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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-09-18, 02:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,454
Posted By BigJW

I can't say I blame you...I'm questioning the...

I can't say I blame you...I'm questioning the wisdom of my decision myself. I'm taking every piece of cold weather kit I own and will decide when I get there what to wear. Hopefully it will be the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-09-18, 08:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,454
Posted By BigJW

Yes, Hickman County is the gravel Mecca of middle...

Yes, Hickman County is the gravel Mecca of middle Tennessee. Ben Fly is fun but not on the GDGG route. My sympathy for having to drive so far to find gravel. I had a couple roads close to me that...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-08-18, 05:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,454
Posted By BigJW

There was another race a few weeks back nearby...

There was another race a few weeks back nearby called the Gosh Darn Gravel Grinder. Were you aware of it? I didn't do it, but my son did. I have ridden the route before, and it is pretty challenging....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-08-18, 02:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,454
Posted By BigJW

Happy to help. I did find that you were right of...

Happy to help. I did find that you were right of course...the other was set to private. It was a copy of the route they posted, and it wasn't intentionally set that way. I changed the privacy...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-08-18, 02:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,454
Posted By BigJW

Not sure why...my Ride with GPS shows it's...

Not sure why...my Ride with GPS shows it's public...but try this one, which is the route posted by the organizers.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28763034
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-06-18, 03:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,454
Posted By BigJW

Their Facebook page has a little more info....

Their Facebook page has a little more info. Someone asked about support, and the organizers replied "There will be 2 aid stations along the route as well as multiple places to get water."

I rode...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-23-18, 08:40 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 22,605
Posted By BigJW

No problem...enjoyed the story and the pics...and...

No problem...enjoyed the story and the pics...and glad the bike worked for its intended purpose!

My son took my bike out on Saturday and rode 20-ish miles at 16 mph. Afterwards he reported "That...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-20-18, 08:50 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 22,605
Posted By BigJW

Awesome! I like the ghetto vibe too. Talk about a...

Awesome! I like the ghetto vibe too. Talk about a job-specific build...can't get much more specific than that.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-19-18, 03:31 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 22,605
Posted By BigJW

I took the bike out for a 40 mile ride yesterday,...

I took the bike out for a 40 mile ride yesterday, with a mix of pavement and gravel/dirt. It handles well on both. Shifting has been the tricky part. Apparently the original derailleur doesn't play...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-06-18, 03:34 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 22,605
Posted By BigJW

Don't know...will have to check and get back to...

Don't know...will have to check and get back to you.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-06-18, 02:54 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 22,605
Posted By BigJW

My LBS guy suggested taking off the smallest...

My LBS guy suggested taking off the smallest ring, but I'm a Clydesdale, so that little ring comes in awfully handy sometimes climbing, so I'm hesitant to give it up. Plus a spent more time in my...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-06-18, 08:19 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 22,605
Posted By BigJW

Good eye. You are correct.

Good eye. You are correct.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-06-18, 08:19 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 22,605
Posted By BigJW

Yes, he installed Travel Agents front and rear....

Yes, he installed Travel Agents front and rear. The brakes aren't quite as powerful as I'd like, but they get the job done.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-05-18, 03:15 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 22,605
Posted By BigJW

They seem fine. What do you mean by modulation...

They seem fine. What do you mean by modulation issues?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-05-18, 07:32 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 22,605
Posted By BigJW

Kept the Deore, but when I rode it yesterday, I...

Kept the Deore, but when I rode it yesterday, I was getting some rub at the extremes. Could that be why?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-04-18, 01:21 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 22,605
Posted By BigJW

If you provide the Slate, I'll be more than happy...

If you provide the Slate, I'll be more than happy to test and compare!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-04-18, 01:20 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 22,605
Posted By BigJW

Very cool!

Very cool!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-04-18, 11:24 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 22,605
Posted By BigJW

It's Alive!

So here's the final product, and I am super happy with it. I love the look, and it feels great what little I've ridden it so far...hoping to remedy that this afternoon after work. My wallet is $400...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-04-18, 05:58 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 22,605
Posted By BigJW

Very nice! Is the frame bag custom?

Very nice! Is the frame bag custom?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-03-18, 12:46 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 22,605
Posted By BigJW

I don't think I ever mentioned which bars these...

I don't think I ever mentioned which bars these are. I mentioned a couple I was looking at, but that's not what I ended up with. These are the Origin8 Gary-2 bars.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-03-18, 09:54 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 22,605
Posted By BigJW

Cool, glad you like it. I guess I lucked into it,...

Cool, glad you like it. I guess I lucked into it, since this was the bike I had to work with. A friend gave it to me, and it was in decent shape and not ridden much. It lives up to its name too and...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-03-18, 07:29 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 22,605
Posted By BigJW

I like the look of the bars, and what little I...

I like the look of the bars, and what little I rode them around the LBS parking lot for purposes of adjustment, they felt good. I can't wait to try them out for real.

