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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-28-19, 02:22 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,779
Posted By jono_

I find it's not hard to dress for riding in 0-10C...

I find it's not hard to dress for riding in 0-10C that we get for much of our (short) fall season here, but have recently taken to wearing a single sock creatively to address a particularly male...
Forum: Western Canada
07-15-19, 10:18 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,584
Posted By jono_

Routes in Banff/Kananaskis

Looking for some local knowledge regarding some cycling routes in Banff and Kananaskis for a trip next week.

I did some road riding in Banff last year (a couple of 100km days, one the Bow Valley...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-23-19, 07:28 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 9,715
Posted By jono_

I'm curious as well. I'm now on my second set of...

I'm curious as well. I'm now on my second set of Maxxis Ramblers in 700x40 and other than when things get muddy they've been great.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-30-18, 08:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,025
Posted By jono_

I'm on the 2018 Giant TCX Advanced SX, which is...

I'm on the 2018 Giant TCX Advanced SX, which is probably what you have too if the Maxxis Rambler 40s came stock. Great bike.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-30-18, 07:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,025
Posted By jono_

I bought a new bike this spring with the same...

I bought a new bike this spring with the same gearing (I also have a road bike, but I found I enjoyed this cross/gravel rig more, even on the road) and I found it more than sufficient for the roads...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-05-18, 09:22 AM
Replies: 1,982
Views: 438,667
Posted By jono_

They were great on that small amount of light,...

They were great on that small amount of light, dry snow. We had more, wetter, snow recently, and they were not good at all in those conditions (mashed potato snow I call it). The treads filled up...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-11-18, 07:03 PM
Replies: 1,982
Views: 438,667
Posted By jono_

Actually better riding conditions than the...

Actually better riding conditions than the mixture of mud and wet leaves the last time I was on those trails. Only have to wait 5 months until they're clear again.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-11-18, 02:05 PM
Replies: 1,982
Views: 438,667
Posted By jono_

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Forum: Road Cycling
11-09-18, 10:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,329
Posted By jono_

I ordered and installed a new cassette this...

I ordered and installed a new cassette this spring, new chain at same time. The chain I consider a wear item, like tires, so they are already getting replaced on a regular schedule. Replacing the...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-06-18, 05:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,329
Posted By jono_

I've managed converting to tubeless pretty easily...

I've managed converting to tubeless pretty easily (with a different bike), but you're right, tubular does seem like it might test my patience. On the other hand if, as stated above, an 8 year old can...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-06-18, 08:14 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,329
Posted By jono_

Refreshing an experienced road bike

I have a road bike I've been riding for a while -- a 2011 Specialized Secteur Sport Triple. I'm not the original owner but am responsible for most of the mileage on the bike as I purchased it used in...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-16-18, 08:37 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 7,803
Posted By jono_

I prefer my gravel bike on the road to my (older,...

I prefer my gravel bike on the road to my (older, cheaper) road bike, so a second set of wheels does appeal to me, though to this point I've not yet been able to justify the price tag.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-12-18, 09:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,396
Posted By jono_

Maxxis Rambler 40s. They came stock on my bike so...

Maxxis Rambler 40s. They came stock on my bike so I don't have much to compare them with, but I have no complaints. Fast rolling, easy to set up tubeless with the Giant stock rims. They don't shed...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-26-18, 10:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,990
Posted By jono_

Same tire, slightly different experience. It is...

Same tire, slightly different experience. It is the only tire I've ever set up tubeless, and despite not really knowing what I was doing, and not having access to a compressor or a pump with a...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-02-18, 09:34 PM
Replies: 1,982
Views: 438,667
Posted By jono_

First time on two wheels in one of the few...

First time on two wheels in one of the few undulating parts of southern Manitoba on Saturday. A nice change from the pan flat grid roads closer to home. Put together a (metric) century based off some...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-23-18, 08:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,494
Posted By jono_

I don't have much else to compare them too, as...

I don't have much else to compare them too, as they were stock on a new bike, but I have been running the Maxxis Rambler 40s with tubes and now tubeless, and I have no complaints. They don't feel too...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-22-18, 09:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,605
Posted By jono_

Currently riding the TCX Advanced SX (2018) for...

Currently riding the TCX Advanced SX (2018) for gravel excursions (and road riding). I'm not at all interested in a change, just curious what the advantages of this bike would be for gravel versus my...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-07-18, 10:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,548
Posted By jono_

Thanks, and fair enough. Chances are it would be...

Thanks, and fair enough. Chances are it would be dry, fall tends to be like that here. I do have a few regulation CX tires that I've been using for some winter commuting that I could swap in case of...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-07-18, 09:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,548
Posted By jono_

Maxxis Rambler 40c for cyclocross

I'm thinking of doing a cyclocross race or two this fall. I have a cyclocross bike -- Giant TCX Advanced SX -- with gravel tires: Maxxis Rambler 40s. I'd be entering a citizen/open race where there...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-03-18, 09:09 PM
Replies: 1,982
Views: 438,667
Posted By jono_

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Had a few days away from pan-flat prairie land. Got some elevation and a bit...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-10-18, 11:34 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 25,400
Posted By jono_

Are you sure? Says here...

