Your videos are top quality David! Thanks for your commitment to the community. I bought a cervelo aspero last month after watching many of your videos. I love it! Cycling is becoming a bigger part of my life and I appreciate your help! 🚀🚀
As Peter Sellers said (I think) - you hit the nail between the eyes. Ie you are spot on. For many of us riders, as much as we wish to emulate mvdp, the reality is a road bike with a bit of endurance blended in, is the sweet spot. And this bike seems to be right there. Would be great - at some point - if you did a round-up of all the major bikes out there - and put them on a scale from race to endurance. So us viewers could match to what we are looking for in a bike. Thanks Dave!
I have the same bike in 58 with Enve SES 4.5 wheels instead and I replaced 2 year old Canyon Endurace with Durace 11 speed. I love both bikes but Enve Mele does exactly what you said in your video(s) - the price is high for sure but it is worth it - in my case I used money from Canyon to upgrade to that so it made me feel a bit better and sort of justified the price. I love riding it and I do love the color and the understated look. For those that are fashion minded - Enve is more like an understated high label (Hermes or Loro Piana) where the rest are more like Louis Vuitton… just saying. No one is making anyone spend this kind of money - anyone can get a super super nice canyon for half the price with the same Ultegra Di2 setup and notice little to no difference. For me - it was very simple - once I saw the frame and read about it - I was sold - 35 mm clearance on the race bike - is all I needed to hear - I am big believer that in the few years most people will ride road bikes on something like 32 to 35… you just wait… no one would have though that we would be doing 28/30 today 15 years ago when most were on 23 mm tires… have fun friends. Love the content and the delivery David!!!
I had Endurace in size M and Enve is 58 - Bette fit for me. I had Endurace slammed as well - I did increase the stem to 100 and bar at 40 (42 on the drops) - I did not measure the difference but it fells the same in terms of the fit.
This bike was my dream bike, I really was eager to watch your test. I am convinced that it is the bike I need. I find it classy, very nice in grey, the higher stack is very wise … but the price is definitely too high !!! At least by 2000 €, I simply can’t afford it. Too bad for me, congrats to lucky buyers, I envy you 😜
Love mine too David. I have found it a fantastic all round bike. It has done a 200km ride and remained comfortable; 300km in Flanders, handling the cobbles easily with 35c tyres, and is very fast for the weekly chain gang. What really surprised me though is how well it climbs. It is a climbing monster. Haven’t put mudguards on yet but I will do this winter and will likely keep on it until it gets a bit icy and I won’t want to take the risk. All in all, it is a superb bike. I like the colour and the fact that it won’t be out of date in a year’s time. Yes it’s pricy but it is worth every penny.
I enjoy your videos and just subscribed. Not only because I like your content but also because you're not hammering viewers all the time to subscribe. Great work. As far as the Enve Melee, I'd consider one if they'd make it in more colors than silver.
My last purchase was between this bike and the Colnago C68. I really like both bikes a lot. I ended up choosing the C68 mainly because I don’t really like the color options of the Melee. I understand that ENVE has some custom build with more color option but that would have added quite more to the price plus my local Colnago dealer had the exact frame I wanted and that made my choice much easier. I’m also in Southern California so no need for any mudguards. Having my Sunday morning coffee in my Just Ride Bikes cup and watching this video is a perfect way to wake up! Cheers David!!!
Another great video! I like the color, understated and elegant. I wouldn't mind having a bike like this but I'm pretty happy with my Aethos. As well, a properly made BB with PressFit is just as good, if not better than a threaded BB.
AR (all road) bars and aero stem is what I’ve run the last 3years on my gravel bike that I actually use more as a road bike , good to see them being ahead of their time
Thanks for the honest review. I enjoy my Melee and can feel its improvements over my 2019 Canyon Ultimate that was recently damaged. In comparing it to the new SL8, I can imagine where Enve could next improve this bike. A smaller bottom bracket and narrow stays would allow it to lose some excess grams and with today's carbon fiber tech, it would likely be just as stiff or stiffer than it is now. I can't complain about its weight, though. Do you recommend any specific mud guards for it? I've only used clip-on ones on previous bikes. Thanks again!
