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JWB475 wrote: Here is a list I had put together of available 2.0 to 2.2 options, sorted by approximate weight... I have only tried the Thunderburts and Maxxis Ikon's, the Thunderburt is a better tire for gravel. I have…
Since I already have the Juniper Ridges, that I was considering selling, but now have looked at combos, I am now thinking the Maxxis Ikon 2.2. (EDIT, may not fit, will have to look for something kinda similar.) up…
Tires I am looking at. These are pretty expensive. https://www.renehersecycles.com/shop/components/tires/650b/650b-x-55-umtanum-ridge-tc-tire/ Maybe one of these front and an All Around or similar rear. For years I have…
Going to have two sets of wheels, one more tarmac/smooth oriented and 700c, and this set, the stock 650b wheels as long as they last for bigger days on dirt roads in and around Sun Valley, Idaho. Where it is usually…
Going to join my wife on a trip to a villa in Belluno, Italy, in June. We have a hiking hut trip planned for 4 days, but should also have several or more cycling days available. The person renting the villa and inviting…
I would like a road+ oriented set of wheels to go on my Kona Libre, which currently has the stock 650b WTB wheels, on which I will use my Juniper Ridge tires. This new set will be mostly for road with some gravel time…
I have been looking at doing a more road oriented set for my Kona Libre that came with WTB 650b wheels, and waffling between 1) ordering some built in China from LB, Nextie, CarbonFan or the like, 2) ordering hoops from…
clarksonxc wrote: I have had the inReach Mini since late 2019, and I really like it. It's small form factor is ideal for bikepacking and hiking. But, to use it easily, you need to download the EarthMate app on your…
CrankShaft wrote: I’ve been using the mini for several years. I turn it on at the start of every ride and share the live map with my wife. Like you, I frequently ride out of cell range, and my wife likes the ability and…
HI all, my family nicely purchased for me a Garmin InReach Mini as after getting my gravel bike, I started doing a fair number of solo rides out beyond cell coverage, and ability to communicate. It looks like these can…
cdresden wrote: Anyone had any experience with Rene Herse 650B x 48 Juniper Ridge tire? According to their web site the Juniper Ridge’s large knobs don’t squirm and offer excellent performance and cornering on paved…
Reawakening this. I never did get around to my second set of wheels last year, but am going to try to move ahead now. Pretty set on the GP 5000 32 for the road set when I get those wheels. in the meantime, I am going to…
Hey folks, what are the contenders in the wider 650b tires, since some are suggesting wider? Kona says I have clearance for up to 2.1 with fenders, so maybe I could go 2.2 without? Anyway, what are the good 650b tires…
Kactusdog wrote: Hey OP! Just made an account here, I am current; building up a CFR696 to outfit as a road bike... I hope it rides correctly. The thinking is to make it an endurance bike with road bike qualities. I just…
Hi all! Pre Covid, I had ordered last year’s Kona Libre, and it has ended up being one of the best things going for me during Covid here in the Sun Valley area. I have been loving throwing a leg over my bike in my…
Just did some looking and on my Kona Libre thread over at MTBR, I see a guy who is using a 10-42 on his 34/50 equipped Libre. Will look into that some more.
AdamJGross wrote: I also have training wheels (The original set that came with the bike) and racing wheels. Which I Haven’t had much opportunity to do. different hubs and rotors on every wheel. Different cassettes as…
Slim wrote: With two wheels and two cassettes, you can adjust a bit for riding style/terrain too. Maybe gearing the road set a bit tighter, and using a bit wider spaced cassete on the gravel set, in order to get a lower…
Also interested in if anyone has suggestions for sourcing other carbon hoops, and also 28 hole front and rear was what I was thinking. Anyone think differently on that?
If I do it, I think I like the look of the lightbicycle ones more this time. I don’t want to go Asym. I had really good luck with my Chinese carbon hoops from CarbonFan though. As I said, I ordered the other parts…