Why I bought a Fairlight Cycles Secan gravel adventure steel bike
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- Опубликовано: 5 авг 2024
- Let me take you on a tour of my very own Fairlight Cycles Secan steel-framed gravel/adventure bike and why it's perfect for the riding I love to do
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What a beautiful bike! I might have to invest in a steel bike myself. Great Job showing us the details of this beauty!
It looks like an 80's teenager's first bike but your enthusiasm absolutely sold it to me.
David, thanks. I have spent hours watching your videos. You have a great way of explaining stuff, and go into all corners of cycling, not just high end carbon. I've been looking to move up from a 15 year old aluminium bike and have been doing a lot of riding in the past six months here in Barbados, but looking for something to make it easier for an older guy and in our temperatures. Your videos cover everything necessary for the journey of buying a bike - to the point where I've disappeared down the worm hole and come up thinking it's time to invest in "the final bike", which appears to be titanium! Your videos covered all of it and I think I'm going to bite the bullet and buy a UK-made titanium. Thanks for your great, informative videos that don't look down on us plebs
David, I just purchased one of these largely because of your review. Thank for you for inspiration!
What a AWESOME looking bike. I enjoy your reviews. It’s great that you are sharing your personal bike. More reviewers should do the same. Please be safe.
I appreciate that!
Hi David, it was your enthusiastic reviews that drew my attention to the Fairlight secan, a few month's ago. It made me want one!
And last week my black Secan arrived at my doorstep in the Netherlands. The first rides where really nice. It really is a nice bike and you’re a true ambassador for the “Fairlight-guys”! Keep up the good work 😉
A black Secan, nice! I’m jealous. I love the blue but I’d have it in black if I could buy it again. Enjoy and glad my reviews helped you choose a new bike 😎
Love your reviews Dave.
They are so in-depth.
That's a really nice build with some lovely detailing,with the big knobbly tyres you probably get loads of comfort and control off road.
Not sure if I can get my head round riding a drop bar off road again!
I tried it in 2006 failed miserably on the Ridgeway!
Drop bar bikes have evolved since then.
You haven't just got one option of a cyclo cross bike as your review has shown. 👍
I love the geometry: the 54T version has practically identical geometry to my beloved Planet X Tempest Titanium gravel bike.
Superb handling both on the road & off-road...can't be said of all gravel bikes out there.
Congrats Arthur, you truly deserve such a bike.
Thank you! Your review is so good, I just ordered a Secan!
Great video! Living the content and the graphics❤️ good work💯
Excellent bike built so well, I could tell you’re so happy with it. 👍🏼
Thanks 👍
Beautiful bike, when I can finally afford a gravel bike this will be at the top of my list. Great video, whilst so many in this medium are full of product placement and high end wattage performance really lovely to see someone who just loves riding their bike. Forza!
Thanks for the awesome feedback 😃
Very nice bike and another great video- thanks for sharing
Great tip on the Zipp bars. Thank you!
Hi David thanks for posting this. I think this is a very strong contender for my next bike. Currently riding a 2016 CAADX which will eventually give out and when that happens I'll be looking for a good steel frameset, endurance geometry and wide tire clearences. The annoying thing is they keep changing the disc brake mounting standards so my post-mount spyres will probably have to be kept for something else.
Such a nice bike. Really enjoy your reviews. Thank you. 😊👍
Keep exploring, David! Well presented, passionately, but well presented :) Happy miles all the way ✌️
Ah, nice appearance on The Bike Show!
Thanks!
I bought my Fairlight pecan based on your review. The fact that you put your hands in your pocket swayed it. To say I'm chuffed is an understatement. I absolutely love it! Keep making great content.
Hope you enjoy it!
