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If you like Pirelli's go with the Cinturato H. Iowa secondary roads can be pretty rough, and our gravel here will suit the H model well. I use them here and they work really nicely. Additionally, you'll have a burly…
chas wrote: I've read here about people having the unseating problem. I'm wondering if this pertains more to hookless carbon rims (which seal on the bead seat) or for hooked aluminum rims which rely partially on the rim…
Slim wrote: The thing I wonder about in regards to the Bead Seat Diameter, is how that that factor in rim tape or rim strips? Bontrager as an example, has a pretty thick plastic rim strip, and @GuitarTed and others use…
Here is the thread mentioned on the post on the site where y'all can share tips and comments on what works for you to get your bikes prepared for severe conditions riding. Here is a link to the post for reference:…
Check with the event promoter first. It is incumbent upon that person(s) to set the rules of engagement. If it is allowed, then that is their definition of "self-support". If it is not, then you have a problem to figure…
First of all, thanks Jim Cummings for chiming in here on this topic. You did a great job covering the OP's original thoughts, but for one. The riding with professionals on the same course. It is something many sign up…
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thumper88 wrote: The issue is not the moral character or motivations of the original poster. The issue is not whether she had a film crew, or whether, as one of you seems to think, she's a better person than the…
7rider wrote: It's quicker handling than the 700c but not too twitchy with the big tires. I would second this. It's my experience that going from 700c to 650B this is one of the more noticeable traits.
I ran these tires on i25 rims and they were perfectly fine tubeless. Not a problem to run these tires on a rim with this width at all. It will have the effect of slightly flattening out the "crown" of the tire, but for…
That is an interesting bike and the options make it a unique choice, as you point out. Just from looking at the specs and geometry, I like a lot of what I see. My concern would be "What does 40mm tire clearance mean?" I…
Interesting comments, (the ones on topic, anyway), and it is good to read some different viewpoints. I think a couple of points should be considered. First- Carbon fiber can be all over the range between stiff and…
Lots of good information here. I'll just add what I have learned from being a bike shop mechanic for 20 years and from my industry contacts over the last 13 years. UST was a VERY specific, licensed standard that you had…
Interesting thread here. What I know: Checkpoints will be available in 7 models both WSD and regular. Three levels- ALR = aluminum, Carbon, and a higher end carbon model, (the all black one discussed here already)…
I was riding in the 2015 DK200 and witnessed the carnage first hand. The OP is correct in how it happens Secondly, this situation was caused by people trying to ride through the 3 mile dirt road section which was pretty…
I have had a few discussions with Ergon folks about the Canyon/Ergon post and to a person they have said that the engineering for this post to even work correctly for a road rider was difficult and took over 5 years to…
Anything geometry related ends up becoming a story of "The Princess And The Pea" to a degree. Yes- some folks really can discern a few millimeters of change while others cannot. We are a diverse species and we all will…
ljsmith wrote: The thing with "gravel bikes" is that there is no such thing as a gravel bike. You can use whatever bike works best for you and your terrain. I personally recommend people find a bike that fits at least a…
Interesting subject. Okay, here is my take. 1. Specific to the OP's concerns- If an event has a situation where a team could show up, have riders podium, and have an opportunity to market that result, you are going to…
Your Tamland will fit a pretty big tire. Up to a 45mm, so sizing won't be a factor. I'd suggest that you go with that 38mm Gravel King. They are pretty fast, and they will handle most conditions very well. In regard to…