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Nice work, guys. I love seeing creative solutions like these. The 46/34 front combo is one I like, too, albeit on my road bike. The 12T difference in rings mitigates the need for extra shifting on the back when…
Late to this thread, but thought I'd toss in my 2 cents on the topic... I haven't used GRX, but given my lengthy experience with Shimano bits, I'm confident it works wonderfully. That said, I think the notion of this as…
Yeah, I bought a Furious Fred a while back, too, with the intention of giving it a whirl to see how it compared with the TB. I have no doubt it is a fast tire. It was ridiculously light and thin, but I knew without even…
HollyBoni wrote: Since it's a Sutra, I would utilize one if it's best features (at least to me), the ability to clear 29er MTB rubber. +1. FWIW, I've been using 2.1" Thunder Burts on my Baxter for a couple years. Fast…
drwelby is correct. However, for me, I like the chainline as is with my 135/142 rear. I tend to use the upper 2/3 or so of my cassette way more frequently than the lower 1/3, and rarely use the smallest cog. So, for…
If I was already running Shimano 11 speed with a 50/34, I would be inclined to swap the 50 for a 46 and go with an 11-40 cassette as an alternative to a GRX crankset with an 11-34. The advantages I see are: a) gets you…
Cool! The "umlenker" looks like a slick alternative to a cross pulley. I like that eccentric FD clamp adapter Droitaubut posted, too.
OffB10Path wrote: When the time comes, I imagine I could get on board with something like a 44-30 and 13 cogs. Certainly expanding the number of cogs on back creates new options for the rings up front regardless of the…
droitaubut wrote: However, imagine a 44-30 combo with a 13-speed 11-40, I think this would be a set-up all except for the fittest of riders would be perfect in gravel conditions. A lowest gear of .75, not a very gappy…
mtbmitch wrote: Shimano needs to come out here to Idaho and test their gearing with 20 pounds of gear loaded on a bike. 9k ft passes and many riders in their 40's plus, a 26-40 front chainring combo would be nice. Ha,…
Mackdhagen wrote: For Dirty Kanza 200.. 1X sram etap (normal etap r. der. - with a long cage, with a wolf tooth) 46t (oval) x 11-36. Discuss, critisize let me know if i'm gonna suffer? Depends on how strong you are, I…
I'm considering a Warakin and wondered about the clearance on your original (silver colored) fork. I actually like that one. I want to run 650bx47-48, though...will the fork will handle that?
BurkC wrote: Besides, by the time 1000 riders go through a mud hole before I get there, it will just be a hole. LOL I like that logic!
If you're only going to ride them for one trip and want an alternative to the Conti 5000 that's cheaper, I've had really good experience with Schwalbe Pro One tubeless tires. They set up easily and roll nicely, as well.…
ljsmith wrote: I agree with you. My wife is 5' 1". I built a Norco Search XR carbon for her in size 48. In the smaller sizes its designed around 650b wheels and it makes the bike fit her so much better. Nice...my wife…
If you're a smaller rider (say, size 55 and below), the bigger concern for me would be toe overlap with tires at the large end of the range. If I can't fit a 700x45 tire in without enough toe clearance to feel safe,…
drwelby wrote: I'm a broken record about this, but the bike industry hasn't figured out that their bikes are overgeared for most riders. Truth!
It's up to every individual whether an event is worth the money. There are some events I'd pay for just to say I've done, but I realized a few years ago that for me it didn't make sense for me in most cases to pay…
I understand the reluctance to try a thingamajig like the Jtek Shiftmate. I was in the same boat a few years ago with wanting to mix Ultegra STI shifters and an XT triple drivetrain. I decided to try it, though, since I…
I had the same issue a few months ago and ended up ordering some Nukeproof pads for my Spyres from Chain Reaction in the UK. They're half the price and I can't tell any difference in performance. FWIW, I ride pretty…