{"id":2072419,"date":"2026-07-31T12:42:16","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T09:42:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2072419"},"modified":"2026-07-31T12:42:16","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T09:42:16","slug":"incolour-ssr-review-lightweight-aero-and-shockingly-uncomfortable","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2072419","title":{"rendered":"Incolour SSR review: Lightweight, aero, and shockingly uncomfortable"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ckwrFbHGWqKTZ2zM7DzrK6-2560-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><article class=\"page-content-onecol flex-1\nreview-article\n\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"widget-area-group widget-area-group-2col flex flex-wrap box-border\">\n<div id=\"widgetArea16\" class=\"widget-area basis-full md:basis-2\/3 widget-area-g-md-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-lg-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-xl-vp-2-3 page-widget-area-16\">\n<div data-widget-type=\"contentparsed\" id=\"content\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-contentparsed widget-content widget-contentparsed-content widget-content-parsed widget-content-parsed-content_document \">\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<section class=\"content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"pretty-verdict\" data-component-name=\"pretty-verdict\">\n<div class=\"pretty-verdict__heading-container\">\n<h3>\nCyclingnews Verdict<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pretty-verdict__verdict\">\n<p>On paper, the Incolour SSR offers a hell of a lot. A very competitive weight, a market-leading aero package, and lateral stiffness very much to write home about. The trouble is the vertical stiffness is through the roof and detracts so comprehensively from the overall ride experience that I was able to enjoy very little of my time with the bike. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pretty-verdict__pros\">\n<h4 class=\"pros__heading\">\nPros<br \/>\n<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span>+<\/span>\n<p>Very aero, allegedly<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><span>+<\/span>\n<p>Modern cockpit options<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><span>+<\/span>\n<p>Efficient pedalling stiffness<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><span>+<\/span>\n<p>Low weight for such an aero machine<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pretty-verdict__cons\">\n<h4 class=\"cons__heading\">\nCons<br \/>\n<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span>&#8211;<\/span>\n<p>Unbearably stiff in the vertical plane<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><span>&#8211;<\/span>\n<p>Relatively quite expensive<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"pretty-verdict\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" class=\"w-full mt-5 border-t border-[#ededed] border-solid\" data-nosnippet>\n<div class=\"mt-5 text-base font-bold text-black pb-2.5\">Best picks for you<\/div>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col pl-4 pr-2 bg-none \">\n<li class=\"w-full mb-2 list-disc list-outside -indent-0.5\" id=\"recirculation-related-pretty-verdict-1\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-pretty-verdict-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-pretty-verdict-1\">\n                    Best aero road bikes 2026: Ridden, rated, and wind tunnel tested\n                <\/li>\n<li class=\"w-full mb-2 list-disc list-outside -indent-0.5\" id=\"recirculation-related-pretty-verdict-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-pretty-verdict-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-pretty-verdict-2\">\n                    Best lightweight bikes: Fast on the flat and fast uphill, we&#8217;ve tested the lightest road bikes\n                <\/li>\n<li class=\"w-full mb-2 list-disc list-outside -indent-0.5\" id=\"recirculation-related-pretty-verdict-3\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-pretty-verdict-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-pretty-verdict-3\">\n                    Best road bikes 2026: Reviewed, rated, and ranked to help you out in the real world\n                <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"text-xs leading-5 mb-2 text-left py-2 md:px-4\" id=\"how-we-test\"><span class=\"font-bold text-primary-500\">You can trust Cyclingnews<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span>Our experts spend countless hours testing cycling tech and will always share honest, unbiased advice to help you choose. Find out more about how we test.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\" class=\"text-copy bodyCopy auto paywall-locker\">\n<div class=\"fancy-box\" id=\"elk-001d4152-805e-11f1-9b82-355da0d5c648\">\n<div class=\"fancy_box-title\">Incolour SSR<\/div>\n<div class=\"fancy_box_body\">\n<p class=\"fancy-box__body-text\"><strong>Weight: <\/strong>7.05kg \/ 15.54lbs (56)<br \/><strong>Colours: <\/strong>Black, silver, white, red<br \/><strong>Wheels:<\/strong> Incolour Aerowav<br \/><strong>Cockpit:<\/strong> Incolour Aerowav<br \/><strong>Price:<\/strong> $4,399.00 \u2013 $5,299.00 (frameset only)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-e2843f28-7ece-11f1-b05e-85e7402429c5\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The best road bikes, the ones that I sit fondly with in my mind\u2019s eye long after the review period has ended, are like a balanced diet. A few healthy salads, regular hearty bowls of pasta, infrequent takeaways, and the occasional night where you have four martinis and a couple of cigarettes for dinner.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Some bikes are a little more salad, others have a couple more martinis on the menu, but they all regress to the mean; a happy medium of comfort, stiffness, aerodynamics, liveability, and style. The Incolour SSR is not like living on a balanced diet; it\u2019s like trying to survive on a diet of popping candy and vitamin pills. You might not die, but you\u2019re not going to have a particularly enjoyable time.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e2843f28-7ece-11f1-b05e-85e7402429c5-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It is, on paper, a very accomplished machine, and a challenger for the best aero road bikes for sure. A very low weight, and a claimed aero package that is just shy of 4 watts faster than a Cerv\u00e9lo S5, a bike that is widely considered one of the best aero bikes on the market, and one that came out on top in our own wind tunnel testing. All the mod cons, and yet, much like the Felt Nexar, things quite quickly fell away when the rubber hit the road.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header>\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand\">Cyclingnews<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">I\u2019ve taken the SSR out on my usual test routes, involving fast flat riding, plus the usual hills and twisting descents that test the handling, plus a solid 7hr day in the chair to test its endurance capabilities, which I\u2019ll admit is not what it\u2019s designed for. All in all\u2026 I have not enjoyed it.<\/p>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery inlinegallery inline-layout extended-layout full-width-layout first-slide-only kiosq-b\" data-component-name=\"Elk:Gallery:ImageGallery\" data-inline-gallery data-inline-gallery-progress-template=\"Image {currentSlide} of {totalSlides}\" data-inline-gallery-total-slides=\"10\" id=\"elk-1ec4d5da-8058-11f1-b5a9-e5a5d96f231e\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count counts\"><span class=\"slidecount current\" data-inline-gallery-count><br \/>\nImage 1 of 10<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items inlinegallery-wrap\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\" data-inline-gallery-track>\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"0\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yFEiXFdXqBk2cgzqXeJLwK-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yFEiXFdXqBk2cgzqXeJLwK-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yFEiXFdXqBk2cgzqXeJLwK-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yFEiXFdXqBk2cgzqXeJLwK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yFEiXFdXqBk2cgzqXeJLwK-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yFEiXFdXqBk2cgzqXeJLwK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">It&#8217;s quite a striking machine, even if the wheels look AI generated<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Will Jones)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"1\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q6NVRP89mtmREPaZSHPD6J-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q6NVRP89mtmREPaZSHPD6J-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q6NVRP89mtmREPaZSHPD6J-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q6NVRP89mtmREPaZSHPD6J-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q6NVRP89mtmREPaZSHPD6J-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q6NVRP89mtmREPaZSHPD6J-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The front end is very narrow, aided by a 35.5cm cockpit.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Will Jones)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"2\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mk6D4R2Q838wmXnSqNU4ZK-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mk6D4R2Q838wmXnSqNU4ZK-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mk6D4R2Q838wmXnSqNU4ZK-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mk6D4R2Q838wmXnSqNU4ZK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mk6D4R2Q838wmXnSqNU4ZK-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mk6D4R2Q838wmXnSqNU4ZK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The cockpit, like the rest of the bike, is incredibly unforgiving.