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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-04-16, 12:13 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,955
Posted By lvick

suspension fork + drop bars

(I've posted this somewhere? before, so apologies if you've already seen it)

Picked up a used '13 Stumpy Marathon 29er hardtail and swapped the flat bar for a Salsa 46cm Cowbell.
Replaced the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-15-15, 11:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,918
Posted By lvick

volo -- I use the same levers and calipers on my...

volo -- I use the same levers and calipers on my Diverge and run 160mm rotors front and rear, I could probably get away with a 140mm rotor in back when I'm running skinny tires (33mm), but I often...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-02-15, 10:45 PM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,892,633
Posted By lvick

I like the kickstand, DarkShot. A real...

I like the kickstand, DarkShot.

A real multi-tool!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-29-15, 07:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,220
Posted By lvick

just replace those Tekro cantis with a set of TPP...

just replace those Tekro cantis with a set of TPP mini-V CX8.4 brakes and you're good to stop as well as go
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-28-15, 09:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,336
Posted By lvick

He's a Super Yopper! The pics do show him riding...

He's a Super Yopper! The pics do show him riding thru the short wet sandy section while others dismounted.

Most impressive were the photos of him bunny hopping the barriers!!!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-14-15, 10:22 PM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,892,633
Posted By lvick

Clement LAS ?

they look like these - LAS Clincher | Clement Cycling, Cyclocross Tires, Adventure Tires, Mountain Bike Tires, Road Bike Tires (http://clementcycling.com/las-clincher)

LAS Clincher

Named after...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-05-15, 09:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,034
Posted By lvick

I tried a set on my Diverge, but felt like they...

I tried a set on my Diverge, but felt like they rode harsh compared to Conti Cyclocross Speed 700x35 or Conti SpeedRide 700x42 tires. When I removed them I noticed the casing was much stiffer than...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-09-15, 04:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,468
Posted By lvick

Hmmm, not sure about that. I think the mounting...

Hmmm, not sure about that. I think the mounting holes you may be referring to are for fenders, not brake calipers.

The hole in the fork crown is ~70mm above the rim, and the hole in the seat stay...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-02-15, 09:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,468
Posted By lvick

clearance on a 2014 CAADX with Clement X'Plor MSO...

clearance on a 2014 CAADX with Clement X'Plor MSO 40mm tires

https://levity.smugmug.com/Bicycling/Santa-Cruz-Blur-LT/i-x5BsL2h/1/L/IMG_0712-L.jpg

...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-26-15, 11:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,005
Posted By lvick

hydraulics!

I've tied both TRP calipers, but not BB7s, in dry conditions in So Calif. Both are easy to install and require little or no further adjustment. The Spyres are Ok and better than cantis or V-brakes,...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-15, 10:23 AM
Replies: 242
Views: 106,061
Posted By lvick

Hi C4L, I had EC70 wheels on hand and wanted...

Hi C4L,

I had EC70 wheels on hand and wanted to use them with gravel tires and the stock Axis 4.0 wheels for the road. The problem is that the Axis hub and cassette are set inward 2.5mm relative...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-15, 06:22 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 106,061
Posted By lvick

I completed the switch to non-SCS wheels with...

I completed the switch to non-SCS wheels with carbon rims, and have the original Diverge Axis 4.0 disc wheels with disc rotors available if anyone is interested in a second wheelset. Located in So....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-14-15, 09:57 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,334
Posted By lvick

a few shots from Death Valley

note - these are from February, not August!

looking down on Badwater Basin (-280') from Dante's View (5500'); Telescope Peak (11,000') in background
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-13-15, 05:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,683
Posted By lvick

This is a common problem usually solved by new...

This is a common problem usually solved by new cable housing (and cables). The Shimano stuff works well.

Other advice is good - watch the cable bends and use good cutters.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-09-15, 06:12 PM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,892,633
Posted By lvick

Yes, I use the drops for control - anytime I'm...

Yes, I use the drops for control - anytime I'm descending, and often on flatter pavement sections.

