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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-16-24, 06:40 AM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,890,122
Posted By DarKris

Thanks I'm starting to get back on the saddle -...

Thanks I'm starting to get back on the saddle - pun intended. Fork is a Trifox suspension corrected fork w. QR dropouts. Was very limited on my fork options but I now have a rigid and a suspension...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-23-24, 04:43 PM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,890,122
Posted By DarKris

Waiting for my bronchitis to go kick the bucket...

Waiting for my bronchitis to go kick the bucket so I can go ride this

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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-16-22, 03:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 17,087
Posted By DarKris

honestly I started sizing around Stack/Reach...

honestly I started sizing around Stack/Reach since I’m 5-11 with 31-32” inseam and running an XL just to use a shorter stem
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-06-22, 06:50 AM
Replies: 1,416
Views: 795,622
Posted By DarKris

Not too many “before” pictures on hand but you...

Not too many “before” pictures on hand but you can see in the face. I didn’t really seriously start dropping my body fat down till mid 2020 just as a note.

April 2019 - 365 lbs
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-03-22, 11:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,867
Posted By DarKris

Not this one but I've had the Sensah SRX 1x11 on...

Not this one but I've had the Sensah SRX 1x11 on my drop bar MTB for about a year and a half and have never had any functional issues with it. It was very set and forget and I can use it with a 50t...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-01-22, 05:39 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,632
Posted By DarKris

I already do things similar to that. What I...

I already do things similar to that. What I wanted to see and/or gauge was whether that would be sufficient or would I have to hit the gym if I wanted adequate resistance exercises. The consensus...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-31-22, 06:13 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,632
Posted By DarKris

I get it. I just wish I could find something that...

I get it. I just wish I could find something that I could actually enjoy and look forward to doing instead of having another chore to add on to my ever growing list of chores.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-31-22, 12:03 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,632
Posted By DarKris

The tracking, data, etc., all that is exactly...

The tracking, data, etc., all that is exactly what I DON’T wanna do. Like I understand why you would do it, but for me I feel like I have so much already that I need to keep track of that adding...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-30-22, 07:25 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,632
Posted By DarKris

Fair enough. I really want to build more full...

Fair enough. I really want to build more full body strength but I just can’t be assed to follow such a rigid structure of going to the gym and doing set reps of whatever. Wish there was another way...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-30-22, 06:23 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,632
Posted By DarKris

Well I guess I’m just gonna be stuck with weak...

Well I guess I’m just gonna be stuck with weak muscles then 🥹
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-30-22, 08:53 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,632
Posted By DarKris

Can I Use My Bike for Resistance Training?

I don’t like working out for the sake of working out, but I want to build my strength for overall health and wellness reasons, while also doing things that I enjoy and look forward to doing every...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-03-22, 03:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,456
Posted By DarKris

i measured 48.5 mm when I mounted them at 45 psi....

i measured 48.5 mm when I mounted them at 45 psi. I don’t see it stretching past 50 mm long term.

The tread is stiff and has a very rounded profile. That probably won’t stretch too much either
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-02-22, 09:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,456
Posted By DarKris

My tires came today. Significantly less of a cost...

My tires came today. Significantly less of a cost compared to the RH tires and these are still a huge weight savings. Tires weight ~410g each which is ~160g less than the Gravelking SKs I had.

Now...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-02-22, 07:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,456
Posted By DarKris

This was a great find! Ordered them in...

This was a great find! Ordered them in Terracotta. Thanks!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-26-22, 07:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,456
Posted By DarKris

The big one uses a different rubber compound and...

The big one uses a different rubber compound and casing which has been attributed to the lower rolling resistance . New ones are significantly slower and my experience reinforced that for me
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-26-22, 07:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,456
Posted By DarKris

The big one uses a different rubber compound and...

The big one uses a different rubber compound and casing which has been attributed to the lower rolling resistance . New ones are significantly slower and my experience reinforced that for me
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-26-22, 05:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,456
Posted By DarKris

I ran them on a ~ 20 mi. Group ride a few years...

