re: tOfficial Cycling Thread

Finally bought a drop bar bike. I've been waiting for a cheap road bike to pop up on FB marketplace. Really wanted an old 90s lemond or lite speed or lugged steel Bianchi. Then this 2015 Crux pops up for $400. Will put 38mm slick gravel tires to run it both gravel and road so it will be a little more versatile for me than a straight up road bike. Did a quick 14 mile ride as a shake down. Then a 2nd 13 mile ride with lots of stops as I concentrated on bike fit. The stem originally came at +12 degrees. I now have it set for -4. I'm 5'8" with a really long torso and really short legs. Usually a 54 will be too tall with a reach bordering on top short. This one felt a little longer than most 54s I've tried so the fit is great. Only thing it needs is a little grip tape. Must be kismit I have a Leyzene road drive pump I bought several years ago cause it was in a clearance bin at a bike shop for $10. Matches the bike perfectly.