I've been riding my new bike for a couple of weeks now. One thing that really stands out about the Scott CR1 is its responsiveness. The bike seems to react before I even think to start accelerating. If there's a gap in the field, I can close it fairly easily. Let's say the field/paceline has gapped you, and you want to catch up. That initial push to start the hard effort takes up the most energy. But on the CR1 it feels almost effortless.

I was worried that with a lighter bike, I wouldn't descend hills as quickly. And Lord knows I need the downhill to recover from the uphill. The CR1 cuts through wind like a knife; I find myself having to sit up or feather the brakes to avoid crashing into the rider in front of me. The Rolf Vector Prima wheels have a deeper well so that they are more aero — this really makes a differene on the downhill slope.

The gears change very quietly and Campy adds stealth with the thumb shifters.

Sprinting is excellent, also. The bike's stiffness makes a difference in a sprint. It feels solid despite the feather-light weight of the frame.

I'm so motivated for winter training. I'm going to love racing this bike next season.