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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-07-23, 06:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 600
Posted By staehpj1

I do the switch because it means no or at least...

I do the switch because it means no or at least way fewer flats in my usage, but I also want the lighter weight and effectively more supple sidewall. Being able to run a bit lower pressure in...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-06-23, 12:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 600
Posted By staehpj1

I recently went tubeless with 2,4" tires on my...

I recently went tubeless with 2,4" tires on my MTB. I was surprised that the difference was very noticeable. I had assumed it wouldn't be unless I were to lower the pressure, but it was even at the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-05-23, 10:36 AM
Replies: 1,911
Views: 411,378
Posted By TC1

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There's gravel under those leaves, I promise. 72 miles on the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-30-23, 10:16 AM
Replies: 1,911
Views: 411,378
Posted By Eric F

Bovine Classic (Feisty version) in Atascadero on...

Bovine Classic (Feisty version) in Atascadero on Saturday. A hard ride in beautiful Central Coast wine country. The event was excellent, and the scenery was spectacular....
Forum: Commuting
10-18-23, 10:45 PM
Replies: 15,676
Views: 12,263,685
Posted By spambait11

Every bike needs a basket. ...

Every bike needs a basket.


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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-14-23, 12:19 AM
Replies: 1,911
Views: 411,378
Posted By tempocyclist

Nice bit of gravel climbing... 🙂 ...

Nice bit of gravel climbing... 🙂

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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-13-23, 10:10 PM
Replies: 1,911
Views: 411,378
Posted By t2p

agree - fav time great sights - smells -...

agree - fav time

great sights - smells - sounds
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-13-23, 09:20 AM
Replies: 1,911
Views: 411,378
Posted By Eric F

I love late afternoon rides in my local hills. ...

I love late afternoon rides in my local hills.
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Forum: Touring
09-17-23, 06:31 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 4,411
Posted By Mr.C

C&O GAP Trails

Just an update to my original post I will be riding down to Pittsburg tomorrow 9/18/23 hotel room then train to D.C. starting on the 9/19 .
I want to thank all of you that posted with any and all...
Forum: Touring
09-15-23, 07:36 PM
Replies: 2,045
Views: 396,138
Posted By bharrisonb

My favorite photo from my cross country bike tour...

My favorite photo from my cross country bike tour ( NYC to Vancouver, BC) in 1979 (http://ccbt1979.blogspot.com/). In Wyoming , after climbing / descending the Big Horn Mountains.
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-13-23, 09:04 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 14,383
Posted By Chilepines

Excited to share my gravel bike dream build! I...

Excited to share my gravel bike dream build! I wanted the bike that was perfect for what I ride, which is New England dirt roads, forest roads and some single track. Dirt roads here are steep! I...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-11-23, 04:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 761
Posted By Fentuz

I look at dropped bar bike as sportscars: a...

I look at dropped bar bike as sportscars:
a road bike is like a lowered track orientated sportscar with tight suspensions and low profile tyres; optimised for speed on smooth tarmac
a classic...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-10-23, 03:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 761
Posted By Random11

I have a gravel bike and a road bike, and find...

I have a gravel bike and a road bike, and find the gravel bike just as enjoyable to ride on paved roads as the road bike. It's not quite as nimble and responsive, but its more stable. If I'm riding...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
09-07-23, 02:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 681
Posted By oldbobcat

Tilting the bar up can render the drops unusable....

Tilting the bar up can render the drops unusable. The hands will tend to slide off the bar ends. The default position for dual-control levers is dead-level, but if tilting them up a little works for...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-06-23, 10:04 PM
Replies: 1,911
Views: 411,378
Posted By Sierra_rider

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Forum: Touring
09-05-23, 07:38 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 961
Posted By mstateglfr

Interesting thread since the OP doesnt ask...

Interesting thread since the OP doesnt ask anything or push for others to chime in.

But then here are all these responses. I really think thats mainly due to how much this saddle is enjoyed. ...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-04-23, 10:18 PM
Replies: 1,911
Views: 411,378
Posted By tFUnK

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Hint of fall
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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-03-23, 10:16 PM
Replies: 1,911
Views: 411,378
Posted By Eric F

Yesterday’s ride on damp dirt, under cloudy...

