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I have ridden both these tires, both are great, but I prefer them for different uses. I use the GK's more for offroad or dirt use. I use the G-ones when I know there will be more road miles and almost no chance of mud.…
Need some nice black bottle cages to round out that build. The front triangle looks a bit empty.
The Ti Rove is a great bike. Have had mine for a few years now. Ride this bike more than any other I own because it is so versitle and comfortable. 23lbs as shown with full bottles in size 53. I generally use this for…
Just to give you an idea, the Kona Rove's and Sutra's from around 2014 (i think) used nearly identical geometry if not completely identical. They have obviously diversified the line a bit in the last few years, but…
According to a post on Bikerumor, Panaracer will have the Gravel King (Non-SK) in 700cx38. Sidewall lists it as 40-622 though. Love these tires in a 32 for road/dirt so i can imagine it would be ideal in 38.
2018 Kona Rove St is all steel, thru axle front and rear, and come in a frame set option (at least in Canada) so that you can build as you please. BB drop is a bit more than you are looking for (72), but meets the rest…
Try eating some "real" foods as well if you can. I find things like thin crust pizza, flattened PB&J sandwiches, cookies and banana's (all relatively pack-able) work better as ride fuel than any of the packaged foods. I…
I am running the 48mm Small Block Eights. I find them a bit to squirmy on tarmac for any great distance. Once they hit the dirt or loose stuff they are great though. Also be aware that the side knobs stick out pretty…