Open U.P. or U.P.P.E.R. only bike?

[R3awak3n]

Originally Posted by toronto-rider

I have an Open and also have a SPecialized Sworks Tarmac 2016 with Carbon wheels. I just got my Open in April, but did not touch my road bike from September to April. I was on my CX bike.
I would have no issue using just the Open with multiple wheel sets (I currently have 2 sets for the open, GravelKing 38 x 700 and 650 WTB Resolute 42) If I was just to have the Open, would have a nice set of Carbon road wheels and tires.
Unfortunately I dont have that much gravel close to me, If I lived in Colorado or some other places, I would only ride gravel, maybe occasionally road.
I have enjoyed the fast group ride on my Sworks, however I dont think I would miss it that much if I just had the Open.
The only issue with the Open is that there is no place to put a cadence sensor except on the outside of the crank. If I was only having one bike, I think I would want a Powermeter and with the Open would be limited to one or 2 choices.

As good as the Open is, my one and only bike would be a custom Ti.

There are a lot of PM choices for the OPEN, pretty much any crank PM that is not a stages or a 4iii. But you can do quarq, P2M, ect.

Also I have a cadence sensor on my OPEN, fits fine, on the inside of the crank. Crank is Easton SL.

[Spdntrxi]

I love the open upper I should say... could it be my only bike ? no because I remember the front chainring limitation of 50t... sorry 50-11 gets me dropped on certain rides right now. 52-11 is barely cutting the mustard.

I would need that cassette with a 10t

[tony_mm]

Originally Posted by Spdntrxi

I love the open upper I should say... could it be my only bike ? no because I remember the front chainring limitation of 50t... sorry 50-11 gets me dropped on certain rides right now. 52-11 is barely cutting the mustard.

I would need that cassette with a 10t

Wow 52-11 is not even for you at 90-110 rpm?
Crazy!

[Spdntrxi]

Originally Posted by tony_mm

Wow 52-11 is not even for you at 90-110 rpm?
Crazy!

Think mild downhill, downwind for a few miles... with a 50-11 my rpm was 130+ at times.. I just checked strava. Speeds where ~45mph. I can't keep 130rpm up for long.

[Clean39T]

@12:00 - sums it up nicely..

https://youtu.be/DT1k-7-lcHU

[tony_mm]

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[toronto-rider]

Originally Posted by R3awak3n

There are a lot of PM choices for the OPEN, pretty much any crank PM that is not a stages or a 4iii. But you can do quarq, P2M, ect.



Also I have a cadence sensor on my OPEN, fits fine, on the inside of the crank. Crank is Easton SL.

I am using an Ultegra 2X crank and no cadence sensor will fit.


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[MattTuck]

A new carbon cannondale topstone is dropping tomorrow. So, that may be worth a look also.

[weisan]

Originally Posted by Clean39T

That looks like an awesome trip - and the perfect "gravel" experience to have on "road" bike tires - 32-35s and a road position seem splendid in that setting...

That Taylor would be my favorite bike of yours - if I didn't know about the Spectrum

Thanks Clean pal. I took it out this morning to hit the backyard trails...it's got 35mm gravel kings mounted on at the moment. It looks a bit different because it's been repainted.

[Clean39T]

Originally Posted by weisan

Thanks Clean pal. I took it out this morning to hit the backyard trails...it's got 35mm gravel kings mounted on at the moment. It looks a bit different because it's been repainted.

Looks like a magical place to ride - great color there on the repaint too!