Your thoughts on these two bikes
2021 Canyon Aeroad CF SLX 8 DISC eTap
Or
2021 Trek Madone SLR 7 Disc eTap
They're both gorgeous popular and fast bikes so there really is no 'bad choice', that's the problem! What's the price difference, or is that not a huge concern?
For me it would be the Madone - that frameset is getting better and better, it's one of the more comfortable aero bikes. Also ProjectOne? So get the colours you want (see some
gorgeous combinations). The Aeroad is being replaced soon I think? So quite an old design, it's also known to be quite a harsh ride compared to many others, also probably has less tyre clearance (although can't be that bad with the new 404's on there).
What do others do for eating after rides??
Depends on the kind of ride. If it's a solo 'power hour' type ride I'll generally have a snack before heading out or have had something 'more' (than normal) the meal before. So for a morning where I'd normally have a slice or two of toast with my morning coffee, I'll also have a bowl of cereal/porridge. That generally gives me enough fuel in the tank to not even be hungry when I get home. A protein shake is a great way of having something 'good' immediately afterwards.
The times I've been caught out (and pretty much bonked on the way home!), the immediate things I'll eat are usually sugar based to get something back in the system - a coffee with an extra sugar or an energy drink, couple of biscuits and a chocolate bar. It's very easy to become a 'snack black hole' after a ride, but the best thing (as mentioned) is a proper meal. So usually getting enough in to get rid of the hunger pangs and 'keep going' until then should be your aim. If you're not bonking and just hangry after riding then grains are good (as you've found). They'll generally make you feel full and slow release carbs will help you continue to feel 'less-empty' (why they're also good before a ride).
Some of the 2-3 hour group rides I do/did are so variable on pace I'd tend to take food with me, knowing if a normal pace I wouldn't normally need it. But if a couple of fast guys show up, or we go further/harder than usual I'll be snacking in that second/third hour. So usually just taking a couple of muesli bars with me is an easy thing to do (recent favourite NAKD).
Does anyone on here have the Tacx Neo Bike Smart? Any user feedback?
Better asking in the Turbo/Indoor thread, but I don't recall anyone here saying they had one. So could be worth checking elsewhere online at user feedback.
Of the groups I'm in I hear of lots of people with issues on their SB's, usually shifter related, although at least 2 currently going through belt tension/flywheel issues too. I recall quite a few with button problems when steering came out, but unsure if that was Neo bike/Kickr bike/Stages bike related. Know a few guys who went for new bikes, had a bunch of issues and generally ended up back on Wattbikes. But if it was me I'd go Kickr/Neo bike as the trainer parts of them are well regarded (as they're almost the same as the Kickr & Neo).
