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Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational) This has to be the most physically intense sport ever invented. It's high speed bicycle racing on a short off road course or riding the off pavement rides on gravel like : "Unbound Gravel". We also have a dedicated Racing forum for the Cyclocross Hard Core Racers.

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Old 05-16-13, 05:15 PM
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I do believe it's awesome.
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This is my Rocky Mountain Solo

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Originally Posted by Cynikal
I do believe it's awesome.
+1 Love it.

We have a longish gravel road ride this morning.

I'll take this one.

My early 90s Croll.

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Here is my Devinci Tosca SL1 from last year. I will potentially be swapping some components and upgrading the frame.

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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)

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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.
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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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Originally Posted by Bekologist
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.


That was pretty much my conclusion. I went with 40mm Schwalbe Marathon Extremes for Dirty Kanza. They have some tread, but a pretty much continuous center bead so they roll fairly well.

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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05 Poprad recently powdercoated.

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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
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Current (90's Schwinn Crosscut, powder coat w/ custom decals)


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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Old 06-07-13, 10:32 AM
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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.

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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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Old 06-16-13, 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Cynikal
05 Poprad recently powdercoated.


sweet ride!
what bars are those?
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new



muddy



not stuck in traffic

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sweet ride!
what bars are those?
Thanks. They are the Salsa Cowbell 2's. Love them.
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Old 06-18-13, 09:39 PM
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I love this bike!
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I love this bike!
Somebody had a bigger budget, eh?
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I love this bike!
That, sir, is a beautiful bike.
Put it up against a white background and show us close-ups!
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Old 06-20-13, 08:52 AM
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Lousy cell photo but a great bike..

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Salsa Vaya (in commuter mode):


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