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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-09-19, 02:52 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 69,590
Posted By HarborBandS

I was able to do a longer test ride of a...

I was able to do a longer test ride of a Checkpoint SL5 at a local bike shop yesterday. They let me take the bike out for a half hour in a residential area.

My purpose: To try to get the rear...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-20-19, 07:39 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 69,590
Posted By HarborBandS

The SL5 is supposed to be 21.17 without pedals,...

The SL5 is supposed to be 21.17 without pedals, but we all know five people could weigh the bike and give five different answers from 19 lbs to 24 lbs.

The Checkpoint is weighed down by a lot of...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-19-19, 02:44 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 69,590
Posted By HarborBandS

I'm sure the 21.17 lbs Trek quoted for the 56cm...

I'm sure the 21.17 lbs Trek quoted for the 56cm is sans pedals and bottle cages. I am happy they are publishing something-- a lot of bike companies won't publish anything.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-19-19, 02:18 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 69,590
Posted By HarborBandS

It's a good list. Some of these brands are not so...

It's a good list. Some of these brands are not so much on my radar, so it gives me some research to do. Thank you.

If I do indeed want to go metal, the Trek Checkpoint has an Aluminum frame set...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-19-19, 10:19 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 69,590
Posted By HarborBandS

I too think the IsoSpeed idea has merit, so I'll...

I too think the IsoSpeed idea has merit, so I'll give it another try before ruling it out. My friend loves his Domane with front and rear IsoSpeed. I'm more of a in-the-saddle 80-90 cadence type of...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-19-19, 09:39 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 69,590
Posted By HarborBandS

The gravel bike segment seems rife with gimmicks....

The gravel bike segment seems rife with gimmicks.

The Specialized Diverge has the problematic "Futureshock", which has been recalled.

The Trek Checkpoint has this IsoSpeed decoupler.

The...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-13-19, 02:49 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 69,590
Posted By HarborBandS

In case anyone is reading this and thinking the...

In case anyone is reading this and thinking the Checkpoint is still "dead", the webpage was put back pretty quickly, and they now list clearance for 40mm tires on the SL5 and ALR5 frames. The...
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