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@aserota
Little update:
Have been riding 10 to 25 miles each day on the bike (on the roads now). Fit seems really positive, quite happy with all measurements and no aches and pains as expected really. Ride of the bike is pretty harsh, but it feels very well planted at speed and especially round corners; potentially due to a long stem. Shifting is nice and am very happy overall.
I've been testing a number of saddles since after having a lot of discomfort with my current one. I had a Selle Italia saddle fit at my LBS (The Bike Shop, Harrow) and was measured to be an L2 and therefore bought a Selle Italia Max SLS. Unfortunately after 50 miles, this seems to have made things even worse so will be heading to Specialized on Saturday to get their opinion. I've also got an ISM Adamo Breakaway saddle on loan (free of charge from http://www.trybikestore.co.uk) but I can't find any comfort on this after a long time on the turbo and roads with it. Also tried a Fizik Arione, but it's too narrow for me. I'm amazed at the amount of assistance available for sourcing the correct saddle, no point going 2nd hand and taking a punt there are plenty of free test/buy and try deals to help you get the right one.
Anyway, no other changes/upgrades to bike now; it's time to get a better saddle fit and put the miles on the bike.
Selle Italia
ISM
Fizik
