u/SantaCruzinNotLosin

Returned the smith network helmet and went to a different shop. I prefer the fit of this giro agilis helmet way more.

The had a white lazer Z1 kineticore that I really wanted for the ability to store sunglasses, better airflow and the colour but it was literally twice as much as this one. Still kinda kicking myself in the ass for not buying it.

How does the fit look?

Says there’s only 1 ride on them and decided he wanted something different. I can’t verify that. But I’m curious, is this a good deal? Seems like half price.

I’d be putting them on my 23 Aethos comp. I was tempted to go with deeper more aero wheels but I just don’t wanna be blown around while riding. It’s pretty windy where I live.

I also don’t have huge climbs where I live it’s a lot of ups and downs so I’d be using these more as an all arounder.

What are your thoughts?

Only thing I dislike about it is I neglect my other bikes.

Mountain biker here.

Just picked up a specialized Aethos about a month ago, have a slow leak that will go completely flat after about 3 days.

I think it’s just the tube or valve stem, going to troubleshoot later.

I’m curious though. Do these tires have more life left in them? How generally do I know when a road tires toast?

Also here you can see a little indent/ dot on them pictured here. Is that normal? They are specialized turbo pro’s according to the spec sheet.

Big enduro guy who used to spend his days pretty much lapping the bike park on long travel bikes. Love climbing and big days in the saddle so I started looking into trail bikes that can do everything well.

Called my shop almost 3 years ago and was asking what they had or what they could get for a 140/150 bike.

He said I can get you a Santa Cruz Hightower xo AXS for $6000 CAD taxes in, so pretty much half MRSP price. I was only looking to spend around $5000 but after reading into this bike I decided the extra thousand bucks was worth it.

My god was it ever worth it. I’ve done thousands of KM’s on it and some big dirty rides and have loved every minute of it. I’ve done xc rides, trail rides, I even have taken it to the bike park a few times and yes it felt overwhelmed there but it handled it better than I thought.

I put a longer dropper on it, changed over my industry nine enduro s wheels laced to hydra hubs on it and threw some oneup carbon bars on it and boy does she ever rip.

Only problem is now I barely ride my long travel bike anymore hahaha.

This bike is amazing.

Picked up this aethos about a month ago as my first proper road bike, I’ve been loving it. I’ve done about 300km’s on it so far. Mostly just in between mountain bike rides.

It’s weird cause I’m getting sore quads for like 25-35 minutes into the ride then it slowly gets better.

This is also my first 2 weeks of ever riding clipped In.

Like I said I have a fit scheduled for next week but I’d love to get out for a rip with a buddy from work on the weekend and would just like to know if you guys see anything that screams my fits off or tweaks to make.

Thanks in advance.

I have a bike fit scheduled for next week but I’d love to be able to ride this weekend. Does anyone have any suggestions or does anything stick out that looks off?

I’m one of you now 😂 also, should I go white or black helmet? Judging by the posts and conversations here I feel like blacks the answer.

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