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chas wrote: Could be they tested the new mode. Bicycle rolling resistance tested the new one, and it was rather horrible, when the original model in most reviews (and my experience) was one of the best gravel tires out…
Interesting that they didn’t like the damping of the Schwalbe tires. I had the G-One Allarounds for a while and they had a nice ride, but not nearly enough grip. I’ve been using the Gravel King SKs in 38mm for 2.5 years…
Thanks for the input folks. I ended up deciding on a hardtail, specifically an Ibis DV9. I also considered a Santa Cruz Highball, but as with many bikes they are hard to find right now (locally or online). I made an…
chas wrote: Yeah, a good cross country mountain bike may be just what you want. In addition to what was mentioned above – Mountain bikes tend to be long/low/slack – meaning longer wheelbase, longer top tube (short…
Dacha wrote: Usually due to higher stack height of the frame you'll have more upright position on a rigid MTB especially if the steerer tube is uncut. Many MTBs have lower seat tube angles what gives you the feeling of…
Pipeliner wrote: Some people can ride flat bars for extended periods comfortably. I can't because old Arther gives my wrists and hands trouble. If you would be OK with giving up the choice in hand and riding positions…
Other than tire clearance, what are the key differences in geometry and ride characteristics? I realize each bike is unique, but, in general, are there distinctions between these categories? I currently find myself with…
Oh, and consider Ti. I love and have had many great steel frames. I currently have a Lynskey GR300 and it’s fantastic.
Don’t forget to look at geometry. I love the Rodeo Labs Flaaminal - their paint schemes are just super cool - but it’s way too long in the reach and short in stack for me. Definitely a racing type geometry if you ask…
Late to this conversation but I’ve run both GK SKs 38mm and Schwalbe G-one All Around in 38mm. I find the GKs hook up much better in loose gravel turns compared to the G-ones. The G-ones were better on pavement and…
A little late to the party here, but I bought a GR300 with GRX600 (built myself) about 4 months ago and I love it. Like you, my previous gravel bikes were kind of CX and were steel (Gunnar and All City), as well one AL…
Revelate Designs Mag Tank bolt-on style. Installed it, didn’t like it, never rode it, so it’s just about new. Retail is $59. Asking $45 shipped. Revelate Designs Tangle Frame Bag, medium (19.75 inches long). Ridden on a…
I'm about to buy some 650b wheels for my wife (and I'll probably try them at some point). She's rides a Niner RLT Steel 52 cm with 700x38. I'd like to go bigger than 38mm tires, but not huge. At what tire size in 650b…
I’ve had good luck with Mavic wheelsets in the past (some Crossmax MTB wheels and Ksyrium Elites, both quite a few years old but still going). But I have to say that at around $800+, I think there are better wheels to…
Yeah, i”m not worried about the tire/rim combo. Researched this a lot and it’s common. The compressor is getting old but it worked just fine setting up some Schwalbe 38 mm tires on my GRX wheels about three weeks ago.…
shiggy wrote: Seat the tire with an inner tube. Deflate, break loose one bead and remove tube. Leave the other side seated. Install tubeless valve. Spray some soapy water inside tire and rim. Remount tire. Make sure…
Killing time during the covid-19 lockdown by building my wife a new gravel bike (Niner RLT steel). I bought a new set of Shimano XT (M-8000-TL) wheels (link below) for her. They have internal width of 23.9mm. I’m trying…
307Rider wrote: Actually not thousands & thousands. The global death toll is under 6,000. https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/ It’s not about who has died, but who will die if we don’t “flatten the curve.” Italy…
spinergypaul wrote: The spokes are incredibly tough, we have seen almost zero spoke breakage over the last 20 years of producing them. The original PBO wheels were designed for MTB and Steve Larsen raced them to many…
I had a set of Spinergy wheels with the PBO spokes on a road racing bike about 15 years ago. They came stock on my Litespeed, which was one of the aluminum Litespeeds (they made Al bikes for a couple years). That was…