Yesterday’s ride on damp dirt, under cloudy skies. However, it wasn’t cold, and the traction was excellent - hero dirt!! I caught some light rain in the last 20 minutes, but it was just fine.
...
Forum: Touring
09-03-23, 04:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 961
Posted By jadmt

I have 2 c17's and a b17 and prefer the C17's...

I have 2 c17's and a b17 and prefer the C17's altho I like the B17 too. I can do 100+ mile rides and never once think about the seat. my longest ride is 111 miles and seriously never once thought...
Forum: Touring
09-03-23, 12:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 288
Posted By catfish

just sayin Hi

Hello, it's been a while since I've been here. Glad to see the site is still going, and folks are still touring. I did 3 cross country solo tours. Years were from 2000 to 2004.
I'm sure things have...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-01-23, 09:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 434
Posted By mstateglfr

I dont get much time to ride at all during...

I dont get much time to ride at all during weeknights in August thru October- HS volleyball coaching takes up every day after work for 2-5 hours depending on if its practice or a match, so I end up...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-30-23, 05:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,550
Posted By djkashuba

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52031910714_8a...

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52031910714_8a9ff79a19_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2ngT9hS)
Dutch Flat Ca (https://flic.kr/p/2ngT9hS) by djk762 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/djk762/), on Flickr
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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-30-23, 05:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 434
Posted By Eric F

I have a local loop that I call "Happy Hour". ...

I have a local loop that I call "Happy Hour". It's about 9 miles, and takes me just under an hour of ride time, starting and ending with a little pavement. The prominent uphill feature of the loop...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-24-23, 03:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,079
Posted By Eric F

I raced on the road, MTB, and CX...then took a 15...

I raced on the road, MTB, and CX...then took a 15 year break from cycling. I got back on the bike about 4 years ago, and built back my fitness to a level where I can ride with my friends that didn't...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-24-23, 02:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,079
Posted By Eric F

I live at the edge of the suburban sprawl of a...

I live at the edge of the suburban sprawl of a major metropolis, up against a good-size mountain range. Around me, I have multiple dirt areas with fire roads and singletrack, and a large majority of...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-24-23, 09:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 548
Posted By cellery

What you want is supple, slick to semi-slick...

What you want is supple, slick to semi-slick rubber that allows for easy sidewall deflection and a contact patch that stays planted on hardpack. No big side knobs, no deep sipes. Just a no nonsense...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-21-23, 07:57 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,079
Posted By Wspsux

I live in an area that on the surface seems to...

I live in an area that on the surface seems to have no gravel and just a bunch of roadies sniffing each others butts in a line. However if you start to look in those places that feel like they're...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-02-23, 12:49 AM
Replies: 5,400
Views: 3,815,386
Posted By jaseyjase

My State Thunderbird in current gravel trim. Have...

My State Thunderbird in current gravel trim. Have been doing the musical chairs between SS commuter, to gravel, back to SS commuter, and now back to gravel.
...
Forum: Winter Cycling
07-30-23, 11:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 887
Posted By cyccommute

Getting water into the cable housing is far more...

Getting water into the cable housing is far more difficult than it sounds. It can happen as evidenced by corroded cables but it’s not highly likely. Even with corroded cables, the water is probably...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-30-23, 05:43 AM
Replies: 5,400
Views: 3,815,386
Posted By chief9245

Used my Bombtrack Hook EXT-C for a perimeter tour...

Used my Bombtrack Hook EXT-C for a perimeter tour of the US. Left May 9, 2022 and after 10,520 miles got home March 28, 2023. Running a 1x 38t chainring with a 10-42 cassttte. Was perfect. And when...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-28-23, 11:37 AM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 301,495
Posted By jonathanf2

I recently swapped my components from my alloy...

I recently swapped my components from my alloy gravel bike to my old carbon frame I was originally using for road (since then I've upgraded to a dedicated road frame):...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-09-23, 01:27 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,341
Posted By GrainBrain

Oh that's a heartbreak for Jorgensen! Bee sting...

Oh that's a heartbreak for Jorgensen! Bee sting and all! Dunno how else he would've played that except to have launched a little later, but it was pretty lucky woodsie didn't respond at first. If...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-08-23, 10:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 958
Posted By mstateglfr

What I view as priorities, with first mentioned...

What I view as priorities, with first mentioned being most important.

- Figure out if you want a bike that is faster steering or a bike that is stable and slower to change line. Neither is right...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-06-23, 01:04 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,341
Posted By surak

As Sepp says, it's unbelievable that it's only...

