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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-02-24, 05:10 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,429
Posted By dsaul

If you plan to ride anything other than smooth...

If you plan to ride anything other than smooth gravel roads, go with MTB pedals. Most of the "gravel" events, in my area, involve some amount of singletrack to connect gravel road sections. It's...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-29-24, 01:10 PM
Replies: 1,981
Views: 437,730
Posted By Eric F

Looking over downtown Los Angeles, with Catalina...

Looking over downtown Los Angeles, with Catalina Island on the horizon. It was a beautiful and warm winter day in So Cal....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-15-24, 10:29 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,340
Posted By Steve B.

I tend to use “effective top tube” as the key...

I tend to use “effective top tube” as the key measurement. All 3 of my road bikes are either 56cm ETT, or a 55 that has a 10mm longer stem than the 56 bikes, thus I would generally duplicate the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-13-24, 08:02 AM
Replies: 1,981
Views: 437,730
Posted By The Chemist

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Last summer in Canada. Looking forward to getting back there again...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-09-24, 11:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 791
Posted By Russ Roth

Didn't see a single kid coming away from the race...

Didn't see a single kid coming away from the race looking like that who also didn't sport a smile. Mud is when the good times really start.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-09-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 1,981
Views: 437,730
Posted By tempocyclist

Some cracking summer weather down here in the...

Some cracking summer weather down here in the South! Early morning gravel rides... 😎
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-09-24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 1,981
Views: 437,730
Posted By Sierra_rider

...and yesterday's ride. It was done on my XC...

...and yesterday's ride. It was done on my XC mtb, but only because there was more snow than I wanted to deal with the gravel bike...these are roads and logging roads that I normally do on the gravel...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-09-24, 10:07 AM
Replies: 1,981
Views: 437,730
Posted By Sierra_rider

Ignored the winter storm warning the other day in...

Ignored the winter storm warning the other day in order to go hit my favorite local road climb and then do some logging roads. Started out as dry and a bit chilly, ended up blowing snow and really...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-28-23, 07:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 781
Posted By mstateglfr

It was raining in Watopia when I Zwifted today. ...

It was raining in Watopia when I Zwifted today.
I confidently took hairpin turns on a long descent at 35mph, despite being virtually soaked.

The tire I have on the front wheel of my trainer bike...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-27-23, 12:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 781
Posted By Koyote

Your bike stable isn't complete until you have a...

Your bike stable isn't complete until you have a special bike for partly cloudy days.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-24-23, 06:49 PM
Replies: 1,981
Views: 437,730
Posted By Eric F

Friday afternoon quickie in my local hills. ...

Friday afternoon quickie in my local hills.
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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-18-23, 02:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 370
Posted By mstateglfr

27.5x2.6"? That seems very much MTB to me, but...

27.5x2.6"? That seems very much MTB to me, but to each their own. Everyone rides a little differently so if thats what someone needs for gravel riding in their area, cool.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-05-23, 02:31 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 646,950
Posted By TMonk

Last weekend was the winter training camp for the...

Last weekend was the winter training camp for the men's racing team of the San Diego Bicycle Club, in Anza Borrego Springs CA. It's a pleasant, sleepy little town with some big climbs and mountainous...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-05-23, 10:36 AM
Replies: 1,981
Views: 437,730
Posted By TC1

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There's gravel under those leaves, I promise. 72 miles on the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-01-23, 10:45 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 4,072
Posted By tFUnK

Not gravel-specific but I have (or had) several...

Not gravel-specific but I have (or had) several carbon road bikes dating from 2005-2015, and one titanium road bike from 1998. The carbon bikes are lighter, smoother, stiffer, and more comfortable....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-30-23, 03:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,828
Posted By Eric F

My 73mi ride/race on Saturday was fueled by... ...

