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If you put the V20/V20c and the S40 next to each other in a Venn diagram, those circles will overlap a lot. Both are fast bikes (The V is a little faster). With enough practice, both are easy enough to ride (The S is a little easier). Both are pretty lightweight, for what they are, and climb...

Good question. I did build new wheels for the V20c, with the V20 having 36mm deep rims, and the V20c 47mm deep rims. While I suppose there is a difference in how each of those wheelsets handle the winds, I cannot say that I noticed it much. I would imagine that going from 45 to 62mm would...

The cheaper version has a one-bolt design, where the bolt doubles as both the front derailleur and chain catcher anchor bolt. That by itself is not an issue, but my experience with one-bolt designs is that you have you tighten that bolt way down (over-torquing it) to keep it from moving aside...

Agreed. There is zero chance that I would even think about taking that on a gravel ride. The main issue is the seat design (which is pretty much the same as that on a V20c). You start hitting potholes and washboards, and that seat is going to start bucking your whole body around. Suddenly...

Oh, I meant to add a short note on the handling differences while descending on a V20 vs. a V20c. In short, they both rock! Slightly longer version, the V20c feels a little more planted and stable at all speeds. It's a subtle difference--enough to notice, but not enough to put the V20's...

This is a great concern to bring up. Climbing is my preferred terrain, which means that I do a lot of descending as well. On my V20--and now V20c--I have made it into the 50+ mph range several times, with my fastest speed hitting 65 mph (that was on my V20). I don't ride with numbers in front...

I've built up Light Bicycle wheels for all five of my bikes (plus other sets for friends) and they've worked really well. On my V20c I'm using AR465 rims in the 24 hole "flyweight" build (I only weigh 130 pounds), with 30mm tires. They're fast and ride smoothly. One thing I like about Light...

Ditto for the K-Edge chain catcher (I use the "Pro" version linked below). I rarely dropped the chain, but it did occasionally happen when shifting down on rough roads. I also use oval rings, which perhaps contributed a little bit to this. Since putting the K-Edge Pro on, I have had no...

That sounds like a smart move. Fingers crossed that it works for you.

There is a small learning curve with going tubeless. It was pretty messy for me at first, but as my technique improved, the mess diminished. Now I can install a new tire or refresh sealant, which I do about every six months, with no mess at all. (I write down when I put new sealant in for...

It could also be that your shorts are simply wearing out over time and repeated washings. If you are feeling particular pressure at the spot you mentioned, then it might be worth tinkering with it for better comfort. But if not, it could just be time for new shorts.

Ditto for going tubeless. It won't lower the possibility of a front tire blowout to zero, but it should lower the chances significantly as the sealant either completely plugs small holes right away, or slows down bigger punctures, giving you time to come to a stop. I too have had one crash on...

Cool write-up. Enjoy the process (and smoking your son-in-law). I have a 30mm Schwalbe Pro One on the front of my S30, which uses the same fork as the V20. It works well and fits, but barely. I could see a 32mm not fitting.

Definitely. The V's aerodynamics is super slippery. Once you get your "bent legs" and are all the way through the learning curve, you could be zipping along between 23-25mph all day long.

Sorry to hear about your crash (dogs and negligent dog owners make me so angry). The headrest is meant to contact the small, boney knob at the base of the skull, with little to no contact with the neck itself. I use the standard headrest that comes with the V and stuff a block of 2-inch thick...

It would be worth asking Robert for the definitive word about swapping in a softer fork, but here is my understanding: the Q45 and S40 share the same front ends--fork, chainstay, boom, slider, and headtube. The Q fork might come with a longer steerer tube to accommodate the more upright seat...

I agree that option three is most ideal. Your road ride and your trainer ride will feel very similar, and the trainer V could be a simpler 1x setup. For your Zipp 303s wheels, if they have the Zipp 76/176 hubs that are standard spec for the 303s wheels, all you should have to do is swap the...

I tried to take a pic from a similar angle. The bars I use (Genetic Digest flared drop bar--weird name, nice bar) flare a little more outward at the bend, while the Cruzbike stock bar seems to either point straight ahead, or even turn a bit inward at the bend. A more outward bend allows you to...

Ditto. No problem.

I use the G1 Mips. The Vento Kineticore, Z1 Kineticore, Strada Kineticore, and Sphere Mips all have adjusters that aren't where the headrest is.