You probably don’t want to ask what discount David got! 😬
Great review David. I completely agree with your comments about the fun and freedom of riding a machine like this just about anywhere you want! I have a blue Secan too with Ultegra RX! Am running the 48/32 Praxis chainset and have swapped to an 11-40 cassette. I now have two wheelsets: one with 700x40 Gravelking slick tyres for road and towpaths/bike trails and one with 650B x47 Teravail Rutlands for the mucky stuff! (Both plush tubeless). Toured Patagonia on it last year and it was perfect. With lockdown I am discovering all sorts of local byways and bridleways I didn't know about before!
Patagonia must have been an amazing experience would love to tour the country. Closer to home it’s amazing how much good stuff there is on your doorstep. I’ve also got those Rutland tyres but in 700c size, great in the gloop
@@davidarthur ye, Patagonia is amazing but I agree there's lots to love about exploring locally. I think the Rutlands are pretty nimble and light for a treaded, grippy tyres, and being tubeless and supple, they are soooo comfortable!
Also bought Secan last year after seeing your review and after amazing customer service from Fairlight Running similar setup actually^^ just 700cc wheels on 42mm resolutes with mudguards in winter and it just let's you go almost everywhere and you still stay fairly clean too. I run cable gears, so thinking of using full length cable housing for gear cable instead of how it's designed.
Talk to Dom first maybe, I was in the same boat. The cable is open to cut down on friction. It'll also prevent moisture ingress adding to the drag. I've Secan as well, also on Resolutes for gravel.
I'm totally with you on externally routed cables. I'm still dreading the day I have to change out the internal cable routing on my Checkpoint SL. Also the threaded bottom bracket is an absolute blessing! We talked about it already but I also love your Handlebar - upgraded to the same one just recently and really like the backsweep and the outsweep of the handlebar instead of the flare - very comfy.
Glad you like the handlebar. It’s my fave at the moment for this style or riding, they’ve done a really good job on it.
@@davidarthur Yeah! Good thing the Salsa Cowbell I originally wanted was out of stock pretty much everywhere so I went with this one instead. No regrets!
Not a fan of externally routed shifter cables on gravel bikes. Mud and rain quickly gums them up. But for Di2 it's a great solution.
@@richcole3931 How so? They are protected by the cable housing from mud and rain - doesn't matter if that cablehousing is routed through the inside or the outside of the frame.
@@CaptainShiny5000 For decades, bike companies have not used shifter housing on the down tube. For good reason. Full housing makes shifting spongy. But exposed cables clog with mud. Bike companies do, of course, run full hydraulic brake housing. Perhaps you are confusing the two? The Fairlight Secan runs exposed gear cables on the downtube. You can see the cable guide below the BB, perfect spot for water/mud to hit it. fairlightcycles.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/FAIRLIGHT-2019-Secan-FRM-F-3Q-BLK-Hope-PRP-compressed-01655.jpg?v=79cba1185463
love to see how you keep updating this Secan
More to come!
Beautiful set up there! Yeah those tires and rims gotta feel fantastic!!
They sure do!
@@davidarthur I know this is a little late but in the video that front sendero is mounted with the incorrect rolling direction (the chevron pattern is pointing opposite to the rolling direction). I have a pair myself...
There you are.
Been wondering mate.
Immediately subscribed
Thanks for the sub!
I nearly pulled the trigger on this exact frame. I really wanted to, but the truth was that it was going to be my commuter and riding around with the wife...not much more. I already have a high end carbon gravel bike so going into another 3-4k bike build just for a commuter just made sense..........now there's room for regret.
Great looking bike, super nice 👍🏻
I know James Hayden did ride the road version for a couple years in the trans-continental they both look like a great steel frame sets I was looking at buying it for riding across Australia but have decided to make my own instead maybe another day. 👍😊
Yup he won it on the Strael, twice I think, which really shows how capable that bike is. Funnily enough I think TCR has only been won on metal bikes? Or at least the first few editions
@@davidarthur Not last year, Fiona Kolbinger won it on a carbon Canyon. Loving your enthusiasm for the Secan - it's really made me want one. Maybe next year...