A good review David and great weather as well. A good looking steed imo, light, understated and I'm a big fan of silver colour schemes! Im sure theres going to be a lot of people out there with with cash aplenty but sadly I dont have the kind of shekels it takes to afford such an incredibly high price! The old saying goes; "what looks good costs good".
I own one (with Zipp 303FC and Force AXS D2) and I can confirm it's an excellent bike on uphill, rolling and flat roads. It's the ideal bike. I'm comparing it against my C59, Venge '19, Emonda and Wilier. A 'climbing bike' (sh*t name) doesn't need to be weight weenie light.
Lovely bike. Too rich for my blood though. I considered it when I was looking to replace my TCR. I opted for an Aethos comp with Roval C38 wheels and a Mirror saddle. I’m 58 years old and don’t race. Do a lotta climbing and I do like to go fast (for me) on the downhills. I usually ride 700 k a month on about 15 rides. On a typical ride my average speed is 29k an hour with about 400 meters climbed. My Aethos as is cost me around U$6000. I’m sure the Enve is still marginally better for someone like me but I couldn’t justify the price difference.
Pretty much the video I wanted, thank you! I'm looking at the Tarmac SL8 (but which one? there's the extreme, pro and s-works), Melee (all the guys in one of my local Seattle shops are riding it), and the Colnago V3 (I road this for a week in Girona). I've only done a little parking lot tour on the Melee, it was set up with SRAM / Classified (internal hub shifting given a 2x feel with a 1x chainring), it was sweet and I even got a "nice bike" compliment 🤣. Haven't ben on the Tarmac SL8 at all but plan to this week. I have little to no racing in mind, I just want a bike that's fun, that I'll ride a lot and always be proud to own. Oh, and it's Seattle so the bike needs to float uphill. Thoughts? Thx!
Love the review and the comparison to the SL8 and other bikes. Can you share details about stem and handlebar sizing? I’m about the same size as you and I’m curious as to what you rode with on stem and handlebar. Thanks!
I have the enve melee with SRAM as red and princetons wheels - much better overall bike that’s the others. Full race bike and then a winner at the BWR with 37mm tires
@@gavinmercak-dinolfo1375 I don't know, Specialized have a speed sniffer, Trek an Isospeed decoupler. I'm just looking at a grey bike from the factory that make Cervelo and it takes mudguards.
I rented one in when i was i Girona. I was really really suprised. I have a brand new pinarello dogma f with SRAM red. Expensive bike where the enve melee delivered almost the same.
Thanks! @@HKRoad What mudguards do you have fitted? I have a few pairs laying around but can't really get them to mount on the back of the bike since the mounting point on the chain stays is setup a little differently than my other bikes.
I have a Melee and genuinely love it. I have 6560 Princeton Carbonworks wheels with tactic hubs on it, a 1X Red aero chainring with a power meter and Force brakes and rear derailleur. I’ve raced a grand Fondo on it and a crit race, as well as train on it weekdays and weekend group rides. It’s very fast and keeps my interest
I'm sure its great but when I walk into my garage in the morning and looked at it, I would probably go back to bed. Its looks like the bike equivalent of still lemonade!
I have not ridden a Melee yet, but I have been to the factory where they are made. As a note for USA folks: this bike is made entirely in the USA (Ogden, Utah). It’s a really cool building they have and they have gravel and mtb bikes in the works. Edit: the gravel bike is available and it’s called the Mog. Beefier than the melee and is $5,500 for the frame with handlebar. Aka, same price as melee.
you're waiting for reviews from people who have decided it's not too expensive to buy? interesting comment are you just wanting further validation that it's worth buying? can point you in the direction of several owners around my way if you want :)
@@davidarthur Nah...some people can just afford expensive bikes unlike me with very limited source. I just finished watching a few videos from outdoorsbros here on TH-cam about his Melee after watching your video.
