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texastutt wrote: I built up the 2019 Steel version in fall of 2018 and I too love mine. I upgraded to the GRX rear derailleur. "Next" bike is going to have full GRX (was not available till fall 2019) My only issue…
Absolutely loving my Norco Search XR A1 I picked up this week. Running to standard specifications but with Shimano XT PD-M8120 Deore Trail pedals. Loving the difference to my old Giant Boulder SE 2001 mountain bike haha.
@Scubaman Yeah your probably right. The Spinergy rims with the red look so cool. Wish money wasn't an issue so I could just get them for the look. Hey @spinergypaul I emailed you.
Thank @Conan I ended up ordering the XT's as I couldn't justify the huge price difference for only 29grams difference in weight and a tiny thickness difference. Now it's just a test of patience. I have $960 left to pay…
baron wrote: These folks are on the forum: https://www.spinergy.com/store/category/bicycle/type/gravel Looks like a good, well price wheelset to me. I've thought about it more than a few times. I am interested in these…
Okay so I caved and bought the Shimano XT PD-M8120 pedals and Shimano Me501 shoes. Thanks for the advice all. Now just to wait for a month when I have paid off the bike. Will post a pic here when its all setup. 🙂
epzamora wrote: Do you feel you really need a "trail" pedal (the kind with cage)? You save weight by going without. Your probably right I don't "need" a trail pedal. I just wanted a bit of a platform as I plan to do…
@epzamora I think I would shortly thereafter be getting a divorce...
Thank you @smoothmoose and @epzamora . You have both put in significant time and thought into your comments and it gives me lots to think about. I will look into both and get the logic behind your criticisms of upstroke…
smoothmoose wrote: You don't need toe clips. Just get some composite flat pedals and ride with decent flat shoes from Five-Ten or Ride Concepts. I would go that way but I want to be able to pull up on climbs.
Conan wrote: I do wan't this one but currently my wife would kill me. Would be at least an extra 350 including shoes and I think the $2400 on the bike is a lot for us. Especially during these economic times. Going to…
Pipeliner wrote: Sorry, I assumed the alloy bike would have the same clearance. All good mate. I will just see how the standard 38mm tyres go to start with. I am not sold on your suggestion of shock absorbing bars/seat…
Pipeliner wrote: The tire clearance is great so you can go up to 45mm wide with the wheels you have. More air volume and lower pressure makes a huge difference in ride quality too. If you want a carbon seat post I've…
Pipeliner wrote: I’ve got a 2019 carbon with GRX810 2x that I built, posted in this forum. Don’t know much about the difference between the alloy and carbon models but will help if I can... I did look at the spec of…
Hello All, I am a new member and have been enjoying some of the interesting discussions here. Currently I am paying off this: https://www.norco.com/bikes/2020/road/gravel/search-xr-aluminum/search-xr-a1/ My local shop…