I went 650b with my bombtrack and have been toying with the idea of buying a set of 700c wheels, but i keep flip flopping as i really enjoy the directness of the ride, and they seem to be fast enough for me. So i think ill just buy nice set of 650b stayers
Beautiful bike and a brand I wasn't aware of. Steel seems a more sensible choice for a gravel bike as oppose to carbon.
Dave, thanks for another great review, and for all the extra insight you've given in the comments. Could I ask - how would you compare the feel of it with an Enigma Escape... they both look like fabulous bikes, but would someone who bought a Secan ever be thinking 'wish I'd bought an Escape'?
(I'm looking for that magic bike that's a joy to ride all year round, lively enough, good with guards and luggage on road, and unflustered off-road too. And lovely to look at, obviously.)
Nice bike, and wheels/ tyres combo - but I'm lusting after a Ti bike....maybe sometime later this year. I've got a Praxis crank on my Crockett 4.
I'm actually slightly jealous of the byways/bridleways you have in your locality......I think it's something we need more of in the UK.
I love titanium but it’s the price premium that always pushes me towards steel. Yes I’m definitely lucky. I think where you live certainly has an impact on this sort of riding but it’s surprising how much there is in most areas one you start exploring
Redshift front and back sorted 🔥
Beautiful build. 👊
Glad you like it!
Reminds me a fair bit of my Raleigh Tamland.
she's a beauty. congrats.
Just got the strael think this is my next buy
Nice Steel is real, A proper do anything bike.
What a beauty!
It would be interesting to hear your thoughts on the titanium Smokestone Mr Harry from Slam69 near Gloucester
Came into this review accidentally, and want to ask, how you will compare it to the 2021 Diverge you reviewed? (admittedly, the 'regular' carbon versions, e.g. 'Expert' - rather than the super S-Works build you've reviewed...) as a 'do it all' bike? (playing in the flowy trails in the forest with one wheelset, and playing sprinting games with friends on tarmacs..)
The concept f a steel bike is so appealing, but I do wonder if some of the 'happiness' or 'puppy-ness' of the bike is lost due to the sturdier frame and the longer chainstays; then again - the steel is springy... maybe it's playful enough?
Thanks for all these great reviews; it's a delight to watch!
P.S.
I recommend trying the Lauf Smoothie handlebar. Reasonable flare, and super comfortable.
Be honest, when was the lasts time you rode in the drops offroad? Wouldn't a flat bar gravel bike make so much more sense? (Mainly for better braking experience - better grip with a flat bar, brakes are opporated with your fingertips/no wrist twisting like road hoods, and the brakes/bar are wide to provide stability on harsh decents).
Hi David! Congratulations for a superb build and thank you for creating this wonderful content for us all to enjoy. Really value you sharing your experience from trying out all these bikes and all these components.
Really clicked when i saw your series about the Fairlight! I was also looking for my next gravel / adventure bike.
As you also tested the diverge (that i currently ride), i was very curious to hear your opinion about:
- what’s the overall comfort like front/back compared to something like the Diverge?
- the Diverge has the future shock and CGR seatpost, any way to build a fairlight to similar levels of comfort?
- how do you compare the two geometry wise
Cheers & Enjoy your bikes & rideing 😊
Thanks for the positive feedback it means a lot! I loved the Diverge and it definitely provides a smoother ride than the Secan, the Future Shock works so well in rough tracks providing both more comfort and more control. I actually used the CGR seatpost on my Secan for a while and it made a difference, but upset the aesthetics so I swapped it. I’m really tempted to try a Redshift suspension stem on my Fairlight
david arthur Thank you for the feedback! Really curious how that would work, as the Redshift and Futureshock seem to work in different movement planes, will closely follow-up your Fairlight series for info on that if you get to try it :-) In terms of geometry, how would you compare the two?
Also another thought... Would an aluminum build of the Diverge (with future shock and CGR) stand a chance comfort wise against the Secan and it’s wonderful steel frame? Sometimes carbon is not a choice, wondering how far these modern aluminum frames have made it...