What do you consider "more...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-03-18, 07:27 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 22,605
Posted By BigJW

The tires are 26"x1.9". They were $59.90 for the...

The tires are 26"x1.9". They were $59.90 for the pair through my LBS. I might have preferred something a little more gravelly and a little less mountain-bikey, but considering I'm going for monster...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-03-18, 07:23 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 22,605
Posted By BigJW

I won't have much basis of comparison since I...

I won't have much basis of comparison since I haven't ridden any similar tires, or anything in 26 inch size in a while for that matter, but I'll be happy to let you know what I think of them.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-03-18, 07:22 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 22,605
Posted By BigJW

Thanks! I can't wait to pick it up today and try...

Thanks! I can't wait to pick it up today and try it out. I'll post some finished pics when I do.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-02-18, 08:22 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 22,605
Posted By BigJW

I went by the shop last Thursday so he could...

I went by the shop last Thursday so he could adjust the bars to my liking. Here are a couple of pics of the work in progress.605656

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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-22-18, 11:45 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 22,605
Posted By BigJW

I'm getting a shorter stem, so hopefully the...

I'm getting a shorter stem, so hopefully the reach will be comparable to what it was originally with the longer stem. I'll post a pic when it's done for sure.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-22-18, 06:22 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 22,605
Posted By BigJW

When you do a post, look for the little paper...

When you do a post, look for the little paper clip icon. Click it, then find your picture file. There are some size limitations, but if it's not too ginormous, it's pretty easy to post a pic. I'd...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-22-18, 06:20 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 22,605
Posted By BigJW

It is!

It is!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-21-18, 09:40 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 22,605
Posted By BigJW

Nothing at all, but the more I read and looked at...

Nothing at all, but the more I read and looked at pics, I just got the itch to put drop bars on it.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-20-18, 08:11 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 22,605
Posted By BigJW

Gotcha. "Boat anchor" sounds pretty derogatory,...

Gotcha. "Boat anchor" sounds pretty derogatory, and since it's the lighter of the two bikes I considered for this project by 7 pounds, it didn't ring true with me and maybe struck a bit of a nerve....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-19-18, 02:14 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 22,605
Posted By BigJW

Yeah, I got the point. I guess heavy is a...

Yeah, I got the point. I guess heavy is a relative term, since I chose to use this 27# as-is bike to my other 35# hybrid, which truly does feel like a boat anchor...or as I like to say, "it climbs...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-19-18, 01:50 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 22,605
Posted By BigJW

I don't care for the look of the Jones bars. Why...

I don't care for the look of the Jones bars. Why a "boat anchor"?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-19-18, 08:15 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 22,605
Posted By BigJW

Got a pic? I'd love to see it.

Got a pic? I'd love to see it.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-19-18, 08:10 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 22,605
Posted By BigJW

I have a Guru Strada road bike, circa 1999 or...

I have a Guru Strada road bike, circa 1999 or so...not sure exactly since I got it from a friend. I just passed 7,000 miles on it according to Strava. I love that bike, but I don't ride in a...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-19-18, 08:06 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 22,605
Posted By BigJW

I will do that. LBS says he should have it back...

I will do that. LBS says he should have it back to me by Saturday.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-16-18, 02:00 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 22,605
Posted By BigJW

I pulled the trigger last night and gave my LBS...

I pulled the trigger last night and gave my LBS the go-ahead to do the drop bars, shifters, new cabling, and 26x1.9 tires. I wish I could do the work myself, but between selecting the right stuff and...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-15-18, 01:45 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 22,605
Posted By BigJW

I don't have the know how to do the work myself...

I don't have the know how to do the work myself so would have to have my LBS do it. That's why I'm leaning away from drop bars since it would involve more time and money. If I could find some...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-15-18, 12:00 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 22,605
Posted By BigJW

Thanks chas58. I like the sound of that. Spending...

Thanks chas58. I like the sound of that. Spending and changing less is always good. Have you seen the Crazy Bars? I'm thinking I could switch to them, have integrated pseudo-aerobars, and not have to...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-15-18, 11:13 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 22,605
Posted By BigJW

Old MTB conversion to monster cross??

Hi folks, I've been lurking here for a while and now posting for the first time. I'm pretty much a roadie, but the allure of gravel riding has captivated me lately. Due to finances and potential...
Forum: Southeast
07-24-14, 12:22 PM
Replies: 448
Views: 63,278
Posted By BigJW

I live in Dickson, TN, which is about an hour...

I live in Dickson, TN, which is about an hour west of Nashville. My wife and I are both 42 and have recently gotten interested in cycling. I found her a nice Cannondale Quick 4 at Play It Again...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-21-14, 07:55 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,362
Posted By BigJW

I too love my Giant Roam 1. I am 6'5", and its...

I too love my Giant Roam 1. I am 6'5", and its large frame fits me well. Granted I am fairly new to cycling and do not have a lot of experience with different bikes. In fact, this is the first bike...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-21-14, 07:53 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,362
Posted By BigJW

Well played!

Well played!
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