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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-23, 07:05 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,746
Posted By Robert7659

Drop bars are better most of the time. Flat bars...

Drop bars are better most of the time. Flat bars are better on surfaces so bad I’d rather not cycle there at all. Personally I enjoy any bike as long as the handlebar is well below the seat.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-23, 06:34 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,746
Posted By john m flores

Sounds like a gravel bike is the right tool for...

Sounds like a gravel bike is the right tool for now. You'll be faster than an XC on the terrain you currently ride.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-23, 12:50 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,746
Posted By Calsun

In terms of bike weight the full suspension will...

In terms of bike weight the full suspension will be the heaviest (and most expensive) and the gravel bike will be the lightest (and often have drop handlebars). The hardtail is in between and well...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-23, 03:00 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,746
Posted By tFUnK

Well if you're thinking about a fully rigid MTB...

Well if you're thinking about a fully rigid MTB then that's basically an adventure-oriented gravel bike so figure out where your typical rides are on the spectrum from clean tarmac to technical...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-23, 08:47 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,746
Posted By Polaris OBark

Every time I see this, I read it as Chamois...

Every time I see this, I read it as Chamois Hanger.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-23, 10:54 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,746
Posted By Eric F

This ^^^ is an inaccurate conclusion. There are...

This ^^^ is an inaccurate conclusion. There are definitely areas where a gravel bike shines in dirt. Anything fairly smooth, hardpacked, and not significantly twisty, a gravel bike may be the more...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-23, 10:00 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,746
Posted By msu2001la

As fast as possible over what terrain? Generally...

As fast as possible over what terrain? Generally speaking, a gravel bike will be the fastest option on smooth gravel. A MTB would likely be faster over most singletrack.

Are you racing Unbound...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-23, 08:50 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,746
Posted By Steel Charlie

IMO drop bars on any xc/gravel bike serve no...

IMO drop bars on any xc/gravel bike serve no purpose for maybe 99% of riders. You just ain't needing that aero position. A needless expense that gets you zip. There's a number of discussions about...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-23, 10:56 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,746
Posted By Eds0123

No offense; but My Salsa warbird has 42mm and My...

No offense; but My Salsa warbird has 42mm and My Salsa Cuttroat has 2.2" tires.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-23, 10:37 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,746
Posted By Canker

I think the pros and cons are pretty obvious....

I think the pros and cons are pretty obvious. What really matters is what do you actually want out of this? If you are out for speed and that is all that matters to you then gravel bike make that an...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-23, 12:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,382
Posted By Calsun

Doctors are clueless for the most part. Diet...

Doctors are clueless for the most part. Diet plays a large role and think about having a pepperoni pizza with extra garlic at dinner and experiencing acid reflux that night.

A bicyclist exerts 1/5...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-22, 09:22 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 10,369
Posted By Chuck M

A century is 100 years. So if you can't ride...

A century is 100 years. So if you can't ride that long it doesn't count.
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