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Tarmac SL7 di2 expert
Picking up my new bike next week, is it worth getting anything added at the shop to start?
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So I've had the di2 wireless unit added and the standard parts such as bottle cages etc. Going to leave the cassette for now and see how I go with it
Speak to the shop and see if you can get the cassette and/or chainrings swapped to suit your riding/fitness.
May also be worth upgrading the tyres depending on what it comes with stock.
Add: Saddle bag, spare tube, patch kit, pump, etc
Swap: Saddle: fit to your sit bones. Chainrings: 52/36 possibly to 50/34.
Thats an expensive swap if they don't do it for free, especially not knowing what cassette he has fitted, what his fitness levels are like and where he is going to be riding?
I'm 53 yo and swapped 50/34 to 52/36 as I got stronger. Paired with an 11/28 cassette I find them optimal for flat rides. If going in the hills I ride my other bike with 52/34 chainrings and the same cassette. Chainrings are 'horses for courses'.
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Good to be fully legal, and/or prepared for riding on our excellent shared use paths.
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Maybe a nice water bottle cage, hopefully summer might not be over yet.
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Pedals!
I guess it depends on what you already own? I'm assuming that if you're spending £5k on a bike this isn't your first rodeo......
Given the question asked I'm thinking it might be...