What did you just buy for your gravel bike?
04-10-18, 01:00 PM
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Soma Shikoro tires in 38C width. Nice and smooth on pavement compared to Riddlers.
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04-10-18, 02:09 PM
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Hey, @BigPoser. I've been riding a GT Grade Carbon Force 22 for a year and a half. My only regret is that I didn't pony up for the Ultegra version. You should start a thread and post lots of pics, I'd love to see! Really hope you enjoy yours.
04-10-18, 02:13 PM
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Shifting, or lack thereof in the front.
04-10-18, 02:18 PM
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04-10-18, 03:06 PM
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@jaydubu,
The GT Grade is the only SRAM bike I've ever had, all the rest of mine have always been Shimano. I was excited to try something different.
I got mine at the nearest Performance Bike, and took it there for service. Most cyclists are pretty good with a wrench, but I'm not, so I just took it to the shop.
Mine never shifted very well, but front shifting was terrible, most of the time I couldn't get it into the big ring. Entire rides would go by without my being able to shift the front.
It's probably a combination of SRAM's front derailleurs are notoriously harder to get right, and that particular Performance maybe not being able to hire the best and brightest mechanics.
The GT Grade is the only SRAM bike I've ever had, all the rest of mine have always been Shimano. I was excited to try something different.
I got mine at the nearest Performance Bike, and took it there for service. Most cyclists are pretty good with a wrench, but I'm not, so I just took it to the shop.
Mine never shifted very well, but front shifting was terrible, most of the time I couldn't get it into the big ring. Entire rides would go by without my being able to shift the front.
It's probably a combination of SRAM's front derailleurs are notoriously harder to get right, and that particular Performance maybe not being able to hire the best and brightest mechanics.
04-10-18, 03:24 PM
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@jaydubu,
The GT Grade is the only SRAM bike I've ever had, all the rest of mine have always been Shimano. I was excited to try something different.
I got mine at the nearest Performance Bike, and took it there for service. Most cyclists are pretty good with a wrench, but I'm not, so I just took it to the shop.
Mine never shifted very well, but front shifting was terrible, most of the time I couldn't get it into the big ring. Entire rides would go by without my being able to shift the front.
It's probably a combination of SRAM's front derailleurs are notoriously harder to get right, and that particular Performance maybe not being able to hire the best and brightest mechanics.
The GT Grade is the only SRAM bike I've ever had, all the rest of mine have always been Shimano. I was excited to try something different.
I got mine at the nearest Performance Bike, and took it there for service. Most cyclists are pretty good with a wrench, but I'm not, so I just took it to the shop.
Mine never shifted very well, but front shifting was terrible, most of the time I couldn't get it into the big ring. Entire rides would go by without my being able to shift the front.
It's probably a combination of SRAM's front derailleurs are notoriously harder to get right, and that particular Performance maybe not being able to hire the best and brightest mechanics.
Ok, I will make note of that and keep an eye on it.
Other than that, are you satisfied with the bike in regards to ride, handling, etc?
thanks Seattle Forrest
04-10-18, 03:34 PM
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That really was my only complaint about it. Otherwise it rode well.
I hope you enjoy yours! You should post a photo when you get yours.
I hope you enjoy yours! You should post a photo when you get yours.
04-11-18, 07:26 AM
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04-16-18, 07:18 AM
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@jaydubu,
The GT Grade is the only SRAM bike I've ever had, all the rest of mine have always been Shimano. I was excited to try something different.
I got mine at the nearest Performance Bike, and took it there for service. Most cyclists are pretty good with a wrench, but I'm not, so I just took it to the shop.
Mine never shifted very well, but front shifting was terrible, most of the time I couldn't get it into the big ring. Entire rides would go by without my being able to shift the front.
It's probably a combination of SRAM's front derailleurs are notoriously harder to get right, and that particular Performance maybe not being able to hire the best and brightest mechanics.
The GT Grade is the only SRAM bike I've ever had, all the rest of mine have always been Shimano. I was excited to try something different.
I got mine at the nearest Performance Bike, and took it there for service. Most cyclists are pretty good with a wrench, but I'm not, so I just took it to the shop.
Mine never shifted very well, but front shifting was terrible, most of the time I couldn't get it into the big ring. Entire rides would go by without my being able to shift the front.
It's probably a combination of SRAM's front derailleurs are notoriously harder to get right, and that particular Performance maybe not being able to hire the best and brightest mechanics.
04-17-18, 05:45 PM
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A Set of DMR hinge Clamps, so I can mount a second water bottle cage on my 1985 Miyata Two Ten. A small item but critical. Also match the silver downtube shift cable stop clamp that I installed to switch the bike from downtube friction shifters to brifters.
04-18-18, 08:37 AM
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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 back on for gravel grinders and other rides with fun surfaces.
04-18-18, 08:46 AM
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If you are riding pavement/gravel 80/20 I would seriously reconsider the SK's and go for the standard Gravelking's or G-One's (and at that pavement/gravel ratio, probably the G-One Speeds not All-around's).
04-18-18, 08:52 AM
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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 the SKs, and I don't feel as slow on pavement as I do with the Ramblers.
04-22-18, 05:21 PM
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Just ordered New Salsa Cowbell bars......very excited.
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on list is new brake levers then......fresh paint.
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on list is new brake levers then......fresh paint.
04-22-18, 08:04 PM
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The 40mm G-One or SK are going to feel similar, just a bit heavier.
04-25-18, 10:44 PM
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Got a whole bunch of little things for my Renegade:
- Stock SM-RT70 rotors are done (actually beyond worn), so I replaced them with SM-RT81 rotors. Ultegra SM-RT800 rotors are back ordered, and the Saint SM-RT99 just seem way too pricey. The Deore RT81s seem pretty nice though. The spider is much bigger and feels really solid.
- Silca Italian Army Knife Nove. It's compact and has the essential bits I use, plus storage for my quick links.
- Speedsleev Ranger. I can't believe I'm excited about a saddle bag, but this thing is awesome. It's so well organized, easy to attach, it's tiny, and doesn't rattle at all. It holds a wide gravel tube, a CO2 and inflater, a Park folding chain tool, my multi tool, and a pair of KMC Missing Link Levers.
- After a couple of chain drops on some gravel rides I installed a K-Edge Pro Road Chain Catcher. Honestly, I don't know why all bikes don't come standard with something similar.
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04-26-18, 08:37 PM
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Posted on road forum but I shoulda posted here. ordered a rocket red phenom pro + rocket red Roubaix tape for black Diverge:
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Today I ordered a New wheelset for my Boone 7. Turquoise Chris King R45's with HED Belgium plus rims. I can't wait for them to arrive! I expect that I'll keep my studded Winter tires on the stock rims for the iciest of months.
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Ye Olde Edge 1000 died in the line of duty on my Friday ride....Have a Wahoo Bolt coming to replace it.
05-06-18, 08:21 PM
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05-20-18, 12:27 PM
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Brooks B-17 narrow, Wolftooth 38 chainring, waiting for 44 cowchippers
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