u/solargg17

Update after the first proper ride:

I swapped the stock tires for Specialized Pathfinder 2.2" and the difference is honestly huge.

I’m running 1.6 bar front / 1.7 bar rear, and the bike is now much more responsive and significantly more comfortable. The Pathfinders are also insanely fast — they roll really well, even at these low pressures.

I weighed everything separately, although I didn’t bother removing the cassette and rotors. The rims still have the factory rim tape, which is very well sealed. The new tires seated and sealed using just a regular floor pump, without any sealant.

Total weight as pictured is 9.2 kg.

Now the bike finally feels like it’s coming alive. This is where the fun begins.

Looks amazing to me. It weighs 8.95 kg in size S straight out of the box. I’ll weigh the tubes and tires separately on Sunday.

I took it for its first ride with 1.8 bar front and rear, and honestly, the bike didn’t feel as responsive as it does at higher pressures. Despite the low pressure, these tires aren’t particularly comfortable, and they also feel a bit sluggish.

On Sunday I’m swapping them for 2.2" Pathfinders set up tubeless, so I’ll come back with a more detailed review after that.

Once the bike gets up to speed, though, it absolutely flies. I also need some time to get used to the 165 mm cranks. I like how they seem to encourage a higher cadence, but there’s definitely a slight trade-off in terms of punchiness and acceleration.

I’m 175 cm tall with an 83 cm inseam and went with size S. The bike feels very comfortable overall, with a nice, compact riding position.