Are you sure? Says here (https://www.compasscycle.com/shop/components/tires/700c/compass-700c-x-44-snoqualmie-pass/) that the maximum recommended pressure when running tubeless is 60 PSI.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-09-18, 02:31 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,953
Posted By jono_

Ha, thanks. There was a lot of wasted pumping,...

Ha, thanks. There was a lot of wasted pumping, and some wasted sealant, with one of the wheels until I fiddled with with the tire by hand a bit and got the bead in a little closer. Sealed up...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-09-18, 12:51 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,953
Posted By jono_

Managed to set up my gravel/CX bike as tubeless...

Managed to set up my gravel/CX bike as tubeless yesterday on my first try, which is very rare for me on first forays into a new bike repair or maintenance task. Maxxis tubeless ready tire on Giant...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-25-18, 02:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,240
Posted By jono_

Just bumping this thread in case anyone has any...

Just bumping this thread in case anyone has any further input for me (and I did actually buy a suitable bike for something like this since I made the post).
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-20-18, 07:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,468
Posted By jono_

If you're talking about cruising on pavement, for...

If you're talking about cruising on pavement, for me it's been about 2-3 km/h slower on my gravel bike with 40c Maxxis Ramblers than my road bike with 25c slicks. (27-28 vs 30-31 km/h). I've just...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-18-18, 08:52 AM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 316,568
Posted By jono_

This is good input. I do already have a set of...

This is good input. I do already have a set of standard Gravelking 28s that fit on my rims. I like the traction I get on gravel (lots of loose gravel roads where I live, less hardpack and dirt) with...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-18-18, 08:37 AM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 316,568
Posted By jono_

Bought a set of Panaracer Gravelking SK 32s,...

Bought a set of Panaracer Gravelking SK 32s, which I think will be better suited to my regular riding which is at best 80/20 pavement vs gravel/dirt. Will still be throwing the Maxxis Rambler 40s...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-16-18, 02:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,498
Posted By jono_

This is true. I don't do many serious repairs...

This is true. I don't do many serious repairs though where I put a lot of torque through the parts. I use the stand more for washing bikes than anything else, so if I can safely use the one I have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-16-18, 11:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,498
Posted By jono_

D-fuse seatpost in repair stand

Apologies if this has been asked and answered often, but here goes:

I recently bought my first carbon bike (2018 Giant TCX Advanced SX) which I'm really enjoying so far. I want to get it into my...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-09-18, 12:28 PM
Replies: 1,982
Views: 438,667
Posted By jono_

I have the same bike (see poor photo above). Did...

I have the same bike (see poor photo above). Did that sweet handlebar tape job come stock on yours or did you do that yourself?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-07-18, 08:12 PM
Replies: 1,982
Views: 438,667
Posted By jono_

The bike is a 2018 Giant TCX Advanced SX which...

The bike is a 2018 Giant TCX Advanced SX which you can look up online, though the paint job coloring looks a bit different than it does on the website.

Whenever I take pictures during...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-07-18, 02:17 PM
Replies: 1,982
Views: 438,667
Posted By jono_

It wasn't that deep so through the soft bits I...

It wasn't that deep so through the soft bits I was getting traction on the gravel underneath. But if it had been a few degrees warmer (it was -8 C) it would have been a real mess and less fun as you...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-07-18, 02:02 PM
Replies: 1,982
Views: 438,667
Posted By jono_

Not quite a gravel ride, but first non-paved...

Not quite a gravel ride, but first non-paved adventure for this bike. I've been waiting too long and spring is taking its time getting here.

The off-road portion was mostly icy ruts in the shape...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-31-18, 03:05 PM
Replies: 5,456
Views: 3,896,305
Posted By jono_

Stock Giant TCX Advanced SX 2018 (cheap flats for...

Stock Giant TCX Advanced SX 2018 (cheap flats for today because my other pedals haven't come in yet, and it's too cold to ride in my road shoes anyway).

My first new bike (like, actually new from...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-12-18, 11:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,240
Posted By jono_

I like to tell myself and others that it's not so...

I like to tell myself and others that it's not so bad, especially if you can find things to do outdoors in winter that you enjoy (cross country skiing for me). But when we're going on weeks of days...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-12-18, 10:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,240
Posted By jono_

I had considered that one as well, but it's a...

I had considered that one as well, but it's a little further away, the weekend doesn't suit quite as well, and 100 miles may be pushing it for me so early in the cycling season (outdoor riding before...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-07-18, 07:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,240
Posted By jono_

MN/ND gravel events

I'm entertaining the idea of building a short road trip around a gravel ride event this coming May. I live in Winnipeg, Canada, and am considering the Badlands Gravel Battle in Medora, ND (77 mi...
Forum: Mountain - Plains
05-10-17, 02:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,304
Posted By jono_

I believe you're right about paved roads, except...

I believe you're right about paved roads, except for a short (less than a mile, it seems) climb up to Buck Hill off of the south east portion of Scenic Loop Drive.

I'm fine with riding some dirt...
Forum: Mountain - Plains
05-08-17, 07:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,304
Posted By jono_

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

I'm from Winnipeg, Canada, where my regular ride is about 60km with about 15m of climbing, according to Strava. I'm looking for some lumpier and more scenic riding within a day's drive or so. Has...
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