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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

02-11-19, 03:49 AM

Replies: 25

New Giant Toughroad

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Posted By RicePudding

Nice setup :) Just out of interest, what...

Nice setup :)

Just out of interest, what seat post did you switch out for? I really like the stock carbon one, though mine creaked a bit just after putting on some paste, but it's quietened down...

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

02-06-19, 03:53 AM

Replies: 25

New Giant Toughroad

Views: 8,492

Posted By RicePudding

I haven't really looked into the Checkpoint so I...

I haven't really looked into the Checkpoint so I can't comment on the isospeed technology.

The Specialzed Diverge is pretty univerversally acclaimed as an excellent gravel bike and many would...

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

02-05-19, 04:06 AM

Replies: 25

New Giant Toughroad

Views: 8,492

Posted By RicePudding

The super short head tube isn't like that to make...

The super short head tube isn't like that to make the geometry aero, it's more of a way to keep the bike proportionate given the very deep fork clearance, which allows for up to 50mm tyres on a 700c...

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

01-26-19, 04:12 AM

Replies: 25

New Giant Toughroad

Views: 8,492

Posted By RicePudding

Yeah excellent choice and very good value for the...

Yeah excellent choice and very good value for the money!

The gearing, brakes and the wheels are all undoubtedly better on the GX0 so you made the right choice. I just really wanted a double...

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

01-26-19, 03:42 AM

Replies: 25

New Giant Toughroad

Views: 8,492

Posted By RicePudding

I never find the ride harsh, in my opinion, the...

I never find the ride harsh, in my opinion, the frame of this bike is very stiff. But the carbon seat post really helps to negate this. Along with lower tyre pressure as others have said.

Even...

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

01-25-19, 11:43 AM

Replies: 25

New Giant Toughroad

Views: 8,492

Posted By RicePudding

Great choice! What sort of deal did you get...

Great choice!

What sort of deal did you get on it?

I have a GX1 and they are great bikes, very stable and versatile. I preferred the tiagra groupset to the SRAM and I don't think the semi...

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