I’m early into cycling. I bought a secondhand Liv bike which has served its purpose in helping me build confidence and practice and confirming that I really love cycling but I’m now looking for a new bike.
Last week I purchased the Aeroad CF SLX 7 di2 in midnight blaze on outlet so I saved some money. I’ve since learnt that this colour might be hard to manage and maintain although I do love it.
So question 1 – do I pay the extra and swap it for white? Or can I do enough (like Ride Wrap) to protect the midnight blaze and stick with it. White has always been my favourite but I don’t feel like I’m settling with midnight blaze as it looks pretty cool!
Or
As the bike still hasn’t been sent I’ve looked into all the other options. Should I consider some of the other models like the
CF SLX 7 AXS NSW ($9049)
-SRAM rival
-Zipp 454 NSW TL Wheelset
-Available in white (my favourite colour if given an option).
CF SLX 7 AXS Speed ($7749)
-SRAM rival
-DT Swiss ARC 1600
-Kaze colour only. Kaze is my least favourite of the bunch but I could choose it if the bike was the best choice).
or the CF SLX 8 AXS Speed? ($9799)
-SRAM force
-Zipp 404 Firecrest Hookless
-Kaze Colour only
Images attached of the options
Prices are in AUD.
by Logical-Half1642
6 Comments
You answered your question. You’ll be having dreams about that white bike and regret you didn’t buy it
The ones with DT Swiss wheels, fuck hookless – ride safe and with peace of mind
I went with the SLX 8 AXS and really enjoyed the ride. The hookless haven’t been an issue over the 2k miles I have on them over anything from flats to descending in the mountains.
Aeroad CF SLX 7 Di2 with Zipp 404 Firecrest wheelset!
Choose the nicest looking one for you, the rest doesn’t matter
Sure matte frames are hard to keep clean and prevent damage, but so is white. Personally, I would never buy a white bike (or car)