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I have seen spot Stan's leak for years with specific tires too (the worst with Terrene Elwoods) , but have never had a significant loss of air or had the tire integrity be affected in any way. I have never seen it with…
I run turn by turn directions on wahoo using ride with gps and have rarely had a problem on gravel rides. But, how hard is it to mark the course w/ a sign.??
I used to be on here a lot. Started gravel riding/racing in the Fall of 2017/ Guitar Ted had some input on the 2 bikes I bought as he had lots of input into the Raleigh Tamland 1 and the Raleigh Roker Comp design. I…
I agree that this site is in decline, maybe somewhat related to the changes in cycling in general--more e-bikes (which haven't really caught on in gravel bikes), the COVID reversal from more people trying bikes…
The lessons here are numerous as we all know. But, I learned long ago to top off all my bike tires with sealant every 3-4 months and I record when I do so as not to miss. I ride mostly in Az, so it is a must here.
I have ridden some local events and been to a few big event races. The difference in the event is alot about the environment and set up in the community. Smaller events are more personal, but really feel small time…
Gravel in Az is definitely not smooth and often it is jeep, dirt road. The scenery makes up for the less cared for roads. I have 2 gravel bikes on which I have stem shocks and can notice the difference with road…
This is all on the rider---showing lack of understanding animals, or an arrogance of being a "cyclist" in a race. He might just go slowly around the animal with a wide distance or just wait-- because it didn't appear…
I have had a much longer hx with MTB and lower pressures (as low as 10 range on 3.0 in tires) on my mid fat bike. On my gravel bikes, there is much less tire volumn to keep tire on the rim and prevent rim strikes. So,…
I don't see in your description how large the hole is---but, when bacon strips don't work or if a larger hole, I use a dart (stan's dart). This has always worked for me. BTW, was this tire a GK SK or GK SK+?? So far, I…
Hey Zman--On my 2018 diverge, which has limited tire clearance, I have started running a 40 Terrene Elwood on front (measures 42) and 38 Panaracer gk sk+ on the rear (measures 40). This is about max of what the diverge…
Yup--I am a fan of Resolutes too as a great all around tire but they do measure close to 44 mm on 22 id rims---so sl too big for my 2018 diverge. I have them on my Marin gravel touring bike and have well over 6000 miles…
I have been riding with Terrene Elwood 40 toughs over the last few months and agree with Flyer above that the ride feels fairly supple and I have been very pleased. I have taken them on many tougher rides in moderate…
While I agree that gravel bikes are more comfy and capable, here in the southwest there is so much more that you can experience by riding gravel and dirt roads. The experience is what drives me these days and I seek out…
I realize that I am late to this posting, but I recently returned from multiple gravel rides in Colorado including SBT grvl using 650 B 47 mm Ventures. I am not an not a real racer but ride for the atmosphere and fun.…
I am late to this also---but for a small puncture like this with a thorn, staple, or other size object, I never patch the tire--the sealant does the job almost all the time. Anything larger gets baconstrip or stans…
DOGDUDE222--I RUN THE GK SK+ tubeless and even tho 38mm, they have stretched to just over 39 mm after about 6 mo on 22mm id rims. My gk sk non+ 38's stretched to almost 40mm on these rims. I run pressures 30-35 psi…
This is exactly the question I had a year ago or so when the 38 mm GK SK + came out. On my diverge, I now have about 1500 miles on these tires. Note, prior to that I had the plain GK SK on this bike. I ride about 50/50…
Tinman--I may have missed it, but where do you carry your tools if not in your back pack?? Riding mostly in Az, I have gravitated over this last 5-10 years to packing all my stuff including tools, water, food etc on the…
I will throw my 2 cents in here--bottom line is how good all these tires are nowadays ---but ---I have run panaracer gk-sk for a a couple of years for well over 5000 miles and recently changed to the + version. I always…