My 73mi ride/race on Saturday was fueled by...
1.5L water in my USWE hydro pack
2 bottles with Skratch Super High Carb mix
4 Clif Shot gels
1 pack Skratch Energy Chews
1 Skratch Energy Bar

At...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-30-23, 12:13 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,828
Posted By tempocyclist

UPDATE: I completed my gravel race carrying two...

UPDATE: I completed my gravel race carrying two bottles and the USWE Outlander hydration pack!

- I didn't notice the additional weight, just over 1L of water with carb mix
- The pack sat high and...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-21-23, 08:36 AM
Replies: 1,981
Views: 437,730
Posted By Noonievut

I’ve been using my ‘gravel’ bike more as a drop...

I’ve been using my ‘gravel’ bike more as a drop bar MTB on the trails throughout my town. Today I hit up the gravel roads a little further out of town. Gotta say, not my thing. Love riding the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-17-23, 06:18 PM
Replies: 1,981
Views: 437,730
Posted By Sierra_rider

From today's ride. Mostly around 8k' elevation,...

From today's ride. Mostly around 8k' elevation, IDK how many more of these rides I'll get in this year.
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-16-23, 10:47 PM
Replies: 1,981
Views: 437,730
Posted By tFUnK

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Redwood Retreat>Mt Madonna
My first time riding this route. Long...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-29-23, 10:10 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,828
Posted By Chris(NJ)

Only time I wish I had a hydration pack was...

Only time I wish I had a hydration pack was during RPI. After the first big climb, the downhill was so washboarded (is that a word?) out that mine and obviously a LOT of other people's water bottles...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-27-23, 10:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,291
Posted By chas58

huffman and McGuillicuddy...

huffman and McGuillicuddy (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/mcguillicuddy-5435.html) issues can likely be easily managed by talking to someone. Canyon has the best customer service I've ever run...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-23, 02:17 PM
Replies: 3,261
Views: 639,265
Posted By Rick_D

Can confirm. ...

Can confirm.
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Who can argue?...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-23, 10:09 PM
Replies: 3,261
Views: 639,265
Posted By _ForceD_

Pine Lake Road, north of Rhinelander, WI...

Pine Lake Road, north of Rhinelander, WI 9/25/2023. — Dan

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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-25-23, 09:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 881
Posted By mstateglfr

Why did you go with Trek for the gravel...

Why did you go with Trek for the gravel bike?...if its because you are a fanboi for Trek based on your road bikes, this is one(of a few) reasons why brand loyalty can be very limiting. If you...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-23-23, 09:21 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,828
Posted By unterhausen

After GCN did a test where they found out an aero...

After GCN did a test where they found out an aero belly was more efficient I grew one. I wonder if this hydropack will help more.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-21-23, 06:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,828
Posted By tempocyclist

My USWE Outlander arrived in the post yesterday....

My USWE Outlander arrived in the post yesterday. I'll be giving it a test later today! 🙂
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-13-23, 05:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 761
Posted By unterhausen

My gravel bike isn't heavy enough to avoid being...

My gravel bike isn't heavy enough to avoid being thrown around, so I gained weight to compensate.

But really, it's not going to help.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-10-23, 03:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,062
Posted By Random11

I have a gravel bike and a road bike, and find...

I have a gravel bike and a road bike, and find the gravel bike just as enjoyable to ride on paved roads as the road bike. It's not quite as nimble and responsive, but its more stable. If I'm riding...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-05-23, 09:32 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,259
Posted By Steve B.

The inescapable fact of 1X is it gives you fewer...

The inescapable fact of 1X is it gives you fewer mid gearing. It’s usually set up to give you the range, hi and lo, of a 2x system. But being a 11 or 12 cassette, will only give you that many gears,...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-23, 03:05 PM
Replies: 3,261
Views: 639,265
Posted By vespasianus

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A road to me...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-23, 04:29 AM
Replies: 3,261
Views: 639,265
Posted By merlinextraligh

Bormio Italy warm up ride before Haut Route...

