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OH To @chunkyhugo I'm running a 11-32 right now,on the wheel set with Panaracer GK 32MM slick tires(mostly used for road riding, especially in damp weather) but with the new 34 T small ring I might soon go back to a…
Had my first ride on the 32MM GK slicks, was able to set them up tubeless on Belgium+ wheels, the weight came to 281&283G and they measured out right at about 32.5mm, the 35MM Sk version is around 380G and 38-39MM on my…
I'm running Sram Rival, with a Force double crank, first running a 46/36, and now replaced the 36 for a 34, and still shifting well. My other bikes run Campy shifters, so I don't have any experience with the 10 speed…
Yup, Just ordered another pair of the 35 SK(the pair I have setup tubeless and quite light for the size) and one pair of the 32slicks(might try to setup tubeless)as a damp weather road and light gravel riding, see how…
Im running a Gunnar Hyper xx , with a carbon fork, though I think they offer a TA steel fork as well. The geometry is more new school cross, so fairly steep HT angle, lowish BB (70MM drop) turns well and handles well…
Keep looking at Craigslist a used and or older cross check is a good model, and you can get a lot more bike and better parts used with a used bike, especially if you go with rim brakes, which if you live in a dryer…
The Salsa Warbird Rival is one of the best deals out there. Have a friend who got one not long ago and he really likes it, it was on my list for a new Rainbike/Gravel/winter-spring training bike, but I went with a…
good choice, I'm getting a very similar wheel set buildt for my almost ready new bike this week, just waiting on the rear rim, to be delivered this week to the bike shop. I'm going polished silver CLD, Belgium + rims dt…
cool, If I remember correctly my set was a little over 36, but not by much, still under 37 I think, on the Belgium + . Don't have them mounted right now, but will be getting mounted again once I start doing some more…
Thanks for some info and the link. I'll also talk with the guy at the shop who will be doing the build. Shouldn't be to long till it's getting built.
I have currently been riding a cross check with rear rack and trunk bag for a few things, extra undershirt and socks for ride home, wallet, phone, 2nd spare tube, wallet, so not too much stuff, but thinking about trying…
I just picked up a pair of the Specialized 32mm roubaix pro tubeless tires, waiting on my new disc rain/gravel bike to put them on, but they look like they should be a good rain bike tire, or easier gravel. I've had…
Finally put a deposit down on a bike last week Monday. Decided on a USA made steel frame, not a custom frame, but a good custom build, and finally going with Hydo Disc. The local shop said about 8 weeks, looked on the…
YEah I'm ready for Leavenworth, had a good 51 hilly miles last weekend with two teammates with a bunch of gravel and more than 5k FT climbing, up to Wallace lake and up to Spada lake out by Startup, Goldbar area. Have a…
I've set up several tires up tubeless on Belgium + rims, Michelin Mud 2- set easy, but they are a bit fragile at lower pressures, Hutchinson Sector 28 set up well though still have to give them a ride,Specialized cross…
Good to hear more good reviews and experiences, picked up a pair last week @ Rei Redmond WA, last pair they had at the time, have yet another wheel set coming to me soon, WI hubs to HED belgium + rims from November, so…
Nice ones Shiggy, rode with John, Blue Rooster kit, the team I'm on, though now called Egencia on a gravel ride out in Bellingham with some of the Cascade cross guys. Getting ready for Leavenworth soon myself now.
I have a friend who works for a local bike shop and he got himself the giant TCX, not sure exactly what model, but it's the alloy frame with disc and 105 11 speed components, he likes it and often rides it with a decent…
The cross check cable routing for the rear brake is on top of the top tube, the routing for the deraillers goes down the down tube like most road bikes. Yes the cable hanger is not replaceable, but most steel bikes have…
Me and my Curtlo Cross bike, had about 10 years or so nice custom steel(From Winthrop WA)Alpha Q fork , with a somewhat odd parts mix of Shimano and Campy. DA 7800 cranks with 46/38 wick works rings, King BB,Chorus…