That's a tricky comparison to talk about. I think the 20mm of suspension from the Future Shock would definitely add a lot of comfort and make it likely smoother than the Secan through the handlebars at least. Modern alloy frames are much better than they used to be and nowhere near as harsh as 10-20 years ago
Dave…. I have a 2017 sl domane with vision non tubeless wheels and really thinking adding a secan and some fire rests. You seem to be similar regarding comfort! Do you think the secan can do the lot with two wheel sets or keep that and the domane. What are you doing?? Just interested
You mention that it's a bike to get back to the essence of cycling and not about the KOM's or personal bests, but this bike looks like it would be more than capable of keeping up with its carbon-fiber counterpart, especially after a few hours of riding, where the rider on the carbon bike is likely more rattled and the one on the steel Fairlight is a bit more energetic since the steel would have absorbed a great deal of vibrations.
Hi David. How did you manage to fit di2 cables around the 30mm spindle bottom bracket? I'm getting a frameset in the new year and have a 30mm crankset that I would like to use. Thanks
Hello David, is this capable for real racing condition? It looks affordable and the skinny tubing can pack more bags. I was wondering about the ride quality and possible getting some fast road wheels for it too. Thank you
Hi David, thanks for the great video! Your enthusiasm for this bike and the design touches by Dom at Fairlight are clear to see. You’ve really brought this company to my attention and if I can save enough a Fairlight would be nailed on as my bike of choice and your videos have helped with that given your praise of their bikes. I think that if a bike reviewer buys a bike with their own money that speaks volumes! Can I just ask a question (but you don’t have to answer if it’s too personal) but how tall are you and what frame size did you go for a did you go for the regular or tall frame geometry option? In my fantasy money no object world I’d have both a Strael (especially in the new orange colour) plus a Secan. But in the real world where even one of these bikes would be a dream I’d struggle to choose between the two. Most of my riding is on road but it’s on lots of county lanes. My heart says if I could I should go for an orange Strael just because most of my riding is on road. But my head says Secan because of the greater flexibility of tyre sizes, wheel sizes etc. even if my off road forays are rare. Anyway thanks for the video and keep up the great work!
Thanks! I'm 5'11" and it's a size 56R. I find the sizing spot on. It sounds to me like the Strael is the right bike for you, fit some 30mm tyres and you'll have a lovely comfortable and very capable bike for the sort of riding you describe (and provided it's dry and you're running tubeless, there's no reason why you can't entertain a bit of very light gravel). That orange is so good I want one as well!!
Thanks for the message and the sizing info! Yes the orange Strael is a thing of beauty and there’s even a colour matched fork now. I’m definitely dreaming of owning one. Hope that you keep enjoying your Lockdown rides on the Secan on what look like some lovely trails!
Im 5"11 and bought the 56t for a little extra ckearance for a bag. Run 32mmtyres for road and commuting 47 x 700 nobs or 42 ss gravel king for gravel and just bought 650b wheelset. Grx 2x. Awesome bike
Very nice review and really like Fairlight's approach, they're up there with Mason I think. Which particular Fabric saddle is it please?
It’s the Fabric Scoop Shallow. Can highly recommend it, super duper comfy
What do you think faran vs secan. I’m more commute than touring at this stage… I have toured before bit only ever used a rear rack even when camping. In France so not needing too much warmth
Fabulous looking bike and your passion is infectious. I hate to do this - but have to ask - what does it weigh in at in that config?
Thanks!! No problem on the weight, I’ll get it on the scales ASAP
Most gravel bikes right now have toe overlap. I looked at the front to center on this bike. No different than others. All builders have to do is change the 72 degree head angle to 71 and you don’t get toe overlap on that switchback right when you are trying to put a power pedal stroke down. If you ride straight gravel roads it’s fine. In SoCal I don’t.