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Will Jones)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"3\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"3\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"3\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NubTZuLAWjUYuRchqdTKYJ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NubTZuLAWjUYuRchqdTKYJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NubTZuLAWjUYuRchqdTKYJ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NubTZuLAWjUYuRchqdTKYJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NubTZuLAWjUYuRchqdTKYJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NubTZuLAWjUYuRchqdTKYJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">This machined top cap looks bling, but the bolt kept binding in the countersink and I couldn&#8217;t get the headset tight enough.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Will Jones)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"4\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"4\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"4\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vxSPAXKkCcim8qjL9ES5SK-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vxSPAXKkCcim8qjL9ES5SK-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vxSPAXKkCcim8qjL9ES5SK-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vxSPAXKkCcim8qjL9ES5SK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vxSPAXKkCcim8qjL9ES5SK-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vxSPAXKkCcim8qjL9ES5SK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The bike is awash with nifty 3D printed tech.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Will Jones)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"5\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"5\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"5\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Kbw25NzoWujdoR9mjavmrK-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Kbw25NzoWujdoR9mjavmrK-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Kbw25NzoWujdoR9mjavmrK-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Kbw25NzoWujdoR9mjavmrK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Kbw25NzoWujdoR9mjavmrK-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Kbw25NzoWujdoR9mjavmrK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">These aero bottles are fine, though the cages lack drain holes in the bottom so water does pool in them.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Will Jones)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"6\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"6\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"6\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CPkU7VMkYMnAGfytxx2S7K-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CPkU7VMkYMnAGfytxx2S7K-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CPkU7VMkYMnAGfytxx2S7K-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CPkU7VMkYMnAGfytxx2S7K-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CPkU7VMkYMnAGfytxx2S7K-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CPkU7VMkYMnAGfytxx2S7K-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">This saddle suited me in terms of shape, but still made for a tremendously uncomfy perch without any rear end give.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Will Jones)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"7\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"7\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"7\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zwg4EzjdAJW7rCMBLhjDZK-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zwg4EzjdAJW7rCMBLhjDZK-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zwg4EzjdAJW7rCMBLhjDZK-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zwg4EzjdAJW7rCMBLhjDZK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zwg4EzjdAJW7rCMBLhjDZK-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zwg4EzjdAJW7rCMBLhjDZK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The stays can accommodate a 36c tyre, likely more if you&#8217;re brave, and you should max out the capacity.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Will Jones)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"8\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"8\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"8\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/t9ZfByhWCJmdjGjSUhpfjK-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/t9ZfByhWCJmdjGjSUhpfjK-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/t9ZfByhWCJmdjGjSUhpfjK-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/t9ZfByhWCJmdjGjSUhpfjK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/t9ZfByhWCJmdjGjSUhpfjK-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/t9ZfByhWCJmdjGjSUhpfjK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The hubs are visually quite intriguing, with a large flange on the rotor side.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Will Jones)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"9\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"9\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"9\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sJWP5N6WubAm5amkY7ZLU6-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sJWP5N6WubAm5amkY7ZLU6-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sJWP5N6WubAm5amkY7ZLU6-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sJWP5N6WubAm5amkY7ZLU6-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sJWP5N6WubAm5amkY7ZLU6-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sJWP5N6WubAm5amkY7ZLU6-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Even the brake hardware is 3D printed.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Will Jones)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-images\" data-inline-gallery-expanded hidden>\n<div 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sizes=\"99vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"design-and-aesthetics-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Design and aesthetics<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-e2844036-7ece-11f1-adb8-730467b379a4\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Visually, the Incolour SSR is a striking machine. In fact, it shares a similar vibe to the Felt Nexar, insofar as it\u2019s clearly designed with aerodynamics at the forefront of everything, but with a slenderness that makes it look fragile against the muscular frames of the Cerv\u00e9lo S5 and even more so against the likes of the Factor ONE.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">There\u2019s more than a hint of a Giant TCR about the thing, with the compact frame and integrated seatpost, but the scalloped cutout to surround the rear wheel is Canyon Aeroad, and the bayonet fork is very Cerv\u00e9lo, at the head tube at least. The crown and legs, also extremely blade-like, are a thing of their own, and able to swallow a surprisingly large tyre. Officially the bike will accommodate a 32c tyre with a 2x setup, or a 36c with a 1x. All very modern.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">What was also modern was the cockpit, which arrived in a 120&#215;35.5 guise. A wider one also arrived, but let\u2019s be real, I\u2019m not going to fit that when there\u2019s something as tastefully aero already fitted; shoulder pain be damned.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-7Wrm6gGZBQqjxwerMaHtyc\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-7Wrm6gGZBQqjxwerMaHtyc slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The seat mast you need to cut to size yourself, and unlike bikes from the likes of Giant whereby there\u2019s some wiggle room in the topper to adjust the height, here you can modify your saddle height by a couple of millimetres by using different 3D printed saddle cradles. It\u2019s certainly neat, and clearly done with aerodynamics in mind. Luckily my test model arrived with everything bang on, and topped with a suede-topped (yes &#8211; fun, right?) unpadded carbon saddle that, praise be, was at least a shape I was comfortable with. I did find after an initial test that the saddle was just on the cusp of being a little high for my tastes, so I swapped from my Bont shoes to a slightly higher stack pair of Lakes, and everything was on song from there on in.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Incolour claims \u2018custom geometry\u2019 as an option, though this is perhaps a bit of a stretch. What you can do is select a \u2018more aggressive\u2019 or \u2018more relaxed\u2019 version of each of the seven sizes (45-60), which either increase the stack and reduce the reach or vice versa while keeping the saddle height range the same, for an upcharge of $600. I tested the standard version, however, which is probably what most of you will opt for, too. A 72\u00ba head tube angle is perhaps a little slacker than most, certainly 1.5\u00ba slacker than a Tarmac, for example. The stack in my size is 2mm lower than a Tarmac, but the reach is shorter by 6mm, so like me you may be able to bump up from your usual stem size to compensate.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">In terms of aero claims, SSR quotes a frontal area that is 60.37cm2 smaller than a Cerv\u00e9lo S5, resulting in a claimed 3.99 watt benefit at 45km\/h. Take this with a pinch of salt as this was done over a yaw sweep of -20\u00ba to +20\u00ba; wind yaw angles of 20\u00ba at 45km\/h aren\u2019t impossible, but they are very rare. We don\u2019t know what weighting Incolour used, but by the graph we have, it is clear the SSR outperforms the S5 at higher yaw angles. Regardless, to be in the right zone as the S5, taking its data at face value, with a bike that weighed 7.05kg with pedals, the aero bottle cages and the neat 3D printed titanium computer mount, is impressive. We will be testing it in the tunnel ourselves in the coming months to validate these claims.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">There are also stiffness claims too, with the SSR stiffer in \u2018pedalling stiffness\u2019 (which I assume is at the BB) than a Tarmac SL7 and SL8, a Giant TCR, a Van Rysel RCR (not the RCR-F I don\u2019t believe), and a Cannondale SuperSix. It has a stiffer head tube than an SL7, an RCR and a SuperSix, and has more laterally stiff forks than all but the TCR. Sadly, there\u2019s no quoted data for the seatpost stiffness, something which I fear was totally overlooked, as this is by some margin the least comfortable bike I\u2019ve ever ridden.