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06-04-23, 09:48 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 30,682
Posted By Sully151

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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This is my Chumba Terilingua.
07-29-22, 10:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 795
Posted By Sully151

Thanks everyone. I decided to get some mounts put...

Thanks everyone. I decided to get some mounts put on. I probably won't get the bike until sometime in the Fall, but I am pretty excited.
07-27-22, 11:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 795
Posted By Sully151

Pack Mounts- Bolt on Vs. Straps

Hi,
I am getting a steel gravel bike built and I have the option to put routing points on the top tube and in the main triangle for packs. Is this a worthwhile expenditure? The bike will be used...
11-08-19, 08:01 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,054
Posted By Sully151

Maybe the Chumba Terilingua Why Cycles...

Maybe the

Chumba Terilingua
Why Cycles RPlus
08-06-19, 12:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,498
Posted By Sully151

I looked at the Moots Routt 45 and the RSL. I...

I looked at the Moots Routt 45 and the RSL. I decided against the 45 because it sat really upright. The RSL is cool, but I wanted the option to run a bigger tire. Then, when I was in Santa Barbara, I...
05-01-19, 06:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,129
Posted By Sully151

Define “expensive” and what is your budget?

Define “expensive” and what is your budget?
03-09-19, 06:36 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 12,661
Posted By Sully151

I am in South OC. All fire roads that either go...

I am in South OC. All fire roads that either go straight up or straight down. Anything overly technical, I will take my FS MTB. I’m also out of the business of fast group road rides. Looking to go...
03-06-19, 07:02 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,453
Posted By Sully151

what bike do you have that runs 50’s?

what bike do you have that runs 50’s?
03-01-19, 10:47 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 12,661
Posted By Sully151

So would you want suspension on a SoCal gravel...

So would you want suspension on a SoCal gravel bike?
03-01-19, 08:44 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 12,661
Posted By Sully151

It’s crazy to think about spending a pretty good...

It’s crazy to think about spending a pretty good chunk of change on a bike that might become outdated. I guess there isn’t really a way to future proof a bike, especially a gravel bike, since they...
03-01-19, 03:59 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 12,661
Posted By Sully151

ugh. my neighbor has an electric pedal...

ugh.

my neighbor has an electric pedal assist mountain bike. He loves it except when the Rangers at the county trails ticket him for having an electric bike. Those laws will probably change though.
02-26-19, 08:27 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 12,661
Posted By Sully151

It’s interesting that Lauf just released a bike...

It’s interesting that Lauf just released a bike with no suspension.

the new Moots bike has 20mm in the rear, but nothing up front.
02-26-19, 05:27 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 12,661
Posted By Sully151

I saw this this morning. It’s cool, but again, is...

I saw this this morning. It’s cool, but again, is there really a need for suspension in gravel/adventure?
02-22-19, 06:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,647
Posted By Sully151

I suppose the first questions would be ...

I suppose the first questions would be

budget?

plans for the bike, do you need racks mounts and such?

what kind of riding will you be doing?

frame material preference?
02-15-19, 01:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,484
Posted By Sully151

After talking with several builders, reps, and...

After talking with several builders, reps, and shop guys, the trend seems to be going bigger tires. I don’t know if I would look at a bike that can’t carry at least 700X45.

Maybe that is because...
01-22-19, 08:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,169
Posted By Sully151

One of the reasons I want a gravel bike is so I...

One of the reasons I want a gravel bike is so I don't have to ride on the road!

I am a little concerned with a 1X if I use the bike for some short bike packing trips.
01-22-19, 07:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,169
Posted By Sully151

I am about to build up a bike and 1X vs 2X is a...

I am about to build up a bike and 1X vs 2X is a big decision. I live in Orange County right at the base of Modjeska and Santiago peaks.
01-06-19, 10:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,206
Posted By Sully151

I am actually more interested in their Ti bikes....

I am actually more interested in their Ti bikes. Still pricey, but not as much so in the scheme of high end ti bikes, I suppose.
01-04-19, 12:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,206
Posted By Sully151

such as?

such as?
01-03-19, 11:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,206
Posted By Sully151

Stinner Refugio

Has anyone ridden or owned a Stinner Refugio? They are built in Santa Barbara Ca.

They look super nice, but might be more race and road oriented than adventure.

Refugio ? STINNER...
12-16-18, 01:40 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 22,313
Posted By Sully151

Titanium and call it a day😉

Titanium and call it a day😉
09-21-18, 12:22 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,092
Posted By Sully151

So did you get your Routt RSL? Why did you pick...

So did you get your Routt RSL? Why did you pick it over the Routt 45?
09-13-18, 08:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,451
Posted By Sully151

Yeah, I’m aware of that, and maybe it won’t be a...

Yeah, I’m aware of that, and maybe it won’t be a big deal, but at 45cm, they are typically 2+cm from most bikes. I’m kinda hoping to find one to ride to make sure it still has some zip in it’s...
09-13-18, 01:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,451
Posted By Sully151

Moots Routt 45

Does anyone own one or have you ridden one? How does the 45 cm chainstays make the bike handle? Any wisdom would be great, I have yet to find one to take for a ride.
09-01-18, 11:51 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 12,661
Posted By Sully151

I wouldn't be surprised if they would/could for a...

I wouldn't be surprised if they would/could for a pretty hefty upcharge. I know they will build custom geometry. Add the YBB and a Lauf True Grit fork and you would have a really rad $13k bike.
09-01-18, 10:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,373
Posted By Sully151

If I remember correctly, Trek measured from the...