I can't decide between the black frame set or blue like yours David, which is a pain as it took me 3 months to decide between a mason or fairlight frame set. I suppose it's all guesswork as I've never actually seen either a mason or fairlight bike only the photos on their websites. I have all the components ready to fit which only took 12 months to decide on, there is so much choice now.
I love the blue but I’d probably get the black if I was buying again. I think. They’re both so nice!
Yes Dave, Defender
I agree on steel bikes. My steel Salsa Vaya has 45 mm tires and more room. The Gtx setup With Hunt Gravel wheels. It takes a beating on our horrid gravel roads in Michigan. I have the alum. DIVERGE and a Trek Crockett Cross for gravel. Not a carbon fan. Too many broken frames and parts. I avoid carbon.i log 12 to 15 k a year . Most on unpaved surfaces its hard on equipment. Oh yeah Red Shift Kitchen sink bars . Steel has the best ride on bad ßurfaces
Beautiful bike. When a bike reviewer puts his own money down on a review bike it's quite a statement. I"m considering getting a frame and doing a custom build. Question for you. Does this bike frame plane for you? By that I mean is there enough positive flex in the frame. I'm built like you 70 kg and 178 cm. Most mass produced frames are overbuilt for my weight and don't plane for me. I've been mostly riding carbon frames which are light and stiff. I'm hoping to experience the planing effect without having to do a customer frame. The Fairlight Secan seems like a good candidate. BTW how much does your overall build weigh without the pedals?
Hi David. Great video as usual. I actually saw it a long time ago, but rewatched it today. I'm planning to convert my Secan to Di2. I thought that the Praxis crankset left too little room inside the BB shell for the Di2 cables. But I see you use it. Was there any problems fitting the cables inside? BTW I also use a Praxis 1x crankset.
Still hoping to get a reply :)
Hi David. I have this question as well. Fairlight have said not to use a 30mm spindle with di2. It seems you have got it to fit with no issues. I have a 30mm spindle crankset I want to use on my Secan build, but don't want to waste money on BB if it won't work. Thanks
You’re like a little boy on Christmas morning for this bike. :-) Fairlight bikes are nice. I just ordered a custom Sycip gravel frame and I’ll be putting Campag Ekar on it.
Hi Dave, great review, lovely bike - any opinion on the fact that the rear derailleur hanger is an integral part of the frame rather than being replaceable ? Tks
It’s steel so less likely to break, more likely it’ll bend which you can bend back. Replaceable mech hangers mainly invented for aluminium and carbon frames which can’t bend. I’ve had no issues with it so far
@@davidarthur thanks
David, with some road wheels (say 30mm or 32mm tyres) can you carry speed as if it were a roadbike? Looking to sell my roadmachine and try steel (you have convinced me).
Yes. I've done a 300km Audax with 30mm tyres and it was perfect
Torn between this and the Cotic Escapade with 1x GRX and a couple of sets of wheels to cover all my riding. At just about 5'10 the Fairlight size guide suggests a 56R but that looks very long on the geo charts. And the 54R looks a bit small - how tall are you and what size did you go for? The Cotic splits the difference size-wise but think it still has a QR rear.
I’m 5’11” and riding a 56R so you might be okay. Worth dropping Fairlight an email perhaps they are very helpful 👍 I’ve not ridden the latest Escapade yet
Very nice, How much does it weigh?
I'm interested in hearing more about the rear dropouts. Is that a reliable solution opposite to the traditional one? I'm mainly thinking in case of falls/crashes.
Steel bends and can be bent back if damaged
Thanks for the sizing advice Fairlight are really helpful, should a non replaceable gear hanger be a worry?
Nothing to worry about with the hanger, steel is strong and bent hangers can easily be bent back. Replaceable hangers were developed for carbon frames which tend to snap in this area in a crash
david arthur thanks David appreciate your reply, I'm probably being over cautious but it's the most I will have spent on a frameset!
Time to press the button.
You've had both 1 X & 2 X on your Secan, of the two which are you sticking with & why?
