HotRNot? Cross/Gravel Thread
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HotRNot? Cross/Gravel Thread
As the title implies, if you saw one of these in person, would you 
at it? Sexy hot 
or NO WAY 
at it? Sexy hot or NO WAY
09-01-15, 09:32 AM
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I'll start with my belt drive Raleigh RXS:
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Let's see if you all have the capacity to admire something you can't find at retail;
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09-02-15, 07:45 AM
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They might work for smooth, well-manicured gravel. That's not the kind of gravel with which I'm familiar. I'm accustomed to unmaintained gravel -- the kind of stuff that makes gravel bike vs. mountain bike a tough decision. There's a continuum of gravel bikes. These just seem to be very much on the road bike end of that continuum. They wouldn't work for where I tend to go.
My post was not intended as an insult. Both are beautiful bikes.
My post was not intended as an insult. Both are beautiful bikes.
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They might work for smooth, well-manicured gravel. That's not the kind of gravel with which I'm familiar. I'm accustomed to unmaintained gravel -- the kind of stuff that makes gravel bike vs. mountain bike a tough decision. There's a continuum of gravel bikes. These just seem to be very much on the road bike end of that continuum. They wouldn't work for where I tend to go.
My post was not intended as an insult. Both are beautiful bikes.
My post was not intended as an insult. Both are beautiful bikes.
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09-02-15, 01:59 PM
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They might work for smooth, well-manicured gravel. That's not the kind of gravel with which I'm familiar. I'm accustomed to unmaintained gravel -- the kind of stuff that makes gravel bike vs. mountain bike a tough decision. There's a continuum of gravel bikes. These just seem to be very much on the road bike end of that continuum. They wouldn't work for where I tend to go.
My post was not intended as an insult. Both are beautiful bikes.
My post was not intended as an insult. Both are beautiful bikes.
I wouldn't consider a Mountain bike, even if I see people riding them where I ride. I prefer a fast pace on a lighter bike with a narrow tire to cover a range of surfaces like these;
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Back on topic now. The above is for a thread like "Where does a cross bike go?"
Is the Bianchi Zolder hot? It's only on the fence for me. Cyclocross obviously isn't Bianchi's forte.
Is the Bianchi Zolder hot? It's only on the fence for me. Cyclocross obviously isn't Bianchi's forte.
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I will join in the critics with my 2015 Raleigh RX 2.0
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All-City Space Horse - set out in backcountry riding style. I take it lots of places where cars (or people) aren't seen for 15-20 miles at a time. The handlebar bag is loaded with a water filter and robust first aid/survival kit, while the frame pump is necessary for airing up/down at transitions between pavement, gravel, and singletrack. The Sugino 46/30 crankset and 11-36 cassette allow me to spin up a 25% grade (if it isn't too loose), and doesn't spin out until about 33 mph.
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All-City Space Horse - set out in backcountry riding style. I take it lots of places where cars (or people) aren't seen for 15-20 miles at a time. The handlebar bag is loaded with a water filter and robust first aid/survival kit, while the frame pump is necessary for airing up/down at transitions between pavement, gravel, and singletrack. The Sugino 46/30 crankset and 11-36 cassette allow me to spin up a 25% grade (if it isn't too loose), and doesn't spin out until about 33 mph.
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The Raleighs are both nice, but I don't care for the bow of the top tube. The RXS could be hot with better pictures, less background noise.
The Zona SSCX is hot. The Belgium Plus wheels overcome the 80's fade paint job.
The Space Horse gets bonus points for being dirty, but I don't like the color.
My entry: 2008 Kona Major Jake
The Zona SSCX is hot. The Belgium Plus wheels overcome the 80's fade paint job.
The Space Horse gets bonus points for being dirty, but I don't like the color.
My entry: 2008 Kona Major Jake
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Pedal Force CX2
I'll change the cassettes If I'm doing any bike-packing. Pictured is an 11-32 ten speed. The bike is using a 12-27 right now.
I'll use tires from my inventory, depending on the route.
Vittoria Voyager Hyper, Kendra Happy Medium, Schwalbe Marathon CX
I'll change the cassettes If I'm doing any bike-packing. Pictured is an 11-32 ten speed. The bike is using a 12-27 right now.
I'll use tires from my inventory, depending on the route.
Vittoria Voyager Hyper, Kendra Happy Medium, Schwalbe Marathon CX
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I agree with you actually. For me, at least, having a cross bike that's too pretty keeps me from using it the way it's meant to be used. This bike doesn't have that problem.
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I like this one better than the Simoncini. The frame on the Simoncini is nice, as are the stem, bars and brakes, but the rest of the components detract. This frame is pretty basic (though not in a bad way) but I like the component choices.
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The Pedal Force is a practical mix of components for gravel and ultra-light touring, but not really top-of-the-line gear. This bike will be used for a fast tour of the KATY Trail next spring.
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09-04-15, 07:08 AM
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A part of me really wants to like this bike, but another part of me looks at it and thinks that they had two awesome ideas for a paint job and couldn't make up their mind. I love the black with blue and white accents, and I also dig the orange with blue and white accents, but together it just looks... odd.
But overall, I dig the bike.
But overall, I dig the bike.