Bike Forums

Go Back  Bike Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Search
Today's Posts
Mark Forums Read
Vendor Directory
Notices
 
Page 1 of 3
1
2
3
Search: Posts Made By: blak_byke
Showing results 1 to 50 of 116
Search took 0.01 seconds.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-19-24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 869
Posted By mstateglfr

If you want a bike that feels/reacts/turns...

If you want a bike that feels/reacts/turns similar to your SL7, then compare geometry between your SL7 and the bikes you mention, then narrow the list down based on what is most similar.
Trail,...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-19-24, 07:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 869
Posted By chaadster

I only know Litespeed and Dolan from that list so...

I only know Litespeed and Dolan from that list so can’t comment on meaningful on any of those, but as a T-Lab X-3 rider, I can recommend T-Lab’s R3 Omni as worthy of consideration. It’s an “all-road”...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-18-24, 09:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 869
Posted By Caliwild

Just go with whatever has the closest geometry to...

Just go with whatever has the closest geometry to your SL7. I like to compare using this site: https://geometrygeeks.bike

And then go by what looks best to you. Yes, you'll ride the bike that...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-04-24, 10:58 PM
Replies: 5,453
Views: 3,882,850
Posted By jonathanf2

I've accumulated way too many spare parts, so...

I've accumulated way too many spare parts, so I've opted to assemble a commuter gravel frame. Though I did have to buy some new cabling housing and an FD clamp. The rest of this build was sourced...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-05-23, 09:17 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 3,998
Posted By base2

The engineering merits of the double triangle...

The engineering merits of the double triangle diamond frame leaves little room for "vertical compliance." Lateral and tortional stiffness, however is another matter.

Titanium is very strong. It is...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-26-23, 12:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 994
Posted By BikeBellevue

FWIW, I am running 26x1.95 tires on my DC, and...

FWIW, I am running 26x1.95 tires on my DC, and love the feel. It feels more nimble than when I use 700cx38 setup. Given the drop in bottom bracket, i went from 175mm cranks to 170mm.
In the pic...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-17-23, 12:03 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 30,903
Posted By jonathanf2

I'm considering switching this bike from 1x to...

I'm considering switching this bike from 1x to 2x. After doing some weight calculations, I can break even in terms of weight and keep the same low gearing if I go with a non-clutch RD paired with an...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-03-23, 09:42 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 560
Posted By Polaris OBark

PSA: 650b gravel Reserve wheels 50% off

I stumbled upon this on the Reserve (Santa Cruz) wheels website last night.

$800 instead of $1600. Carbon box-like rims; DT Swiss 350 hubs.

Link...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-02-23, 12:49 AM
Replies: 5,453
Views: 3,882,850
Posted By jaseyjase

My State Thunderbird in current gravel trim. Have...

My State Thunderbird in current gravel trim. Have been doing the musical chairs between SS commuter, to gravel, back to SS commuter, and now back to gravel.
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-30-23, 10:41 PM
Replies: 5,453
Views: 3,882,850
Posted By degan

My current daily rider. Mongoose Ti frame, set up...

My current daily rider. Mongoose Ti frame, set up as a mullet. 1x9, carbon fork, carbon HED front wheel, Paul cantis, XT drivetrain, Chris King HS, Thompson seatpost. I have a different rear wheel...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-21-23, 08:22 AM
Replies: 5,453
Views: 3,882,850
Posted By nuxx

New to me: Amaro Lisi Tempo

Simply had to pick up this hand crafted beauty second hand today: Amaro Lisi Tempo - Campagnolo Potenza group, ceramic BB and DT Swiss hub, Nox rims… the lettering is gold leaf… what else? xD

...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-13-23, 05:35 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 30,903
Posted By JohnnyMagic

Got some bars and a stem that will work for now....

Got some bars and a stem that will work for now. (still building some to my own spec).
https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/oo72/JohnMorciglio/20230713_144111.jpg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-05-23, 08:15 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 30,903
Posted By Mitkraft

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_8110_e26ac989fa5f5be9c3830c7a7b31ffa93975d8a6.jpeg...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-17-23, 12:33 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 30,903
Posted By Germany_chris

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1835/home_bike_small_fdccb43d6b53760fa4f5f5e5b5625076c48b7da7.jpg


Got a spoke replaced and some summer tires on
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-10-23, 07:10 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 30,903
Posted By tFUnK

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1266/img_20230610_162800_2_75a7193383ead085b6b2e3d1b0877f733f708899.jpg
Got the Boone dialed in for the most part. Superteam 45mm wheels...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-09-23, 01:51 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 30,903
Posted By tFUnK

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_20230608_234848_beafd2f54caebc19725febf4dc618c8af1d56469.jpg
Converted the Trek XO2 to 1x flatbar. 42x13-40 gearing.