<\/p>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery inlinegallery inline-layout extended-layout full-width-layout first-slide-only kiosq-b\" data-component-name=\"Elk:Gallery:ImageGallery\" data-inline-gallery data-inline-gallery-progress-template=\"Image {currentSlide} of {totalSlides}\" data-inline-gallery-total-slides=\"5\" id=\"elk-1ec4d684-8058-11f1-b5be-adcf460829f8\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count counts\"><span class=\"slidecount current\" data-inline-gallery-count><br \/>\nImage 1 of 5<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items inlinegallery-wrap\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\" data-inline-gallery-track>\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"0\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hC3vK4n9XdGFJ3xy9GjsB-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hC3vK4n9XdGFJ3xy9GjsB-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hC3vK4n9XdGFJ3xy9GjsB-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hC3vK4n9XdGFJ3xy9GjsB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hC3vK4n9XdGFJ3xy9GjsB-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hC3vK4n9XdGFJ3xy9GjsB-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The wheels look a bit out there, but on the road they feel remarkably like Campagnolo Hyperons.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Will Jones)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"1\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cQLajqU8RNxVeMv34MdmRo-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cQLajqU8RNxVeMv34MdmRo-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cQLajqU8RNxVeMv34MdmRo-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cQLajqU8RNxVeMv34MdmRo-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cQLajqU8RNxVeMv34MdmRo-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cQLajqU8RNxVeMv34MdmRo-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The integrated seat mast feels like it has not a single milimetre of give in it. It&#8217;s horrendous.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Will Jones)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"2\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kJwdqGZuWCram2qg5STFQo-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kJwdqGZuWCram2qg5STFQo-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kJwdqGZuWCram2qg5STFQo-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kJwdqGZuWCram2qg5STFQo-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kJwdqGZuWCram2qg5STFQo-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kJwdqGZuWCram2qg5STFQo-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The bayonet front end helps keep things deep and narrow.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Will Jones)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"3\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"3\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"3\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6F3FDPNmHFThYn5eo6CEMo-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6F3FDPNmHFThYn5eo6CEMo-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6F3FDPNmHFThYn5eo6CEMo-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6F3FDPNmHFThYn5eo6CEMo-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6F3FDPNmHFThYn5eo6CEMo-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6F3FDPNmHFThYn5eo6CEMo-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">I also wonder if the lateral grooves act like a trip strip for the air&#8230;<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Will Jones)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" 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\/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The fork can swallow much larger tyres than the 28c I was sent.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Will Jones)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-images\" data-inline-gallery-expanded hidden>\n<div class=\"expanded-images__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-track>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-frame data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 1 of 5\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" 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\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"performance-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Performance<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-e28440fe-7ece-11f1-9122-adb6e2e20d8e\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Everything about this bike: the claimed aero superiority, the low weight, the modern tyre clearance, the lifetime warranty, the modern cockpit options and \u2018custom geometry\u2019, and the nifty 3D printed accessories. All of it simply falls out of the conversation because this is an almost unbearably uncomfortable bike ride.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It feels crystalline and brittle, even in comparison to the Van Rysel RCR-F, a bike that was in its own right uncomfortable but one I still managed to tap out an early spring 200km ride on without wanting to simply walk home halfway round. The main culprit is the integrated seat mast, and while some of you may look at the unpadded saddle and say that\u2019s the culprit, I will gladly point you to my stupid flat bar road bike, which has a bare carbon saddle on it that I can sit on for hours on end with no issue. It doesn\u2019t feel like there\u2019s not enough give; it feels like there\u2019s no give, and it has knock-on impacts beyond just battering your undercarriage.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">On climbs, where the low weight should make it sing, the stiffness of your perch means you bounce jarringly if your cadence gets too high. The weight makes it a good climber, sure, but for extended climbs of more than a couple of minutes I want to be in a position where I am able to focus solely on the pain in my legs and lungs, and not my arse.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">On the flat it is fast; part of that is down in no small part to the 355mm cockpit, which is probably going to do far more than any frame aero package, but it ticked along very happily on fast roads, and when things were smooth I could tuck into a lovely aero position. The front end may lack the lateral stiffness of a TCR, but it does feel like it has the vertical stiffness of a breezeblock. Like the rear end, the front is entirely unforgiving over anything other than beautiful millpond tarmac, and this has implications for the handling.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">There\u2019s nothing wrong with the geometry at all. It\u2019s not like the Felt Nexar, which seemed to get it all a bit wrong, but having a degree of compliance adds a sure-footedness to the equation that the SSR lacks.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Actually, despite the slightly slacker front end, it is quite a lively bike to ride; perhaps the narrower cockpit is at play, but I don\u2019t think to a great deal. I never felt truly at home sticking it into the corners as it felt like it could judder and skate over the surface at any time rather than hunkering down into the forces that are borne upon it and dealing with them with composure and a degree of grace.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">To try and alleviate things a bit, I swapped the quite cool \u2018Aerowav\u2019 wheels (these were perfectly fine, if also quite stiff, and rather like riding Campagnolo Hyperons in my experience) for a set of Enve SES 6.7s shod with 32mm Hutchinson Blackbird Race tyres, rather than the 28mm set that came with my bike. I wanted to use 35s, which would have <em>just<\/em> cleared the front derailleur, but I didn\u2019t fancy taking the risk. In any case, things improved marginally, but not to the point that it became enjoyable. The Aerowav wheels did come set up tubeless as standard.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Blackbird Race is a good, and quite underrated tyre in my opinion, and the higher volume and decent spoonfuls of <em>supple<\/em> gave the SSR a bit more self-confidence, but taking it on a longer ride was truly quite hateful. 1 hour is enjoyable, you can smash it out. 2 hours is totally bearable, but three is unpleasant, and anything beyond four is torture. After seven I couldn\u2019t ride anything for a few days, with the rear end comfort complemented by a fizzing sensation in my hands that I\u2019ve only experienced after strimming the allotment with a 2-stroke Stihl for several hours. I know it isn&#8217;t an endurance bike and I wasn&#8217;t expecting an armchair, but people train on their race bikes, and this is absolutely going to detract from your training if you&#8217;re doing any significant volume.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Finally, I never managed to get the headset to tighten properly. The shiny top cap wasn&#8217;t machined with enough clearance for the top cap bolt, which would bind in the countersunk hole before it could fully do its job, almost getting totally stuck at one point, so I just left it a little loose.<\/p>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery inlinegallery inline-layout extended-layout full-width-layout first-slide-only kiosq-b\" data-component-name=\"Elk:Gallery:ImageGallery\" data-inline-gallery data-inline-gallery-progress-template=\"Image {currentSlide} of {totalSlides}\" data-inline-gallery-total-slides=\"5\" id=\"elk-d4e5bd98-8058-11f1-bc56-734802a70796\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count counts\"><span class=\"slidecount current\" data-inline-gallery-count><br \/>\nImage 1 of 5<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items inlinegallery-wrap\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\" data-inline-gallery-track>\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"0\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5S5AGWdXYJxfNbAkuSuVDE-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5S5AGWdXYJxfNbAkuSuVDE-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5S5AGWdXYJxfNbAkuSuVDE-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5S5AGWdXYJxfNbAkuSuVDE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5S5AGWdXYJxfNbAkuSuVDE-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5S5AGWdXYJxfNbAkuSuVDE-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">UCI-approved, and realistically, this is a bike for shorter races only. I can&#8217;t imagine having to do regular training aboard it.