Thanks! I'm pretty confused by people saying it's not as race-y as the SL8, Nero show had a lot of negative comments about that 3 weeks ago when TE announced they're riding the Melee. Can you comment on what else makes it less of a race bike? Maybe I'm misunderstanding something. Thanks!@@davidarthur
Good vid but……that bike is way too expensively be for us common Joes. Great tech n weight but bring the price down by around….oh $5k. Thank God I bought my Cervelo R3 back in 2014 for $3k with rim brakes.
My Melee size 56 with SRAM Force and SES3.4wheel weight just below 8kg with everything included except bottle and garmin. Not sure how people save weight to reach sub 7.5kg..
10000 pounds for a bike weighting 7.2 kgs WITHOUT pedals, with a Ultegra groupset ???? It's the price of a car, cannot these people realize the gap in technology, craftmanship and materials between a car and a bike ??????
This is the equivalent of a Ferrari. You pay way more for a top end name brand car just like you do for a name brand top end bike. What don't you people understand about this? There are plenty of average bikes for $200 that people like you can afford.
Just by a car then. People have to go for the better deal. You're saying that a car is way better deal. Just go for the car. It is really simple decision.
@@kaa13 does saying that a Bike can cost the same as a car adds anything of worth? It costs what it costs. One either has the money and the willingness to spend it on that or don't. End of story. End of topic or argument. Keeping saying the same thing over and over again... It just reminds of the old people sitting on a garden bench criticising everything and everyone. Just move on. Keep young.
I personally love the lack of decals and the smooth, flowing style. If I had no financial sense and decided that I'd never retire, I'd definitely go for it.
This is a simplified explanation but you basically can crash it, break it by accident or find a defect and they will fully replace it for free within 5 years for the original owner ( bought from an Enve retailer not second hand)
I don't really see how a £10K bike can really be described as a "Bike of the People". This bike is what the Cannondale Synapse could easily have been at a much lower price point if they hadn't gone the other way and stuck the Stupid Sense on it.
Compared with Enves branding of their wheelsets it’s surprising they came up with a frame so visually bland for the price. That would easily fetch a S5/Sworks SL8 or Colnagos V4/C68 frame in many colours
Yup but as a Colnago v3rs owner I’m fed up with Colnago/UAE as they can’t even provide a replacement fork for a 1.5y old bike. Btw if you built the Enve Melee from frameset it’s much cheaper and you can paint it in colour you like. I’m selling of the Colnago junk and get a company who can deliver replacement parts for recent bikes
@@dirkb4276 good point. I had the same issue with Cervelo, for a discontinued frame couldn’t get another s3 fork. Only option is to source aftermarket parts. I build from from frames sets only as well because it’s so much cheaper. ENVE in that scenario has that one model for now but that’s a matter of time until they push something else out. Maybe spesh sl8 would be good then? Just thinking as it’s more mainstream and likely they have more stock overall long term
I would bet that my Yoeleo R12 with Ultegra Di2 and Elite Carbon 50D wheels is just as fast . And much much much much less $$. Also I cant figure out who is going to put 35 mm tires on a frame like that???
Love watching these I have a question been riding all me life raced sportive etc qualified bike instructor sky ride leader etc how do you get into making these videos and do you get bike manufacturers to help you to test these machines Any assistances will be welcome
Your videos are top quality David! Thanks for your commitment to the community.
I bought a cervelo aspero last month after watching many of your videos. I love it! Cycling is becoming a bigger part of my life and I appreciate your help! 🚀🚀
As Peter Sellers said (I think) - you hit the nail between the eyes.
Ie you are spot on. For many of us riders, as much as we wish to emulate mvdp, the reality is a road bike with a bit of endurance blended in, is the sweet spot. And this bike seems to be right there. Would be great - at some point - if you did a round-up of all the major bikes out there - and put them on a scale from race to endurance. So us viewers could match to what we are looking for in a bike. Thanks Dave!
