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09-18-21, 01:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,161
Posted By Simonix

I have a 58cm diverge elite e5 2021. I’m 6’3”...

I have a 58cm diverge elite e5 2021. I’m 6’3” with 36” inseam.

fits me just right in my opinion. Also had a pro bike fit, and fitter agrees all is fine with it.
09-04-21, 12:07 PM
Replies: 5,445
Views: 3,873,270
Posted By Simonix

My 2021 Diverge. On Fulcrum 5 wheels, converted...

My 2021 Diverge. On Fulcrum 5 wheels, converted from grx400 2x10, to 600 1x11. With GK SKs.

Got some Teravail Rutlands on the factory wheels waiting for our British winter…

...
08-28-21, 03:30 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,611
Posted By Simonix

My 2021 diverge came with grx400 10speed 46/30...

My 2021 diverge came with grx400 10speed 46/30 matched with 11-36 rear cassette.

I changed that out to a 11-42 with a small b tension adjustment.

On a side note, after upgrading to 600...
08-25-21, 01:40 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 13,855
Posted By Simonix

To use a bit of a metaphor, I kinda see a gravel...

To use a bit of a metaphor, I kinda see a gravel bike like a rally car…..

You can have a formula 1 car (or indie car, if you want to keep things more “stateside”). They’re way faster and most...
08-08-21, 04:19 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 35,203
Posted By Simonix

Here is my diverge setup then. Basically level....

Here is my diverge setup then. Basically level. This is 58cm frame with specialized hover gravel bars with a 12mm rise and about an inch of headset spacers.

Also, as is mentioned earlier in this...
08-08-21, 04:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,115
Posted By Simonix

If it were my first race, I would want to have as...

If it were my first race, I would want to have as much confidence as possible in my tyre choice and know their limits. Therefore, if you have been using the 44c the most, I’d stick with them.

if...
08-05-21, 02:57 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 35,203
Posted By Simonix

yeah, I find it more for trying to get a bit of...

yeah, I find it more for trying to get a bit of aero and change things up a little
08-05-21, 10:52 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 35,203
Posted By Simonix

you see I’m with you on this, and without...

you see I’m with you on this, and without intentionally going off topic, I see online in various places that you “should” ride in the drops on technical stuff, especially descents, as this is why...
08-02-21, 06:25 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 35,203
Posted By Simonix

Wow, that looks much more aggressive than my set...

Wow, that looks much more aggressive than my set up. I doubt I have enough flexibility to get down low enough if it were my bike?! Haha.

I’m away at the moment, but will have to do some more...
07-28-21, 08:08 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 35,203
Posted By Simonix

I’m still a forum newbie so can’t post photos...

I’m still a forum newbie so can’t post photos yet. However I will do soon, once access is granted to show my “more or less” level setup.

it’s worth noting that my bike is the Diverge, which is...
07-22-21, 07:15 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,544
Posted By Simonix

Yeah, I understand and I get that it’s all...

Yeah, I understand and I get that it’s all dependant on how and where people want to ride their bikes.

For me, I use my gravel bike everywhere I can. Including MTB trails. Of course, here in the...
07-22-21, 03:12 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,544
Posted By Simonix

Fair enough. I was also a little...

Fair enough.

I was also a little apprehensive about learning how to set them up and maintain them myself. It turns out they’re really not that difficult. And despite what I have read online, I...
07-22-21, 02:21 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,544
Posted By Simonix

Not sure why you would not want disc brakes on a...

Not sure why you would not want disc brakes on a gravel bike?

After years of multiple “sketchy” off road experiences on my MTBs with cantliever and then v brakes (especially in the wet and muddy...
07-22-21, 02:15 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 35,203
Posted By Simonix

Been and checked mine. It looks completely level....

Been and checked mine. It looks completely level.

my SS which I use for around town on road is more like 8cm for comparison.
06-29-21, 10:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,087
Posted By Simonix

I have a set of Mavic Ellipse track wheels on my...

I have a set of Mavic Ellipse track wheels on my Single speed build.

strong, ride nice and look great. Feel nice and fast too. They weigh 4.1lbs for the pair.

When I was looking for wheels...
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