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01-06-22, 01:04 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,903
Posted By ericzamora

From a fellow 50-something who also was used to...

From a fellow 50-something who also was used to 80s styled road bikes, who raced crits at times too back in my 20s, consider a gravel bike over an endurance bike. Gravel bikes have sub-compact...
01-06-22, 12:24 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,180
Posted By ericzamora

It can be done. Inspired by that bikepacking.com...

It can be done. Inspired by that bikepacking.com video posted right above my post, and with the 46/30 GRX 600 crank on my steel gravel bike, i went from an 11-34 Shimano cassette to a Sunrace CSMX8...
11-21-21, 12:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,485
Posted By ericzamora

1x vs 2x is a personal thing. I have 1x on my...

1x vs 2x is a personal thing. I have 1x on my Surly ECR dirt tank with flat bars, built for being loaded up, but usually isn't. I ride solo or with a friend or 2, and we're usually not out riding for...
11-20-21, 02:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,485
Posted By ericzamora

I have a 2019 steel Norco Search XR 2x gravel...

I have a 2019 steel Norco Search XR 2x gravel bike. Unlike Trek back in 2019, it came with a true gravel specific SUB-compact crankset and 11-34 cassette. I've since upgraded to GRX (the 810 RD, and...
Forum: Touring
05-19-21, 01:41 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 13,370
Posted By ericzamora

My basically new, ridden 3-4 times Selle...

My basically new, ridden 3-4 times Selle Anatomica H2 is not hammock-shaped as in your photo. Much flatter.

eric/fresno, ca.
Forum: Touring
05-09-21, 01:34 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,329
Posted By ericzamora

I've backpacked with a Garcia for years. My...

I've backpacked with a Garcia for years. My backyard consists of Yosemite National Park, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, National Monuments, and Sierra/Sequoia National Forests, plus a...
05-02-21, 05:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,582
Posted By ericzamora

- Giant's Revolt Advanced 3 is $2,100. If you can...

- Giant's Revolt Advanced 3 is $2,100. If you can find one, if you have a good reputation with your LBS (who often knock off 10% for regular customers), it would be a carbon frame gravel bike that...
01-23-21, 01:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,920
Posted By ericzamora

Canada???? then...

Canada???? then https://www.norco.com/bikes/2021/road/gravel/search-xr-steel/search-xr-s-frame-fork/

eric/fresno, ca.
12-12-20, 12:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,810
Posted By ericzamora

Go full shoe cover instead. eric/fresno, ca.

Go full shoe cover instead.

eric/fresno, ca.
12-12-20, 12:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,004
Posted By ericzamora

Try thermal knickers. For those in the States, I...

Try thermal knickers. For those in the States, I use the Voler brand: https://www.voler.com/browse/product/li/1110801 But you should be able to find something comparable in the UK. I've worn MTB...
Forum: Fatbikes
12-12-20, 02:14 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,796
Posted By ericzamora

If you're still looking for hubs, i've used Bitex...

If you're still looking for hubs, i've used Bitex hubs on my drop bar gravel bike and they have been great. going on 2 years now i think.

Bitex offers fat bike hubs, in 170-177 with QR: BITEX...
10-01-20, 01:58 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 10,001
Posted By ericzamora

Not sure if this is what pbass means, but there...

Not sure if this is what pbass means, but there are these:
https://www.pactimo.com/collections/mens-mountain-bike-jerseys-shorts/products/tellus-shorts-mens

eric/fresno, ca.
09-27-20, 01:32 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 10,001
Posted By ericzamora

They << look >> narrower, but they feel very...

They << look >> narrower, but they feel very similar to me, but I have yet to ride in them (head held down in shame). I do not have wide feet. Here they are with Freerider Pros in one photo, Fizik...
09-25-20, 10:40 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 10,001
Posted By ericzamora

I've been using clipless on my gravel bike, but...

I've been using clipless on my gravel bike, but when i built up my Surly ECR with RF Chester flat pedals (for slower, more casual riding, especially when loaded for bikepacking), i rode in some worn...
08-17-20, 12:37 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 12,101
Posted By ericzamora

About a week later and the OP hasn't chimed in...

About a week later and the OP hasn't chimed in with any response. I had gems of wisdom to offer of course, NOW what will i do with my day???

eric/fresno, ca.
08-17-20, 12:23 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,793
Posted By ericzamora

I too rode and raced in toe clips, early 80s...

I too rode and raced in toe clips, early 80s through mid 90s. It's a scary thought when you first begin using them, but after awhile, no big issue. I never cinched down so much i killed the...
04-29-20, 06:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,254
Posted By ericzamora

I rode Teravail Cannonballs in 650b x 47 for a...

