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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

06-12-20, 07:15 AM

Replies: 191

Cannondale Topstone

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Posted By Badstoob

Brilliant, just what I needed! :thumb:

Brilliant, just what I needed! :thumb:

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

06-11-20, 03:53 AM

Replies: 191

Cannondale Topstone

Views: 83,606

Posted By Badstoob

I’m looking at fitting some road tyres to my...

I’m looking at fitting some road tyres to my 105.(2019). I’m also looking into another set of wheels but in the meantime, I’ll fit them to the standard wheels. What size road tyres can I fit to my...

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

05-15-19, 07:23 AM

Replies: 191

Cannondale Topstone

Views: 83,606

Posted By Badstoob

My 105. Needs more orange. I've got some new...

My 105. Needs more orange. I've got some new wheels on the way with orange Hope hubs....

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

05-15-19, 06:31 AM

Replies: 61

Pedals for gravel/pavement mix ?

Views: 11,897

Posted By Badstoob

I put a set of Raceface Chesters on my gravel...

I put a set of Raceface Chesters on my gravel bike, simply because I anticipate doing some hiking and walking around so Im cycling with some trail shoes. I have a set of Shimano spd pedals to fit...

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

05-05-19, 07:36 PM

Replies: 61

Brake rotors, really a difference?

Views: 27,619

Posted By Badstoob

I'm considering adding some Hope floating Rotors...

I'm considering adding some Hope floating Rotors to add a bit of bling to my drab grey Topstone 105. Has anyone had any issues with fitting floating rotors and in particular with rubbing? I'm using...

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

05-05-19, 07:06 AM

Replies: 191

Cannondale Topstone

Views: 83,606

Posted By Badstoob

What backpacking bags are folks using on their...

What backpacking bags are folks using on their Topstones? I have an Apidura top tube bag and frame bag which kind of fits but I was looking at getting a handlebar bag and saddle bag.

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

05-05-19, 06:59 AM

Replies: 62

What tires do you all run?

Views: 9,678

Posted By Badstoob

In layman's terms what are the differences...

In layman's terms what are the differences between the various Schwalbe G-One variants? I've just ordered a new set of wheels and was looking at some tyres for mixed tarmac/gravel use and the...

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

04-04-19, 04:34 AM

Replies: 191

Cannondale Topstone

Views: 83,606

Posted By Badstoob

The 105 Topstone seems to be rarer than rocking...

The 105 Topstone seems to be rarer than rocking horse poo but the apex model is in stock. Is there anything that you guys would consider needs upgrading from the off? I read somewhere, perhaps on...

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

01-21-19, 07:31 PM

Replies: 20

Do it all bike (UK)

Views: 6,202

Posted By Badstoob

Thanks for that, that's extremely helpful. I...

Thanks for that, that's extremely helpful. I will now check out the reach/stack figs when I'm looking at the geometry. I didn't realise that the Diverge would be so unique in that regard. The...

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

01-21-19, 03:09 PM

Replies: 20

Do it all bike (UK)

Views: 6,202

Posted By Badstoob

The guy in the shop was singing the praises of...

The guy in the shop was singing the praises of the future shock, likewise the guy in the cannondale shop was highlighting a feature of the Topstone frame (flex or something). I wasn't looking at...

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

01-21-19, 11:51 AM

Replies: 20

Do it all bike (UK)

Views: 6,202

Posted By Badstoob

I visited a couple of LBS today. First one was a...

I visited a couple of LBS today. First one was a Cannondale dealer. The Topstone Sora looks amazing in the flesh but they didn't have my size in stock. Next stop was to a Specialized/Trek stockist. I...

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

01-19-19, 06:02 AM

Replies: 20

Do it all bike (UK)

Views: 6,202

Posted By Badstoob

I have ridden drop bars before, just not very...

I have ridden drop bars before, just not very often. I got used to it.

I don't think they do the Bish Bash Bosh anymore. I did look at Planet x as a guy I met at Le mans once cycled from the...

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

01-18-19, 12:26 PM

Replies: 20

Do it all bike (UK)

Views: 6,202

Posted By Badstoob

Thanks for the reply. The nearest Specialized...

Thanks for the reply. The nearest Specialized dealer is about 40 miles away and ironically I might be heading that way tomorrow so I'll hopefully take a look at it then. The specs obviously don't...

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

01-18-19, 06:32 AM

Replies: 20

Do it all bike (UK)

Views: 6,202

Posted By Badstoob

Do it all bike (UK)

Hi,

After a 10+ year hiatus from cycling, I'm looking at getting back into it. I have decided to concentrate my search on gravel bikes which should hopefully cope wtih the poor condition our UK...

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