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mrbaumer wrote: Looks good. Be interesting to hear how the 650B changes the handling and the ride. My initial feel is that it's really nimble/handling is snappy for the size and cushion of the tire. I've ridden a…
So when it's -10F, I buy stuff for bikes. That's how I ended up with a set of MasonXHunt 4Seasons with 650bx47 WTB Horizons. Even though I could only ride it around inside, seems like it's going to be a really…
david wrote: RipRap: I live in the Kansas City area, I ordered a Med. I had a bad connection when I spoke with the LBS today. I thought I heard him mention something about only 50 remaining. He indicated that the bike…
david wrote: Alright, 14 days later and still no bike. Called the LBS today, says 10 more days. I'll wait the 10 days, but if it is any longer, then I'm going to cancel and get the Diverge Comp. I just checked the…
david wrote: The Advanced 0 has worked its' way to the top of my new gravel bike list. I was just curious if anyone has any experience or thoughts on Giants' new gravel bikes. I'm currently riding a three year old Salsa…
Here's the rest. Trek Checkpoint ALR 4, Checkpoint ALR 4 WSD, Trek Procaliber 9.6 custom build, Salsa Warbird, Trek 920, and State Thunderbird SS. All far from stock at this point.
djj8 wrote: Hey everyone! Looking for general thoughts on the Salsa Warbird from those who own or have ridden a Warbird. I am looking for a new gravel race bike and plan to buy from a shop that sells Salsa and Giant so…
2019 Giant Revolt Advanced 0...that Ultegra RX is fantastic.
IL Kanza, 72-miler in Kansas, Illinois.
I ordered a Revolt Advanced 1 about a month ago, but when a 0 rolled in Tuesday, I ponied up the extra dough. These bikes should be hitting stores soon, but they're still trickling in slowly. My bike box had "Air China…
jas wrote: I had the same thing happen today with a Domane ALR. I installed some Paradigm Elite wheels with the oversized lockring and it's hitting in the same spot on the fork brake caliper mount. The normal cassette…
Chader09 wrote: OHHHH, I see now. No idea why that's a problem with the proper sized caps. That is not supposed to happen, AFAIK. Edit: Is it possible to install the rotor and lock ring first, then install the end caps?…
So, interesting thing that I've figured out. I snagged a set of Bontrager Paradigm Elite wheels for my Checkpoint ALR 4 and installed the 12mm thru axle end caps to convert from QR. All seemed to be going well until I…
Did about 30 miles of gravel yesterday. Bike is super stable.
Jim_H wrote: \n \nI've been looking every where for these. Where did you find them? \n \nOrdered them from Trek. $100 for the pair if you pay full MSRP.
Word to the wise, ditch the crappy thru axles Bontrager specced on these bikes. Invest in the DT ones. Soooo much better.
chas wrote: did you do your gravel race with the Checkpoint last weekend? So last weekend I raced the Dirty South Roubaix 100k in Alto Pass, IL. I would highly recommend making the trip to southern IL to race this next…
Quote: Originally Posted by RipRap Just took my Warbird out for comparison, it's definitely more agressive. I'll be keeping my Warbird for racing. "Interested to see if your impressions are like Guitar Ted's? (I kinda…
chas wrote: Thanks, that is interesting. So, felt similar to the warbird, just a little more relaxed, eh? \n \nJust took my Warbird out for comparison, it's definitely more agressive. I'll be keeping my Warbird for…
jairpeb wrote: Thanks for the pics. You attached the non-drive side chainstays pictures. Wanted to see the driveside chainstays from those angles. Thx again though. \n \nYeah, sorry. You can't really see anything from…