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Will Jones)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"1\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dbnB4jSJmFdGXXaow3kGqE-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dbnB4jSJmFdGXXaow3kGqE-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dbnB4jSJmFdGXXaow3kGqE-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dbnB4jSJmFdGXXaow3kGqE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dbnB4jSJmFdGXXaow3kGqE-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dbnB4jSJmFdGXXaow3kGqE-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">A front derailleur stops you maxxing out the frame&#8217;s tyre capacity, so go 1x if you want anything over a 32c.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Will Jones)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"2\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TH2ake3oM6ziYVmmkiHZuE-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TH2ake3oM6ziYVmmkiHZuE-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TH2ake3oM6ziYVmmkiHZuE-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TH2ake3oM6ziYVmmkiHZuE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TH2ake3oM6ziYVmmkiHZuE-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TH2ake3oM6ziYVmmkiHZuE-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The back end was harsh, but the front end wasn&#8217;t much better.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Will Jones)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"3\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"3\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"3\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/s5jctWVKNC8eWbNbYguXoE-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/s5jctWVKNC8eWbNbYguXoE-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/s5jctWVKNC8eWbNbYguXoE-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/s5jctWVKNC8eWbNbYguXoE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/s5jctWVKNC8eWbNbYguXoE-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/s5jctWVKNC8eWbNbYguXoE-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Yes, the bottom bracket was also stiff, unsurprisingly.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Will Jones)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"4\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"4\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"4\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vnf2s8PpBjbxfK7LqTSUjE-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vnf2s8PpBjbxfK7LqTSUjE-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vnf2s8PpBjbxfK7LqTSUjE-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vnf2s8PpBjbxfK7LqTSUjE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vnf2s8PpBjbxfK7LqTSUjE-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vnf2s8PpBjbxfK7LqTSUjE-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Above and beyond what, though? A girder?<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Will Jones)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-images\" data-inline-gallery-expanded hidden>\n<div class=\"expanded-images__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-track>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-frame data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 1 of 5\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5S5AGWdXYJxfNbAkuSuVDE-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5S5AGWdXYJxfNbAkuSuVDE-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, 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Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/s5jctWVKNC8eWbNbYguXoE-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/s5jctWVKNC8eWbNbYguXoE-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/s5jctWVKNC8eWbNbYguXoE-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/s5jctWVKNC8eWbNbYguXoE-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/s5jctWVKNC8eWbNbYguXoE-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/s5jctWVKNC8eWbNbYguXoE-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/s5jctWVKNC8eWbNbYguXoE-415-80.jpg.webp 415w\" sizes=\"99vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-frame data-index=\"4\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 5 of 5\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vnf2s8PpBjbxfK7LqTSUjE-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vnf2s8PpBjbxfK7LqTSUjE-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vnf2s8PpBjbxfK7LqTSUjE-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vnf2s8PpBjbxfK7LqTSUjE-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vnf2s8PpBjbxfK7LqTSUjE-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vnf2s8PpBjbxfK7LqTSUjE-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vnf2s8PpBjbxfK7LqTSUjE-415-80.jpg.webp 415w\" sizes=\"99vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"value-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Value<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-e28441c6-7ece-11f1-b49a-7fa69a9a9207\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The frameset, without a cockpit, will set you back $4,399, or $5,299 if you want the \u2018custom\u2019 geometry. That\u2019s <em>a lot<\/em> less than an S-Works Tarmac frame, but when Specialized trickles out the standard Tarmac SL9, I suspect the differential will be less. It\u2019s also a couple of hundred bucks less than an S-Works SL8 frameset, which is still a very, very good option and one I would pick over the SSR in a heartbeat.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">When you package in the cockpit at $419 the difference between this and the best bike in our buyer\u2019s guide, the Factor Ostro VAM, is minor. The same goes for the Cerv\u00e9lo S5, another absolutely sensational bike.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"verdict-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Verdict<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-e2844284-7ece-11f1-a1fc-cdd892c3de24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">I think you may have gathered at this point that I don\u2019t think the Incolour SSR is a very good bike. It is a clear example of trying to design something that looks good on paper. It has to hit the wind tunnel numbers and the stiffness figures and the weight. It has to have the fancy 3D printed titanium hardware and the modern narrow cockpit, but it doesn\u2019t feel like anybody took it out and actually rode the thing.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">I loved watching Blackadder growing up. There\u2019s an episode where Edmund Blackadder\u2019s puritanical aunt and uncle come to visit, and instantly chastise him for owning chairs, which are of course <em>an invention of Satan<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cIn our house Nathaniel sits on a spike\u201d&#8230; I think I know how he feels.<\/p>\n<div class=\"slice-container table-wrapper slice-container-table kiosq-b\" data-component-name=\"Slice:Table\" id=\"elk-772fb876-805c-11f1-8158-d95120c90c0f\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"table__instruction\">\nSwipe to scroll horizontally<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table__container\">\n<table class=\"table__wrapper table__wrapper--inbodyContent table__wrapper--sticky table__wrapper--divider\">\n<tbody class=\"table__body\">\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Design and aesthetics<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>There&#8217;s a lot of design points that are worthy of merit: Narrow front end, Ti hardware, narrow cockpit, aero bottles. It&#8217;s all very modern, and for that it should be applauded. It even looks quite cool in a way. The headset issue isn&#8217;t ideal however. <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>8\/10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Weight<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>If it&#8217;s as aero as it says it is, it&#8217;s staggeringly light<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>8\/10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Build<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>The wheels are kinda funny looking but ride well. The saddle probably needs padding and the tyres are too narrow for the harshness of the frame, even if they are good quality. Dura-Ace is excellent but means you can&#8217;t run anything greater than a 32c.