New Gravel Bike
06-10-17, 03:38 PM
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New Gravel Bike
This is my new gravel bike that I will be ordering next week
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06-10-17, 08:36 PM
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I saw two in the LBS. It is very nice. You will certainly enjoy.
I'm jealous of the internal brake hose routing on the fork.
Please post pics in the Gravel forum.
-Tim-
I'm jealous of the internal brake hose routing on the fork.
Please post pics in the Gravel forum.
-Tim-
06-10-17, 08:59 PM
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I've been following your posts in the gravel forum. I may need to get your experience with regards to an 11-36 on the back with Shimano Ultegra.
06-11-17, 04:47 PM
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My brother sent me a link to that bike and said if he got one that would be it. It has all the features I've been looking for as well. I love the idea of a titanium frame with grommets for racks as well.
The only tweak I'd consider is the crank. I ride a 50/34 on the road and would probably look to see what else is available that might allow some easier pedaling.
The only tweak I'd consider is the crank. I ride a 50/34 on the road and would probably look to see what else is available that might allow some easier pedaling.
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It is a SRAM PG-1170 11/36 cassette. The rest of the drivetrain is Ultegra including GS mid-cage derailleur and 50/34 crankset. I took three links out of a brand new Ultegra chain and added a KMC Missing Link. The B screw on the rear derailleur is turned in pretty far.
More details including pictures of how it looks crosschained are at the Niner RLT 9 RDO build thread.
It shifts perfectly and I crosschain the crud out of it but it is at the limit of what one can do with a GS derailleur. If the cassette were any larger I would need to use a Wolf Tooth derailleur hanger extender. I was prepared to do so and would not have hesitated.
Whether it works for you depends on the bike and you may have to size the chain differently but quite a few are doing it. I see no reason why it would not work on yours but you will not know with absolute certainty until you actually do it.
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06-12-17, 05:43 PM
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My brother sent me a link to that bike and said if he got one that would be it. It has all the features I've been looking for as well. I love the idea of a titanium frame with grommets for racks as well.
The only tweak I'd consider is the crank. I ride a 50/34 on the road and would probably look to see what else is available that might allow some easier pedaling.
The only tweak I'd consider is the crank. I ride a 50/34 on the road and would probably look to see what else is available that might allow some easier pedaling.
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I find that most gravels are oriented toward the young and energetic with their
gearing. The recent intro of 46/30 cranks and 11-34 or 11-36 cassettes
would be the most attractive setup for me. Ultegra 8000 is moving in that
direction. A wolf hanger adapter will allow Di2 6870 GS to handle 11-36
for a minimal cost. My Litespd Vortex will get swapped out to 46/30
and 11-34 or 11-36 from the present triple 10spd when the prices get
reasonable.
gearing. The recent intro of 46/30 cranks and 11-34 or 11-36 cassettes
would be the most attractive setup for me. Ultegra 8000 is moving in that
direction. A wolf hanger adapter will allow Di2 6870 GS to handle 11-36
for a minimal cost. My Litespd Vortex will get swapped out to 46/30
and 11-34 or 11-36 from the present triple 10spd when the prices get
reasonable.
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I find that most gravels are oriented toward the young and energetic with their
gearing. The recent intro of 46/30 cranks and 11-34 or 11-36 cassettes
would be the most attractive setup for me. Ultegra 8000 is moving in that
direction. A wolf hanger adapter will allow Di2 6870 GS to handle 11-36
for a minimal cost. My Litespd Vortex will get swapped out to 46/30
and 11-34 or 11-36 from the present triple 10spd when the prices get
reasonable.
gearing. The recent intro of 46/30 cranks and 11-34 or 11-36 cassettes
would be the most attractive setup for me. Ultegra 8000 is moving in that
direction. A wolf hanger adapter will allow Di2 6870 GS to handle 11-36
for a minimal cost. My Litespd Vortex will get swapped out to 46/30
and 11-34 or 11-36 from the present triple 10spd when the prices get
reasonable.
No Wolf Tooth hanger was needed.
-Tim-
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06-13-17, 02:18 PM
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Beautiful Lightspeed, titanium is the ultimate gravel bike frame material.
I updated the drivetrain on my Raleigh Roker. The OE crankset has been replaced with a Shimano Cyclocross crankset with 46 & 36 chaining. The 36 inner chainring on the CX50 has been replaced with a TA 33t. The 11-32 cassette has been replaced with a Sram PG-1130 11-36. I was able to change the chainring and cassette without any other modifications.
I updated the drivetrain on my Raleigh Roker. The OE crankset has been replaced with a Shimano Cyclocross crankset with 46 & 36 chaining. The 36 inner chainring on the CX50 has been replaced with a TA 33t. The 11-32 cassette has been replaced with a Sram PG-1130 11-36. I was able to change the chainring and cassette without any other modifications.
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That would be perfect for me. I'd coast downhill if I ran out of gears.
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