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wide tires and no toe overlap.
450mm is the short cs not the long. Well I am randonneur bike my rand too and gonna go custom 29x2.3 rando gravel bike. 420 for rando and 435cs for…
started by RideWithPride · last reply by RideWithPride Sep 4, 2023
23 replies1,055 views
ICAN gravel frames
Wow I've gotta say that's pretty rare at least according to the 696 thread with the exception of the derailleur hanger area. Maybe it's an issue with…
started by gwertheim · last reply by nhbraun Aug 18, 2023
106 replies8,565 views
Lauf Bikes
I make it a point to ask everyone that passes me or that I pass in a gravel race what they think of their Lauf suspension fork. Not one of them had a…
started by Renegade · last reply by ccand51997 Aug 15, 2023
2 replies587 views
Fun With ScAmazon
Wow....just clicked through all of the pics....talk about BAD photoshop. I think this takes the cake!
started by TwoWheeler · last reply by A_SingleSpeeder Jul 18, 2023
7 replies423 views
A NEW Chinese Carbon framework - Carbonda CFR505SL
With that 72º head-tube angle and 51mm fork offset, I agree that this feels more like a quick-handling road bike that will clear big tires. It looks…
started by FabioZang · last reply by pushstart May 30, 2023
3 replies2,247 views
Kona ULTD - Question for those that own one
Thank you! What is it you don't like about the Trek 920? My setup regarding crankset and chainrings is not heavily tested yet, but think it is what I…
started by JWK1 · last reply by Groentje May 15, 2023
8 replies1,316 views
Kona Sutra LTD. Anyone riding this bike? Reviews/Advice would be great.
Hi! Would you mind describing you experience with the Fargo vs Cutthroat vs Sutra, and why you like the Sutra best? I’m close to choosing one of…
started by KarlP · last reply by DUrbaniak May 2, 2023
13 replies3,365 views
Fairlight Cycles - any steelheads out there?
focogravel wrote: One thing that caught me off guard was the import tax. It was like $500. Import tax to what country? That does seem high
started by NoCoGreg · last reply by protohype May 2, 2023
22 replies4,610 views
Mountain Bike Recs?
From rentals, a lot of demo days and instructing (I'm a trail steward & lesson instructor) I developed a strong opinion that most bikes are good…
started by focogravel · last reply by imwjl Apr 10, 2023
7 replies322 views
Gravel bike suspension geometry
I would really like to get some front suspension for my gravel bike because of the terrain I ride. I currently own merida silex 8000 but I am…
started by supernova · last reply by ccand51997 Mar 16, 2023
6 replies630 views
[Show/Brief Comment]Shotwind RS3000 - Another Carbon frame from China
I asked the guys at Shotwind and they told me that there is no threaded BB for either frame. Because for the factories they work with, it is more…
started by FabioZang · last reply by pushstart Mar 13, 2023
8 replies680 views
'19 Diverge - Larger Cassette Options
I’ve had good luck with a 10spd 11-40 Sunrace. Different model, but they have this one:
started by TimmyR · last reply by Familyridz Jan 20, 2023
14 replies538 views
Waltly Titanium gravel build
I hadn't mention the 650b part yet, I know she would want 40c minimum no reason for massive loops on a tiny bike as she wont be going over rocks and…
started by Bxcc · last reply by RLB Jan 4, 2023
19 replies4,653 views
BMC URS LT?
I might find myself with a little extra cash, and these bikes have a decent markdown (although I think they were overpriced to begin with for the…
started by GSPChilliwack · last reply by GSPChilliwack Dec 3, 2022
0 replies197 views
3T Exploro Racemax
I’m not a huge PF BB fan, but if you have a bearing press, what more do you need?
started by bobrayner · last reply by GSPChilliwack Dec 3, 2022
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TanTan/SERAPH GR047 new gravel frame
Good catch. I read somewhere that VB doesn't actually manufacture frames rather just resells them while SPCycle does manufacture - my recollection…
started by coffeebreak · last reply by coffeebreak Nov 8, 2022
7 replies2,727 views
2023 Specialized Diverge STR
Spesh has come up with some pretty innovative designs of late, the flex-stay Stumpy is a bit of a game changer for the better. The enduro that was…
started by ljsmith · last reply by Pipeliner Nov 4, 2022
14 replies1,564 views
China carbon with all-road (moderate gravel) geometry
Thanks I had actually had a look at the CFR 1056. The 32mm seemed like a deal breaker but if it can really fit 36mm tires that would be potentially…
started by psi · last reply by widerisfaster Oct 3, 2022
3 replies1,331 views
Other Chinese branded Gravel frames ?
Anyone have experience with Airwolf carbon frames? Ventured over to their website and they offer a carbon gravel frame for around $400-$500, free…
started by Stumpym4 · last reply by pushstart Sep 23, 2022
7 replies3,770 views
Who's in charge of maintaining the cert on this site?
New cert new problems Now when I hit back out of this subforum it moves it to my bin of hidden subforums.
started by Volsung · last reply by Volsung Aug 24, 2022
10 replies341 views