If I remember correctly, Trek measured from the center of the bottom bracket to the top of the seat tube, when most other companies measure center to center. That’s why my 58cm Trek was more like...
08-31-18, 02:50 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 12,661
Posted By Sully151

Funny you should bring up the Moots Routt. That...

Funny you should bring up the Moots Routt. That is actually the bike I am looking at. Either the standard or the Routt 45. Sucks that I didn't ride one when I was at a shop in the SF Bay area that...
08-31-18, 02:47 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 12,661
Posted By Sully151

I think this is an interesting take. I am...

I think this is an interesting take.

I am here in Southern California and we don't really have typical gravel. What we do have is miles and miles of fire roads and horse trailer that are legal to...
08-30-18, 11:03 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 12,661
Posted By Sully151

Gravel Bikes in the Future

As I am shopping for a new gravel bike, a pretty pricey one, I have noticed that some people/companies are starting to push the idea of suspension for gravel bikes. This might mean a Lauf fork, or a...
08-29-18, 10:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 803
Posted By Sully151

Yeah, this was a fun video. He made it look easy...

Yeah, this was a fun video. He made it look easy though.
08-28-18, 11:02 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 30,682
Posted By Sully151

Not a lot of 1X’s. I thought that was the way to...

Not a lot of 1X’s. I thought that was the way to go.
07-14-18, 10:12 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 15,108
Posted By Sully151

Anyone ridden the LightSpeed Gravel?

Anyone ridden the LightSpeed Gravel?
07-06-18, 01:45 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 15,108
Posted By Sully151

I’m in the market for a Ti bike. I can’t decide...

I’m in the market for a Ti bike. I can’t decide between the LightSpeed Gravel and the Why Cycles R+
04-05-18, 10:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,607
Posted By Sully151

I would think most of the fire roads in O'Neil...

I would think most of the fire roads in O'Neil and Black Star would be great fun on a gravel bike.
03-31-18, 06:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,687
Posted By Sully151

I thought you could only get the double if you...

I thought you could only get the double if you went with Force. The price skyrockets at that point.
03-31-18, 06:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,687
Posted By Sully151

Thanks, I live on the border of RSM and Mission...

Thanks, I live on the border of RSM and Mission Viejo. I basically back up to O’Neil. Loads of trial there that are perfect for gravel bikes.
03-30-18, 11:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,687
Posted By Sully151

I will stop by there. Here in Mission Viejo area,...

I will stop by there. Here in Mission Viejo area, everything is either Trek or Specialized.
03-30-18, 01:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,687
Posted By Sully151

I gave up drums a while ago. I still play a...

I gave up drums a while ago. I still play a suitcase kit every once in a while.

Both bikes have the option of putting a 11-42 on the back. The Chumba also has the option of going Ultegra and...
03-29-18, 08:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,687
Posted By Sully151

Thanks for the input. Sooooo by something else,...

Thanks for the input. Sooooo by something else, do you mean an different bike or a new guitar?

P.S. what are your thoughts on the new Martin D-28’s?
03-29-18, 06:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,687
Posted By Sully151

New Bike Confusion

Soon, I am jonesing for a new bike. I have been saving for a long time (literally years) so I want a quality bike that will last a long time.

The plan is for it to be an all around bike for...
03-12-18, 10:33 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,289
Posted By Sully151

I am also looking at a Ti bike. This is the one I...

I am also looking at a Ti bike. This is the one I have been eying

Why Cycles

R+ - Why Cycles (http://www.whycycles.com/our-bikes/rcycle/)

Here is a review
...
02-18-18, 10:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,878
Posted By Sully151

Have you looked at Why Cycles? ...

Have you looked at Why Cycles?

http://www.whycycles.com/our-bikes/rcycle/
01-12-18, 12:16 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 22,627
Posted By Sully151

Yeah, its a 42 tooth chainring with an 11-36...

Yeah, its a 42 tooth chainring with an 11-36 cassette. Probably not the best bike packing set up.
01-10-18, 03:58 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 22,627
Posted By Sully151

How well does a 1X work on a bikepacking bike? ...

How well does a 1X work on a bikepacking bike?

I am thinking about a new bike, but the one I want only comes in a 1X.
01-09-18, 11:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,416
Posted By Sully151

Yeah, that’s kind of what I am thinking. There is...

Yeah, that’s kind of what I am thinking. There is a price gap of over a grand from the Rival bike to the Force bike. Partly due to the group upgrade, but also the carbon bars and post, and carbon...
01-07-18, 05:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,416
Posted By Sully151

Why Cycles R+

Does anyone have this bike or ridden it?

Is it worth the upgrade for the Sram Force and some carbon components over the Rival build?

I have never owned a ti bike. Is there something I should...
12-28-17, 12:42 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 21,484
Posted By Sully151

Isn’t that the case for all manufacturers? It...

Isn’t that the case for all manufacturers? It seems to me that pretty mucheveryone has bikes set up about the same in similar price points.

I’d love to build something up on my own, but that...
12-27-17, 03:37 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 21,484
Posted By Sully151

Are $2000 Salsa bikes crap? I am just looking...

Are $2000 Salsa bikes crap? I am just looking into a gravel/bikepacking bike and Salsa is on my radar.
10-17-17, 07:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 836
Posted By Sully151

Trek Crocket

Hello,
First time posting in this forum. I am towing around the idea of a new bike. I had been thinking about a fixed gear bike because of the simplicity and the fact I have never owned one, but the...
09-17-17, 01:03 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 17,019
Posted By Sully151

Man, he really showed you guys who's the real...

Man, he really showed you guys who's the real fixie rider.
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