i have a first gen, 2016 Emonda SLR8... carbon frame (made in usa), direct mount rim brakes and mechanical shifting w DA9000.. 5.5 lbs stock w Al wheels.. to me anything more isnt necessary.. i can stop just fine, and the only con is the BB90.. the equiv level bike today would cost more than 2x as much and weigh 2lbs more
Respect to Cycling Weekly for calling "bullshit" when they see it, unlike another very popular site which woudl never bite the hand that feeds it. I think we all know which one it is. All these developments are toward proprietary equipment, which guarantees the manufacturers income for years, until they decide to drop the parts and accessories, making you buy a new bike. Bike makers benefit, and consumers lose out, again.
Given the point of development reached of the bikes in terms of their classic definition, there is so few left to improve and/or innovate. This is why we see more and more of minor or no importance.
The development of bikes is actually hampered by the UCI frame double triangle definition. They can actually build carbon frames stiff enough that you no longer need a seat stay tube. So its only installed there for aesthetics reasons to pass regulations.
What Cannondale should have done was put integrated USB connectors into the frame, so you could plug your own lights/varia in to keep them charged beyond their internal battery.
The welding on the 'Specialized' aluminium bike had me gasping for air before I fell off the chair in a laughing fit. The bike industry today is in a sick state of unashamed profit driven greed. I consider myself lucky with my 2016 Canyon Ultimate SLX 8.0 ( 6.7 kg. rim brakes, for A$ 4700 approx. 2900 B.P. at that time). I won't upgrade anytime soon. To what anyway? Disc brakes ?
Don't forget this ugly piece is an aluminium bike with 105. Just 3 or 4 years ago an aluminium bike with 105 was € 799 with rim brakes and € 999 with disc brakes (and nicer welds). How many THOUSANDS does "SPECIALIZED" (in what?) wants to have for this ugly piece of nothing? 🤦♂️🤪🤭
Disc brakes are actually not that bad - due to the climate I life in I have to ride in bad weather on regular basis. The difference is huge. Also steep descents are much safer and require less planing of the braking point which makes me more comfortable.
They’ve absolutely been pushing innovation in the wrong direction. How about going back to basics and building a higher quality bike with precision components and specifications that are held to better higher tolerances. Start with Bottom brackets and disc brake flat mount bosses that are true in all respects to the wheel axle centerline. Better constructed carbon frames with less or no voids. Groupset components that can be serviced or repaired by the end user instead of replaced, IE the right to repair. Shimano and SRAM providing ability to buy individual parts of shifters, derailleurs etc, and design specs for the tools to service them. Set up and staff regional repair centers to allow for components to be sent in for repair or exchange with refurbished at low cost.
" Groupset components that can be serviced or repaired by the end user instead of replaced, IE the right to repair" - no way any capitalist would allow this to happen. Things have to break so you have to buy them once again cause the companies want a steady profit flow. Campagnolo parts used to be so durable that the people would not need to buy new groupsets since thew old ones rarely needed any repair at all after decade of use. It wasn't a good sale strategy.
Let's state the obvious here: Due to UCI regulations, frame design is pretty much done, so bike manufacturers are looking for other ways to justify their ridiculous prices.
The cannondale synapse with smart sense has most definitely not been a success and are available from any cannondale dealer as the uk distributer has lots of overstock. The reason they are not online or in store is that they have to be massively discounted in order to sell them so shops stock other brands endurance bikes instead. It is such a shame as the synapse rides really well but the ugly, out dated tech used in smart sense really puts customers off considering buying one before they’ve even seen the high price. Just comparing the synapse with a Basso Venta both in shimano 105 spec and the Venta wins in every category (price, spec, looks), the 105 synapse doesn’t get a full 105 group set or the radar so even more useless. Cannodale have basically taken a great bike and made it undesirable, to the British market, which is an absolute shame
Specialized DSW frames are dope! I've been riding a Diverge A1 since 2017 and I don't plan on upgrading it. The gravel bike suspension however, I'm not interest in.
I own an old Allez Sprint and the welds are way better looking and integrated into the overall form factor, the new Allez Sprint looks like a cheap bodge job in comparison, google some pictures and see for yourself.
I’m enjoying the bike so far th-cam.com/users/postUgkxMesz3KOGEmwmvyKQfLfrRSUXLFzfVHZA My only real complaints are the brakes and the pedals. I feel like a bike designed for bigger people should have much larger pedals and more heavy duty brakes. I’ve only gotten two really good rides out of it, minimal downhill action, and the brakes feel like they’re already going out. A larger person has more momentum, so I think this wasn’t thought through very well. Also, I wear size 13-14 wide shoes. My feet cramp up on these pedals that are clearly made for smaller feet. Since I’m not a pro rider (and I don’t think many are who purchase this bike) I don’t think that the straps on the pedal are necessary at all. None of this takes away from the enjoyment I get from riding, however. I’ll just head to a bike shop to improve on a few things.
They were all BS ideas because they did nothing, but the developers can't think of anything else. A one by is stupid for anyone but a very flat TT ride, and ANY time I hear a manufacturer make claims of anything other than a believed or minimal gain, or an "unbias" bike reviewer spiting out the same the they're getting paid, it's all nonsense, and marketing..