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>7\/10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Performance<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>I actually don&#8217;t care if it&#8217;s the most aero bike ever created; unless you&#8217;re riding it on the smooth boards of a velodrome it&#8217;s unbearably harsh to the point it eclipses any aero benefits or low weight climbing ability. <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>4\/10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Value<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>It&#8217;s relatively expensive for a bike that&#8217;s actively unpleasant to ride. Not a bargain, nor even just fine&#8230; a lot of money to spend on a sore arse. <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>4\/10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Overall<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 5 &#8211; Cell 1 <\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>62%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block mb-5\" id=\"articleTag\" data-component-name=\"PostArticleLinks\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"post-article-links\">\n<div class=\"border-b border-b-black border-solid py-2.5 text-black font-bold uppercase\">TOPICS<\/div>\n<nav class=\"py-2.5 flex gap-2.5 flex-wrap\" data-analytics-id=\"article-tag\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-tag\">\n<p>Tech<\/p>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-7Wrm6gGZBQqjxwerMaHtyc\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-7Wrm6gGZBQqjxwerMaHtyc slice-container-authorBio\">\n<div class=\"author author__default-layout author--separator author--collapsible\" data-hydrate=\"true\">\n<div class=\"author__header\">\n<div class=\"author__avatar-block\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"author__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rcdGNkZsAp22gXEbfMFpjU-140-80.jpg.webp 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rcdGNkZsAp22gXEbfMFpjU.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rcdGNkZsAp22gXEbfMFpjU.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rcdGNkZsAp22gXEbfMFpjU.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__heading\">\n<div class=\"author__name\">Will Jones<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__social\">\n<nav class=\"button-social-group author__social-buttons\" aria-labelledby=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">\n<div id=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">Social Links Navigation<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__role\">Senior Tech Writer<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>Will joined the Cyclingnews team as a reviews writer in 2022, having previously written for Cyclist, BikeRadar and Advntr. 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A very low weight, and a claimed aero package that is just shy of 4 watts faster than a Cerv\u00e9lo S5, a bike that is widely considered one of the best aero bikes on the market, and one that came out on top in our own wind tunnel testing. All the mod cons, and yet, much like the Felt Nexar, things quite quickly fell away when the rubber hit the road.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header>\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand\">Cyclingnews<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">I\u2019ve taken the SSR out on my usual test routes, involving fast flat riding, plus the usual hills and twisting descents that test the handling, plus a solid 7hr day in the chair to test its endurance capabilities, which I\u2019ll admit is not what it\u2019s designed for. All in all\u2026 I have not enjoyed it.<\/p>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery inlinegallery inline-layout extended-layout full-width-layout first-slide-only kiosq-b\" data-component-name=\"Elk:Gallery:ImageGallery\" data-inline-gallery data-inline-gallery-progress-template=\"Image {currentSlide} of {totalSlides}\" data-inline-gallery-total-slides=\"10\" id=\"elk-1ec4d5da-8058-11f1-b5a9-e5a5d96f231e\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count counts\"><span class=\"slidecount current\" data-inline-gallery-count><br \/>\nImage 1 of 10<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items inlinegallery-wrap\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\" data-inline-gallery-track>\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"0\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yFEiXFdXqBk2cgzqXeJLwK-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yFEiXFdXqBk2cgzqXeJLwK-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yFEiXFdXqBk2cgzqXeJLwK-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yFEiXFdXqBk2cgzqXeJLwK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yFEiXFdXqBk2cgzqXeJLwK-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yFEiXFdXqBk2cgzqXeJLwK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">It&#8217;s quite a striking machine, even if the wheels look AI generated<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Will Jones)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"1\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q6NVRP89mtmREPaZSHPD6J-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q6NVRP89mtmREPaZSHPD6J-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q6NVRP89mtmREPaZSHPD6J-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q6NVRP89mtmREPaZSHPD6J-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q6NVRP89mtmREPaZSHPD6J-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q6NVRP89mtmREPaZSHPD6J-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The front end is very narrow, aided by a 35.5cm cockpit.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Will Jones)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"2\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mk6D4R2Q838wmXnSqNU4ZK-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mk6D4R2Q838wmXnSqNU4ZK-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mk6D4R2Q838wmXnSqNU4ZK-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mk6D4R2Q838wmXnSqNU4ZK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mk6D4R2Q838wmXnSqNU4ZK-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mk6D4R2Q838wmXnSqNU4ZK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The cockpit, like the rest of the bike, is incredibly unforgiving.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Will Jones)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"3\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"3\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"3\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NubTZuLAWjUYuRchqdTKYJ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NubTZuLAWjUYuRchqdTKYJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NubTZuLAWjUYuRchqdTKYJ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NubTZuLAWjUYuRchqdTKYJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NubTZuLAWjUYuRchqdTKYJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NubTZuLAWjUYuRchqdTKYJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">This machined top cap looks bling, but the bolt kept binding in the countersink and I couldn&#8217;t get the headset tight enough.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Will Jones)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"4\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"4\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"4\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vxSPAXKkCcim8qjL9ES5SK-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vxSPAXKkCcim8qjL9ES5SK-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vxSPAXKkCcim8qjL9ES5SK-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vxSPAXKkCcim8qjL9ES5SK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vxSPAXKkCcim8qjL9ES5SK-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vxSPAXKkCcim8qjL9ES5SK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The bike is awash with nifty 3D printed tech.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Will Jones)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"5\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"5\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"5\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Kbw25NzoWujdoR9mjavmrK-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Kbw25NzoWujdoR9mjavmrK-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Kbw25NzoWujdoR9mjavmrK-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Kbw25NzoWujdoR9mjavmrK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Kbw25NzoWujdoR9mjavmrK-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Kbw25NzoWujdoR9mjavmrK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">These aero bottles are fine, though the cages lack drain holes in the bottom so water does pool in them.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Will Jones)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"6\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"6\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"6\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CPkU7VMkYMnAGfytxx2S7K-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CPkU7VMkYMnAGfytxx2S7K-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CPkU7VMkYMnAGfytxx2S7K-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CPkU7VMkYMnAGfytxx2S7K-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CPkU7VMkYMnAGfytxx2S7K-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CPkU7VMkYMnAGfytxx2S7K-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">This saddle suited me in terms of shape, but still made for a tremendously uncomfy perch without any rear end give.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Will Jones)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"7\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"7\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"7\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zwg4EzjdAJW7rCMBLhjDZK-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zwg4EzjdAJW7rCMBLhjDZK-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zwg4EzjdAJW7rCMBLhjDZK-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zwg4EzjdAJW7rCMBLhjDZK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zwg4EzjdAJW7rCMBLhjDZK-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zwg4EzjdAJW7rCMBLhjDZK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The stays can accommodate a 36c tyre, likely more if you&#8217;re brave, and you should max out the capacity.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Will Jones)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"8\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"8\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"8\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/t9ZfByhWCJmdjGjSUhpfjK-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/t9ZfByhWCJmdjGjSUhpfjK-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/t9ZfByhWCJmdjGjSUhpfjK-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/t9ZfByhWCJmdjGjSUhpfjK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/t9ZfByhWCJmdjGjSUhpfjK-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/t9ZfByhWCJmdjGjSUhpfjK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The hubs are visually quite intriguing, with a large flange on the rotor side.