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Frame Protection (Carbon)
I couldn't speak highly enough about Effetto Mariposa Shelter tape. 0.6mm "Road" and 1.2mm "Offroad" used at our home extensively on numerous bikes.
started by Noonievut · last reply by ToeCutter Feb 6, 2021
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MTB rider looking for Gravel bike recommendations
I recommend 2X - you'll get more gear ratios and a slightly better chain line. I'd use 1X only if the frame wouldn't accommodate 2X or the terrain…
started by RobHip · last reply by stu Feb 5, 2021
24 replies999 views
Colorado / Idaho Double Duty - Campy Ekar??
Great to hear. Please post a pic of the new bike once you get it.
started by papsblue · last reply by pdlpsher Jan 29, 2021
14 replies518 views
Custom Grail, frame/fork advice
Its not something I used to consider until I got an Otso Warakin that flares out a bit early. I was constantly aware of it though after that bike.…
started by NormH · last reply by Volsung Jan 22, 2021
5 replies492 views
Help with buying and shipping a frameset?
Hey! I need help and support 🙂 I crashed and totally wrecked my old bike in Sep. I bought/ordered a new frameset in October from a local bikeshop,…
started by Graveloholic · last reply by Graveloholic Jan 20, 2021
0 replies109 views
Assassin Bikes - new brand
The Assassins Creed logo (which this is) is owned by Ubisoft. Copyright is held by Ubisoft the creator and owner of the IP - intellectual property.…
started by Zerort · last reply by Point Jan 15, 2021
5 replies515 views
Cross Country bike to drop bar gravel rig?
@ccand51997 — Thanks for the informative post.
started by cautiouschris · last reply by Mark W. Ingalls Jan 14, 2021
18 replies781 views
Kona Sutra LTD max front chainring size?
With a Race Face BB, Aeffect crank set and 3mm Offset chainring (stock sutra ltd setup) is a 40T even 42T possible (ca. 53mm chain line). Edit: With…
started by gus6464 · last reply by Smup21 Jan 11, 2021
5 replies1,741 views
Which Diverge to buy
Yes, I am really a fan of lower pressures for more comfort. The ride is just softer and provides better grip too. I started biking in MTB and got…
started by xtmtb · last reply by Frank Jan 1, 2021
20 replies1,341 views
Canyon Grail CF SL 7 or AL 7
Everything I've seen (German mags that put the frames in a jig) are showing that modern hydroformed AL frames are going to ride the same as CF. Tour…
started by Levi Martens · last reply by jfranci3 Dec 29, 2020
6 replies3,000 views
Raleigh Roker tire width for sand?
I did (won) the Salty Lizard's sister event (Stupid Pony) in 2019 with a Roker Sport on 45mm Riddlers. Having been on a lot of Utah gravel I'd say…
started by Zurichman · last reply by Zurichman Dec 28, 2020
14 replies238 views
Ribble CGR SL - experience?
Sorry if the Ribble CGR SL gravel bike has been covered here but I couldn't find any threads on it. I think I've read and viewed almost all of the…
started by bravel · last reply by bravel Dec 23, 2020
0 replies300 views
1976 Schwinn Speedster gravel rig
shiggy wrote: Except they are 700C and have less rubber than a mtb tire. Oops, you're right - I forgot just about all traditional bikes of that era…
started by avanti240 · last reply by stu Dec 23, 2020
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My Trek Boone Gravel/CX Build
I’ve got a 15 Boone that I used for gravel for a season. Ran 40mm Ramblers on 19mm internal rims, was pretty tight for clearance. Ran 34/46 drive and…
started by GSPChilliwack · last reply by Pipeliner Dec 21, 2020
2 replies854 views
Flat bar gravel bike suggestions (steel)
I ended up putting a down payment for a Ti Cache. April-May delivery. I went with a size 56. I finally figured out proper sizing for me (5' 10.5")…
started by CC · last reply by CC Dec 20, 2020
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Flat bar gravel vs rigid mountain bike
On the other hand, if you decide to use an mtb tire, I've done a couple of DIRTY KANZA 100s on Continental Race king 2.2s and finished 8th out of…
started by Lammark · last reply by Angstrom Dec 20, 2020
17 replies3,024 views
Waltly Titanium - Any one with experience with these guys?
nalax wrote: Slug bicycles is one. Carver bikes also. Thanks! Slug looks interesting, not much activity though. Checking out Carver now.
started by arctic84 · last reply by CC Dec 16, 2020
44 replies13,248 views
Reilly Spectre Sizing
started by shanomac · last reply by shanomac Dec 8, 2020
0 replies171 views
Workswell WCB-R-209
looks pretty good, very similar geo as 696 but with dropped seatstays, also like the di2 port on the downtube, no more drilling holes on the handlebar
started by edraven · last reply by Involuntarysoul Dec 6, 2020
4 replies915 views
2020 Trek CheckPoint ALR5 - 1000 Mile Review and Upgrades
cautiouschris wrote: interesting review....and I guess i need better friends!! Just to add another comment regarding the bike. I am not sure what is…
started by ATexan · last reply by ATexan Dec 3, 2020
5 replies5,005 views