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Forum: Touring
05-01-24, 07:31 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 10,964
Posted By JSchmoyer

Ha yeah unavoidable vernacular at this point....

Ha yeah unavoidable vernacular at this point. Jamis' own description of the new Renagade uses the word gravel. I dont mind it... it's evocative of a bike that is optimized for mixed surfaces with...
Forum: Touring
04-28-24, 08:59 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 10,964
Posted By JSchmoyer

Looking closely at Jamis' website it would appear...

Looking closely at Jamis' website it would appear these new Renegades also have a geometry tweak. For a size 56 the head tube angle went from 71.5 to 71, chainstay from
430 to 435, bottom bracket...
Forum: Touring
04-28-24, 06:59 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 10,964
Posted By JSchmoyer

Hey GREAT job on the trips and the travel log...

Hey GREAT job on the trips and the travel log write up. That's a nice website too.

Carbon seat post also gave me trouble with slippage... had to put several coats of antislip and tighten things...
Forum: Touring
04-25-24, 08:42 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 10,964
Posted By JSchmoyer

Nice rig... Jamis Renegade? I have the S2, love...

Nice rig... Jamis Renegade? I have the S2, love the bike and glad to see it sets up well for this kind of touring. Hoping to do the GAP trail in early September on mine.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-17-24, 04:47 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,618
Posted By JSchmoyer

I have a blend of 50% paved road, 25%rail trail...

I have a blend of 50% paved road, 25%rail trail (generally nicely packed "champagne" fine gravel or dirt), and 25% dirt roads.

After experimenting a bit I settled on 38mm Rene Herse Barlow pass,...
Forum: Touring
03-11-24, 12:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,478
Posted By JSchmoyer

Good convo. I am torn on this one. I cringe...

Good convo. I am torn on this one.

I cringe at a hype cycle and the ecosystem of professional cool persons doing astonishing events. It all feels a bit like ego and brand development to me.
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-02-24, 06:35 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,050
Posted By JSchmoyer

I've thought about it. From my house I have 10...

I've thought about it. From my house I have 10 miles of road riding to get to gravel. Even then the gravel is interrupted by paved trail sections.

So i am always looking for that compromise...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-24, 09:09 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,482
Posted By JSchmoyer

Consider a road-leaning Gravel Bike... The...

Consider a road-leaning Gravel Bike...

The ability to run supple slick tires in the 38-42mm range is a game changer, especially for those of us with total weight (rider+gear+bike) over 100kg / 220...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-23-24, 07:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,151
Posted By JSchmoyer

Hey keep us posted on your build and how it turns...

Hey keep us posted on your build and how it turns out! Aesthetically the Space Horse is a beautiful frame by the way so big congrats.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-11-24, 12:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,151
Posted By JSchmoyer

All the Renegade lineup in 2023 seems to share...

All the Renegade lineup in 2023 seems to share the same (very nice) carbon fork.

Actually I had exactly that journey - couldn't find an S2 in 56 any of my local dealers... although felt a bit...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-11-24, 06:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,151
Posted By JSchmoyer

another big thumbs up for the Jameis renegade I...

another big thumbs up for the Jameis renegade I have the S2 and I love it perfect all adventure, all road bike. Stack and ride position is just ever so slightly higher than the average gravel bike...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-11-23, 12:50 PM
Replies: 496
Views: 262,189
Posted By JSchmoyer

Great point! Your post inspired me to dig a...

Great point! Your post inspired me to dig a little with a gear inch calculator spreadsheet.

I suppose it is not so simple due to the 11-42 cassette with it's split personality ("roadish" part from...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-10-23, 10:05 PM
Replies: 496
Views: 262,189
Posted By JSchmoyer

Good point about the hydraulics... all in all...

Good point about the hydraulics... all in all it's big enough job that it should be done by a pro wrench..

I thought about the S3 but the spec of the S2 was better overall (brakes, wheels) and S2...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-10-23, 12:25 PM
Replies: 496
Views: 262,189
Posted By JSchmoyer

Anyone Convert 1x to 2x? Jamis Renegade S2

Last month bought the S2 as my first gravel bike. I come from a road bike background. I love the bike overall, especially the handling, road feel and all day comfort'of the design

I am riding a...
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