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I bought a Strael earlier this year and have mostly been Audaxing on it (I'm new to Audax this year) and honestly it's been everything I've wanted it to be. Really compliant, predictable, stable. Don't mistake that for boring though, if you do want to chuck it around its a fun bike, I just don't do much of that! I went for the Hope hubs & rims, probably should have gone for a dyno but anyway. I'm running 32mm Michelin Power Road tyres which come up pretty much true to size (60psi rear/57psi front, I weigh 80kg) and I find the ride pretty comfy, without feeling spongy if that makes sense. Not the lightest bike around but I knew that when I got it so doesn't bother me, I find it really stable descending as well.
I went for the 56T and the taller headtube + stack of spacers means a super relaxed position, did my first 300 a couple of weeks ago and yeah I was gassed at the end but relatively few aches and pains.
Not sure what else I can tell you but any questions just shout.
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I've got a Mason Bokeh - great as a gravel bike but wouldn't be my choice for an audax specific bike. Would lean towards other Mason offerings - Resolution and Definition.
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ElGonzo
chris0
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Any forum feedback on how the Straels ride? (I'm sceptical of cycling media reviews).
I'm looking at putting together a more specific audax rig (more relaxed geo, possible dynamo routing) and the Strael (maybe the Secan) and the Mason Bokeh seem to be the more obvious off-the=peg solutions. Mason's new SLR looks especially interesting but it's a bit more than I want to spend, and while custom would be great, I don't fancy the cost or the wait.
Any first hand input appreciated.