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I was looking at the Shimano GRX cranks because I have a power meter that I can use on Shimano cranks. I also have a GXP power meter, but I don't know of any GXP sub compact cranks, SRAM eschewing 2x. I don't want to go…
Anyone know or have experience using a GRX 48/31 crank with a 105 front derailleur? My road bike can fit 38s, so was thinking of lowering the gearing a bit and using it for some less gnarly gravel. Want to spend as…
I am thinking of trying TPU tubes in some of my older, skinnier (32 mm) gravel tires that don't set up tubeless. Plus, I'd like the ability to switch tires around more easily and tubes are easier to deal with than…
You can't beat the Thunder Burts. Super fast and great on anything gravel but mud. I have been running them for 5 years and love them.
You can probably get into XC skiing for about what you're looking at for 2 fatbikes. I'd go classic with skin skis so you don't have to worry about kick waxing or go with skate skis so you don't have to worry about kick…
mtbnut87 wrote: I'm not super familiar with the 105 line. What is the exact model #? It needs to be the longer cage and "direct mount". The RD-R7000-GS appears to be Direct Mount, which is compatible with the Wolftooth…
Anyone try an 11-40 or 11-42 with a 105 rear derailleur? I have a triathlon coming up in Western Maryland where parts of a climb include grades over 30%. I'd like to put an 11-42 on my 105 equipped road bike to avoid…
imwjl wrote: Race Kings have changed since they were in the rolling resistance site content. That someone would use them as a front MTB tire helps me understand. Some riding scenarios - the terrain and/or rider - are…
imwjl wrote: FWIW, except for the Rene Hearse color choices of "stupid" (light tan) and "do I have to?" (dark tan) I continue to be impressed with the Fleecer Ridge. The MSOs will pack faster and are maybe quieter but…
Well, after more than 2 years, I got a pair of Rat Trap Passes for $80 off FB. I'm very impressed. Super fast tire on the road and gravel. I haven't had a chance to take them on any big gravel downhills with turns, I…
NorthboundRick wrote: I don't but looking at the specs this fork should clear up to 400mm. I just ordered this one and can report back in a few weeks. If anyone is using this one already, please share feedback! Thanks…
chas wrote: I miss the old Nashbar. They used to be great with stuff like this. Now I don't know what to do... Agreed. They had a decent carbon cross fork and 26" MTB fork that could be used for older bikes for…
NorthboundRick wrote: No mounts, but have a look:…
Anyone know the tire clearance, specifically 650b, on the 2nd generation Diverge fork? Looking at picking one up, but would like to know what size 650b tire I can run.
Yes, 2x. I'm not wild about 1x for gravel, I can't get enough low end for my fat butt and have any top end!
JWB475 wrote: GRX cranks are 5mm wider than road cranks to allow for more tire clearance (Q factor is 151mm vs. 146mm), but MTB cranks are usually in the 170 range aren't they? So even if you could mount the left crank…
Bummer, thanks.
I would like to get a GRX crank and use my left Stages XT power meter with it. I've found I can't use the XT arm with a road crankset, the width of the XT arm is 5mm wider than that of the Shimano road cranks and the…
chas wrote: Maybe its just my bikes, but chatter got a LOT worse once we went with disk brakes and replaced those elegant j bend forks with really stiff straight forks that could absorb all of that torque coming from…
chas wrote: I find that I don't really put any weight on my arms with the proper bike fit. If you stand up, then crouch down relatively low - that is the position you should have on your bike. You can do all kinds of…