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Will Jones)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"9\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"9\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"9\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sJWP5N6WubAm5amkY7ZLU6-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sJWP5N6WubAm5amkY7ZLU6-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sJWP5N6WubAm5amkY7ZLU6-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sJWP5N6WubAm5amkY7ZLU6-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sJWP5N6WubAm5amkY7ZLU6-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sJWP5N6WubAm5amkY7ZLU6-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Even the brake hardware is 3D printed.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Will Jones)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-images\" data-inline-gallery-expanded hidden>\n<div class=\"expanded-images__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-track>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-frame data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 1 of 10\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yFEiXFdXqBk2cgzqXeJLwK-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yFEiXFdXqBk2cgzqXeJLwK-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yFEiXFdXqBk2cgzqXeJLwK-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yFEiXFdXqBk2cgzqXeJLwK-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yFEiXFdXqBk2cgzqXeJLwK-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yFEiXFdXqBk2cgzqXeJLwK-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yFEiXFdXqBk2cgzqXeJLwK-415-80.jpg.webp 415w\" sizes=\"99vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-frame data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 2 of 10\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q6NVRP89mtmREPaZSHPD6J-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q6NVRP89mtmREPaZSHPD6J-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q6NVRP89mtmREPaZSHPD6J-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q6NVRP89mtmREPaZSHPD6J-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q6NVRP89mtmREPaZSHPD6J-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q6NVRP89mtmREPaZSHPD6J-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q6NVRP89mtmREPaZSHPD6J-415-80.jpg.webp 415w\" sizes=\"99vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-frame data-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 3 of 10\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mk6D4R2Q838wmXnSqNU4ZK-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mk6D4R2Q838wmXnSqNU4ZK-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mk6D4R2Q838wmXnSqNU4ZK-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, 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In fact, it shares a similar vibe to the Felt Nexar, insofar as it\u2019s clearly designed with aerodynamics at the forefront of everything, but with a slenderness that makes it look fragile against the muscular frames of the Cerv\u00e9lo S5 and even more so against the likes of the Factor ONE.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">There\u2019s more than a hint of a Giant TCR about the thing, with the compact frame and integrated seatpost, but the scalloped cutout to surround the rear wheel is Canyon Aeroad, and the bayonet fork is very Cerv\u00e9lo, at the head tube at least. The crown and legs, also extremely blade-like, are a thing of their own, and able to swallow a surprisingly large tyre. Officially the bike will accommodate a 32c tyre with a 2x setup, or a 36c with a 1x. All very modern.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">What was also modern was the cockpit, which arrived in a 120&#215;35.5 guise. A wider one also arrived, but let\u2019s be real, I\u2019m not going to fit that when there\u2019s something as tastefully aero already fitted; shoulder pain be damned.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-7Wrm6gGZBQqjxwerMaHtyc\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-7Wrm6gGZBQqjxwerMaHtyc slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The seat mast you need to cut to size yourself, and unlike bikes from the likes of Giant whereby there\u2019s some wiggle room in the topper to adjust the height, here you can modify your saddle height by a couple of millimetres by using different 3D printed saddle cradles. It\u2019s certainly neat, and clearly done with aerodynamics in mind. Luckily my test model arrived with everything bang on, and topped with a suede-topped (yes &#8211; fun, right?) unpadded carbon saddle that, praise be, was at least a shape I was comfortable with. I did find after an initial test that the saddle was just on the cusp of being a little high for my tastes, so I swapped from my Bont shoes to a slightly higher stack pair of Lakes, and everything was on song from there on in.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Incolour claims \u2018custom geometry\u2019 as an option, though this is perhaps a bit of a stretch. What you can do is select a \u2018more aggressive\u2019 or \u2018more relaxed\u2019 version of each of the seven sizes (45-60), which either increase the stack and reduce the reach or vice versa while keeping the saddle height range the same, for an upcharge of $600. I tested the standard version, however, which is probably what most of you will opt for, too. A 72\u00ba head tube angle is perhaps a little slacker than most, certainly 1.5\u00ba slacker than a Tarmac, for example. The stack in my size is 2mm lower than a Tarmac, but the reach is shorter by 6mm, so like me you may be able to bump up from your usual stem size to compensate.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">In terms of aero claims, SSR quotes a frontal area that is 60.37cm2 smaller than a Cerv\u00e9lo S5, resulting in a claimed 3.99 watt benefit at 45km\/h. Take this with a pinch of salt as this was done over a yaw sweep of -20\u00ba to +20\u00ba; wind yaw angles of 20\u00ba at 45km\/h aren\u2019t impossible, but they are very rare. We don\u2019t know what weighting Incolour used, but by the graph we have, it is clear the SSR outperforms the S5 at higher yaw angles. Regardless, to be in the right zone as the S5, taking its data at face value, with a bike that weighed 7.05kg with pedals, the aero bottle cages and the neat 3D printed titanium computer mount, is impressive. We will be testing it in the tunnel ourselves in the coming months to validate these claims.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">There are also stiffness claims too, with the SSR stiffer in \u2018pedalling stiffness\u2019 (which I assume is at the BB) than a Tarmac SL7 and SL8, a Giant TCR, a Van Rysel RCR (not the RCR-F I don\u2019t believe), and a Cannondale SuperSix. It has a stiffer head tube than an SL7, an RCR and a SuperSix, and has more laterally stiff forks than all but the TCR. Sadly, there\u2019s no quoted data for the seatpost stiffness, something which I fear was totally overlooked, as this is by some margin the least comfortable bike I\u2019ve ever ridden.<\/p>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery inlinegallery inline-layout extended-layout full-width-layout first-slide-only kiosq-b\" data-component-name=\"Elk:Gallery:ImageGallery\" data-inline-gallery data-inline-gallery-progress-template=\"Image {currentSlide} of {totalSlides}\" data-inline-gallery-total-slides=\"5\" id=\"elk-1ec4d684-8058-11f1-b5be-adcf460829f8\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count counts\"><span class=\"slidecount current\" data-inline-gallery-count><br \/>\nImage 1 of 5<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items inlinegallery-wrap\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\" data-inline-gallery-track>\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"0\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hC3vK4n9XdGFJ3xy9GjsB-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hC3vK4n9XdGFJ3xy9GjsB-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hC3vK4n9XdGFJ3xy9GjsB-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hC3vK4n9XdGFJ3xy9GjsB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hC3vK4n9XdGFJ3xy9GjsB-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hC3vK4n9XdGFJ3xy9GjsB-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The wheels look a bit out there, but on the road they feel remarkably like Campagnolo Hyperons.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Will Jones)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"1\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cQLajqU8RNxVeMv34MdmRo-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cQLajqU8RNxVeMv34MdmRo-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cQLajqU8RNxVeMv34MdmRo-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cQLajqU8RNxVeMv34MdmRo-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cQLajqU8RNxVeMv34MdmRo-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cQLajqU8RNxVeMv34MdmRo-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The integrated seat mast feels like it has not a single milimetre of give in it. It&#8217;s horrendous.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Will Jones)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"2\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kJwdqGZuWCram2qg5STFQo-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kJwdqGZuWCram2qg5STFQo-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kJwdqGZuWCram2qg5STFQo-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kJwdqGZuWCram2qg5STFQo-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kJwdqGZuWCram2qg5STFQo-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kJwdqGZuWCram2qg5STFQo-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The bayonet front end helps keep things deep and narrow.