Fat Hydra Lives!!!

[Cuz Vinny]

Just finished this afternoon. Did a quick shake down ride around the block. The bike is sooo comfortable. Need to get a full charge on the battery and fine tune the D1X wireless shifter. I’ll get better pics in a few days once I get it out for a full ride. This is my second Hydra and I have to say probably my favorite. The other Hydra is set up as a trail bike so it’s not quite as comfortable as this bike. I’ll have to compare the two after I get more seat time on both.

Thanks to @pushkar for making such an awesome bike and in building my two dream bikes.

 

[Cuz Vinny]

D1X wireless shifter! I Like . Good deal compared to the SRAM ones.

On my Orange Hydra I want to install the SRAM system and then compare the two.

 

[Deacon Blues]

On my Orange Hydra I want to install the SRAM system and then compare the two.

I have an Archer wireless shifter on my e-gravel bike and after using it for 5 months I have to say that I'm not overly impressed with it.
If I were handling out letter grades (retired math teacher here) I'd give it a B-.
Be VERY careful how you power it on. If you press too hard on the on/off button it will fail. I learned this the hard way.
I don't know if it's just my unit, but it takes a long time for the remote shifter to connect to the main unit-almost 10 seconds.

Pushkar couldn't get a SRAM AXS wireless groupset for a couple of months, so I had him build the UC Pro with a Shimano 11 speed groupset.
As an option he did offer the Archer unit, but I declined. I didn't like it enough to buy another one.
Sometime in the near future I plan on switching the Shimano groupset out for a SRAM AXS kit.

Cuz Vinny, the bike looks awesome.

 

[Cuz Vinny]

I have an Archer wireless shifter on my e-gravel bike and after using it for 5 months I have to say that I'm not overly impressed with it.
If I were handling out letter grades (retired math teacher here) I'd give it a B-.
Be VERY careful how you power it on. If you press too hard on the on/off button it will fail. I learned this the hard way.
I don't know if it's just my unit, but it takes a long time for the remote shifter to connect to the main unit-almost 10 seconds.

Pushkar couldn't get a SRAM AXS wireless groupset for a couple of months, so I had him build the UC Pro with a Shimano 11 speed groupset.
As an option he did offer the Archer unit, but I declined. I didn't like it enough to buy another one.
Sometime in the near future I plan on switching the Shimano groupset out for a SRAM AXS kit.

Cuz Vinny, the bike looks awesome.

Thanks! I have the Archer on another bike and it’s good for the price point. Obviously the SRAM system is probably better.

 

[Merle Nelson]

GREAT looking bike!

 

[Deacon Blues]

Thanks! I have the Archer on another bike and it’s good for the price point. Obviously the SRAM system is probably better.

I agree-it's a decent product for the price. I just have to remember to turn it on before I start my ride.
75% of the time I head off forgetting to turn it on.

 

[Cuz Vinny]

Cuz, handlebar what is it ? It probably contributed to the comfortable description of your Fat Sally.

I want a bar like that to secure my tactical satchel.

It will also be beneficial for camouflaging the ugly with the Hydraulic and electrical wirings on the Hydra.

Milhouse Handlebar | Whisky Parts Co

The Whisky Milhouse handlebar is a carbon moto-inspired riser bar.

whiskyparts.co

Not cheap but worth it IMO.

 

[TDA78]

@Cuz Vinny, how are you liking the backsweep angle on the Milhouse? I like the full width of the ProTaper but my wrists don't like the angle.

 

[Merle Nelson]

I bought one for my Scott EMTB and am having it put on right now. Should be able to get out with it on Saturday or Sunday. Thanks Cuz Vinny.

 

[Cuz Vinny]

@Cuz Vinny, how are you liking the backsweep angle on the Milhouse? I like the full width of the ProTaper but my wrists don't like the angle.

Love it, super comfortable.

 

[Fast n' Furious]

A piece of art. The Nextie's really set it off. Looking forward to your can-do applied to inevitable glitches.
I've ordered the 11sp drivetrain w/ D1x. Thanks for sharing - and the encouraging spirit.
Just in time for Christmas !!!

 

[Merle Nelson]

Milhouse Handlebar | Whisky Parts Co

The Whisky Milhouse handlebar is a carbon moto-inspired riser bar.

whiskyparts.co

bar
Not cheap but worth it IMO.

@Cuz Vinny am I right in thinking the to put the Whisky Millhouse bar on the Hydra I need to buy another stem 31.8mm instead of 35?

 

[Cuz Vinny]

@Cuz Vinny am I right in thinking the to put the Whisky Millhouse bar on the Hydra I need to buy another stem 31.8mm instead of 35?

Correct, swap to a 31.8mm stem.

 

[Merle Nelson]

Okay, thanks. Too bad, I like the Race face stem a lot. But,..... I know I love the bars.

Thanks again.

 

[m@Robertson]

So are you riding the bike? Still digging it?

 

[Cuz Vinny]

So are you riding the bike? Still digging it?

Best bike in my collection.