I've just ordered the bars: https://www.pro-bikegear.com/global/gravel/handlebars/pro-discover-12-degree-flare-handlebar in a 44cm size. These have a fairly low level of flare (12 degrees), but OK reach and drop. They are cheap and this series have several flare and width options, so I can get a feel for this bar and then get another options if I find myslef wanting more flare or width. I also have all the bits together for my groupset change to DI2 which will be running R8050 derailleurs and 6770 shifters/battery/junction. All seems to work fine on the bench. So will update that with the new bars in a week or two.
I also just fitted a set of garmin vector pedals... but have not ridden yet... very interested to see what power levels are being used for this speeds I am riding at. My HR seems on the low side for the pace compared to my DF (and I am at lower fitness)... so not sure if that is because of V20 efficiency, or reclined position being lower HR. Will be interesting.
Also, I found a set of second hand 85mm carbon TLR rim brake wheels... but the drive wheel needs a new hub (so wheels were cheap and I won't be so upset if they are damaged). So will get the drive wheel sorted and then stick them on and see how they effect things... I want to get a few rides of my usual loops with power meter before and after wheels to compare. I'll probably try and ride to power and see what speeds I get with each setup. Hopefully the weather is consistent.
Other than that... business as usual. I have done about 800kms on the V20 so far. Feel pretty comfortable once rolling on it and have hit speeds up to 80kph coasting down hills... pedalling up to about 55kph at times on declines. Also, getting much faster through the tighter corners on the bike path I frequent. Still not great at getting going and clipped in... mostly on an up hill or tight confines (starting at lights with a car right beside me and kerb on other side). I use the Look Keo style cleat system which is a bit fiddly to clip in which does not help... but necessary for Garmin Vector pedals. I am very satisfied with the purchase of this bike... but I do miss the ease with which I could navigate technical areas (traffic, hills, obstacles) with my DF. I have not done a long sustained climb (more than 5 minutes at >5%) on this bike yet, and the idea scares me. I was frequently changing my position on my DF while climbing and can't really do that on this bike... so the same muscle group has to sustain 2-300W for many minutes which will be tough. I could do up to 350W for 10 minutes on my DF, but that was probably a third standing and the rest seated in different saddle positions to recruit difference muscles.
I also just fitted a set of garmin vector pedals... but have not ridden yet... very interested to see what power levels are being used for this speeds I am riding at. My HR seems on the low side for the pace compared to my DF (and I am at lower fitness)... so not sure if that is because of V20 efficiency, or reclined position being lower HR. Will be interesting.
Also, I found a set of second hand 85mm carbon TLR rim brake wheels... but the drive wheel needs a new hub (so wheels were cheap and I won't be so upset if they are damaged). So will get the drive wheel sorted and then stick them on and see how they effect things... I want to get a few rides of my usual loops with power meter before and after wheels to compare. I'll probably try and ride to power and see what speeds I get with each setup. Hopefully the weather is consistent.
Other than that... business as usual. I have done about 800kms on the V20 so far. Feel pretty comfortable once rolling on it and have hit speeds up to 80kph coasting down hills... pedalling up to about 55kph at times on declines. Also, getting much faster through the tighter corners on the bike path I frequent. Still not great at getting going and clipped in... mostly on an up hill or tight confines (starting at lights with a car right beside me and kerb on other side). I use the Look Keo style cleat system which is a bit fiddly to clip in which does not help... but necessary for Garmin Vector pedals. I am very satisfied with the purchase of this bike... but I do miss the ease with which I could navigate technical areas (traffic, hills, obstacles) with my DF. I have not done a long sustained climb (more than 5 minutes at >5%) on this bike yet, and the idea scares me. I was frequently changing my position on my DF while climbing and can't really do that on this bike... so the same muscle group has to sustain 2-300W for many minutes which will be tough. I could do up to 350W for 10 minutes on my DF, but that was probably a third standing and the rest seated in different saddle positions to recruit difference muscles.
