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03-28-23, 06:21 PM
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Not seeing that you got an answer, so: yes, this is common. Check with the company first if not explicitly stated, but I believe every 12x100 and 12x142 wheelset I've bought either has come with QR endcaps or is easily converted. That's been Hunt, HiFi, and another wheelset with i9 Torch hubs. The latter is the only one I'm not 100% certain about.
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03-29-23, 09:37 PM
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Thanks grolby that's good to hear. Seems easy enough if buying new, but for older used wheels from CList, may need to do some additional research to make sure parts are still available.
03-30-23, 04:01 AM
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03-30-23, 06:32 PM
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Well, brand "used/take off" build.
Vaast A/1 Frame (Magnesium) and Fork (Carbon)
Mason/Hunt Wheelset with Goodyear Gravel Tires, 42mm
105 11 speed shifters
GRX 810 FD and RD
Praxis Works Zayante Aluminum Crankset, 48/32
Praxis Works T-47 Bottom Bracket
Juin Tech F1 Brake Calipers
Ice Tech 160mm Rotors
Crank Brothers Eggbeater Pedals
Sram Chain
Sram 11-34 Cassette
Thomson Seatpost, Stem, Topcap
PNW Coast Handlebars, 52mm
Fizik Aliante Saddle
Supacaz Gravel Bar Tape
Yokozuna Compressionless cable Housing
Only things new are the chain, cassette, cables and housing, bar tape and topcap
Wheelset, Tires, Crankset, Handlebars, Pedals, Rotors and saddle are from the Kona Rove AL that this build replaces
New Take Offs: Bottom Bracket, FD and RD, Brakes, Seatpost, Stem
Used: Frameset (600 miles), Shifters (200 miles)
I didn't build it with weight in mind, so I'm surprised that it comes in at exactly 21 pounds. It's too bad the sun was not shining when I took the pics, as the paint job is superb.
Vaast A/1 Frame (Magnesium) and Fork (Carbon)
Mason/Hunt Wheelset with Goodyear Gravel Tires, 42mm
105 11 speed shifters
GRX 810 FD and RD
Praxis Works Zayante Aluminum Crankset, 48/32
Praxis Works T-47 Bottom Bracket
Juin Tech F1 Brake Calipers
Ice Tech 160mm Rotors
Crank Brothers Eggbeater Pedals
Sram Chain
Sram 11-34 Cassette
Thomson Seatpost, Stem, Topcap
PNW Coast Handlebars, 52mm
Fizik Aliante Saddle
Supacaz Gravel Bar Tape
Yokozuna Compressionless cable Housing
Only things new are the chain, cassette, cables and housing, bar tape and topcap
Wheelset, Tires, Crankset, Handlebars, Pedals, Rotors and saddle are from the Kona Rove AL that this build replaces
New Take Offs: Bottom Bracket, FD and RD, Brakes, Seatpost, Stem
Used: Frameset (600 miles), Shifters (200 miles)
I didn't build it with weight in mind, so I'm surprised that it comes in at exactly 21 pounds. It's too bad the sun was not shining when I took the pics, as the paint job is superb.
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04-01-23, 08:59 PM
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Current configuration…
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04-03-23, 05:58 AM
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90% sure I bought that tape for a bike I did a full teardown/rebuild on for someone I know. It matched the red of her Trek perfectly, but the red part was kinda...plasticky? Even still I kept it for a bit during the rebuild because it looked really cool, but swaped out for basic black.
How is the feel of it and cushion? Might be worth using the next time I wrap her bars.
How is the feel of it and cushion? Might be worth using the next time I wrap her bars.
04-03-23, 09:23 AM
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90% sure I bought that tape for a bike I did a full teardown/rebuild on for someone I know. It matched the red of her Trek perfectly, but the red part was kinda...plasticky? Even still I kept it for a bit during the rebuild because it looked really cool, but swaped out for basic black.
How is the feel of it and cushion? Might be worth using the next time I wrap her bars.
How is the feel of it and cushion? Might be worth using the next time I wrap her bars.
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04-03-23, 01:12 PM
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It looks awesome on your bike though!
04-03-23, 01:25 PM
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Since I'm usually wearing long-finger gloves on my gravel bike, feeling plasticky is kind of irrelevant. I care that it's tacky enough for good grip and has some padding. It's both of those. I think it looks okay, but I'm a little on the fence about it.
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04-04-23, 08:42 PM
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first ride in current build / form
just a few more changes and it should be complete ... sorta ... kinda ...
seatpost and seat ... tires ...
the WTB Riddlers actually feel decent - but plan to install Terra Speeds ... or could go with S Works Pathfinders
04-05-23, 09:14 AM
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What bike is this? Can’t see/read any identifying info. Cannondale Topstone?
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04-06-23, 11:08 AM
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or was a Topstone 3 - now more like a 2.5 or F3 ... F for Frankenstein ... or something like that
got this bike at a flea market - initially thought the XS size would be too small - but Topstones apparently have relatively long top tube (? - in small sizes at least ? ) - so the size works (so far)
Sora 9 speed and mech disc brakes were replaced with Tiagra 10 speed and hydraulic brakes and mix of other 10 and 11 speed road and off road components
brief build desc:
4725 shifters (Tiagra)
4770 calipers (Tiagra)
RT86 rotors (XT)
RX810 crank (GRX)
RX810 FD (GRX)
R8000 RD (Ultegra)
M980 cassette (XTR)
have C1 stem and handlebar installed - but still need to change a few things including tires, seat post, and seat
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04-06-23, 11:53 AM
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my gravel ‘test track’ (grin)
begins where our paved private road ends (private road we share with two other houses) - wraps around the back of neighbor’s property toward back of our property and then into wooded area (behind our houses) - and eventually funnels into some single track
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04-07-23, 10:35 AM
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Swapped my stem to one with a -17 deg drop (previous was -6 deg). Bingo! That's the fit I've been looking for. I've never felt more comfortable on this bike. I also ran wax-based lube for the first time (new chain with factory "lube" cleaned off). My drivetrain was nearly silent - magic!!
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04-08-23, 12:04 AM
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Which one? And why not full on immersion waxing with a Crock Pot?
04-08-23, 12:28 AM
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Silca Super Secret. This is my first try with wax-based lube. Maybe it’s the “gateway drug” to cooking.
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04-12-23, 03:12 PM
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Not the best pic, but isn't this a beauty? I'm thinking maybe replace the handle bar tape with some shade of blue color and a brown saddle, what do you guys think? Also; does anyone know where i could find grx hood covers in brown color to match the new brown color saddle it'll be getting soon? Thanks 🙏
But as others have said it's your bike, do what you like.
04-18-23, 05:23 PM
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Carbonda 696 with sram etap 2x11. Not a fan of 1x and I use it on the road for winter/foul weather riding. Now have full fenders on. 700x45, so much fun to ride.
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04-19-23, 02:03 PM
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Guess I’ll share a current config pic. It’s not staged but whatever
Have a treaded tire on for the softer roads this time of year.
Have a treaded tire on for the softer roads this time of year.
04-19-23, 02:33 PM
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Tired and dirty bikes, napping during an aid station break at BWR. Wake up, bikes! Only 18 miles of suffering left to go...
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04-22-23, 05:32 PM
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NBD Vitus Substance VRS-2 with a couple of parts swap outs (G1800 700c > GR1600 650b, WTB tires to Pirelli, different saddle, Easton finishing kit).
$1900 for full GRX 600 with hydro brakes and DT Swiss wheels. Lot of bike for the money. Definitely recommend checking out their stuff.
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