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06-05-24, 02:14 PM
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06-05-24, 03:04 PM
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Thank you, TBH I was planning on stripping it and painting it similar to the Van Rysel pro bike but still undecided. I have 2 other bikes on the go for paint ATM but this one is so fun to ride and I don't have the time.
Yes, 42mm Sawtooth set up tubeless. They are my 3rd set (on various bikes) - they are a bit heavy but have worked well for me.
Yes, 42mm Sawtooth set up tubeless. They are my 3rd set (on various bikes) - they are a bit heavy but have worked well for me.
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06-05-24, 03:09 PM
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06-06-24, 03:06 PM
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Spotted on FB marketplace for $400. 2015 Specialized CruX Besides a little grip tape that needed to be replaced looked in great condition. I've been wanting a drop bar road bike to start riding in the road. Figured this would be good enough to serve as an all roads bike for me as we have quite a bit of gravel around here too. Pulled the phone holder off and took it for a quick 13 mile spin. Handlebars were definitely too high. Caused my back to hurt and spent most of the last part of the ride in the drops. Flipped the stem and set the spacer at +4 degrees so it's a -4. Just did 6 laps around the neighborhood (2 miles each lap) with a pit stop in between to adjust saddle height and seat set back. Much more comfortable now compared to that first 13 mile ride. This is my first real drop bar bike. Think I will enjoy it. Going to try some of the local gravel on the 33's but I can see me putting as big a tire as I can get in there. Not sure what a good compromise size will be for a bike that will see 50/50 gravel and tarmac. But I think I can get a 38 in there comfortably.
06-06-24, 03:13 PM
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Spotted on FB marketplace for $400. 2015 Specialized CruX Besides a little grip tape that needed to be replaced looked in great condition. I've been wanting a drop bar road bike to start riding in the road. Figured this would be good enough to serve as an all roads bike for me as we have quite a bit of gravel around here too. Pulled the phone holder off and took it for a quick 13 mile spin. Handlebars were definitely too high. Caused my back to hurt and spent most of the last part of the ride in the drops. Flipped the stem and set the spacer at +4 degrees so it's a -4. Just did 6 laps around the neighborhood (2 miles each lap) with a pit stop in between to adjust saddle height and seat set back. Much more comfortable now compared to that first 13 mile ride. This is my first real drop bar bike. Think I will enjoy it. Going to try some of the local gravel on the 33's but I can see me putting as big a tire as I can get in there. Not sure what a good compromise size will be for a bike that will see 50/50 gravel and tarmac. But I think I can get a 38 in there comfortably.
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