Snappy and...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-02-23, 07:59 PM
Replies: 5,453
Views: 3,882,850
Posted By baj32161

My 2010 Specialized Tricross Comp

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1080x761/screenshot_20230521_210916_a4ddae0818d0635fa5e7b541512f4de2f3a47980.png
New to me, 2010 Specialized Tricross Comp in immaculate...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-03-23, 02:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,539
Posted By NitroExpress

I think you would be very hard pressed to find a...

I think you would be very hard pressed to find a better value than Poseidon. The aluminum frames are guaranteed for life (so the two crooked frames will be replaced). The X Line has carbon forks,...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-21-23, 05:58 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,422
Posted By Kapusta

I agree 100%. What the industry calls "Road"...

I agree 100%. What the industry calls "Road" bikes are really "Pavement Racing" bikes. IMO, "Road" should refer to general use for all roads. I think "All Road" is a good second best term (Since...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-10-23, 06:55 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,422
Posted By Chuck Naill

I love the simplicity of you old Rockhopper and I...

I love the simplicity of you old Rockhopper and I ride for the same reasons that you do and additionally to run some errands.

The only thing I would ask is, have you considered adding fenders. I...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-10-23, 05:05 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,422
Posted By phrantic09

I have an Aspero with a road and gravel setup....

I have an Aspero with a road and gravel setup. It’s got a mix of Rival/Force AXS on a 2x 46-33 chainring with a 10-36 in the back.

Rides just like my R3, so much so that I got rid of a dedicated...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-09-23, 03:30 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,422
Posted By Germany_chris

Changes in latitudes, changes in attitudes

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/chinese_stuff_f906d7b0369066a78eddde739f8805cb4426e371.jpg...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-09-23, 02:18 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,422
Posted By gravelfan

I have two sets of wheels with I9 hubs for my...

I have two sets of wheels with I9 hubs for my Niner RLT. One is set up for for dirt and gravel, the other is aero rims for road use. I call it my N-1 bike.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-08-23, 08:39 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,422
Posted By Inusuit

I'm old and ride for fitness and recreation so my...

I'm old and ride for fitness and recreation so my equipment is not as critical as it is for more advanced riders. Almost all my routes are a combination of tarmac and dirt accessible from my house....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-07-23, 11:54 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,422
Posted By Germany_chris

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/7c89b91b_6d54_45dc_a169_b697fb848eb7_146c69d833481091c3ffb128fdf8888fcf567b2b.jpeg

Sure, there you go
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-07-22, 12:14 AM
Replies: 5,453
Views: 3,882,850
Posted By jaseyjase

Current ...

Current

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52387360006_c4797b8721_b.jpg

In progress

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52394307148_2cf4456e07_b.jpg
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-16-22, 03:26 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,644
Posted By fujidon

I've had steel, carbon and aluminum. I won't...

I've had steel, carbon and aluminum.

I won't have steel again because they always seem to rust eventually, but the look of a classic steel bike is still my favorite.

My aluminum bike is every...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-07-22, 12:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,644
Posted By Dave Mayer

All things being equal, a high-end carbon frame...

All things being equal, a high-end carbon frame will weigh about a pound less than a high-end alu frame. On the road, alu and carbon frames sure sound different, but fitted with the same components,...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-30-22, 01:47 PM
Replies: 5,453
Views: 3,882,850
Posted By Caliwild

2022 time adhx

Time Alp D'Huez X with Campy Ekar groupset, Deda gravel cockpit, new Campy Shamal C21 wheelset and 700x30 Continental GP5000TR tubeless tires... Been very impressed so far, both with the quality and...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-19-22, 12:09 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 21,059
Posted By Caliwild

I really like the mono stay...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/img_8964_7467efcb43f4ea6982a54c7653a3b5318e71bdbd.jpg
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-18-22, 09:29 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 21,059
Posted By Caliwild

Ride update

OK, I hate to gush but I'm loving this bike so far... Very planted and aero on descents (I hit a new top speed for me on one particular fast descent). Yet it climbs pretty darn well for a bike that...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-11-22, 08:21 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 21,059
Posted By Caliwild

Some photos

My bike shop sent some pics they took of the completed product... Can't wait to go pick it up!

...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-10-22, 10:21 AM
Replies: 5,453
Views: 3,882,850
Posted By kwb377

I got back into road riding last year after @ 20...

I got back into road riding last year after @ 20 year hiatus, then my friends urged me to start riding gravel with them.

I found a relatively inexpensive Scott Team CX a little over a month ago to...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-07-22, 01:12 PM
Replies: 5,453
Views: 3,882,850
Posted By Germany_chris

I know phone cameras do fun things to bikes but...

I know phone cameras do fun things to bikes but that bottom bracket looks really high, even high for a cyclocross bike
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-07-22, 12:46 AM
Replies: 5,453
Views: 3,882,850
Posted By jaseyjase

My State Bicycle Co Thunderbird - ultegra 8020...

