FAIRLIGHT STRAEL 3.0 - Review after a year of riding.

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  • Опубликовано: 3 окт 2024
  • In this video I review the beautiful Fairlight Strael 3.0. Talking about what's changed, the features and what it's like out on the roads. This is my FIRST EVER video so please comment down below on the sort of videos you would like me to do next. Don't be shy to do some constructive criticism so as to help me improve my videos for next time.
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  • @tomascjenkins
    @tomascjenkins 25 дней назад +1

    Love your take on your great looking strael. I agree with you on uphill performance, with stiff carbon wheels the bike can just go uphill so well. Taking it to the Tourmalet next week for the 2nd time!
    It would be good to see videos on how you train and trips / rides you do

    • @James.Johnston
      @James.Johnston  23 дня назад

      Thanks, I’ll be riding around the Tourmalet this week too.😁 I’ll try and churn out some more vids but getting a little limited on time what with A levels and all.😕

  • @MrCelticjazz
    @MrCelticjazz 3 месяца назад +4

    I also have a Fairlight Strael here in London.I love riding it around Richmond Park. That was a really insightful video and great to see cycle enthusiasts like yourself given it the thumbs up!

    • @James.Johnston
      @James.Johnston  3 месяца назад +1

      Cheers for the encouraging comment mate! Gonna be making some more vids on this piece of art, hope you stick around.👍

  • @Crankmeister
    @Crankmeister Месяц назад +2

    Excellent vid!! I have a Strael 3.0 in the same colour m, sized 58T. I love the fact that they offer various geometry options to cater for those with longer legs and shorter torsos. Mine isn’t built yet, but seeing yours has given me extra motivation to break out the spanner’s! I’ve subbed. Look forward to your next vid. 👌

    • @James.Johnston
      @James.Johnston  Месяц назад +1

      I’m so glad I’ve inspired you to crack on with your build. You’ll love it when it’s finished!

    • @thomasklarmann6502
      @thomasklarmann6502 Месяц назад +1

      id love to see some pics of your build.... im also considering a strael and would be on a 58T - so im curious how it looks in real live

  • @kareemghattas802
    @kareemghattas802 3 месяца назад +3

    great vid - very informative. a good start ;-)

    • @James.Johnston
      @James.Johnston  3 месяца назад

      Thanks very much. Glad you enjoyed it 😁

  • @matoduri
    @matoduri 3 месяца назад +2

    Not in teenage years anymore (wish I'd discovered the road cycling passion back then but well, that's life :)), but I'd really like to see how you train, what's the life of an up-and-coming cyclist, your program, tips for us passionate hobbyists...and just anything you feel like sharing with the community. Good luck with your new channel!

    • @James.Johnston
      @James.Johnston  3 месяца назад

      Thanks for the comment, I’ll do a short video soon talking about my training plan and the sort of things I like to do out on the bike. 👍

  • @davidmurphy9151
    @davidmurphy9151 3 месяца назад +2

    Thanks for the review - I have a Secan and was curious about the Strael. The look books dont really call out any differences but the tire clearence.

    • @James.Johnston
      @James.Johnston  3 месяца назад +1

      I’m so glad you liked it 👍. Thanks for commenting😁.

  • @fireblade6756
    @fireblade6756 Месяц назад +1

    good first vid look forward to more rides from France, I have mine on order cant wait specced it with the same colour ,wheels with Di 2 ultegra thanks and new sub cheers

  • @jimjohnstone8665
    @jimjohnstone8665 2 месяца назад +3

    well done

  • @nigewright8246
    @nigewright8246 2 месяца назад +2

    Good video - great log shed😅

  • @TimothyRuss-i6i
    @TimothyRuss-i6i 2 месяца назад

    I have a Fairlight Strael 3 in black with gold finish’s with Ultegra Di2. I also have a Trek Domane SL7 and I would say the Strael is very slightly heavier but more comfortable. It rides really well in rough roads like we have around me.
    A really good video please do more!

    • @James.Johnston
      @James.Johnston  2 месяца назад

      @@TimothyRuss-i6i Glad you enjoyed the video. The roads around me are pretty rough too and I also find that the steel absorb loads of the shock. I’m working on a video now so stick around 👍👍👍

  • @TimothyRuss-i6i
    @TimothyRuss-i6i 2 месяца назад

    I have a Fairlight Strael 3 in black with gold finish’s with Ultegra Di2. I also have a Trek Domane SL7 and I would say the Strael is very slightly heavier but more comfortable. It rides really well in rough roads like we have around me.
    A really good video please do more!

    • @James.Johnston
      @James.Johnston  2 месяца назад

      @@TimothyRuss-i6i Glad you enjoyed the video. The roads around me are pretty rough too and I also find that the steel absorb loads of the shock. I’m working on a video now so stick around 👍👍👍

  • @perseverance86
    @perseverance86 Месяц назад

    Beautiful bike. I wish I had gone for a steel when I was due for a new bike.

