odonnebj wrote: ↑Fri Dec 02, 2022 12:41 pm
Agreed on the ADHX suiting matteof93's needs in terms of endurance/geo. On the topic of BB, I've been happy with the BB386EVO. I've been running the same CeramicSpeed BB in my ADH01 (it was in my old Scylon first) for over 5 years now. Zero issues whatsoever.
I'd also argue that the ADH01 and Scylon aren't really just for racers when you compare the geos to other brands. The stacks are a bit higher. They ride like race bikes though (fast/twitchy <<in a good way>> front ends), but super comfy for all day adventures too.
I think MDecius is correct on using the Deda headset system again. I don't think Time would introduce it on the ADHX and then completely abandon it on the next model. It's one of the better internal routing systems out there for giving you options.
Speaking of Time geometry, their website shows that the ADHX is actually identical to the ADH01 in terms of quoted stack/reach figures. The ADHX has a longer wheelbase though which likely would lead to more stability. I personally like the idea of having a frame which is "more relaxed", however you want to see that. I've always found that getting into that "aero hoods" position is more than enough for getting me into an aggressive position which is outside of my comfort zone, for fast group rides, and don't need a slammed setup at all. I'm too slow.
I wonder personally how much practically the actual rider position differs between the ADH01 compared to say a Cervelo Soloist, which is marketed as an "aero bike". Comparing the ADH01 in L to the Soloist in 58cm, the major difference seems to be that the Soloist has 1cm longer reach and longer front center. So perhaps this means that the Soloist is not going to put you "lower", just "longer", but the differences are super small in my mind.
Regarding the Deda S-DCR stem, this seems like a decent compromise (once again, similar to the Cervelo Soloist) where the cables exit under the stem and allow you to change the bar/stem combo without disconnecting cables.
