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Are you running a full Dura ace Horizon ? what does it weigh ?
The M carbon is a 58cm weight 7.25kg without the pedals , Synapse is just over 8.5kg size 56cm but has heavier discs on. My son has just got a Caad10 2015 very light & changes direction like a nat .
  Worst thing is finding time to get on the bike although better weather on its way hopefully .
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Well spotted, I'm running Dura ace 9070 up front, 50/34 compact Di2, but due to my lack of climbing/ mountaineering prowess  I'm running Ultegra 6870 mid cage RD Di2 on the rear as it now caters for an 11/32 rear cassette. (11 speed) I found the DA 11/28 rear cassette is too high for me ( reminder, eat less and train more )
I went from a Shimano Sora Triple on my last bike to Di2 on this one and love the silent / idiot proof gear changes.
I've read so many forum threads on electronic shifting VS mechanical it's comical, but for me it's the dogs

I tried my mates di2 electronic. He has the same bike as the manc missile and the gear shifting is unreal.  When i stop and think about it,  i almost want to sell the X3 and buy the baddest bike available

I'm nothing more than a dirty cheat. I've fitted an electric conversion kit to my bike - and I don't care what you say, I love it

http://www.electricbikeconversions.co.uk/ ...a really good company to deal with, in my experience.

I cheated a little with mine too......



800cc V4 

I think there is a real future for electric bikes.  I struggle to cycle for than a couple of days into London (22 miles each way), but an electric bike would allow me some rest along the way.
Craziest thing is it takes me just as long during rush hour in the car

Not sure if this is the correct place, but I have a Lapierre Pro Race 700 full carbon, which was built to spec rather than price and to be as light as possible. It cost £2400 to build and I would sell for £700.

If anyone is interested, I can get spec and pics to you.
thanks
Andy.

[quote="Pinewood"]
I think there is a real future for electric bikes.  I struggle to cycle for than a couple of days into London (22 miles each way), but an electric bike would allow me some rest along the way.
Craziest thing is it takes me just as long during rush hour in the car
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You'd need to be able to recharge your bike during the day - I tend not to get more than 30 miles maximum from one charge. My battery takes about 4 hours for a full recharge, but you'd probably be able to get away with a shorter charge to get her back home in the evenings.

That would be my biggest challenge as i visit different customers almost daily

That is a no no on a bike.

Visiting customers?  Very plausible as long as you don't over exert yourself on the way there, and carry a small deodorant.  I have done this for 2 summers

[quote="Pinewood"]
Visiting customers?  Very plausible as long as you don't over exert yourself on the way there, and carry a small deodorant.  I have done this for 2 summers
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Would it be an idea to drive to work and use an electric bike for your customer visits? You'd make quite a saving on deodorants.

I mix up my travel arrangements depending on final location and weather.
Drive in/out
Drive to station -  take folding bike on underground trains.
Ride folder to overground, get off at paddington and ride to destination.
Ride my hybrid all the way in/out

A good weekend for cycling me thinks.  Will get the 29 er out and hit some dirt tracks

new stead Synapse carbon 5 105 hydraulic .
                BMW M Carbon Ultegra
          sons caad10