I have the same bike in 58 with Enve SES 4.5 wheels instead and I replaced 2 year old Canyon Endurace with Durace 11 speed. I love both bikes but Enve Mele does exactly what you said in your video(s) - the price is high for sure but it is worth it - in my case I used money from Canyon to upgrade to that so it made me feel a bit better and sort of justified the price. I love riding it and I do love the color and the understated look. For those that are fashion minded - Enve is more like an understated high label (Hermes or Loro Piana) where the rest are more like Louis Vuitton… just saying. No one is making anyone spend this kind of money - anyone can get a super super nice canyon for half the price with the same Ultegra Di2 setup and notice little to no difference. For me - it was very simple - once I saw the frame and read about it - I was sold - 35 mm clearance on the race bike - is all I needed to hear - I am big believer that in the few years most people will ride road bikes on something like 32 to 35… you just wait… no one would have though that we would be doing 28/30 today 15 years ago when most were on 23 mm tires… have fun friends. Love the content and the delivery David!!!
how much more aggressive is this bike compared to the endurace? Did you need to change your fit? Shorter stem or anthing?
I had Endurace in size M and Enve is 58 - Bette fit for me. I had Endurace slammed as well - I did increase the stem to 100 and bar at 40 (42 on the drops) - I did not measure the difference but it fells the same in terms of the fit.
@@MishaVyazmenskyCurious how tall you are? I think I’m right in between a 56 and a 58 as I’m just under 6’1”
This bike was my dream bike, I really was eager to watch your test. I am convinced that it is the bike I need. I find it classy, very nice in grey, the higher stack is very wise … but the price is definitely too high !!! At least by 2000 €, I simply can’t afford it. Too bad for me, congrats to lucky buyers, I envy you 😜
Love mine too David. I have found it a fantastic all round bike. It has done a 200km ride and remained comfortable; 300km in Flanders, handling the cobbles easily with 35c tyres, and is very fast for the weekly chain gang. What really surprised me though is how well it climbs. It is a climbing monster. Haven’t put mudguards on yet but I will do this winter and will likely keep on it until it gets a bit icy and I won’t want to take the risk. All in all, it is a superb bike. I like the colour and the fact that it won’t be out of date in a year’s time. Yes it’s pricy but it is worth every penny.
I enjoy your videos and just subscribed. Not only because I like your content but also because you're not hammering viewers all the time to subscribe. Great work. As far as the Enve Melee, I'd consider one if they'd make it in more colors than silver.
Thanks I appreciate that!
Man, you love them mud guard mounts! LOL Great review as always. I love my Melee!
My last purchase was between this bike and the Colnago C68. I really like both bikes a lot. I ended up choosing the C68 mainly because I don’t really like the color options of the Melee. I understand that ENVE has some custom build with more color option but that would have added quite more to the price plus my local Colnago dealer had the exact frame I wanted and that made my choice much easier. I’m also in Southern California so no need for any mudguards. Having my Sunday morning coffee in my Just Ride Bikes cup and watching this video is a perfect way to wake up! Cheers David!!!
The custom build is a Custom Road bike not a Melee. Lovely but press fit bottom bracket…
Another great video! I like the color, understated and elegant. I wouldn't mind having a bike like this but I'm pretty happy with my Aethos. As well, a properly made BB with PressFit is just as good, if not better than a threaded BB.
AR (all road) bars and aero stem is what I’ve run the last 3years on my gravel bike that I actually use more as a road bike , good to see them being ahead of their time
Thanks for the honest review. I enjoy my Melee and can feel its improvements over my 2019 Canyon Ultimate that was recently damaged. In comparing it to the new SL8, I can imagine where Enve could next improve this bike. A smaller bottom bracket and narrow stays would allow it to lose some excess grams and with today's carbon fiber tech, it would likely be just as stiff or stiffer than it is now. I can't complain about its weight, though.
Do you recommend any specific mud guards for it? I've only used clip-on ones on previous bikes. Thanks again!
A good review David and great weather as well. A good looking steed imo, light, understated and I'm a big fan of silver colour schemes! Im sure theres going to be a lot of people out there with with cash aplenty but sadly I dont have the kind of shekels it takes to afford such an incredibly high price! The old saying goes; "what looks good costs good".