Holy smokes, this industry is plagued by illusions with minimal real impact, to overvalue everything. Should you add aerobars to your bike, and use them, the aero impact is gigantic compared to any aero improvements done on the bike, LEARNING how to draft on group rides, will yield more benefits than anything you can tweak on the bike. Want some comfort LEARN how to support your body on your legs not just sitting on your butt as in a rear suspended mtb. LEARN how to ride lightly so you can run lower pressures on your tires, LEARN how to prepare and tune tubeless tires. LEARN LEARN LEARN, instead of. Spend spend spend
I like what he's saying but i have to wonder if he could talk at all if his hands were tied to his sides. The constant 'up and down' hands movvement are quite destracting to me...
@@mann_idonotreadreplies no story it's facts. Go look in my Strava and if you can find me anyone that dates back to. As far as my Strava goes and their structured training there with intervals, I'll believe whatever you say. But if you go into my Strava and you go as far back as you want, you'll see intervals from an hour and a half to minutes to seconds. Nobody was doing this in the past. This is a fact. They call me the God of speed because of my knowledge.
@@HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed they are called training log books. They existed long before the internet and interval training has been around as well. I keep seeing you spamming every cycling channel with this nonsense.
@@gobgobcachoo You're a delusional liar that can't even put your name out here.. Me on the other hand, I have all the proof in the world. I know it's hard to believe.. The facts are the facts... You can ask any professional that's been doing this for 17 18 years and ask them when they started to do any type of structured training and they'll tell you not until lately.. You have no idea what you're talking about and you're just another irrelevant name out here.
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i have a first gen, 2016 Emonda SLR8... carbon frame (made in usa), direct mount rim brakes and mechanical shifting w DA9000.. 5.5 lbs stock w Al wheels.. to me anything more isnt necessary.. i can stop just fine, and the only con is the BB90.. the equiv level bike today would cost more than 2x as much and weigh 2lbs more
You meant to write your bike weights 15.5 pounds?
Respect to Cycling Weekly for calling "bullshit" when they see it, unlike another very popular site which woudl never bite the hand that feeds it. I think we all know which one it is.
All these developments are toward proprietary equipment, which guarantees the manufacturers income for years, until they decide to drop the parts and accessories, making you buy a new bike. Bike makers benefit, and consumers lose out, again.
Given the point of development reached of the bikes in terms of their classic definition, there is so few left to improve and/or innovate. This is why we see more and more of minor or no importance.
The development of bikes is actually hampered by the UCI frame double triangle definition. They can actually build carbon frames stiff enough that you no longer need a seat stay tube. So its only installed there for aesthetics reasons to pass regulations.
@@iMadrid11 what is the advantage of getting rid of seat tube? Except saving a few Gramms?
What Cannondale should have done was put integrated USB connectors into the frame, so you could plug your own lights/varia in to keep them charged beyond their internal battery.
And a larger battery inside the downtube
@@cjohnson3836 Exactly. No need to reinvent the wheel
That’s an interesting idea
The welding on the 'Specialized' aluminium bike had me gasping for air before I fell off the chair in a laughing fit. The bike industry today is in a sick state of unashamed profit driven greed. I consider myself lucky with my 2016 Canyon Ultimate SLX 8.0 ( 6.7 kg. rim brakes, for A$ 4700 approx. 2900 B.P. at that time). I won't upgrade anytime soon. To what anyway? Disc brakes ?
Don't forget this ugly piece is an aluminium bike with 105.
Just 3 or 4 years ago an aluminium bike with 105 was € 799 with rim brakes and € 999 with disc brakes (and nicer welds). How many THOUSANDS does "SPECIALIZED" (in what?) wants to have for this ugly piece of nothing? 🤦♂️🤪🤭
Well said, these welds recall me junk chinese bikes from 20 years ago.
Disc brakes are actually not that bad - due to the climate I life in I have to ride in bad weather on regular basis. The difference is huge. Also steep descents are much safer and require less planing of the braking point which makes me more comfortable.
They’ve absolutely been pushing innovation in the wrong direction. How about going back to basics and building a higher quality bike with precision components and specifications that are held to better higher tolerances. Start with Bottom brackets and disc brake flat mount bosses that are true in all respects to the wheel axle centerline. Better constructed carbon frames with less or no voids. Groupset components that can be serviced or repaired by the end user instead of replaced, IE the right to repair. Shimano and SRAM providing ability to buy individual parts of shifters, derailleurs etc, and design specs for the tools to service them. Set up and staff regional repair centers to allow for components to be sent in for repair or exchange with refurbished at low cost.
" Groupset components that can be serviced or repaired by the end user instead of replaced, IE the right to repair" - no way any capitalist would allow this to happen. Things have to break so you have to buy them once again cause the companies want a steady profit flow. Campagnolo parts used to be so durable that the people would not need to buy new groupsets since thew old ones rarely needed any repair at all after decade of use. It wasn't a good sale strategy.
Let's state the obvious here: Due to UCI regulations, frame design is pretty much done, so bike manufacturers are looking for other ways to justify their ridiculous prices.
