Cervelo S3 Disc 2019 - Finished build + Pics (Page 2) - 7.7kg

[jelledb]

cheers 1llum4, would have got the Cervelo fork insert version If I had known!

I'm also looking into converting that R.A.T system, I even managed to strip the threads in R.A.T axles because I need them to be wound out all the way . However I cannot seem to find anyone stocking the QRI-THD Threaded inserts. Did anybody managed to get hold of them or is Robert Axle the way to go?

[stevec1975]

I got the RAT ones, which work perfectly fine (but stick out quite a bit) when I get round to it, will order the proper Cervelo ones (you have to do a special order via a Cervelo dealer, not available online that I have seen)

[99tollap]

I just prefer compact, and with the smaller front chainring I can stay in the 50 most of the time, the cassette choice was to accommodate the Alps

Hi, I was wondering if you could comment on the climbing performance of your bike?

I need to buy a new bike, and although I would prefer the R3, only the S3 is available in my size. I live in Switzerland and love the mountains, so am a bit worried that I'll lose performance on the long climbs compared to my current bike (TCR Advanced Pro 1).

Any words of experience would be gratefully received.

[Squashednuts]

cheers 1llum4, would have got the Cervelo fork insert version If I had known!

I'm also looking into converting that R.A.T system, I even managed to strip the threads in R.A.T axles because I need them to be wound out all the way . However I cannot seem to find anyone stocking the QRI-THD Threaded inserts. Did anybody managed to get hold of them or is Robert Axle the way to go?

I’m a bit late to this party
Only just read this thread

Yep, I used Robert Axle on my Focus Disc
Saved a lot of weight for minimal expense
Plus I think that they looked better

They are very helpful

I’d recommend

Have since sold the bike and have got any photos of the axles

[stevec1975]

I just prefer compact, and with the smaller front chainring I can stay in the 50 most of the time, the cassette choice was to accommodate the Alps

Hi, I was wondering if you could comment on the climbing performance of your bike?

I need to buy a new bike, and although I would prefer the R3, only the S3 is available in my size. I live in Switzerland and love the mountains, so am a bit worried that I'll lose performance on the long climbs compared to my current bike (TCR Advanced Pro 1).

Any words of experience would be gratefully received.

Climbing is actually very good, The bottom bracket is very stiff on the S3, so no power is wasted, it does feel slow/not as lively as my climbing bike, but my Strava times for most climbs are the same or better than with my 5.9Kg Scott (flat/descending they are almost always faster.)

It is particularly good on long, fast climbs, not tried super steep stuff, but will see how it goes in the Alps in a few weeks.