I’ve been riding our 2020 Grade Carbon Pro long-term test bike for about eight months now, and it’s time to offer up my final impressions of the bike.
Keepers
Redshift Shock Stop Seatpost: Checkpoint
Redshift Shock Stop Seatpost: Checkpoint – by MG Suspension seatposts are a concept most riders can … Redshift Shock Stop Seatpost: CheckpointRead more
Shimano GRX Components: At the Finish
Shimano GRX Components: At the Finish – by MG As the deep freeze of winter begins … Shimano GRX Components: At the FinishRead more
PRO Discover Big Flare Handlebar: At the Finish
Since August, Guitar Ted and I have been riding the PRO Discover Big Flare handlebar on our respective bikes. Today, it’s time to wrap up our review and give our final thoughts on the bar’s performance.
Shimano GRX Components: Checkpoint
Without a doubt, one of the hottest stories of 2019 in the gravel world is the introduction of Shimano GRX. Today, we’ll share Guitar Ted’s impressions of the 1x GRX group he’s running on his Noble GX5, and I’ll give my thoughts on the 2x mechanical and Di2 versions of the group.
Keepers: Time XPRO 10 Pedals
I began using Expresso Time road pedals with that ICLIC system and the unique carbon blade about three years ago. I had not much experience with other systems, coming from a set of Ritchey road pedals that I finally wore out. I enjoyed the ease of entry with the Time pedals and the way they stayed ‘open’ upon exit so you do not have to overcome spring tension to enter the pedal.