Thanks to UCI these sick frames are at least safe
Haven’t even mentioned the fact the computer mount for the bianchi plugs the hole in the bars!
Good point!
The last few minutes saved this video.
The cannondale synapse with smart sense has most definitely not been a success and are available from any cannondale dealer as the uk distributer has lots of overstock. The reason they are not online or in store is that they have to be massively discounted in order to sell them so shops stock other brands endurance bikes instead. It is such a shame as the synapse rides really well but the ugly, out dated tech used in smart sense really puts customers off considering buying one before they’ve even seen the high price. Just comparing the synapse with a Basso Venta both in shimano 105 spec and the Venta wins in every category (price, spec, looks), the 105 synapse doesn’t get a full 105 group set or the radar so even more useless. Cannodale have basically taken a great bike and made it undesirable, to the British market, which is an absolute shame
Specialized DSW frames are dope! I've been riding a Diverge A1 since 2017 and I don't plan on upgrading it. The gravel bike suspension however, I'm not interest in.
Excellent for beginners and daily commuters
I own an old Allez Sprint and the welds are way better looking and integrated into the overall form factor, the new Allez Sprint looks like a cheap bodge job in comparison, google some pictures and see for yourself.
The Bianchi looks sick even if the deflectors are of limited use
Other than the positive stem angle
We already have a universal electrical standard for integrating lights and other powered accessories: USB.
If you left bike design up to commenters we would all be still on penny-farthings
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Saves so much electricity compared to the heat pump. Wish it was a little less noisy.
@8:51 A 3 min reflection/conclusion - did the editor get the day off;)
I’m enjoying the bike so far th-cam.com/users/postUgkxMesz3KOGEmwmvyKQfLfrRSUXLFzfVHZA My only real complaints are the brakes and the pedals. I feel like a bike designed for bigger people should have much larger pedals and more heavy duty brakes. I’ve only gotten two really good rides out of it, minimal downhill action, and the brakes feel like they’re already going out. A larger person has more momentum, so I think this wasn’t thought through very well. Also, I wear size 13-14 wide shoes. My feet cramp up on these pedals that are clearly made for smaller feet. Since I’m not a pro rider (and I don’t think many are who purchase this bike) I don’t think that the straps on the pedal are necessary at all. None of this takes away from the enjoyment I get from riding, however. I’ll just head to a bike shop to improve on a few things.
Lets face it the bike industry jumped the shark a while back now when they foisted disc brakes on us for no good reason.
Today, people think of electric assist the way those guys thought of derailleurs. Makes me think if we will all be riding e-bikes one day.
Except that derailleurs aren’t a source of power though.
tbh pedal assist kinda defeats the whole purpose of a bicycle, might as well just get a throttle type ebike, why bother with pedaling
Great video!
Ditch the lights Cannondale. Otherwise it’s a bike I’d buy.
They were all BS ideas because they did nothing, but the developers can't think of anything else. A one by is stupid for anyone but a very flat TT ride, and ANY time I hear a manufacturer make claims of anything other than a believed or minimal gain, or an "unbias" bike reviewer spiting out the same the they're getting paid, it's all nonsense, and marketing..
Bike industry is going the wrong way
That's why u get a MTB not these skinnies 😂
@@mann_idonotreadreplies I like aero road bikes, though....
Holy smokes, this industry is plagued by illusions with minimal real impact, to overvalue everything. Should you add aerobars to your bike, and use them, the aero impact is gigantic compared to any aero improvements done on the bike, LEARNING how to draft on group rides, will yield more benefits than anything you can tweak on the bike. Want some comfort LEARN how to support your body on your legs not just sitting on your butt as in a rear suspended mtb. LEARN how to ride lightly so you can run lower pressures on your tires, LEARN how to prepare and tune tubeless tires. LEARN LEARN LEARN, instead of. Spend spend spend
I like what he's saying but i have to wonder if he could talk at all if his hands were tied to his sides. The constant 'up and down' hands movvement are quite destracting to me...
Let's see what new bs they are thought to take your money, to make exactly the same thing with your last year bike
Have I ever told you guys that I am the first to ever use structured training and intervals in cycling? 😇
COOL story bro
@@mann_idonotreadreplies no story it's facts. Go look in my Strava and if you can find me anyone that dates back to. As far as my Strava goes and their structured training there with intervals, I'll believe whatever you say.
But if you go into my Strava and you go as far back as you want, you'll see intervals from an hour and a half to minutes to seconds.
Nobody was doing this in the past. This is a fact.
They call me the God of speed because of my knowledge.
@@HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed they are called training log books. They existed long before the internet and interval training has been around as well. I keep seeing you spamming every cycling channel with this nonsense.
@@gobgobcachoo You're a delusional liar that can't even put your name out here..
Me on the other hand, I have all the proof in the world. I know it's hard to believe..
The facts are the facts...
You can ask any professional that's been doing this for 17 18 years and ask them when they started to do any type of structured training and they'll tell you not until lately..
You have no idea what you're talking about and you're just another irrelevant name out here.
@@gobgobcachoo enjoy malaka!
LoL