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Forum: Electric Bikes
06-08-23, 09:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,204
Posted By grannygears

Local dealer

I have one good local dealer within about an hour drive from me and he's only 5 mins from my house. Here is a list of the brands that they carry:

-Velec
-Pedego
-iGo
-Fuell
-Trivel
-Magnum...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-08-23, 08:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,204
Posted By grannygears

More information

I guess I should provide a little bit more information about myself and my current situation. I am a generally fit 40-year-old male and I also own a Cannondale gravel bike which I put about 50-100 km...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-06-23, 04:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,204
Posted By grannygears

The Gazelle Madeo T10 is a $4500 bike here in...

The Gazelle Madeo T10 is a $4500 bike here in Canada.
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-06-23, 12:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,204
Posted By grannygears

Looking for a commuter e-bike

Hello, I am brand new to the e-bike community and I am looking at buying a commuter style e-bike in the near future. I am located in southern Ontario Canada so my availability to boutique brands...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-21-21, 08:32 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 17,146
Posted By grannygears

Like I said I have a 2021 Giant Revolt Advanced 0...

Like I said I have a 2021 Giant Revolt Advanced 0 in size L. I am 6'1" or 185 cm tall with a 34" cycling inseam. On the front of the d-fuse stem I am at 53mm on the measurement written on the post...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-10-21, 04:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 17,146
Posted By grannygears

I would think L all day long

I would think L all day long
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-06-20, 06:45 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,882
Posted By grannygears

Giant

QUOTE

I guess comfort is all relative. I am coming from a mountain bike background and comfort hybrids so these road bike geometries is foreign to me. that being said this is my second gravel bike...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-21-20, 05:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 17,146
Posted By grannygears

Revolt Sizing

You may want to go and see it but if you were asking me straight up sight unseen I would say the M might be a bit small. I own a new 2021 Revolt Advanced 0 in size L and I am 6'1" tall with a 34"...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-30-20, 06:22 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,882
Posted By grannygears

Thanks

Thanks for the reply's, sorry for my lack of knowledge here but this raises another question.

With regards to topping up the tires every 3-4 months do you just top it up thru the valve stem...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-30-20, 01:22 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,882
Posted By grannygears

What to carry with tubeless wheels?

Hello, I have just bought my first tubeless gravel bike (2021 Giant Revolt Advanced 0). I have never run tubeless before and I am excited to put it to the test. Normally I carry a tube, patches, bike...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-18-20, 08:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,023
Posted By grannygears

I can help...

Hello, I did own this bike for about 8 months and really liked it alot! I know the issue that you are speaking of because I also encountered it once or twice. You are right to assume the rear...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-18-20, 02:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,813
Posted By grannygears

Wow thank you for the information guys! The...

Wow thank you for the information guys! The problem is that I do not feel like the Maxxis Velocita tires that come with this bike will do a good job on high speed gravel trails with cornering. Like I...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-18-20, 11:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,813
Posted By grannygears

I honestly don't have a clue of what type of rims...

I honestly don't have a clue of what type of rims to order with what specs for this bike. What would be a good set of already built 700c alloy rims with disc brakes that can fit 38mm to say 42mm...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-18-20, 07:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,813
Posted By grannygears

Please help me with Road/Gravel wheelsets...

Hello there, I have just pulled the trigger on a 2021 Giant Revolt Advanced 0 as my new "quiver killer" road and gravel bike. This bike comes from the factory with Giant CXR-2 carbon disc wheelsets...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-18-20, 07:28 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 21,258
Posted By grannygears

Thanks for the information guys I have just...

Thanks for the information guys I have just ordered a 2021 Giant Revolt Advanced 0 in size L. Here in Canada the Specialized Comp Carbon is $800 more than the Giant. I have no brand loyalty...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-16-20, 02:40 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 21,258
Posted By grannygears

2021 Giant Revolt Advanced 0 VS Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon

Hello, I am in the market for a good quality carbon gravel bike with a Shimano GRX 810 build. I have looked at alot of the major manufacturers from my local bike shops here in Canada and narrowed it...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-31-20, 10:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,338
Posted By grannygears

Gravel Bike

Not trying to flip your decision on its head and I'm sure you would be very happy with the Cannondale Topstone. I too was in the same boat and located in Canada also. Do yourself a favor and look at...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-28-20, 07:03 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 45,532
Posted By grannygears

Stem Length...

Hey guys, as the OP I wanted to update you guys on my situation. I'm sorry it took so long I had no idea this thread took off like this. So I have been out for 6 rides on my 2020 Norco Search XR A-1...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-17-20, 06:43 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 45,532
Posted By grannygears

Gravel Bike Stem Length?

Hey guys, I just bought a new 2020 Norco Search XR AL-1 this spring. I am 6'1" (185cm) with an inseam of 34" + and change. My bike came with a 110mm length stem which I swapped out for a 100mm Fizik....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-22-19, 11:59 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 23,117
Posted By grannygears

Gravel Bike!!!

I want to thank you all who chipped in their 2 cents it help me to learn quite alot about gravel bikes. I have spent the past 2 weeks researching my a$$ off and riding as many bikes as I could.

