Sensa

kennygwood · kennygwood 05 okt 2015 21:42

Hi

Greetings from Manchester UK!

I joined the forum to read about your experiences, good and bad, with Sensa bikes as they appear to be great value.

I have had an Giant Defy 1 for a couple of years, and decided this summer that I needed more comfort, so, after a test ride at Merlin Cycles here in the UK, I decided to buy an Aquila SL Custom online from 12GO biking.
It arrived today, in Ultegra form with Dura Ace C24 wheelset and the full Ritchey Superlogic carbon option. I've yet to get out on it, but when i do, I'll feedback my thoughts.

However , I do agree with the comment, that there are too many graphics on it!
Can someone tell me how to upload a photo here? ( in English!)

Ik heb een Giant Defy 1 had voor een paar jaar , en besloot deze zomer dat ik meer comfort nodig , dus , na een proefrit bij Merlin Cycles hier in het Verenigd Koninkrijk , heb ik besloten om een Aquila SL Custom online kopen van 12GO fietsen .
Het kwam vandaag , in Ultegra vorm met Dura Ace C24 wielset en de volledige Ritchey Superlogic carbon optie . Ik heb nog om op te krijgen , maar als ik dat doe , zal ik feedback mijn gedachten .

Maar ik ben het eens met een aantal , dat er te veel afbeeldingen op het!

wm · wm 06 okt 2015 10:46

kennygwood schreef:Can someone tell me how to upload a photo here? ( in English!)

Upload your photo at http://www.tinypic.com and copy the img-code.

Orlok · Orlok 06 okt 2015 12:38

wm schreef:
kennygwood schreef:Can someone tell me how to upload a photo here? ( in English!)
Upload your photo at http://www.tinypic.com and copy the img-code.

and paste it between [img]...[/img]

Supergrover · Supergrover 06 okt 2015 13:32

Orlok schreef:
wm schreef:
kennygwood schreef:Can someone tell me how to upload a photo here? ( in English!)
Upload your photo at http://www.tinypic.com and copy the img-code.
and paste it between [img]...[/img]

not if you use the 2nd code...

Fietsen?altijd · Fietsen?altijd 06 okt 2015 18:12

It may sound a bit weird but what do you mean with more comfort? I believe the giant Defy 1 is a endurance bike so why did you choose for the Aquilla?

wm · wm 06 okt 2015 20:00

wm schreef:Heeft iemand fietservaring op zowel de Calabria als de Giulia? Zijn er merkbare verschillen t.a.v. stuurgedrag/comfort e.d.? Ook ervaringen met (een van) beide bovenstaande fietsen in combinatie met de Aquila lees ik graag.

Niemand?

danoontje · danoontje 06 okt 2015 22:54

Am-classicfan schrijft daar ergens een stukje over.
Moraal vh verhaal. Geen verschil merkbaar, geo is ook hetzelfde. Dus kies wat je mooi vindt

thundercat · thundercat 07 okt 2015 09:23

Ik heb een Calabria (laatste model) Ultegra en supra carbon wielen. Mocht je een stukje willen (test) rijden geen probleem.

kennygwood · kennygwood 07 okt 2015 12:08

Fietsen?altijd schreef:It may sound a bit weird but what do you mean with more comfort? I believe the giant Defy 1 is a endurance bike so why did you choose for the Aquilla?

One simple answer "carbon". The road buzz is almost eliminated. British roads are notoriously appalling, with uneven/rough surface, not to mention potholes!

Plus, the bike geometry just fits me really well, it was like coming home, if you know what i mean?

I rode 30k on it yesterday, it was a very sweet experience! The Defy was a 105 10 speed, the Ultegra 6800 11 speed is a revelation!

Very happy!

Thanks for the image info. The other forums i use, allow direct uploads !

Fietsen?altijd · Fietsen?altijd 07 okt 2015 12:54

NIce bike. Thanks for telling me why. It's great to have a forum member from a foreign country. Nice bike and a nice colour!!

kennygwood · kennygwood 07 okt 2015 15:58

Fietsen?altijd schreef:NIce bike. Thanks for telling me why. It's great to have a forum member from a foreign country. Nice bike and a nice colour!!

Thank you, it is a shame that there is only one colour choice!

One thing I'm going to change is the bar tape (which is too thin), for gel tape,
and as you can see the saddle has been changed from the stock option.( how many saddles do you have that you don't use?

)

Ken

SSL · SSL 23 okt 2015 13:03

Just three months ago i bought (almost) the same bike. I've got the DI2 kit with the ritchey superlogic set but with standard RA pro wheels which i plan to change next year. So far i've replaced the bar tape with a full black on.

Like the most of us i find the decals/graphics also too much, but for me it's all about the ride. I use it mainly to do ride on organised bike events (+150km)

I've bought mine at just €1999, so it was a real bargain for a di2, carbon frame. It's a nice fckn bike!
Afbeelding

(just mind the cube backpack.....

)