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Renegade wrote: Hike a bike for 4+ miles in mud just doesn't even sound like fun. Actually, it was close to 10 miles total, especially for the later riders, so I'm told by friends who rode it. As the day kept going the…
Well, at the last minute, I decided to defer to 2024. Glad I did. I figure I saved myself $2500 min. This includes all the costs to get to the event from Michigan and the costs of having to rebuild my bike due to all…
Terry_BetterShifting wrote: No, 105 Di2 is not compatible with any of the 11-speed GRX Di2 (electronic) parts. Sorry. Rats! Thanks!!
I'm hard at work training for another stupid trip to Emporia. I've got just under 60 days to finish my prep. I've got a lot of work to do! And a lot of miles to go. Up next for me is Barry Roubaix - 62 miles. That's two…
Participating in Unbound is a horrible value. Horrible! This year will be my 6th and final year. I want the grail and I'll finish but I'm taking my time. Riding at night in the flint hills is really something magical.…
DerekJ_MI wrote: I've been looking to get a Di2 set but went with the mechanical GRX because it's available. Still want the Di2 but it will have to wait. Well I got my bike back from the LBS and they installed the GRX…
So this past winter I upgraded my drive train to the Shimano GRX Di2 setup. I like it. I only did the right/rear due to my limited budget. But with this setup I'm wondering if I can get a 105 Di2 rear derailleur as a…
reubenc wrote: Isn't that how it always is? That most of the 100 mile route is a subset of the 200 mile route? That's how it was the couple of times I've ridden parts of it. It is? I've never noticed any of the 100…
What's everyone's thoughts? I rode the south route in 2018 and this years event has some of the same roads, especially between miles 16 and 26. Probably the biggest concern I have is that the 100 miler's are using the…
I fought off a cold all week so when I looked at the weather report I decided last minute to bolo on the ride. Too cold and too windy and I wasn't feeling it. I hated to miss it because it's one of my favorite events. I…
spinergypaul wrote: $400 for a complete carbon wheelset? or are you quoting rim prices? Our price is for a complete wheelset with premium hubs using enduro bearings and Hadley racing cassette bodies I ordered a set and…
I've been looking to get a Di2 set but went with the mechanical GRX because it's available. Still want the Di2 but it will have to wait.
spinergypaul wrote: We have GXX carbon gravel wheels for $1199 made right here in North America in stock ready to ship today. US made Hadley racing hubs, patented PBO fiber spokes. You can also get the alloy version GX…
mosinglespeeder wrote: the reality is that many...and I mean many of the 'brand' hoops are built in china and rebranded upon arrival here. I have one, a planet X branded tubular wheelset that I am positive was built in…
I see them advertised on Amazon and a bunch of folks in my club have purchased them and seem to really like them. They say that they are very durable and super strong and light and highly recommend them. They are half…
Next up is Melting Man, in March. Ugh. That's three months on my trainer. No, I don't have a fatty to get out on. Prices have really gone up on them and supply is non-existent. I have Zwift and Rouvy for the winter.…
I rode the Michigan Coast to Coast 100 mile event the first year and I liked it a lot, even with the flooding and sand. I was going to do the 200 but I pre-rode some of that route and felt there was too much sand and…
I went, I rode and I finished the 200. I crashed bad during the event at about mile 54. I had to hobble into Alma but was able to put on fresh wheels and make some adjustments. It was hot and it was windy but I love the…
My food intake for past Dirty Kansas 200 events (3) have been to avoid the blocks, jells and other foods you don't eat on a regular basis. I don't know anyone who is out there training for these types by riding that…
nellborg wrote: I'm in for the 200. I'm not worried so much about the distance since I've done weekly 100+ mile gravel rides x 6 weeks with minimal food/drink along the way. Heat could crush me, though. I'm upping my…