I like what you are saying. Maybe other manufacturers need to take note 👍
Will be interesting a review of the Bianchi Oltre RC or pro
Love mine - feels fast everywhere, 7.7kg at size 61 with everything including pedals and more comfortable than my endurance/commuting bike. Genius
Great vid Mate, I believe you with the ride quality but over 7.5kg I doubt if it's as responsive as a climber
I own one (with Zipp 303FC and Force AXS D2) and I can confirm it's an excellent bike on uphill, rolling and flat roads. It's the ideal bike. I'm comparing it against my C59, Venge '19, Emonda and Wilier. A 'climbing bike' (sh*t name) doesn't need to be weight weenie light.
Thanks for the excellent review. How would the Melee do on light gravel with the right tires?
It works great on dirt roads
I rode some packed gravel on mine with 28mm tires and it was easy peasy. more comfortable than I thought it would be
Actually was used as the winning bike in the BWR race with 37mm tires
Lovely bike. Too rich for my blood though. I considered it when I was looking to replace my TCR. I opted for an Aethos comp with Roval C38 wheels and a Mirror saddle. I’m 58 years old and don’t race. Do a lotta climbing and I do like to go fast (for me) on the downhills. I usually ride 700 k a month on about 15 rides. On a typical ride my average speed is 29k an hour with about 400 meters climbed. My Aethos as is cost me around U$6000. I’m sure the Enve is still marginally better for someone like me but I couldn’t justify the price difference.
Pretty much the video I wanted, thank you!
I'm looking at the Tarmac SL8 (but which one? there's the extreme, pro and s-works), Melee (all the guys in one of my local Seattle shops are riding it), and the Colnago V3 (I road this for a week in Girona).
I've only done a little parking lot tour on the Melee, it was set up with SRAM / Classified (internal hub shifting given a 2x feel with a 1x chainring), it was sweet and I even got a "nice bike" compliment 🤣. Haven't ben on the Tarmac SL8 at all but plan to this week.
I have little to no racing in mind, I just want a bike that's fun, that I'll ride a lot and always be proud to own. Oh, and it's Seattle so the bike needs to float uphill.
Thoughts?
Thx!
A great all around bike. Love what Enve is doing!
Love the review and the comparison to the SL8 and other bikes. Can you share details about stem and handlebar sizing? I’m about the same size as you and I’m curious as to what you rode with on stem and handlebar. Thanks!
Hey David, could you please do a comparison between the Enve and more affordable options like the Canyon Ultimate, Ventum NS1, etc.?
I have the enve melee with SRAM as red and princetons wheels - much better overall bike that’s the others. Full race bike and then a winner at the BWR with 37mm tires
I think i will have 2 bike prices are definitely getting cheaper keep on reviewing these bikes.
Great review again! Thank you.
Stunning bike. I'd rather have a Tom Sturdy titanium bike but the Enve would be a close second.
Considering how good Enve wheels and handlebars are I want more bells and whistles from the Melee.
Like what?
@@gavinmercak-dinolfo1375 I don't know, Specialized have a speed sniffer, Trek an Isospeed decoupler. I'm just looking at a grey bike from the factory that make Cervelo and it takes mudguards.
I checked the geometry on this one and it seems to be more relaxed than SL7's and the others.
Not endurance relaxed but somewhere in the middle?
I rented one in when i was i Girona. I was really really suprised. I have a brand new pinarello dogma f with SRAM red.
Expensive bike where the enve melee delivered almost the same.
Is the dogma a hard ride I have melee with 32s on rides nice
What size frame on the enve? At 5'11", I'm guessing 56 cm?
What will work that’s what I am and I have a 56
Have you had the chance to fit mudguards? Curious how the tire clearance changes with those installed.
I had 32mm with guards on mine. That’s a big as you can go. 35mm without mudguards worked well too.
