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Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-21, 07:36 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,255
Posted By IAGIRL

I have used the Buff brand of sunsleeves and like...

I have used the Buff brand of sunsleeves and like them. I am usually comfortable in them to at least mid 70F. I have also used Shebeest summer sleeves and like them as well.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-30-21, 09:50 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,793
Posted By IAGIRL

Update from OP - I decided to pass on the Trek...

Update from OP -
I decided to pass on the Trek Checkpoint and continue my search. The standover height was marginal for me on the 49cm frame. I didn't notice the lack of clearance on my initial test...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-21-21, 05:50 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,793
Posted By IAGIRL

Thanks all! I appreciate all of the feedback and...

Thanks all! I appreciate all of the feedback and recommendations.
I feel better about the 40mm tires. Now I just need to decide whether to go with the Checkpoint or keep looking.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-18-21, 09:28 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,793
Posted By IAGIRL

I am open to 650b wheels but haven't been able to...

I am open to 650b wheels but haven't been able to try them yet.
Trek does not recommend 650b on the Checkpoint, which was one of the negatives on my list, although it looks like some people are...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-17-21, 08:53 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,793
Posted By IAGIRL

I tried the 2020 Revolt Advanced 2 XS, which...

I tried the 2020 Revolt Advanced 2 XS, which indeed has the Giant Crosscut AT 1, 700 x 38c tires.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-17-21, 08:06 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,793
Posted By IAGIRL

Thanks zen I probably should have thought...

Thanks zen
I probably should have thought through a few more factors before I made a road trip to try the Revolt and came home empty-handed.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-17-21, 06:09 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,793
Posted By IAGIRL

I won't pretend to understand the tire size/toe...

I won't pretend to understand the tire size/toe overlap relationship, just going by what Trek says.
Per Trek's website, max tire size = "45c Bontrager tires (49 & 52cm: 40c due to toe overlap), with...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-16-21, 09:32 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,793
Posted By IAGIRL

Thanks dwmckee I really wanted to love the Giant...

Thanks dwmckee I really wanted to love the Giant Revolt and was hoping it was going to be the perfect balance between specs and price, enough so that I drove several hours to try it. It rode really...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-16-21, 09:03 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,793
Posted By IAGIRL

Thanks tyrion Those are helpful considerations. I...

Thanks tyrion Those are helpful considerations. I am 5'3", 125# give or take. My friend is a solid 30# more than me. He is also a stronger and more aggressive rider than me. Thankfully he slows up...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-16-21, 07:57 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,793
Posted By IAGIRL

First Gravel Bike - 40mm tire clearance adequate or deal breaker

I am on the hunt for my first gravel bike. I want something primarily for crushed limestone and rails to trails riding, with the capacity to handle a few gravel roads and get me to/from the trailhead...
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