FAIRLIGHT STRAEL 3.0 - Review after a year of riding.

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FAIRLIGHT STRAEL 3.0 - Review after a year of riding.

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Күн бұрын

In this video I review the beautiful Fairlight Strael 3.0. Talking about what's changed, the features and what it's like out on the roads. This is my FIRST EVER video so please comment down below on the sort of videos you would like me to do next. Don't be shy to do some constructive criticism so as to help me improve my videos for next time.
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@Crankmeister 12 күн бұрын

Excellent vid!! I have a Strael 3.0 in the same colour m, sized 58T. I love the fact that they offer various geometry options to cater for those with longer legs and shorter torsos. Mine isn’t built yet, but seeing yours has given me extra motivation to break out the spanner’s! I’ve subbed. Look forward to your next vid. 👌

@James.Johnston 12 күн бұрын

I’m so glad I’ve inspired you to crack on with your build. You’ll love it when it’s finished!

@thomasklarmann6502 Күн бұрын

id love to see some pics of your build.... im also considering a strael and would be on a 58T - so im curious how it looks in real live

@MrCelticjazz Ай бұрын

I also have a Fairlight Strael here in London.I love riding it around Richmond Park. That was a really insightful video and great to see cycle enthusiasts like yourself given it the thumbs up!

@James.Johnston Ай бұрын

Cheers for the encouraging comment mate! Gonna be making some more vids on this piece of art, hope you stick around.👍

@MatejDuricek Ай бұрын

Not in teenage years anymore (wish I'd discovered the road cycling passion back then but well, that's life :)), but I'd really like to see how you train, what's the life of an up-and-coming cyclist, your program, tips for us passionate hobbyists...and just anything you feel like sharing with the community. Good luck with your new channel!

@James.Johnston Ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment, I’ll do a short video soon talking about my training plan and the sort of things I like to do out on the bike. 👍

@davidmurphy9151 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the review - I have a Secan and was curious about the Strael. The look books dont really call out any differences but the tire clearence.

@James.Johnston 2 ай бұрын

I’m so glad you liked it 👍. Thanks for commenting😁.

@kareemghattas802 Ай бұрын

great vid - very informative. a good start ;-)

@James.Johnston Ай бұрын

Thanks very much. Glad you enjoyed it 😁

@James.Johnston 2 ай бұрын

My complete bike with pedals, alloy bottle cages and Garmin computer mount comes in at 8,8 kg !

@UmbertoSconfienza Ай бұрын

could you tell us about the components that you used for the build to achieve that weight? Mine is a 54r with mechanical 105 and some serious weight-weenies components and is around 9kg

@James.Johnston Ай бұрын

@@UmbertoSconfienza Thanks for the comment. I have a carbon Prologo saddle, ( now have ) Speedplay pedals, Hunt 30mm carbon rims, Schwalbe Pro One tires set up tubeless, standard carbon seat post, Zipp 90mm service course stem around a 38cm FSA Gossamer bar.

@nigewright8246 Ай бұрын

Good video - great log shed😅

@TimothyRuss-i6i Ай бұрын

I have a Fairlight Strael 3 in black with gold finish’s with Ultegra Di2. I also have a Trek Domane SL7 and I would say the Strael is very slightly heavier but more comfortable. It rides really well in rough roads like we have around me. A really good video please do more!

@James.Johnston Ай бұрын

@@TimothyRuss-i6i Glad you enjoyed the video. The roads around me are pretty rough too and I also find that the steel absorb loads of the shock. I’m working on a video now so stick around 👍👍👍

@jimjohnstone8665 Ай бұрын

well done

@James.Johnston Ай бұрын

@@jimjohnstone8665 Thanks 😁

@MrHaroow Ай бұрын

Nice review James! I'm very pleased to know that a cyclist enthusiast owns a Strael 3.0 near me. I'm loooking to buy this exact configuration in a near future. I'd love to share a ride with you to have a more in depth review of this bike (I live in Toulouse). Thanks for the video :)

@James.Johnston Ай бұрын

@@MrHaroow I’m pleased to know that you enjoyed the video. When you’re south of Pau I’d love to go for a ride with you and chat about the bike! 🚲🗻

@noelclaremont Ай бұрын

Awesome review. Subscribed. 👍

@James.Johnston Ай бұрын

@@noelclaremont Thanks !!!

@Rairooo Ай бұрын

Great Video Mate¡

@James.Johnston Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it 😁👍

@FotisVamvakas-h7d 27 күн бұрын

Nice video. Especially for the steel bike lovers! Keep going 😀.

@James.Johnston 27 күн бұрын

Thanks, will do!

@dainiusvysniauskas2049 24 күн бұрын

Imagine paying 4900 euros for steel bike with alloy wheels. What a rip off

@James.Johnston 24 күн бұрын

@@dainiusvysniauskas2049 Imagine paying 1200 euros for a plastic bike. What a scam.

@James.Johnston 24 күн бұрын

And the wheels are carbon

@michaelmettler5831 2 ай бұрын

Great review ! Thank you for putting in the effort of sharing your experience with us ! Can you share the weight of your complete bike ? I’m sure many are interested : )

@James.Johnston 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment mate, I’ve added the bike’s weight in the comment section for you and all other interested.

@raulmartinez5511 Ай бұрын

Lovely video man, nothing beats a good steel frame, great choice! cheers from Barcelona

@James.Johnston Ай бұрын

STEEL IS REAL !!!

@imstillhereileft7530 Ай бұрын

I want this bike asap

@James.Johnston Ай бұрын

Don’t blame you 😂

@jonathanlord737 14 күн бұрын

Hi James - great review, thanks. I see you have the 61R frame. How tall are you? I ask as I could go for either the 58 or 61 according to the info on the Fairlight site.

@James.Johnston 14 күн бұрын

Hi there! I’m 1,88M or around 6’2. If you’re my size I’d definitely recommend a 61R, I’m very comfortable on it.👍

@br5380 Ай бұрын

What height are you, and also the length of your inseam. I’m looking at a Strael too, but decades older so it’ll be the T version. Their fit calculator suggests a 58T for me at 6’2” with a 35” inseam.

@James.Johnston Ай бұрын

I’m 187cm in height (6’1”) and my inseam is 90cm. I’ve got a 61R and find it’s perfect for me, you could size down to 58R if you’re looking for a racier position. If you’re just looking to be as comfy as possible I’d get a 61T if I were you.

@br5380 Ай бұрын

@@James.Johnston thanks, I'm definitely looking at a T version, wait until you're my age and you probably will too 🙂

@JamSa85 Ай бұрын

Are you happier with the tall version. Is it more comfortable?

@James.Johnston Ай бұрын

I have the regular sized top tube and find it to be very comfortable. 👍

@rgfrobotics 16 күн бұрын

what's more? 😆

@dainiusvysniauskas2049 24 күн бұрын

This thing with Ultegra Di2 groupset (and alloy wheels🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣) costs as much as my Bianchi Specialissima with same groupset and carbon wheels... What a f****ing rip off Also, round tubes are the stiffer than flattened tubes, so no, chainstays don't have better lateral stiffness.