The Strada is my first ever real road bike, but the thing that struck me the first time I went for a ride was that I only needed around 150 watts to do 30 km/h on flat roads. That's good when your ftp is as low as mine. 😀
Hey great looking bike, from things I read online you cant replace the stem. I was wondering if there is anything you had to do in order to get an intergrated bar and stem to work?
It’s a D-shaped steerer, but the diameter is the regular 1 1/8” inches. You can literally use any stem you want, as long as you manage the routing of the brake hoses
@@ronykuba I've never had a problem with fixed rotors warping and I've got some pretty lightweight ones on my gravel bike. I have the Galfer centre lock rotors on my Strada and they're brilliant, infinitely better than the MT900 they replaced.
Nice build Rony! I've been using the HOPE Rotors and they are pretty sweet! I prefer them over the Shimano rotors. From my experience and as you stated, Shimano rotors like to make a lot of noise! Why, I dunno 🤷🏾♂ but they always do. Also another solution to look into are the Galfer Center-lock Road Disc Rotor. I wanted a *lighter rotor for my Factor Ostro VAM. The Galfer Rotor in 140mm is 78g! Its a nice weight savings. Lighter than Carbon-Ti and are easier to source. Check them out, 😎 #RobbArmstrong
The Strada is my first ever real road bike, but the thing that struck me the first time I went for a ride was that I only needed around 150 watts to do 30 km/h on flat roads. That's good when your ftp is as low as mine. 😀
Aero works!
no way!head wind or tail wind?
@@NeoPayneHK hardly any wind at all, AFAIK. Do you really need aero in a tail wind?
@@rasmuswi it still matters, although not as much as in a headwind
@@rasmuswi your body need the tail wind though~🤣
Great video. Was curious what brand/model the integrated bar is. I have the same bike and looking to replace the stock bar and stem.
Thanks. It’s a custom Speeco bar. I will be selling it soon, as I have a new one.
Does this frame have a UDH? It says online that the Italia version does have a UDH, but I can't find information on the non-Italia version.
No, it doesn’t.
Hey great looking bike, from things I read online you cant replace the stem. I was wondering if there is anything you had to do in order to get an intergrated bar and stem to work?
It’s a D-shaped steerer, but the diameter is the regular 1 1/8” inches. You can literally use any stem you want, as long as you manage the routing of the brake hoses
What size frame are you riding and what is the stem length if you don't mind me asking?
The frame is a 54, bar reach is 210mm
@@ronykuba perfect thank you for replying I have the same size frame and trying to refine my reach for Aero and a little comfort.
been interested with this frame. thanks for the feedback. do you have frame and fork weight?
My original Strada Due size 56 was 1130g including both mech hangers, 450g for uncut fork and 56g for both thru axles.
I got it as a complete bike, so I haven’t measured those
Looks great! What rear light is that?
Specialized Stix
What size frame and stem? Thanks!
The frame is a 54. There’s no stem, it’s a one piece bar.
Have you considered Galfer rotors, Rony?
Yes
@@ronykuba Thoughts?
@@YtseHWSW it’s a plain fixed rotor, it is just as likely to warp as anything else
@@ronykuba I've never had a problem with fixed rotors warping and I've got some pretty lightweight ones on my gravel bike. I have the Galfer centre lock rotors on my Strada and they're brilliant, infinitely better than the MT900 they replaced.
@@kpizzle1985 thanks, I’ll try them then
Bike look awesome!
Thanks 🙏
I was just checking out your "new" Factor Ostro VAM and it's been replaced already!
Yeah, those news didn’t age well
Nice and looking fast bike 👍
Glad you like it
My original 3T Strada 1x still thrills me today.
@@vanwinkelhoff320 yep, it was well ahead of its time
Ron goes budget :P end of the word :D
Temporarily…
Ronald Kuba - I remember when this guy was popular
What you’re on about?
Nice build Rony! I've been using the HOPE Rotors and they are pretty sweet! I prefer them over the Shimano rotors. From my experience and as you stated, Shimano rotors like to make a lot of noise! Why, I dunno 🤷🏾♂ but they always do. Also another solution to look into are the Galfer Center-lock Road Disc Rotor. I wanted a *lighter rotor for my Factor Ostro VAM. The Galfer Rotor in 140mm is 78g! Its a nice weight savings. Lighter than Carbon-Ti and are easier to source. Check them out, 😎
#RobbArmstrong
Thanks! The problem with Galfer is that it’s still a fixed rotor.
that negative stem with spacers look s2pid, just slam it all the way down with a regular stem
There are no spacers, or stem for that matter 🤷
You clearly don't know what a bike fit is
Look at his face impressions, he is not that impressed.
Ah ok smartass, congratulations on reading my mind…