As Sepp says, it's unbelievable that it's only been six stages. Wow.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-06-23, 12:14 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,341
Posted By Jughed

Yep, looks like we have a real race in store this...

Yep, looks like we have a real race in store this year.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-06-23, 09:57 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,341
Posted By Eric F

I'm loving the way this race is unfolding. I...

I'm loving the way this race is unfolding. I hope it continues to be this kind of battle.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-02-23, 04:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 681
Posted By dsaul

It depends on what type of gravel you ride. If...

It depends on what type of gravel you ride. If "gravel" means smooth dirt roads, then your road fit will be fine. For me, "gravel" means anything that isn't pavement, including some very steep...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-30-23, 05:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 681
Posted By Eric F

I have my saddle position the same on all my...

I have my saddle position the same on all my bikes, but my gravel bike has a bit less drop than my road bike. The reach feel is very similar, but I don't know if the measurements are actually the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-20-23, 07:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,079
Posted By mstateglfr

Probably 70% of my solo rides are mixed surface. ...

Probably 70% of my solo rides are mixed surface.
5mi paved to hit gravel, 10-40mi of gravel, then a different 5-7mi of paved to get back home.
It's my favorite style of riding and my gravel bike...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-20-23, 03:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,079
Posted By tempocyclist

Nice! 😎 I live in a fairly rural area, so most of...

Nice! 😎 I live in a fairly rural area, so most of my "gravel bike riding" is on gravel roads.

I can go a little further and hit some coastal singletrack, graded multi-use trails, and more urban...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-20-23, 12:53 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,825
Posted By Jughed

Well, since I'm up at 4am every day for no...

Well, since I'm up at 4am every day for no apparent reason - weekends, when I ride on the roads, I am out at first light. This gives me cool(er) temps and near zero traffic.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-19-23, 04:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 578
Posted By thehammerdog

My new gravel bike = 650 wheels

New 650b gravel bike came in mail Friday spend Saturday building it up adjusting and replacing stuff 1st ride was 20 miles of mostly hard pack, some single track bike was great.
I debated for ever...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-18-23, 05:45 PM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 301,495
Posted By rosefarts

I removed the TRP Hylex brakes and Archer Trail...

I removed the TRP Hylex brakes and Archer Trail D1x wireless shifting system (all for sale) and went to Campy Ekar

...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-17-23, 12:33 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 29,399
Posted By Germany_chris

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Got a spoke replaced and some summer tires on
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-15-23, 04:24 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 5,046
Posted By shelbyfv

One of the blessings of retirement is not having...

One of the blessings of retirement is not having to accommodate a schedule. That said, you might be able to figure a way to ride with your friends once or twice a week. Maybe leave at your usual...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-12-23, 01:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 280
Posted By shelbyfv

Yep, the entire crankset is only $113 list so...

Yep, the entire crankset is only $113 list so don't waste time looking for arms only. SRAM shows a 165 option for that crank but it may be hard to find. 170 seems readily available. Save the stock...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-11-23, 06:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,067
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

My wife and I call hiking our secret weapon for...

My wife and I call hiking our secret weapon for cycling fitness. I wear a 15-20 lb. pack, partly to make it more of an equal workout for us, and partly just for the extra training load. During our 5...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-31-23, 07:56 PM
Replies: 5,400
Views: 3,815,386
Posted By janthenat

Recent gravel bike build. Moved parts over from...

Recent gravel bike build. Moved parts over from a 90s mtb to gravel conversion…
Frame: Miele Toscana 300 (year?, NOS ebay find, Large/58ish)
Toseek 26er carbon disc fork
Campagnolo Veloce 10s...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-11-23, 06:02 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,437
Posted By zandoval

Bike + Tool Kit + Water + Me + Condiments... 284...

Bike + Tool Kit + Water + Me + Condiments... 284 pounds. That is why I laugh at people who brag about shaving a few grams off of their wheel set...

But... To each his own... I appreciate a sound,...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-10-23, 05:24 PM
Replies: 1,911
Views: 411,378
Posted By Eric F

My typical Tuesday "Happy Hour" ride (9mi/1500')...

My typical Tuesday "Happy Hour" ride (9mi/1500') is usually on my MTB. Yesterday, I did it on my gravel bike. Comparing gravel bike vs. MTB data for the 2.5mi climb (which includes some fairly...
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