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Zurichman wrote: Congrats and keep riding I don't know a lot about this bike but if it has tubeless rims I would go tubeless before I added double handle bar tape. Enjoy Zman Well, I like the double handlebar tape not…
Hi All. Had my first ride on my new GT Grade yesterday and it was awesome! I am used to riding either a full suspension hybrid, or a much harsher 15-year old Cannondale Silk Road, so this bike was a perfect combo of…
Thanks all for the great help and advice. I pulled the trigger on a 2018 GT Grade Alloy. Aluminum frame, 105 group set, hydro brakes... At under $1400, it was 600-800 less than the other bikes I was considering. Plus,…
Zurichman wrote: Zack58 I have been riding gravel for over a year now. I have one bike that has the Spyre disk mechanical brakes and another bike that has I guess the Spyre hydraulic brakes. I not great on the downhill…
GOTA wrote: 631 steel frame vs. aluminum is the biggest difference. Good steel frames are always priced at a premium. Alloy just isn't going to ride like steel. If 631 steel is important then you should compare the…
I want to like the Jamis, and I am sure it's a good bike, but the GT is $800 less expensive! And from what I have read online, people who have it love it. What says this community? Jamis Renegade Exploit…
Hi All. I am probably going to pull the trigger on a new Kona gravel bike. The OEM-supplied wheel set and tires are: Wheels: WTB SX19 Tires: Schwalbe Delta Cruiser Plus w/Puncture Protect 700x35c I am considering…
Thanks guys. I am going to go back and take a look at what steel-framed bikes might make sense for me. Edit: Tamland 1 is aluminum, no? https://www.raleighusa.com/tamland-108447
Before I go insane with more things to consider, I've narrowed it down to two options. Let me know what you guys think! Really very similar on paper. The Kona build is a few hundred bucks cheaper--and I could resell the…
Good stuff, thank you all! @TimmyR I have seen the Surly's but haven't really considered them. The Straggler is a SRAM build which I'm not really into. Same with Salsa Vaya (other than the Tiagra bike you mentioned).…
Thanks for the tip! I started a new thread to keep things focused. http://ridinggravel.forumchitchat.com/post/customization-options-from-my-shop-carbon-vs-steel-fork-9793044?pid=1304803518#post1304803518
I am shopping for a new ride, but not finding much in my size (58cm+) and price range. My local shop is working with me on a potential upgrade to some entry level bikes I am considering, and any advice from you guys…
DrSpoke wrote: I would say stack and reach are the most important for fit and also most comparable from model to model. After that, I use top tube length - that is horizontal (effective) top tube length. Other…
I am still very interested in anyone's experience with the Specialized Diverge and the Cannondale CaadX. The Cannondale especially seems like a great bike for the price point. I looked closely at the Synapse but I read…
DrSpoke wrote: The ad says <100 miles. My Ridley is built very stout so I wouldn't worry much about scratches and such. And doubt they would sell something w/anything w/structural damage. But it probably wouldn't hurt…
That is a sweet bike. Any concerns with it being an ex-demo? DrSpoke wrote: Just saw these in an email from Merlin today. The Ridley X-Trails run very large though not sure whether or not at 6'3" a Med would be large…
Thanks guys. I will check out those options. What do you think of the idea to buy a decent bike with Claris or Sora parts, then pay the shop to remove and install something higher up the chain? Is that just a dumb idea?…
Hello all. I am brand new to the forum here so thanks in advance for sharing your expertise. I am also fairly new to the gravel biking world, and I'm in the midst of shopping for a new bike. My god, who knew that bike…