I bought this chain before purchasing the Silca Wax System. I didn't install it for several weeks while I waited on some other parts to completely overhaul my drivetrain. The chain was easy to install and the wax held up for several hundred miles before I topped it off with Secret Blend Lube. I could have waited another hundred or so miles before using the Secret Blend Lube as the chain was still clean and had plenty of wax still on it. This is a great chain to try out if you're considering trying out waxing, on standby as a spare or in your Mech./SAG bag or toolbox on multi-day rides or triples.
I know there's lots of debate about tubeless for road, but I have been quite happy since switching. As far as I can tell, I have had just one puncture event, with a hardware staple in 2 spots. Lost some air initially. Rotated the puncture site to the bottom of the wheel and let it sit for less than a minute, and was able to pump it back up with no further air leak.
Not sure what to expect as far as how often I should be "topping it off", but I have done it twice in 6 months. Also, don't have any other brand to compare to. But, found it much easier than repairing/replacing a tube.
I first thought, "Oh I should try latex tubes...everyone using them now, eh ? "
Yeah, well I did that, I hated them!!! De-mounted them and threw them away !!! They loose like 30 lbs overnight.
Then, okay, I want to go back to old traditional "smooth stem butyl tubes".
So I tried Pirelli for the first time. EASILY THE BEST butyl tube I have ever bought.
Easy to mount, smooth, and they don't loose much pressure over night...if any at all.
Great Tube !! Pirelli !
I see why it's such a popular saddle ' incredibly comfortable. First of all, the center cut-out is a game changer. I was experience numbness on my old Fizik saddle (though it wasn't always that way; the problem developed this season), so going to the cut-out saddle IMMEDIATELY solved this. ZERO numbness. Why didn't I switch sooner?
Aside from that, it's surprisingly well suited to endurance riding despite the minimal padding. It took about 50 miles to break in, but since then I don't even feel the thing. Perhaps after the 60 miles mark on my rides I start becoming "aware" of the contact points on the saddle, but it's minimal. Still, for being such a short and compact shape, I find a surprising amount of positions on it. As advertised, you can really ride comfortably on the nose of this thing and put the power down.
Highly recommended. Just get it.
FYI: I have 110mm sit bones and bout the S3 (130mm wide) version. I've put 200 miles on this saddle now, with the longest single ride being 65 miles. It's mounted to a Canyon Endurace CF SL.