I rode Teravail Cannonballs in 650b x 47 for a few months. Loved them, and i rode maybe 50/50 dirt/gravel and pavement. They offer 700c skinwall in 38 and 42... ...
02-08-20, 05:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,576
Posted By ericzamora

I upped my Gary Fisher hybrid's 28c tires to WTB...

I upped my Gary Fisher hybrid's 28c tires to WTB Riddler 37 TCS, and they worked great. The Riddlers get mostly positive reviews.

Then I bought a gravel bike. It came with Clement MSO 40s....
02-08-20, 05:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,883
Posted By ericzamora

My LBS had a heck of a time mounting my new...

My LBS had a heck of a time mounting my new Thunder Burts with the Addix compound on my rims a couple of months ago. They said it took 2-3 days, the third shop staffer was finally successful. This is...
Forum: Fatbikes
01-04-20, 01:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,948
Posted By ericzamora

Really nice video! Great riding skills too. Loved...

Really nice video! Great riding skills too. Loved the inclusion of drone video and the music was spot on. What happened on the trail, did you switch to a GoPro Hero 3??? lol (I say that because...
01-04-20, 01:02 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,202
Posted By ericzamora

The only real potential negative is the pressfit...

The only real potential negative is the pressfit BB. Mine got a little crud in there after a few months and my LBS cleaned and added some grease and it's been fine after that. The LBS owner said this...
01-01-20, 03:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,202
Posted By ericzamora

I think the closer to low-20s in gear inches the...

I think the closer to low-20s in gear inches the better, under 20 even nicer for heavy loads. But most gravel bikes i see are mid 20s.

Lots of $2,000 gravel bikes with 700c wheels. Have a 650b set...
Forum: Fatbikes
12-09-19, 04:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,796
Posted By ericzamora

Great looking rigs! Thanks for showing them off! ...

Great looking rigs! Thanks for showing them off!

-eric/fresno, ca.
Forum: Fatbikes
12-09-19, 03:55 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,796
Posted By ericzamora

Howard This! Aren't they just great? I...

Howard

This! Aren't they just great? I started backpacking with a lightweight camp chair a couple of years ago. After miles of Sierra hiking, definitely not in the luxury category at the end of...
Forum: Fatbikes
12-01-19, 11:05 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,796
Posted By ericzamora

Just curious... what's the ballpark weight...

Just curious... what's the ballpark weight difference between the Beargrease and ICT unloaded? I hear both are great bikes.

eric/fresno, ca.
Forum: Fatbikes
12-01-19, 11:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,796
Posted By ericzamora

Thanks Howard. That green looks great. The carbon...

Thanks Howard. That green looks great. The carbon Muk is a bit out of my price range, unless i were to find a used one with 12x, and i'm keeping my eyes peeled. I considered the carbon frame/fork,...
Forum: Fatbikes
11-28-19, 10:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,796
Posted By ericzamora

Ah, and now going over some of the others, I see...

Ah, and now going over some of the others, I see Fatback's Rhino FLT could be an option as well.
Forum: Fatbikes
11-28-19, 03:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,796
Posted By ericzamora

Nice trip report! your rear setup is similar to...

Nice trip report! your rear setup is similar to what i have planned (and have used on my gravel bike). I have the ortlieb gravel panniers, with a dry bag and camp chair to be carried there on top....
Forum: Fatbikes
11-28-19, 02:09 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,796
Posted By ericzamora

Rigid fork fat bike for bikepacking???

I'm considering a fat bike for bikepacking.

It seems there are few fat bikes built for expeditions/bikepacking. Most seem great for snow play, with minimal mounts. I'm finding it difficult to find...
Forum: Fatbikes
11-24-19, 06:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,469
Posted By ericzamora

I would say 2.8 is included in the "Plus" size...

I would say 2.8 is included in the "Plus" size category. That's how my Norco Fluid 2 HT was labeled, with 27.5 x 2.8 WTB Rangers.

eric/fresno, ca.
Forum: Fatbikes
11-14-19, 05:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,848
Posted By ericzamora

Is that a carbon Mukluk? I don't think the...

Is that a carbon Mukluk? I don't think the aluminum versions have those mounts on top.

eric/fresno, ca.
10-29-19, 11:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 941
Posted By ericzamora

Here's a video I shot of this fun bike ride i...

Here's a video I shot of this fun bike ride i spoke of earlier. We've had seasonal CX races at a local nearby park over the years but it's been canceled for this year. The local CX organizer...
10-28-19, 12:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 941
Posted By ericzamora

I was at an informal race yesterday. A mix of...

I was at an informal race yesterday. A mix of gravel bikes (i doubt anybody had anything bigger than 45) and hardtails (no plus sized tires spotted). It had sandy areas and river rocks to go through,...
10-28-19, 12:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,091
Posted By ericzamora

I've found i've needed to do the same thing,...