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Will Jones)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"3\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"3\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"3\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6F3FDPNmHFThYn5eo6CEMo-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6F3FDPNmHFThYn5eo6CEMo-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6F3FDPNmHFThYn5eo6CEMo-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6F3FDPNmHFThYn5eo6CEMo-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6F3FDPNmHFThYn5eo6CEMo-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6F3FDPNmHFThYn5eo6CEMo-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">I also wonder if the lateral grooves act like a trip strip for the air&#8230;<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Will Jones)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"4\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"4\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"4\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T2ZBJs9QLAeHRqdwWGpVLo-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T2ZBJs9QLAeHRqdwWGpVLo-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T2ZBJs9QLAeHRqdwWGpVLo-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T2ZBJs9QLAeHRqdwWGpVLo-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T2ZBJs9QLAeHRqdwWGpVLo-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T2ZBJs9QLAeHRqdwWGpVLo-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The fork can swallow much larger tyres than the 28c I was sent.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Will Jones)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-images\" data-inline-gallery-expanded hidden>\n<div class=\"expanded-images__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-track>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-frame data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 1 of 5\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hC3vK4n9XdGFJ3xy9GjsB-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hC3vK4n9XdGFJ3xy9GjsB-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hC3vK4n9XdGFJ3xy9GjsB-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hC3vK4n9XdGFJ3xy9GjsB-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hC3vK4n9XdGFJ3xy9GjsB-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hC3vK4n9XdGFJ3xy9GjsB-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hC3vK4n9XdGFJ3xy9GjsB-415-80.jpg.webp 415w\" sizes=\"99vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-frame data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 2 of 5\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div 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5\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kJwdqGZuWCram2qg5STFQo-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kJwdqGZuWCram2qg5STFQo-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kJwdqGZuWCram2qg5STFQo-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kJwdqGZuWCram2qg5STFQo-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kJwdqGZuWCram2qg5STFQo-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kJwdqGZuWCram2qg5STFQo-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kJwdqGZuWCram2qg5STFQo-415-80.jpg.webp 415w\" sizes=\"99vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-frame data-index=\"3\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div 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class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 5 of 5\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T2ZBJs9QLAeHRqdwWGpVLo-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T2ZBJs9QLAeHRqdwWGpVLo-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T2ZBJs9QLAeHRqdwWGpVLo-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T2ZBJs9QLAeHRqdwWGpVLo-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T2ZBJs9QLAeHRqdwWGpVLo-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T2ZBJs9QLAeHRqdwWGpVLo-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T2ZBJs9QLAeHRqdwWGpVLo-415-80.jpg.webp 415w\" sizes=\"99vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"performance-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Performance<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-e28440fe-7ece-11f1-9122-adb6e2e20d8e\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Everything about this bike: the claimed aero superiority, the low weight, the modern tyre clearance, the lifetime warranty, the modern cockpit options and \u2018custom geometry\u2019, and the nifty 3D printed accessories. All of it simply falls out of the conversation because this is an almost unbearably uncomfortable bike ride.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It feels crystalline and brittle, even in comparison to the Van Rysel RCR-F, a bike that was in its own right uncomfortable but one I still managed to tap out an early spring 200km ride on without wanting to simply walk home halfway round. The main culprit is the integrated seat mast, and while some of you may look at the unpadded saddle and say that\u2019s the culprit, I will gladly point you to my stupid flat bar road bike, which has a bare carbon saddle on it that I can sit on for hours on end with no issue. It doesn\u2019t feel like there\u2019s not enough give; it feels like there\u2019s no give, and it has knock-on impacts beyond just battering your undercarriage.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">On climbs, where the low weight should make it sing, the stiffness of your perch means you bounce jarringly if your cadence gets too high. The weight makes it a good climber, sure, but for extended climbs of more than a couple of minutes I want to be in a position where I am able to focus solely on the pain in my legs and lungs, and not my arse.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">On the flat it is fast; part of that is down in no small part to the 355mm cockpit, which is probably going to do far more than any frame aero package, but it ticked along very happily on fast roads, and when things were smooth I could tuck into a lovely aero position. The front end may lack the lateral stiffness of a TCR, but it does feel like it has the vertical stiffness of a breezeblock. Like the rear end, the front is entirely unforgiving over anything other than beautiful millpond tarmac, and this has implications for the handling.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">There\u2019s nothing wrong with the geometry at all. It\u2019s not like the Felt Nexar, which seemed to get it all a bit wrong, but having a degree of compliance adds a sure-footedness to the equation that the SSR lacks.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Actually, despite the slightly slacker front end, it is quite a lively bike to ride; perhaps the narrower cockpit is at play, but I don\u2019t think to a great deal. I never felt truly at home sticking it into the corners as it felt like it could judder and skate over the surface at any time rather than hunkering down into the forces that are borne upon it and dealing with them with composure and a degree of grace.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">To try and alleviate things a bit, I swapped the quite cool \u2018Aerowav\u2019 wheels (these were perfectly fine, if also quite stiff, and rather like riding Campagnolo Hyperons in my experience) for a set of Enve SES 6.7s shod with 32mm Hutchinson Blackbird Race tyres, rather than the 28mm set that came with my bike. I wanted to use 35s, which would have <em>just<\/em> cleared the front derailleur, but I didn\u2019t fancy taking the risk. In any case, things improved marginally, but not to the point that it became enjoyable. The Aerowav wheels did come set up tubeless as standard.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Blackbird Race is a good, and quite underrated tyre in my opinion, and the higher volume and decent spoonfuls of <em>supple<\/em> gave the SSR a bit more self-confidence, but taking it on a longer ride was truly quite hateful. 1 hour is enjoyable, you can smash it out. 2 hours is totally bearable, but three is unpleasant, and anything beyond four is torture. After seven I couldn\u2019t ride anything for a few days, with the rear end comfort complemented by a fizzing sensation in my hands that I\u2019ve only experienced after strimming the allotment with a 2-stroke Stihl for several hours. I know it isn&#8217;t an endurance bike and I wasn&#8217;t expecting an armchair, but people train on their race bikes, and this is absolutely going to detract from your training if you&#8217;re doing any significant volume.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Finally, I never managed to get the headset to tighten properly. The shiny top cap wasn&#8217;t machined with enough clearance for the top cap bolt, which would bind in the countersunk hole before it could fully do its job, almost getting totally stuck at one point, so I just left it a little loose.<\/p>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery inlinegallery inline-layout extended-layout full-width-layout first-slide-only kiosq-b\" data-component-name=\"Elk:Gallery:ImageGallery\" data-inline-gallery data-inline-gallery-progress-template=\"Image {currentSlide} of {totalSlides}\" data-inline-gallery-total-slides=\"5\" id=\"elk-d4e5bd98-8058-11f1-bc56-734802a70796\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count counts\"><span class=\"slidecount current\" data-inline-gallery-count><br \/>\nImage 1 of 5<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items inlinegallery-wrap\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\" data-inline-gallery-track>\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"0\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5S5AGWdXYJxfNbAkuSuVDE-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5S5AGWdXYJxfNbAkuSuVDE-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5S5AGWdXYJxfNbAkuSuVDE-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5S5AGWdXYJxfNbAkuSuVDE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5S5AGWdXYJxfNbAkuSuVDE-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5S5AGWdXYJxfNbAkuSuVDE-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">UCI-approved, and realistically, this is a bike for shorter races only. I can&#8217;t imagine having to do regular training aboard it.