I...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-21-19, 08:45 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 23,117
Posted By grannygears

Norco

Yeah I think I have it pretty narrowed down to the Norco Search XR AL-1 or the Cannondale Topstone 105. They are $2399 and $2300 respectively so that is a wash for me.

It's basically a full high...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-21-19, 05:31 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 23,117
Posted By grannygears

Norco

Gotcha, the Norco Search XR AL1 is fully loaded with GRX RX-810.

Can you take a quick look at that bike and tell me what you think, for $2399 CDN it's right in my price range.

Is GRX RX-810 not...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-21-19, 04:42 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 23,117
Posted By grannygears

Now that I can post links, here are the bikes I...

Now that I can post links, here are the bikes I am considering at my local dealers... Note Canadian pricing...


Alloy Frames

Cannondale Topstone 105:...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-21-19, 04:21 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 23,117
Posted By grannygears

Same with this Specialized? ...

Same with this Specialized?

https://www.specialized.com/ca/en/mens-diverge-e5-comp/p/154247?color=239512-154247
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-21-19, 04:16 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 23,117
Posted By grannygears

Is it just me or does this Giant Revolt 0 not...

Is it just me or does this Giant Revolt 0 not have mounting holes for a rear rack?

https://www.giant-bicycles.com/ca/revolt-0-2020
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-21-19, 04:04 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 23,117
Posted By grannygears

Can you expand on this? You would rather have the...

Can you expand on this? You would rather have the Shimano 105 rear derailleur than the GRX RX-810 11 speed? Or you would rather have the 105 over the GRX RX-400 10 speed? Thanks
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-21-19, 03:43 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 23,117
Posted By grannygears

Yeah it just sucks because I think we are in a...

Yeah it just sucks because I think we are in a transition period right now where in 2 years from now all of these bikes will have Shimano GRX components.

The way im looking at the Norco XR A1...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-21-19, 01:48 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 23,117
Posted By grannygears

Wow, thank you mstateglfr for all the...

Wow, thank you mstateglfr for all the information! There is one thing that I know for sure is that by the time I spend $3000 on this bike I am going to be riding it for the next 20 years. With that...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-21-19, 10:05 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 23,117
Posted By grannygears

So far my front-runners are the Cannondale...

So far my front-runners are the Cannondale Topstone 105 and either the Norco Search XR A1 or the Search XR S2. I guess my question is why does the A1 have the 2x11 system while the S2 has a 2x10...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-20-19, 07:41 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 23,117
Posted By grannygears

Gravel Bike?

Yeah I'm not to crazy about the Norco Search XR A1 frames chainstays either. It looks like to me they just welded in a flare to accommodate wider tires. That really sucks because I have not seen a...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-20-19, 03:44 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 23,117
Posted By grannygears

I also noticed that Norco have a chromoly steel...

I also noticed that Norco have a chromoly steel version called the Search XR S2, grx components for $2,799 Canadian. It is however a 2x10 drivetrain.

What is everybody's thoughts on a steel frame...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-20-19, 02:02 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 23,117
Posted By grannygears

Norco

Can you guys please take a look at this bike. A local dealer that I have close to me has Norco and he recommended this bike. Norco is a Canadian brand but this bike seems to be a steal for $2399...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-15-19, 06:46 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 23,117
Posted By grannygears

Sizing...

I didn't really feel comfortable on the 56cm or 58cm Trek Checkpoint ALR-5. The 58cm was apparent to me that I was too stretched out and my elbows were locked with a terrible curve in my spine. The...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-15-19, 03:58 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 23,117
Posted By grannygears

Cannondale Topstone

Thank you very much for all of your suggestions this far! I spent 2 hours at my local shop yesterday who are a Trek, Cannondale and Giant dealer. I got to standover and ride a 56cm and 58cm Trek...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-13-19, 06:47 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 23,117
Posted By grannygears

The Canadian version of the Topstone 105 is the...

The Canadian version of the Topstone 105 is the exact same as the US version, FSA Omega ME Alloy 46/30
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-13-19, 03:23 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 23,117
Posted By grannygears

Yes, but if I am spending $2500 CDN on a gravel...

Yes, but if I am spending $2500 CDN on a gravel bike I do want to try and "nail it" on the first try.

If I chose a 50/34 gravel bike like a Trek Topstone or Devinci Hatchet I will most certainly...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-13-19, 02:37 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 23,117
Posted By grannygears

Understood, this is fantastic information and...

Understood, this is fantastic information and something that I most definitely would have overlooked. I do know that I do not want road bike gearing, that is for sure. To give you guys an idea of...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-13-19, 12:22 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 23,117
Posted By grannygears

Ok great, so you see I have learned something...

Ok great, so you see I have learned something today! A (50/34) crankset is going to be "road bike" gearing and better for going fast on pavement.

I do anticipate biking on gravel half the time so...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-13-19, 09:28 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 23,117
Posted By grannygears

Please help me choose a gravel bike!

Hello there, I am a recreational bike rider and mainly do it for commuting and fitness. For 8 months out of the year I am able to ride my comfort hybrid 8kms or about 5-6 miles to and from work. I...
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