I ran them on a ~ 20 mi. Group ride a few years back and they felt super draggy the entire ride. When I looked into it, turns out the g-one speed had way more rolling resistance compared to similar...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-25-22, 08:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,456
Posted By DarKris

700 x 48-50 slick/semi-slick road/gravel

Was looking at tires in this size range to replace my Panaracer Gravelking SK 50. I have a second set of wheels with Rene Herse Fleecer Ridge for more off-road/rough road. Wanna stay in the 48-50mm...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-17-22, 06:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 509
Posted By DarKris

I used the G-One Speed and the Ultrabite 50mm...

I used the G-One Speed and the Ultrabite 50mm versions and the Speeds were deceptively more sluggish and had more rolling resistance than I would have hoped. The Ultrabites were heavy for the ones I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-02-22, 07:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,859
Posted By DarKris

I'm 247 lbs and I have a Revolt Advanced and have...

I'm 247 lbs and I have a Revolt Advanced and have had no issues with the seatpost. I also has a Toughroad for about 3 years and have ridden it with the D-Fuse post even when I was around 360 lbs...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-01-21, 05:41 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,423
Posted By DarKris

So first time hearing about the Silca calculator...

So first time hearing about the Silca calculator so I plugged my weight & tires in: at 260 loaded weight the 42mm 700c tires I can run 41/44 F/R and slightly less for rougher roads or slightly higher...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-09-21, 03:20 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,423
Posted By DarKris

Gravel Tire Pressure on Pavement? (40+mm tires)

I just wanted to get an idea of what you all run when it comes to tire pressure with larger gravel tires in the 40-50+mm size for primarily pavement. I’ve been testing tire pressures with the Fleecer...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-06-21, 08:40 PM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,890,122
Posted By DarKris

Swapped my Gravelkings for Fleecer Ridge tires...

Swapped my Gravelkings for Fleecer Ridge tires for more grip/volume

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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-21-21, 03:49 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,167
Posted By DarKris

This might be a hot take but I think it has more...

This might be a hot take but I think it has more to do with the sodium in pickle juice, IF that's what helps. People get caught up on low sodium everything they forget (or don't know) that it is an...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-09-21, 07:52 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 17,087
Posted By DarKris

Fit on modern gravel bikes IMO is closer to...

Fit on modern gravel bikes IMO is closer to sizing for a modern MTB. I 5'11" with a 32-33" inseam and I previously rode a size L Revolt. I sold my first Revolt last year (unrelated reason) and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-04-21, 05:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 537
Posted By DarKris

I did actually take it to my LBS and got a new...

I did actually take it to my LBS and got a new chain so that's taken care of
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-01-21, 09:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 537
Posted By DarKris

Check above

Check above
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-01-21, 06:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 537
Posted By DarKris

I have exactly that much slop that you’re showing...

I have exactly that much slop that you’re showing here



Here you are. 11t cog (I have a different wheel with a 10t cog not shown)

...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-01-21, 04:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 537
Posted By DarKris

Is this enough chain?

I went from a 30t ring to a 34t when I had measured the chain paired with the 46 cog in the rear. I added 2 full links on to my measured chain as typical for 1x setups.

I want to know if this is...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-24-21, 07:03 PM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,890,122
Posted By DarKris

Alright now my Kona Kahuna is in gravel mode with...

Alright now my Kona Kahuna is in gravel mode with my gravel wheels.

Oh also there’s the 60cm Curve Walmer bars…

...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-13-21, 08:26 PM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 315,471
Posted By DarKris

I bought a second gravel wheelset for my drop bar...

I bought a second gravel wheelset for my drop bar MTB that finally arrived after a few months of being built. Aaaaand then I bought Curve Walmer bars in 60cm so my bike is now MASSIVE!
...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-21, 10:49 AM
Replies: 21,337
Views: 5,192,162
Posted By DarKris

Curve Walmer 60cm for my drop-bar hardtail :D ...

Curve Walmer 60cm for my drop-bar hardtail :D

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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-26-21, 04:33 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 57,256
Posted By DarKris

Thought I’d add my thoughts on this groupset with...

Thought I’d add my thoughts on this groupset with my drop bar MTB build:

Pros - Cost, levers work well with cable to hydro calipers, shifting is good for the price, no chain drops.

Cons -...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-26-21, 04:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,953
Posted By DarKris

I actually recommend the Panaracer Gravelking SK...

