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Just thought I would close the loop on this.... I decided not to go for the Open Wi.de in the end. Two decision making reasons: 1) Geometry - It's so similar to my Raleigh, which is fine, as I love that bike, but…
chas wrote: I have a high end Carbon Canyon bike that has similar geometry. HUGE difference between this an the Roker. Too many superlatives? realistically on a long ride when I'm doing 150-200 watts, not much of a…
SolitudeSports wrote: Have you considered an Otso Waheela C? You get a quality made carbon bike that weighs in almost the same as the OPEN but you get better tire clearance, adjustable wheelbase, and an actual threaded…
I've got the option of buying an Open Wide frame at a very good price. I currently have a Raleigh Roker, which I really like. The frames have very similar geometry, tyre clearance - which either makes it pointless to…
ridingintherain wrote: For me, the "one bike to rule them all" approach is fantastic in theory but gets a bit tricky when you start talking about changing handlebars on a regular basis. My reasoning goes like this: 1.…
Thanks all for really helping me explore this, and provide real insights. I sense now that the feasibility is not there without a lot of trial and error, if at all. And I think that combined with the inherent…
I recently bought the Conti Race King Race sports and only then realised they are not tubeless ready. Makes the Thunder Burts the best 2"+ tyre still available to me any way....
Hi Gravellers, I am a big fan of reducing the fleet and trying to have one bike that does all. I like drop bars most of the team, but prefer wider flat bars if the going gets really rough. Is there a way that I could…
This is a super useful discussion to me too. I run a Roker after seeing one featured on here a way back. I have been deliberating if I need to try and find a frame with bigger clearance as I too am wanting to fit wider…