Thanks! @@HKRoad What mudguards do you have fitted? I have a few pairs laying around but can't really get them to mount on the back of the bike since the mounting point on the chain stays is setup a little differently than my other bikes.
@@michaelbattaglia7362 They are SKS Bluemels. Can’t tell you which ones sorry as they are quite old and had been on my Trek Domane.
Another great video David. I have ridden this bike and agree. Its pretty good, but very bland looking.
Nice bike, but how can I find it in Europe? I dont think it will be available any soon here
agree with the review, melee.its a great bike. you need to own and ride it to appreciate
Would love to see a review on the time Alp Du Huez
Hi David you wrap something on the wire of di2 rear derailleur? Care to share
It’s a cover to the cable provided in the build kit
I have a Melee and genuinely love it. I have 6560 Princeton Carbonworks wheels with tactic hubs on it, a 1X Red aero chainring with a power meter and Force brakes and rear derailleur. I’ve raced a grand Fondo on it and a crit race, as well as train on it weekdays and weekend group rides. It’s very fast and keeps my interest
I'm sure its great but when I walk into my garage in the morning and looked at it, I would probably go back to bed. Its looks like the bike equivalent of still lemonade!
I have not ridden a Melee yet, but I have been to the factory where they are made. As a note for USA folks: this bike is made entirely in the USA (Ogden, Utah). It’s a really cool building they have and they have gravel and mtb bikes in the works.
Edit: the gravel bike is available and it’s called the Mog. Beefier than the melee and is $5,500 for the frame with handlebar. Aka, same price as melee.
I'm pretty sure the Melee is made in Asia
Another affordable bike from Dave 😊
I love the classy simple look but I think it's a bit too expensive. I'll wait for more reviews from owners.
you're waiting for reviews from people who have decided it's not too expensive to buy? interesting comment are you just wanting further validation that it's worth buying? can point you in the direction of several owners around my way if you want :)
@@davidarthur
Nah...some people can just afford expensive bikes unlike me with very limited source. I just finished watching a few videos from outdoorsbros here on TH-cam about his Melee after watching your video.
With the required spacer on the SL8, isn't the Melee essentially the same head tube height?
The stack and reach is very close yes
Thanks! I'm pretty confused by people saying it's not as race-y as the SL8, Nero show had a lot of negative comments about that 3 weeks ago when TE announced they're riding the Melee. Can you comment on what else makes it less of a race bike? Maybe I'm misunderstanding something. Thanks!@@davidarthur
Some people don’t know what they’re talking about 😂 Geometygeeks website is good for side by side comparison
Think some people are confused by the way it looks, being quite tall up front with heavily sloping top tube
Good vid but……that bike is way too expensively be for us common Joes. Great tech n weight but bring the price down by around….oh $5k. Thank God I bought my Cervelo R3 back in 2014 for $3k with rim brakes.
I have hated rim brakes for 30 years. I will never go back to rim brakes.....absolute garbage.
One thing worth mentioning is the melee is a monocoque design.
My Melee size 56 with SRAM Force and SES3.4wheel weight just below 8kg with everything included except bottle and garmin.
Not sure how people save weight to reach sub 7.5kg..
How tall are you?
186cm
Interested in your thoughts on that wheelset ?
10000 pounds for a bike weighting 7.2 kgs WITHOUT pedals, with a Ultegra groupset ???? It's the price of a car, cannot these people realize the gap in technology, craftmanship and materials between a car and a bike ??????
As long as there are buyers, they will keep raising the price and then they think too highly of themselves.
This is the equivalent of a Ferrari. You pay way more for a top end name brand car just like you do for a name brand top end bike. What don't you people understand about this? There are plenty of average bikes for $200 that people like you can afford.
Just by a car then. People have to go for the better deal. You're saying that a car is way better deal. Just go for the car. It is really simple decision.
@@PedroPrego Sophistic reasoning...try something more clever.
@@kaa13 does saying that a Bike can cost the same as a car adds anything of worth? It costs what it costs. One either has the money and the willingness to spend it on that or don't. End of story. End of topic or argument. Keeping saying the same thing over and over again... It just reminds of the old people sitting on a garden bench criticising everything and everyone. Just move on. Keep young.