I've found i've needed to do the same thing, manually send the ride from my Elemnt app to RWGPS, even though it's linked. This started maybe a month or so ago after a year of working fine. Odd. (on...
10-25-19, 11:16 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,496
Posted By ericzamora

Cateye mount for that weird Giant Conduct front end?

My friend just bought a Giant Revolt 3 Advanced gravel bike. She also bought a Cateye Padrone bike computer. The Cateye came with a simple cheap option to mount to the stem or handlebar. Chintzy.
...
10-13-19, 02:50 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,779
Posted By ericzamora

I recommend going with a good buddy who is also...

I recommend going with a good buddy who is also interested. start off with day trips, 40-60-etc. or 1-2 nighters of 30-50 miles each day. etc.

as for a bike, yeah, plenty of older used options out...
09-29-19, 12:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,823
Posted By ericzamora

I want one! eric/fresno, ca.

I want one!

eric/fresno, ca.
Forum: Touring
09-03-19, 03:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,395
Posted By ericzamora

My buddy has a Surly Disc Trucker, has had it for...

My buddy has a Surly Disc Trucker, has had it for years. He doesn't have a car, so it's his primary form of transportation around town/school/work/etc., so definitely a grocery hauler as well. The...
08-22-19, 10:14 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 30,272
Posted By ericzamora

Funny, a lady-friend of mine who hasn't ridden in...

Funny, a lady-friend of mine who hasn't ridden in 10 years wants a new bike. Nobody has the right size of anything in town. Norco Search XR aluminum, new Giant Revolt aluminum, Trek Checkpoint AL4,...
08-17-19, 02:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,118
Posted By ericzamora

I like my Fabric Line Elite Shallow. Even after a...

I like my Fabric Line Elite Shallow. Even after a long ride where other parts of my body may experience fatigue like shoulders or neck, it's never my ass.

eric/fresno, ca.
Forum: Touring
08-15-19, 03:35 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,748
Posted By ericzamora

Schwalbe Marathon Supreme? ...

Schwalbe Marathon Supreme?
https://www.schwalbetires.com/bike_tires/road_tires/marathon_supreme
08-15-19, 02:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,569
Posted By ericzamora

Steep And Cheap is also a place to find Castelli....

Steep And Cheap is also a place to find Castelli. Great prices, owned by Backcountry:
https://www.steepandcheap.com (https://www.steepandcheap.com/)

eric/fresno, ca.
08-05-19, 12:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,333
Posted By ericzamora

650b gravel bike??? Do it! Gravel bikes come in...

650b gravel bike??? Do it! Gravel bikes come in two styles right now... the more comfortable geometry, and the more racy style. Look for the former. And plan to go tubeless.

eric/fresno, ca.
07-17-19, 10:20 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 16,192
Posted By ericzamora

I bought a Crank Brothers F15 multitool for my...

I bought a Crank Brothers F15 multitool for my new MTB almost 2 years ago... i liked the slip case design, but in the end, never used it. I then got into gravel bikes, and picked up this slim little...
07-11-19, 05:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,570
Posted By ericzamora

Look at the Salsa Journeyman gravel bike series....

Look at the Salsa Journeyman gravel bike series. With drop bars. I'm assuming your Stumpjumper is a 3x. Test ride a 1x or 2x Journeyman if you can find one in a shop. Either 650b or 700c wheels.
...
07-10-19, 10:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,395
Posted By ericzamora

Checkout the Trek Roscoe 6 on sale at the web...

Checkout the Trek Roscoe 6 on sale at the web site, maybe get a better deal at the LBS. Be different, go 1x. Plus-sized tires. Still just a coil fork, but that's ok, more travel 100 vs 120mm travel....
06-27-19, 11:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,931
Posted By ericzamora

Since we're talking about gravel bikes, another...

Since we're talking about gravel bikes, another reason or purpose for a second wheel set is to move from 700c to 650b, or vice versa. As mentioned, some factory wheels are quite heavy, and a good...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-19, 02:16 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,308
Posted By ericzamora

Definitely check out your local LBS options...

Definitely check out your local LBS options first. Shoes are very tricky; see what they have and what they can order for you.




Personally, i like bib shorts, but that's a personal thing. I...
Forum: Commuting
06-16-19, 12:33 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,345
Posted By ericzamora

I have Camelback and Polar. Have used Specialized...

I have Camelback and Polar. Have used Specialized decades ago, and various cheap ones. I wash once every few weeks, maybe once a month. If i replace, it's not because i wore them out. I just find a...
06-12-19, 11:45 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,340
Posted By ericzamora

the Pro WheelBuilder rims that are being linked...

the Pro WheelBuilder rims that are being linked are 700c, including the Kinlin XR31, all with an inner width of 19mm, correct?

eric/fresno, ca.
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