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Will Jones)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"1\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dbnB4jSJmFdGXXaow3kGqE-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dbnB4jSJmFdGXXaow3kGqE-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dbnB4jSJmFdGXXaow3kGqE-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dbnB4jSJmFdGXXaow3kGqE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dbnB4jSJmFdGXXaow3kGqE-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dbnB4jSJmFdGXXaow3kGqE-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">A front derailleur stops you maxxing out the frame&#8217;s tyre capacity, so go 1x if you want anything over a 32c.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Will Jones)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"2\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TH2ake3oM6ziYVmmkiHZuE-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TH2ake3oM6ziYVmmkiHZuE-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TH2ake3oM6ziYVmmkiHZuE-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TH2ake3oM6ziYVmmkiHZuE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TH2ake3oM6ziYVmmkiHZuE-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TH2ake3oM6ziYVmmkiHZuE-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The back end was harsh, but the front end wasn&#8217;t much better.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Will Jones)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"3\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"3\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"3\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/s5jctWVKNC8eWbNbYguXoE-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/s5jctWVKNC8eWbNbYguXoE-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/s5jctWVKNC8eWbNbYguXoE-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/s5jctWVKNC8eWbNbYguXoE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/s5jctWVKNC8eWbNbYguXoE-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/s5jctWVKNC8eWbNbYguXoE-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Yes, the bottom bracket was also stiff, unsurprisingly.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Will Jones)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"4\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"4\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"4\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vnf2s8PpBjbxfK7LqTSUjE-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vnf2s8PpBjbxfK7LqTSUjE-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vnf2s8PpBjbxfK7LqTSUjE-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vnf2s8PpBjbxfK7LqTSUjE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vnf2s8PpBjbxfK7LqTSUjE-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vnf2s8PpBjbxfK7LqTSUjE-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Above and beyond what, though? A girder?<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Will Jones)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-images\" data-inline-gallery-expanded hidden>\n<div class=\"expanded-images__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-track>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-frame data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 1 of 5\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5S5AGWdXYJxfNbAkuSuVDE-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5S5AGWdXYJxfNbAkuSuVDE-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, 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class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 5 of 5\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vnf2s8PpBjbxfK7LqTSUjE-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vnf2s8PpBjbxfK7LqTSUjE-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vnf2s8PpBjbxfK7LqTSUjE-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vnf2s8PpBjbxfK7LqTSUjE-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vnf2s8PpBjbxfK7LqTSUjE-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vnf2s8PpBjbxfK7LqTSUjE-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vnf2s8PpBjbxfK7LqTSUjE-415-80.jpg.webp 415w\" sizes=\"99vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"value-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Value<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-e28441c6-7ece-11f1-b49a-7fa69a9a9207\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The frameset, without a cockpit, will set you back $4,399, or $5,299 if you want the \u2018custom\u2019 geometry. That\u2019s <em>a lot<\/em> less than an S-Works Tarmac frame, but when Specialized trickles out the standard Tarmac SL9, I suspect the differential will be less. It\u2019s also a couple of hundred bucks less than an S-Works SL8 frameset, which is still a very, very good option and one I would pick over the SSR in a heartbeat.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">When you package in the cockpit at $419 the difference between this and the best bike in our buyer\u2019s guide, the Factor Ostro VAM, is minor. The same goes for the Cerv\u00e9lo S5, another absolutely sensational bike.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"verdict-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Verdict<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-e2844284-7ece-11f1-a1fc-cdd892c3de24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">I think you may have gathered at this point that I don\u2019t think the Incolour SSR is a very good bike. It is a clear example of trying to design something that looks good on paper. It has to hit the wind tunnel numbers and the stiffness figures and the weight. It has to have the fancy 3D printed titanium hardware and the modern narrow cockpit, but it doesn\u2019t feel like anybody took it out and actually rode the thing.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">I loved watching Blackadder growing up. There\u2019s an episode where Edmund Blackadder\u2019s puritanical aunt and uncle come to visit, and instantly chastise him for owning chairs, which are of course <em>an invention of Satan<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cIn our house Nathaniel sits on a spike\u201d&#8230; I think I know how he feels.<\/p>\n<div class=\"slice-container table-wrapper slice-container-table kiosq-b\" data-component-name=\"Slice:Table\" id=\"elk-772fb876-805c-11f1-8158-d95120c90c0f\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"table__instruction\">\nSwipe to scroll horizontally<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table__container\">\n<table class=\"table__wrapper table__wrapper--inbodyContent table__wrapper--sticky table__wrapper--divider\">\n<tbody class=\"table__body\">\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Design and aesthetics<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>There&#8217;s a lot of design points that are worthy of merit: Narrow front end, Ti hardware, narrow cockpit, aero bottles. It&#8217;s all very modern, and for that it should be applauded. It even looks quite cool in a way. The headset issue isn&#8217;t ideal however. <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>8\/10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Weight<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>If it&#8217;s as aero as it says it is, it&#8217;s staggeringly light<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>8\/10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Build<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>The wheels are kinda funny looking but ride well. The saddle probably needs padding and the tyres are too narrow for the harshness of the frame, even if they are good quality. Dura-Ace is excellent but means you can&#8217;t run anything greater than a 32c.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>7\/10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Performance<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>I actually don&#8217;t care if it&#8217;s the most aero bike ever created; unless you&#8217;re riding it on the smooth boards of a velodrome it&#8217;s unbearably harsh to the point it eclipses any aero benefits or low weight climbing ability. <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>4\/10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Value<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>It&#8217;s relatively expensive for a bike that&#8217;s actively unpleasant to ride. Not a bargain, nor even just fine&#8230; a lot of money to spend on a sore arse. <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>4\/10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Overall<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 5 &#8211; Cell 1 <\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>62%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/bikes\/road\/incolour-ssr-review\/&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ckwrFbHGWqKTZ2zM7DzrK6-2560-80.jpg&#8221;] Cyclingnews Verdict On paper, the Incolour SSR offers a hell of a lot. A very competitive weight, a market-leading aero package, and lateral stiffness very much to write home about. The trouble is the vertical stiffness is through the roof and detracts so comprehensively from the overall ride experience that I was [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[226,68],"class_list":["post-2072419","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-crawlmanager","tag-cyclingnews-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2072419","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2072419"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2072419\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2072419"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2072419"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2072419"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}