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05-15-22, 06:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,654
Posted By Slowkevin

Rigid salsa or surly fork!

Rigid salsa or surly fork!
05-12-22, 02:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,441
Posted By Slowkevin

It's overpriced in my opinion. The Mongoose I...

It's overpriced in my opinion. The Mongoose I posted or the Anasazi (https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/p/nishiki--anasazi-hybrid-bike-16nisanshknsz15xxdsb/16nisanshknsz15xxdsb) with disc brakes are...
05-12-22, 01:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,563
Posted By Slowkevin

Schwinn Axum DP - 29x2.6 XC tires stock, boost...

Schwinn Axum DP - 29x2.6 XC tires stock, boost spacing, 1x8 drive train, OK mechanical disc brakes (180 mm up front), KS dropper post. The biggest reason why this is the best option is that it has a...
05-11-22, 01:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,441
Posted By Slowkevin

The Mongoose grit is very nice...

The Mongoose grit is very nice https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8cFPEmFHCU but yeah the Trek dual sport or FX isn't too much more. I have a Specialized crosstrail and the Nishiki Anasazi from Dick's...
05-11-22, 01:08 PM
Replies: 1,008
Views: 377,351
Posted By Slowkevin

Jealous, this is probably the nicest CT build in...

Jealous, this is probably the nicest CT build in the world. Ive been searching for a small carbon CT frame but seems to be extremely rare. Do you know the weight any chance? I got my aluminum version...
05-11-22, 01:05 PM
Replies: 1,008
Views: 377,351
Posted By Slowkevin

Front can fit 2.2" possibly 2.3" but rear...

Front can fit 2.2" possibly 2.3" but rear 2.0-2.1" mtb tires.
07-19-21, 04:57 PM
Replies: 1,008
Views: 377,351
Posted By Slowkevin

If I knew about that fork I might have gone that...

If I knew about that fork I might have gone that route instead of full rigid steel. Have you taken it on some rocky trails yet?
07-13-21, 09:51 AM
Replies: 1,008
Views: 377,351
Posted By Slowkevin

yeah I actually took my salsa cro moto fork to...

yeah I actually took my salsa cro moto fork to blue and black trails and it actually did decent, even on rock gardens but it was a bit painful at times. I recently added a redshift stem though for...
07-13-21, 09:49 AM
Replies: 1,008
Views: 377,351
Posted By Slowkevin

I got my Salsa cro moto used for $80 and new...

I got my Salsa cro moto used for $80 and new they’re $130. Ones with more eyelets for attachments are only $140. This is for QR though, thru axle is around $200. I took the Salsa fork to blue and...
07-12-21, 07:00 PM
Replies: 1,008
Views: 377,351
Posted By Slowkevin

yeah the suntour nexi on mine weighed 5.6lbs....

yeah the suntour nexi on mine weighed 5.6lbs. Switching to the rigid fork literally changed the bike completely.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-29-21, 12:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 813
Posted By Slowkevin

:notamused:

:notamused:
Forum: Road Cycling
06-29-21, 12:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 813
Posted By Slowkevin

hah decided to get the Pro vibe aero 38s

hah decided to get the Pro vibe aero 38s
06-29-21, 12:05 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 9,181
Posted By Slowkevin

28 mm are like the norm now

28 mm are like the norm now
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-21, 10:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 813
Posted By Slowkevin

38 cm compact bar vs 40 cm aero bars

Which would be more aero? Thx.
06-23-21, 10:57 AM
Replies: 1,008
Views: 377,351
Posted By Slowkevin

I couldn’t find any advent in stock so I just did...

I couldn’t find any advent in stock so I just did a 1x with a cheap 8 speed 11-40 sunrace cassette. Do you think it would be worth it to upgrade to advent?
06-22-21, 04:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,935
Posted By Slowkevin

Did it solve the issue? My hardtail hd that issue...