Race bike for the real world@£10k really!!🤷♂
I personally love the lack of decals and the smooth, flowing style. If I had no financial sense and decided that I'd never retire, I'd definitely go for it.
Let’s not forget about Enve’s Warranty. That alone can sway people to purchase it over a sl8
What’s the warranty?
This is a simplified explanation but you basically can crash it, break it by accident or find a defect and they will fully replace it for free within 5 years for the original owner ( bought from an Enve retailer not second hand)
A nice looking bike indeed...
I feel the Melee is what the Venge could have been.
Looks like an open mold attempt at a Factor OSTRO VAM....anyone else see the resemblence?
Enve Melee vs Argon 18 Krypton Pro
ENVE should make carbon fiber aero mud guards. UCI be damned, I want to be faster in the winter. :)
Sooner have a Moots, won't look dated in 2 years and not plastic.
I guess, if you want to believe the hype. I guess you might think this aero bike, will make you faster.
I think you got it reversed. From what I see in online charts, the Melee has a lower stack than a Tarmac.
Aesthetically, the head tube look higher because the seat tube is shorter (steeper top tube angle)
I don't really see how a £10K bike can really be described as a "Bike of the People". This bike is what the Cannondale Synapse could easily have been at a much lower price point if they hadn't gone the other way and stuck the Stupid Sense on it.
The Melee is a great bike but in no way is it better than an SL8. It's heavier and less aero than a Tarmac. Still a beautiful bike though.
Visually both looks same for me.
All new bike are getting thinner and lighter
You pay more to get less in the bike world😂
Compared with Enves branding of their wheelsets it’s surprising they came up with a frame so visually bland for the price. That would easily fetch a S5/Sworks SL8 or Colnagos V4/C68 frame in many colours
Yup but as a Colnago v3rs owner I’m fed up with Colnago/UAE as they can’t even provide a replacement fork for a 1.5y old bike. Btw if you built the Enve Melee from frameset it’s much cheaper and you can paint it in colour you like. I’m selling of the Colnago junk and get a company who can deliver replacement parts for recent bikes
@@dirkb4276 good point. I had the same issue with Cervelo, for a discontinued frame couldn’t get another s3 fork. Only option is to source aftermarket parts. I build from from frames sets only as well because it’s so much cheaper. ENVE in that scenario has that one model for now but that’s a matter of time until they push something else out. Maybe spesh sl8 would be good then? Just thinking as it’s more mainstream and likely they have more stock overall long term
the question should be 'is it as bad as an sl8'
All bike review coming from David is always good. But, when you see in real life...many noobs cyclist still struggling with their top tier bike.
How about a new soloist for almost the same bike and quite a bit “cheaper” 😂
I stopped watching once I heard the price.
I would bet that my Yoeleo R12 with Ultegra Di2 and Elite Carbon 50D wheels is just as fast . And much much much much less $$. Also I cant figure out who is going to put 35 mm tires on a frame like that???
Consider in 32mms, with tyre clearance. A very sensible choice.
Aethos better choice.
Taller head tube, shorter reach, wider tires, mud guard mounts. Yes it is an endurance bike.
You cannot sell your giant tcr and buy this bike; you have to sell 3 (!) giant tcr before you can buy this bike…!
These £10k bikes reviews are nonsense wrt. to the name of the channel. How about a new one, titled: Just Bikes You Will Never Be Able To Afford?
Ridiculously overpriced. Thanks but no thanks.
Lost me at £5,500
[Pseudo Cyclists TW] The SL2 is better than the SL8 XD
5500 😂😂
Melee because someone finna knock you out for buying it 😭😭😭🤣
Why can't we have a Melee in white? Sad face.
im personally offended that you would see your giant tcr for this
Love watching these I have a question been riding all me life raced sportive etc qualified bike instructor sky ride leader etc how do you get into making these videos and do you get bike manufacturers to help you to test these machines Any assistances will be welcome