I actually recommend the Panaracer Gravelking SK 50 if you wanted a second opinion.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-12-21, 08:02 PM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,890,122
Posted By DarKris

I'm still waiting on my gravel wheels to come in,...

I'm still waiting on my gravel wheels to come in, but for now my drop bar MTB is in trail mode (ft. -2 degree headset from Works Components)
...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-11-21, 07:39 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,641
Posted By DarKris

I keep thinking who’s I will probably not be a...

I keep thinking who’s I will probably not be a “Clyde” for very long now. Got down to 250 after being 360-370 for the past six or so years. I do think of it as a way to see where I was vs where I’m...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-03-21, 07:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,064
Posted By DarKris

I got the race kings, tried them, and sold them...

I got the race kings, tried them, and sold them after getting the Gravelking SK 50mm. The SKs have a better balanced feel to them and roll just as well IMO. Plus since I’m now running a sus fork I...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-24-21, 05:18 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,559
Posted By DarKris

So random update: I swapped my older TRP Spyres...

So random update: I swapped my older TRP Spyres for some TRP HY/RDs. Only changed calipers - the rotors and cable housings stayed.

What I expected was that there would be less friction/resistance...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-20-21, 05:42 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 35,558
Posted By DarKris

I use little to none. I like having not too much...

I use little to none. I like having not too much drop so I can ride in the drops for an extended period
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-02-21, 06:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,136
Posted By DarKris

When I was ~360lb I was running the Pedaling...

When I was ~360lb I was running the Pedaling Innovations Catalyst pedal and I swear by them. That said they are waaaaaaay more expensive now than when I got mine, so my next best alternative was the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-20-21, 07:51 AM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,890,122
Posted By DarKris

Well NBD was last week and despite a less than...

Well NBD was last week and despite a less than stellar experience with the bike shop I got it from I now have my first carbon bike

...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-16-21, 05:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,538
Posted By DarKris

Hey I use that exact formula myself! Only I...

Hey I use that exact formula myself!

Only I add 50 at the end...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-12-21, 05:21 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 11,012
Posted By DarKris

I love my drop bar MTB. It’s my preferred bike...

I love my drop bar MTB. It’s my preferred bike for casual riding but it might be good for a hardcore gravel race

...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-11-21, 06:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,305
Posted By DarKris

Okay well lucky for me I have a LBS that had both...

Okay well lucky for me I have a LBS that had both the base aluminum Revolt and carbon revolt in XL and after trying them both side by side - I have to get a carbon bike.

The responsiveness between...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-10-21, 09:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,071
Posted By DarKris

They do but in mine and most others experience...

They do but in mine and most others experience the measured weights can differ quite a bit from the posted weights

Plus what surprises me is that they list the standard and endurance casing as...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-10-21, 07:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,305
Posted By DarKris

I’m actually very close to just Re-buying a...

I’m actually very close to just Re-buying a Revolt 2 since it fit 650b Gravelking SKs last time I had it. I could size up to the XL since it has pretty low stand over.

Another bike I’m considering...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-09-21, 07:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,305
Posted By DarKris

PLEASE Talk me out of replacing my Toughroad!

Or help me get rid of it. Your call. This is sort of a continuation from my other post but here we go.

I've been riding my Toughroad for the past 3 years with different setups - 700c/29er,...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-09-21, 06:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,071
Posted By DarKris

I'm currently running the Gravelking Slick 48mm...

I'm currently running the Gravelking Slick 48mm version as I wanted a more road oriented tire but wanted to keep the 650b for plushness. Budget was the main factor otherwise I would have gotten the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-09-21, 05:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,104
Posted By DarKris

My Toughroad also clears 50s, I even ran the...

My Toughroad also clears 50s, I even ran the Ventures. Both SG2 and OG actually. I currently run the 650b wheels on the Toughroad because it rides better on the road IMO.

My goal is *Road Plus*. I...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-06-21, 02:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,917
Posted By DarKris

+1 for Gravelking Slicks. I run the 48mm version...

+1 for Gravelking Slicks. I run the 48mm version which on my 30mm rims measure to 52mm. They're 500g average but for more road riding I see the 42mm version to be a top option. That said the rolling...
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