Did it solve the issue? My hardtail hd that issue despite replacing the 3x chainrings and cassette - but then I went 1x
06-18-21, 11:30 AM
Replies: 7,837
Views: 2,861,157
Posted By Slowkevin

very light still!

very light still!
06-18-21, 11:10 AM
Replies: 7,837
Views: 2,861,157
Posted By Slowkevin

looks good! How’s the weight? I want to do a...

looks good! How’s the weight? I want to do a build like this on a small budget. Did it come with drop bars?
06-17-21, 07:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,935
Posted By Slowkevin

yeah may be a good time to go 1x, get a cog with...

yeah may be a good time to go 1x, get a cog with a wider range
06-16-21, 10:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,935
Posted By Slowkevin

If the bike has a lot of miles the chain and or...

If the bike has a lot of miles the chain and or chainrings and or cogs could be worn.
06-16-21, 10:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,935
Posted By Slowkevin

what’s slipping your chain or the tires?

what’s slipping your chain or the tires?
06-15-21, 12:49 PM
Replies: 7,837
Views: 2,861,157
Posted By Slowkevin

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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2016 Crosstrail disc converted to gravel
06-15-21, 11:38 AM
Replies: 1,008
Views: 377,351
Posted By Slowkevin

Here’s my 2016 Crosstrail disc build @ 23 pounds:...

Here’s my 2016 Crosstrail disc build @ 23 pounds:

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06-15-21, 11:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,234
Posted By Slowkevin

I modified my heavy 2016 Crosstrail disc to...

I modified my heavy 2016 Crosstrail disc to current gravel standards (32lbs to 23lbs) with XT brakes and redshift stem and WTB resolutes. Much better and faster than the original hybrid setup
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06-15-21, 09:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,848
Posted By Slowkevin

I got my Crosstrail down to 22.4 lbs with XT...

I got my Crosstrail down to 22.4 lbs with XT hydraulic brakes and 25 mm wheels, and replacing almost everything else and this thing is basically the same so it also has the upgradeability that the...
06-14-21, 11:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,715
Posted By Slowkevin

there’s wear indicators but I changed mine when...

there’s wear indicators but I changed mine when they couldn’t handle the blue and black trails hhaha
06-14-21, 03:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,234
Posted By Slowkevin

I converted my Crosstrail disc to gravel with a...

I converted my Crosstrail disc to gravel with a rigid steel fork and going 1x and gravel tires. Dropped weight from 32lbs to 23lbs (was 22.4 before I installed a redshift stem). Before I got the...
06-14-21, 02:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,848
Posted By Slowkevin

I got the Anasazi for my gf. I got a Crosstrail...

I got the Anasazi for my gf. I got a Crosstrail disc before I got it and the specs were nearly identical. Same derailleur and brakes - only difference was the Crosstrail had better tires and a...
06-07-21, 09:54 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,933
Posted By Slowkevin

Road it from Corona to Newport and back and found...

Road it from Corona to Newport and back and found the beginning and ending 5 miles to be the nicest parts. Way nicer than the LA river trail.
06-07-21, 12:50 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,385
Posted By Slowkevin

Other big weight savers are going tubeless and...

Other big weight savers are going tubeless and 1x. Dropped 9.6lbs (32 down to 22.4) off my Crosstrail disc with most of the weight loss coming from the fork, removing the front derailleur and getting...
06-06-21, 08:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,533
Posted By Slowkevin

Specialized has lifetime warranty frames

Specialized has lifetime warranty frames
06-06-21, 08:17 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,385
Posted By Slowkevin

Rigid steel fork but considering a carbon fork to...

Rigid steel fork but considering a carbon fork to save more weight. Getting rid of the heavy hybrid fork really woke up my bikes handling and climbing.
06-06-21, 08:04 PM
Replies: 1,008
Views: 377,351
Posted By Slowkevin

What’s the record for lightest build so far? Got...

What’s the record for lightest build so far? Got my 2016 Crosstrail disc down to 22.4 lbs with xt brakes, salsa steel fork, 1x 11-40, ixf cranks, carbon handlebar, seatpost/saddle, ai2 rotors,...
06-06-21, 08:00 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 486
Posted By Slowkevin

Lightweight Specialized crosstrail builds

Just finished my 2016 Crosstrail disc weight loss project, got it down to 22.4lbs. Anyone else do this?
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