I am watching this again 4th time :), just to be sure whether Secan or New Diverge. Quick q: why do you like steel ? Does Carbon not give better and comfortable ride quality if correct tyre pressure is adjusted ?
I just like the ride quality of steel, it’s difficult to put into words. Not too stiff and rides the bumps well. For sheer performance carbon is hard to beat and the Future Shock will deliver a smoother front end feel than the Fairlight
david arthur thanks Dave 👍
Very nice love letter to a bike.
You have tried many wheelsets, do you finds there to be a big difference between a carbon wheelset and let's say a very nice aluminium one, like the Hunt you have on now?
Some people recommend pairing a steel frame with carbon wheels.
I don’t think the difference is as noticeable on this sort of bike with big low pressure tyres and riding off-road. I don’t feel the allot Hunt’s are struggling in any way, and I’m a light rider. Can see the stiffness benefits if you want a bit more directness in the handling
@@davidarthur thank you, appreciate that
Seems like a great bike!
What is the colour name? Some sort of blue or iridescent plum purple?)?
Hi David
Looks like a great bike! I was thinking about a Cotic Escapade until I saw your video. Can you tell me something about the quality of the paint? I'm worried it will chip easily. What's your experience with the paint?
Thanks a lot!
Kind regards,
Pieter
I’ve not had any issues with the paint work and I’ve treated it pretty badly, but I know somebody who did and got theirs resprayed. The cotic is a very good option as well
@@davidarthur thanks a lot for your insights!
Hi Arthur, im interested in buying a Secan. A shame with 181-182 cm and an inseam of 81-82 im just between 56 and 58. what frame size do you have for what body size or could you recommend a Direction to the smaller or bigger Frame? Thx a lot
Any bike will do.....with the right tyres!
Would this also work ok on pure road if some thin road wheels and tyres were added?
Yes definitely! I’ve done many road rides with 30mm slicks, even did a 300 Audax, and it was fine. The geo isn’t a million miles away from the Strael
Hi Dave. Great review. What's the pump And pedals?
Thanks Simon. It's a Blackburn pump, I forget the model name but it's a MTB one designed for bigger volume tyres. The pedals are just an old pair of Shimano Trail SPD pedals - not using them for any reason other than it's all I've got at the moment, my old SPD pedals without the cage died some time back
Good review. Which size did you choose? it's not so easy to undestand on fairlight cycles website.
I've got a 56R
Rust never sleeps!
Beauty
Wished surly frames were Di2 ready just like fairlight
Hi David, are you still riding the secan? As this was filmed some time back? Any recommendations for a product steel gravel race bike ? Not too many options in this category
hello arthur,
after binging on a few of your videos of late... not a question about the bike... what hoodie is that you are wearing?!
keep up the great work with the channel... subbed for sure
Thanks for the sub!! The hoodie is from Haglofs, can’t remember the product name, bought it in a sale. It’s perfect for spring temperatures
@@davidarthur should've known! haglofs is one of my favorite brands for outdoor... I think I know where to look
thanks a lot
Happy to help. I love the brand too
Jupp... "Heron Hood"... it's on sale right now as well... hooray
What do you think of the integrated rear derailleur hanger - if this is damaged in a crash - wouldn't it me more difficult to fix than replaceable one? Im thinking if your on a bike tour away from home and this happens,
p.s love the in depth video reviews
That is a good question. The nice thing about steel is that you can usually bend it back unlike allot or carbon which is more likely to snap clean off
david arthur thanks I suppose you right. I’m looking for a do it all road/gravel/travel/winter frame. I keep watching your reviews of the secan and open wi.de both I think would go a great job - but just depends on how much I want to spend I guess
Hey David, what size is your secan and what is the weight of this build? Curious. I love 853 steel and this review has influenced my purchase of a new secan 2.5. Just ordered and awaiting delivery. I’m in Southern California, U.S.A., you have a lot of fans here. Cheers
I've got a 56R and the weight was about 9kg I think from memory, haven't weighed it in ages and it's currently going through a full rebuild
@@davidarthur thanks for replying! I have a lot of the same parts, although, the new praxis zayante crank arms have this thick 3M coating, protective but not the best looking. Mine is 51R n I’m hoping for 8.5 kg build. Looking forward to your rebuild video. Keep up the great work
Very nice! What pressures do you run in those tyres?