  • @MrHaroow
    @MrHaroow 3 месяца назад

    Nice review James! I'm very pleased to know that a cyclist enthusiast owns a Strael 3.0 near me. I'm loooking to buy this exact configuration in a near future. I'd love to share a ride with you to have a more in depth review of this bike (I live in Toulouse). Thanks for the video :)

    • @James.Johnston
      @James.Johnston  3 месяца назад

      @@MrHaroow I’m pleased to know that you enjoyed the video. When you’re south of Pau I’d love to go for a ride with you and chat about the bike! 🚲🗻

  • @James.Johnston
    @James.Johnston  3 месяца назад +7

    My complete bike with pedals, alloy bottle cages and Garmin computer mount comes in at 8,8 kg !

    • @UmbertoSconfienza
      @UmbertoSconfienza 3 месяца назад

      could you tell us about the components that you used for the build to achieve that weight? Mine is a 54r with mechanical 105 and some serious weight-weenies components and is around 9kg

    • @James.Johnston
      @James.Johnston  3 месяца назад +1

      @@UmbertoSconfienza Thanks for the comment. I have a carbon Prologo saddle, ( now have ) Speedplay pedals, Hunt 30mm carbon rims, Schwalbe Pro One tires set up tubeless, standard carbon seat post, Zipp 90mm service course stem around a 38cm FSA Gossamer bar.

  • @noelclaremont
    @noelclaremont 2 месяца назад +1

    Awesome review. Subscribed. 👍

  • @michaelmettler5831
    @michaelmettler5831 3 месяца назад +1

    Great review ! Thank you for putting in the effort of sharing your experience with us ! Can you share the weight of your complete bike ? I’m sure many are interested : )

    • @James.Johnston
      @James.Johnston  3 месяца назад +1

      Thanks for the comment mate, I’ve added the bike’s weight in the comment section for you and all other interested.

  • @FotisVamvakas-h7d
    @FotisVamvakas-h7d 2 месяца назад

    Nice video. Especially for the steel bike lovers! Keep going 😀.

    • @James.Johnston
      @James.Johnston  2 месяца назад

      Thanks, will do!

    • @dainiusvysniauskas2049
      @dainiusvysniauskas2049 2 месяца назад

      Imagine paying 4900 euros for steel bike with alloy wheels. What a rip off

    • @James.Johnston
      @James.Johnston  2 месяца назад +2

      @@dainiusvysniauskas2049 Imagine paying 1200 euros for a plastic bike. What a scam.

    • @James.Johnston
      @James.Johnston  2 месяца назад

      And the wheels are carbon

  • @Rairooo
    @Rairooo 3 месяца назад +1

    Great Video Mate¡

  • @raulmartinez5511
    @raulmartinez5511 2 месяца назад +2

    Lovely video man, nothing beats a good steel frame, great choice! cheers from Barcelona

  • @jonathanlord737
    @jonathanlord737 Месяц назад +1

    Hi James - great review, thanks. I see you have the 61R frame. How tall are you? I ask as I could go for either the 58 or 61 according to the info on the Fairlight site.

    • @James.Johnston
      @James.Johnston  Месяц назад

      Hi there! I’m 1,88M or around 6’2. If you’re my size I’d definitely recommend a 61R, I’m very comfortable on it.👍

  • @cupidstunt1975
    @cupidstunt1975 Месяц назад

    They are great bikes…I have a 54T in plum, live near the Yorkshire Dales so lots of climbing and it’s a lovely ride. South France is a fab part of the world to live too, very lucky!

  • @imstillhereileft7530
    @imstillhereileft7530 2 месяца назад +1

    I want this bike asap

  • @JamSa85
    @JamSa85 3 месяца назад

    Are you happier with the tall version. Is it more comfortable?

    • @James.Johnston
      @James.Johnston  3 месяца назад

      I have the regular sized top tube and find it to be very comfortable. 👍

  • @br5380
    @br5380 2 месяца назад

    What height are you, and also the length of your inseam.
    I’m looking at a Strael too, but decades older so it’ll be the T version. Their fit calculator suggests a 58T for me at 6’2” with a 35” inseam.

    • @James.Johnston
      @James.Johnston  2 месяца назад +1

      I’m 187cm in height (6’1”) and my inseam is 90cm. I’ve got a 61R and find it’s perfect for me, you could size down to 58R if you’re looking for a racier position. If you’re just looking to be as comfy as possible I’d get a 61T if I were you.

    • @br5380
      @br5380 2 месяца назад

      @@James.Johnston thanks, I'm definitely looking at a T version, wait until you're my age and you probably will too 🙂

  • @rgfrobotics
    @rgfrobotics 2 месяца назад

    what's more? 😆

  • @dainiusvysniauskas2049
    @dainiusvysniauskas2049 2 месяца назад

    This thing with Ultegra Di2 groupset (and alloy wheels🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣) costs as much as my Bianchi Specialissima with same groupset and carbon wheels... What a f****ing rip off
    Also, round tubes are the stiffer than flattened tubes, so no, chainstays don't have better lateral stiffness.

  • @ines_johnston
    @ines_johnston 3 месяца назад +1

    Wow this is a great review. Thankyou