stem. So I think a S would fit me with a normal stem. Thoughts?

@@joshkwan yeah 👍🏾

What’s your height?

170cm I think that’s 5’6

5 foot 6 and ride a 52 Gen6 with the seat at its lowest setting. A small gen8 with a 110 stem fits perfect.

Haha, I did thoroughly enjoy myself. I will reserve critique for when I can ride the bike and see how it feels. Don’t worry I have plans to do that soon :)

As he says, he needs to ride if first. This was just a launch.

I think he remained pretty objective. I mean he didn't really state any of his own opinions, just kinda showed what the event was like and summarized what the Trek guys said🤷

Glad you got to see it too, one thing I’ve got to give to trek is their awesome paint jobs. Thanks for watching and commenting

Come over and I’ll show you my bike ;)

Thank you for watching :)

Now they've made a slower bike to replace both!

They say it’s as fast as the previous Madone… 🤔

Weight is the same as the Emonda now. Looking at it I would say it is more aero, but obviously can’t compare till they are side by side in a wind tunnel. Overall, I do like the look of it more than I thought I would.

@@joshkwan I find it hard to believe it is as fast as the previous Madone.

It's not, it's a little slower even in the curve their marketing team shows.

Haha, maybe one day I’ll get a free bike out of it 🙊

Thanks for watching!

Hahahahaha it ain’t good for business. Adding to the already bad tan lines from the bibs

I need to ride there!

Hey mate, given your weight and budget I would recommend an aluminium bike. You can get a Domane AL 2 or 3 for around $1500 from Trek. Other brands would have a similarly priced option such as the Cannondale CAAD13. Alternatively you can scour Facebook Marketplace but I find this can be a bit hit or miss if you don't know what to look out for and also can gauge the wear and tear on drive train components. All the best mate

@@joshkwan Thank you very much! I was definitely looking around the Trek range, this gives me more of an insight to look further into the Domane range. Ultimate goal is for fitness and to slim down. Might see you out on a ride one day. Stay safe and keep doing what you’re doing!

@@mjb.vision All the best on your journey mate. If you see me come and say hi!

Hey mate, very hard choice I will admit. Main reasons for picking the Emonda: 1. I am more of a climbing orientated rider, so preferred a climbing bike 2. Prefer the more classic appearance of the Emonda Don’t regret the decision, if I could own both I wouldn’t mind though ;)

@@joshkwan thanks, what I figured. Emonda has lovely lines but I balked at the seatpost actually, plus I wanted the raw speed to keep up with my fast bunchies. Local Trek shop said the big announcement on the new bike is this Friday

Maybe I am in a bubble due to the groups I ride with. But I don’t know anyone who I ride with regularly who has a Domane. I think you’re correct though, unlikely to get phased out.

Keeen to see it

@@joshkwan yep it will be available on the 27th. Frameset only is 6k though.😅