About 30-35pis when I'm heading off-road
Could you please tell us what the bike costs, and how much it weighs?
The frameset is £1,199 and I need to put it on the scales again, but I think it’s about 9.5kg
Hi David, I bought this bike after your review last year, the one problem I have with this bike is that my fork is very flexible which makes the disc rotors touch the caliper when I am out of the saddle, is this something you have noticed as well?
Oh that is odd. I’ve not experienced that myself. Have you dropped the guys at Fairlight a line about this, I’m sure they’ll be able to help you out
@@davidarthur No, I should probably contact them, they were very helpful with my initial order and questions during the build.
You talk a lot about how great this frame is for gravel and adventure and I agree but with the small irritation of my flexible fork during some climbs/springs, this bike replaced my carbon endurance roadbike as well (I went with a 2x mechanical Ultegra with a RX rear derailleur and swap to a deepsection wheelset for road). It might be sacrilege for a bike reviewer, but what are your thoughts on this as the "one and only bike"?
If I had to have one bike, but I could have a couple of sets of wheels, this bike could certainly be my only bike
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Thanks David. Would you know if you could put an adventure fork on the Secan? Thanks again
Like one with extra mounts and stuff? I’m sure you could provided the rake and length are the same
@@davidarthur Yes, i am that is what I'm thinking. I don't know if adventure forks exist with the compatible head tube diameter to the Secan?
apologies about the poor english.
How strong is the Fork?
Nice Bike
Hi David, very nice bike! How much does it weigh?
Thanks! I’ll get it on the scales and report back
Hi Dave, What size stem do you run? I have bought a 56 (regular) and am about to buy the parts for my build. Im 5 foot 11 and thinking about a 100mm stem.
I've got a 100mm stem on the bike at the moment, I prefer a shorter stem on my gravel bike for speeding up the handling in off-road situations. Hope that helps :)
@@davidarthur your a star. Love your reviews Dave! Thankyou for your reply...
How did you route the di2 cables?
Despite your intro, I plan to train and race on my Secan
Is it powdered coated?
Does this frame feel more comfortable and stable than the GT Grade?
I would say the Grade edges it for comfort because of the way the seatpost is able to flex compared to the more rigid Fairlight
Hi David, Great review! What's the final weight?
It was about 9kg I think
@@davidarthur steek bike only 9 kg 🙄. I can't believe
@@chiril13 my Ritchey Cross is dead on 9kg. Not hard to do with a steel bike, the frame is such a tiny part of overall weight
Why not get an xc bike instead?
Although this bike looks like a great value... and a ton of fun... the new Diverge just dropped... sooooo....
I know right! The Diverge does look awesome. I've got one coming in for review soon so I can find out how good it is
Noticed you got a kickstand on your bike what kickstand are you using
It’s really nothing special, just a wooden rod from an old piece of furniture that we got rid of
Can you confurm what pedals you fitted - thanks
They’re Shimano SPD Trail pedals, I forget the actual model they are, but Shimano does many at different price points
what model is that seatpost?
It's an Enve seatpost
Doesn't the rattling from those loose seat tube bottle boss bolts do yer head in? 😱
Damn you spotted that! Removed a mismatching water bottle before filming it
@@davidarthur 😁 just pulling your leg! Keep up the good work 👍
your bike is stellar, but wrap that chainstay before it gets chewed up, hate to see that nice paint job look all beaten from the chain slap
The clutch rear mech prevents that from happening 👍
is there room for a 2X chain ring?
Of course! Compact fits no problemos.
Yes absolutely you can fit a front mech - I originally reviewed a 2x test bike and it worked well (you can find that review with a Google search)