Show us your gravel/cross bike...
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I do believe it's awesome.
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I'm not one for fawning over bicycles, but I do believe that our bikes communicate with us, and what this bike is saying is, "You're an idiot." BikeSnobNYC
I'm not one for fawning over bicycles, but I do believe that our bikes communicate with us, and what this bike is saying is, "You're an idiot." BikeSnobNYC
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Show us your Gravel Grinder
Thia ia mine, in Dirty Kanza 200.
Just a cheap Bikes Direct Cross bike, with the addition Psimet built wheels (Chris King Hubs, and Hed Ardennes rims)
Just a cheap Bikes Direct Cross bike, with the addition Psimet built wheels (Chris King Hubs, and Hed Ardennes rims)
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You could fall off a cliff and die.
You could get lost and die.
You could hit a tree and die.
OR YOU COULD STAY HOME AND FALL OFF THE COUCH AND DIE.
You could fall off a cliff and die.
You could get lost and die.
You could hit a tree and die.
OR YOU COULD STAY HOME AND FALL OFF THE COUCH AND DIE.
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insomuch as my gravel grinders are outfitted and used for overnight and touring trips.....
Trek 520 circa 2007, Surly TravelersCheck circa 2010,
Origin8 CX700 circa 2013 (wouldn't ride this in a gravelgrinder race, but my go-to recreational gravelgrinder - sandsled bike of the moment.) My one bit of advice, from having done this for a while, is - Forget the "which knobby tire is ideal" dilemma. Simply choose fat, street oriented tires. I've been very happy with the performance of even straight street slicks on dirt - the 32c Bontrager Racelite slicks on gravel are very fast, very flat resistant, and suitable for finepack gravel, a little outgunned on washboard.
Trek 520 circa 2007, Surly TravelersCheck circa 2010,
Origin8 CX700 circa 2013 (wouldn't ride this in a gravelgrinder race, but my go-to recreational gravelgrinder - sandsled bike of the moment.) My one bit of advice, from having done this for a while, is - Forget the "which knobby tire is ideal" dilemma. Simply choose fat, street oriented tires. I've been very happy with the performance of even straight street slicks on dirt - the 32c Bontrager Racelite slicks on gravel are very fast, very flat resistant, and suitable for finepack gravel, a little outgunned on washboard.
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Soma Double Cross Disc
H Plus Son Formation face hoops with SRAM X7 hubs built by Universal Cycles
Running Panaracer Urbanmax 700x35 for commuting
mix of SRAM Force and X9 drivetrain
BB7 road disc brakes
I've since added a Selle Anatomica Titanico X saddle.
H Plus Son Formation face hoops with SRAM X7 hubs built by Universal Cycles
Running Panaracer Urbanmax 700x35 for commuting
mix of SRAM Force and X9 drivetrain
BB7 road disc brakes
I've since added a Selle Anatomica Titanico X saddle.
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Here is mine. Also doubles as my race bike. 05 Poprad recently powdercoated.
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I'm not one for fawning over bicycles, but I do believe that our bikes communicate with us, and what this bike is saying is, "You're an idiot." BikeSnobNYC
I'm not one for fawning over bicycles, but I do believe that our bikes communicate with us, and what this bike is saying is, "You're an idiot." BikeSnobNYC
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My one bit of advice, from having done this for a while, is - Forget the "which knobby tire is ideal" dilemma. Simply choose fat, street oriented tires. I've been very happy with the performance of even straight street slicks on dirt - the 32c Bontrager Racelite slicks on gravel are very fast, very flat resistant, and suitable for finepack gravel, a little outgunned on washboard.
I had a little bit of an issue with the rear tire slipping on some short very steep, loose patches climbing while standing, but that was manageable.
And the tires appear to be bulletproof. No issues over 225 miles, while I watched maybe 50 people fixing flats.
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You could fall off a cliff and die.
You could get lost and die.
You could hit a tree and die.
OR YOU COULD STAY HOME AND FALL OFF THE COUCH AND DIE.
You could fall off a cliff and die.
You could get lost and die.
You could hit a tree and die.
OR YOU COULD STAY HOME AND FALL OFF THE COUCH AND DIE.
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05 Poprad recently powdercoated.
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I'm not one for fawning over bicycles, but I do believe that our bikes communicate with us, and what this bike is saying is, "You're an idiot." BikeSnobNYC
I'm not one for fawning over bicycles, but I do believe that our bikes communicate with us, and what this bike is saying is, "You're an idiot." BikeSnobNYC
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Here's mine:
https://www.pedalroom.com/bike/salsa-vaya-11157
and for single speed gravel and offroad adventures:
https://www.pedalroom.com/bike/surly-cross-check-11160
https://www.pedalroom.com/bike/salsa-vaya-11157
and for single speed gravel and offroad adventures:
https://www.pedalroom.com/bike/surly-cross-check-11160
#2439
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As far as tires go, using the Clement LAS on the Schwinn right now, the tight diamond pattern gives just a little bite in the loose surface dust. The new rig is going to be running Conti TravelContact tires, wide smooth center with some good teeth on the edges.
New (All-City Space Horse, Campagnolo Veloce w/ Shimano Deore in back)
As far as tires go, using the Clement LAS on the Schwinn right now, the tight diamond pattern gives just a little bite in the loose surface dust. The new rig is going to be running Conti TravelContact tires, wide smooth center with some good teeth on the edges.
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This is my 2012 Pedal Force CX2 with 700x32 Vittoria Hyper tires and a 30 speed drivetain;
This is the 2010 Origin 8 CX700. I'll use 700x50 Schwalbe Supreme, 700x47 Schwalbe Smart Sam, 700x35 Schwalbe Winters and other tires. 27 speed Deore drivetrain with a 48, 36 & 22 chainring set.
And my 2008ish Soma Double Cross with 700x40 Vittoria Hyper tires and a 30 speed drivetain.
This is the 2010 Origin 8 CX700. I'll use 700x50 Schwalbe Supreme, 700x47 Schwalbe Smart Sam, 700x35 Schwalbe Winters and other tires. 27 speed Deore drivetrain with a 48, 36 & 22 chainring set.
And my 2008ish Soma Double Cross with 700x40 Vittoria Hyper tires and a 30 speed drivetain.
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When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.
When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.
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I picked up a Specialized Crux last Summer for cross season. After cross season when wet weather picked up I put back on the original tires and used it for a wet weather commuter. Last month I slapped on a set of knobby Kenda tires and out on the gravel I go. My road bike is getting very lonely in the garage.
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