Felt IA - New Component Test

Route and Ride Data Links:

Strava - Today's Route

Ride Metrics:

Time Total: 2:18:19
Time Moving: 2:15:46
Distance (mile): 40.7
VI: 1.11
IF: 0.80
TSS: 149
Work (kj): 929
Average Power: 112
Max Power: 399
Normal Power: 124
Cadence (rpm): 70
Speed Avg (mph): 17.8

Goal:

Build Endurance, Test new components

Ride Description:

This was an opportunity to get out and try out the new upgrades. The main upgrades were the TriRig Alpha One bars and the SRAM etap group. Also upgraded was the brake levers to SRAM TT-990. The result was no cables showing from top side and only two small cables below from the extension clics to the blip box mounted under the Dragonfly.

It took a few miles to adjust to the new bars, but since the fit is close to the original it wasn't long it all felt great and what was super nice was being able to shift gears with a slight touch instead of the stiff mechanical shifters. However, it seems like the etap group could be fine tuned and maybe the chain is due for new wax because there was a lot of noise. I need a few more miles and at least on long ride before I am satisfied that the fit is good. Once I feel that it is I will trim off the excess mono post that is exposed below the bars.

I am a very happy consumer with this upgrade. 

Weather:

Temperature Start (F): 78
Temperature Finish (F): 78
Wind: Breezy
Sky: Partly cloudy

Nutrition Intake During and Immediately After:

Bottle #1 24oz. Water, BSN Amino X, Maltodextrin, Trace Mineral Drops
GU gel at mile 20
Post Ride: 30 gram protein drink

Gear:

 Felt  IA16