Bormio Italy warm up ride before Haut Route Dolomites....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-13-23, 09:40 PM
Replies: 1,981
Views: 437,730
Posted By Sierra_rider

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Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-23, 05:27 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 8,428
Posted By CAT7RDR

What kind of of shocked me in the podcast is he...

What kind of of shocked me in the podcast is he felt empathy for the current World Tour Pros for having to trim their weight to a point where they look famished.
Greg raced at 158 lbs at 5'10 and...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-02-23, 01:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 701
Posted By Eric F

Keep in mind that you're asking for information...

Keep in mind that you're asking for information on a fairly narrow topic, and sometimes people click on threads just to see what it's about, even if they don't have any knowledge that is applicable. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-23, 12:14 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 8,428
Posted By Smaug1

A key take-away for me is that after he was shot...

A key take-away for me is that after he was shot in 1987, his right lung never regained its full capacity. He won the TdF AGAIN, despite not having his full lung capacity!
Then, in 1991, it became...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-02-23, 10:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 701
Posted By msu2001la

I didn't see the original question - but yeah......

I didn't see the original question - but yeah... people run tubulars for CX. Mostly just the pros now, but back in the day before tubeless it was common to see lots of amateurs riding tubulars for...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-31-23, 10:32 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,730
Posted By bOsscO

We have a great CX scene here in the Metro...

We have a great CX scene here in the Metro Vancouver area, all run by dedicated volunteers some of which work in the bike industry. I raced CX 2016-2019 and loved it. Super fun and unless you're...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-19-23, 08:54 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,190
Posted By bonsai171

It lost more air. The valve core was leaking...

It lost more air. The valve core was leaking pretty badly, so I tightened that. There were a few bubbles on the sidewalk, hopefully the sealant will take care of that. Left the house for a few...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-03-23, 04:29 PM
Replies: 1,981
Views: 437,730
Posted By Sierra_rider

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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-12-23, 07:37 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 7,080
Posted By tyrion

Haha! I was looking at some "flat bar gravel...

Haha! I was looking at some "flat bar gravel bikes" here:

https://www.cyclingabout.com/best-flat-bar-gravel-bikes-2021/

and found this:
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-12-23, 01:01 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 7,080
Posted By tyrion

Flat bar gravel bikes are hybrids for cool kids.

Flat bar gravel bikes are hybrids for cool kids.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-09-23, 03:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,097
Posted By Symox

Immersive Chain Waxing Video

This is the method I use for immersive waxing the chain on my gravel bike. It is a bit of work as detailed in the video so it is NOT for everyone. However, I think the results are particularly well...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-05-23, 10:15 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 733
Posted By tyrion

That seems like such an obvious and relatively...

That seems like such an obvious and relatively easy win.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIBLTumsxQM&ab_channel=TheRidewithBenDelaney

Shimano ain't saying nuthin'.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-11-23, 09:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,757
Posted By 79pmooney

I don't think I've done it but I've been riding...

I don't think I've done it but I've been riding all sorts of tires long enough to know the nothing bad will happen unless they have different enough grip properties that you surprise yourself and...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-24-23, 12:16 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,138
Posted By Polaris OBark

With full suspension mountain bikes. For...

With full suspension mountain bikes.

For gravel bikes, the best bet is wide tires at low pressure. There are also some suspension stems and seat posts, like Redshift, and some forks, like Lauf...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-09-23, 11:04 AM
Replies: 1,981
Views: 437,730
Posted By Eric F

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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-09-23, 04:56 AM
Replies: 1,981
Views: 437,730
Posted By rumrunn6

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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-07-23, 12:31 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,518
Posted By lasauge

With a 2x drivetrain, and 40mm tires with minimal...

With a 2x drivetrain, and 40mm tires with minimal center tread, I find my gravel bike does well on pavement when I'm riding between gravel/trail sections. Unsurprisingly my average speeds drop a...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-20-22, 10:02 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,234
Posted By tomato coupe

Stay off of online forums.

Stay off of online forums.
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