My State Bicycle Co Thunderbird - ultegra 8020 with 40mm WTB Raddlers

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52199886659_f4e4fc2740_b.jpg
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-06-22, 10:39 AM
Replies: 5,453
Views: 3,882,850
Posted By Rides4Beer

Have deeper wheels on the road bike, so put my...

Have deeper wheels on the road bike, so put my 56mm LB wheels on the gravel bike, I'm liking it!
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-23-22, 03:29 PM
Replies: 5,453
Views: 3,882,850
Posted By mikehuangsd

hey here's another 1x9 drop-bar conversion I just...

hey here's another 1x9 drop-bar conversion I just finished, this one is based on an old Giant FCR4 hybrid frame, and the geometry was just perfect for it:
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-02-22, 05:02 PM
Replies: 5,453
Views: 3,882,850
Posted By Sactown_Albert

2007 Kona Jake

This brown Kona started as my son’s beater bicycle for going to school. Always liked the frame and thought it would build into a good gravel adventure bike. Put on a full Shimano Ultegra drivetrain...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-24-22, 01:59 PM
Replies: 5,453
Views: 3,882,850
Posted By BoozyMcliverRot

I upgraded to some vintage titanium. ...

I upgraded to some vintage titanium.


https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x901/20220423_231208_50452b4f77a1505385d73a0c448a37934f35e84d.jpg...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-09-22, 06:07 PM
Replies: 5,453
Views: 3,882,850
Posted By BoozyMcliverRot

Picked this up this morning and swapped the parts...

Picked this up this morning and swapped the parts over from Project Mayhem....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-06-22, 05:23 AM
Replies: 5,453
Views: 3,882,850
Posted By DorkDisk

My two steel contributions ...

My two steel contributions

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1069x802/2021_04_07_11_46_07_3fbac1958b0c1e43ad04699616b3e6d4aa386645.png...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-05-22, 07:22 PM
Replies: 5,453
Views: 3,882,850
Posted By zen_

Better cash in my steel gravel bike chips while...

Better cash in my steel gravel bike chips while they are hot...the only thing better than one, is two! Haven't decided whether to go with an old style silver quill stem on the Schwinn, or just use a...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-04-22, 07:28 AM
Replies: 5,453
Views: 3,882,850
Posted By 50voltphantom

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51981734691_27...

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51981734691_2728604f31_b.jpg
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-03-22, 06:45 PM
Replies: 5,453
Views: 3,882,850
Posted By ColonelSanders

Soma certainly know how to make a good looking...

Soma certainly know how to make a good looking bike. :love:
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-02-22, 03:55 PM
Replies: 5,453
Views: 3,882,850
Posted By franswa

Soma fam. Finally got a wash and installed new...

Soma fam. Finally got a wash and installed new tires. Easiest tubeless set up yet on my hoops. No tricks needed - just mounted and pumped up with a floor pump.

...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-30-22, 01:24 AM
Replies: 5,453
Views: 3,882,850
Posted By jaseyjase

Avanti KISS 26er frame i rattled canned and added...

Avanti KISS 26er frame i rattled canned and added some ebay stickers, Nukeproof carbon rigid forks,TRP Hylex, truvativ cranks running a 44/16 (tad high for my loop) and some 26x2.3 High Rollers ii
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-19-22, 09:42 AM
Replies: 5,453
Views: 3,882,850
Posted By jonathanf2

Picked up some new bike shoes! ...

Picked up some new bike shoes!

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1200x800/poseidon_9f86528cf7f1c8752c4b3a38cb73aadd34f29abd.jpg
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-14-22, 03:14 AM
Replies: 5,453
Views: 3,882,850
Posted By Hmmm

Added a new coat of paint to my Giant TCX. Rolls...

Added a new coat of paint to my Giant TCX. Rolls great with Challenge Gravel Grinder 700x42's.
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-21-22, 11:41 AM
Replies: 5,453
Views: 3,882,850
Posted By jonathanf2

I finally dialed in my Poseidon X running the...

I finally dialed in my Poseidon X running the GRX400 10 speed groupset with hydraulic brakes. Took me awhile to get it to ride smooth, but now it rolls like butter.
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-11-22, 02:21 PM
Replies: 5,453
Views: 3,882,850
Posted By stefan320

Here she is - Dawes Galaxy (1981?) - reynolds 531...

Here she is - Dawes Galaxy (1981?) - reynolds 531 DB main tubes, updated with mountain 9spd cassette and RD, 9spd brifter, 700c 19mm wheels, new long-reach brakes, etc. No bar wrap yet - I'm going to...
Showing results 1 to 50 of 116
 
Page 1 of 3
1
2
3


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.