Bars are Salsa Cowbell 2, 46cm with a 12° flare in the drops - very comfortable.
Not as much...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-09-15, 05:17 PM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,892,633
Posted By lvick

another gravel "monster"

I went the opposite direction from Soundtallica's Dad's Dean, putting drop bars on a 2013 Stumpy Marathon hardtail. The 90mm travel fork soaks up hits, and a Pave seatpost provides a little give in...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-29-15, 09:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,115
Posted By lvick

bike break - thanks, those numbers are good for...

bike break - thanks, those numbers are good for comparing different bikes :thumb:

however, caution is advised on the chainstay measurements - a single number is only valid if the stays are...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-15, 03:20 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 106,061
Posted By lvick

max tire width revisited

I'd previously put on some Conti SpeedRide 700x42 tires and felt that the was too little clearance. Mounted on the OEM Axis wheels they measured 40mm wide and only gave 2.5mm clearance with the fork...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-25-15, 05:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,438
Posted By lvick

West Side Road in Death Valley Natl Park, riding...

West Side Road in Death Valley Natl Park, riding a carbon Crux with 35cm tires.
Didn't look too bad, but riding downhill blurred my vision and almost shook the fillings from my teeth. :lol:...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-12-15, 09:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,431
Posted By lvick

The 355 and 359g weights are for the 120tpi...

The 355 and 359g weights are for the 120tpi 700x40 X'plor MSO tires. Just weighed another pair at 364 and 375g, still light for a tire that size.

Good intermediate tread that rolls well, supple...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-09-15, 03:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,419
Posted By lvick

You're correct in that many manufacturers do not...

You're correct in that many manufacturers do not account for toe overlap when designing smaller frame sizes (Specialized being an exception, see below), but this does not mean the 700c wheels are not...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-30-15, 10:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,431
Posted By lvick

Nice! And, importantly, that's 13 oz of rotating...

Nice! And, importantly, that's 13 oz of rotating weight. You should feel it.

If you need to go fatter (Florida sand?) the 700 x 40mm MSO is not much heavier, my set came in at 355 and 359 g.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-15, 09:05 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 106,061
Posted By lvick

Shots of the Conti SpeedRide 700x42 tires...

Shots of the Conti SpeedRide 700x42 tires (measured width 40mm on the Axis wheels) are below. The front tire might work, but it's a little too close for comfort for me. The rear is a clear no-go...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-15, 03:09 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 106,061
Posted By lvick

The Diverge will accept significantly wider tires...

The Diverge will accept significantly wider tires than the Roubaix. I was able to "fit" Continental SpeedRide 700x42 tires (measured width 40mm), but there was only 1-2mm clearance. Conti...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-16-15, 05:41 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,687
Posted By lvick

here's a short answer based on my experiences...

here's a short answer based on my experiences with several types:

full hydraulic disc (e.g., Shimano BR-785) >> mechanical-hydraulic disc (TRP Hy/Rd) > mechanical disc (TRP Spyre) > V-brakes >...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-21-15, 01:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 11,720
Posted By lvick

The Crux is a sweet bike, Dirt Neck. The frame...

The Crux is a sweet bike, Dirt Neck. The frame is not as compliant as that of the Diverge, but it will accommodate wider tires which can provide more cushion in addition to traction.

The top tube...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-20-15, 03:33 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 106,061
Posted By lvick

Paul - Good that you found the Emonda to handle...

Paul - Good that you found the Emonda to handle rough roads so well.

BikeRadar (Trek Emonda SLR 8 - long-term review - BikeRadar...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-15, 12:49 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 106,061
Posted By lvick

Good job and pics, gravelled! :thumb: I...

Good job and pics, gravelled! :thumb:

I especially like the idea of taking a bit off the back of the cassette - looks like you have plenty of clearance.

Wish I had a mill under my shade tree!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-15, 05:18 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 106,061
Posted By lvick

The shade tree mechanic’s solution to the Diverge rear derailleur hanger hangup

The mrs and I each recently bought Diverge Comp Carbon bikes that we’ve been personalizing, and like others we wanted to use a second wheelset with standard 135mm spacing. We both had Easton EC70...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-13-15, 10:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 11,720
Posted By lvick

Hey Dirt Neck, The 49cm Diverge might work....

Hey Dirt Neck,

The 49cm Diverge might work. Specialized lists the standover height as 714mm (28.1"), but the sloping toptube makes it position dependent.

I measured mrs lvick's 49cm Diverge...
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