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Having ridden both I can say I echo what chas and mr_slow have already said. While listed the same size the GK's are bigger to a point you feel it, both in weight and in ride. So if comfort/ride quality is paramount I'd…
Thanks for the report. These are definitely on my radar and will probably be put on when the time comes to swap off the 40mm Gravel Kings I'm running now. The fact that I can get them with a skinwall makes it even…
Nice pick up...enjoy the hell out of it.
Kinda of a long shot, but what pressure are you running on the GK's when in the mud? I've noticed when things get a little slick that if I drop a few PSI they ride much better. Before the the GK's I ran a set of 40c…
chas wrote: Yes, but there are 3 sizes for the C13 roughly: Narrow - 132mm Middle - 145mm - matches the B15/C15 Large - 158mm - matches the B17/C17 Ahhh...thanks for the clarification. I have been using 143mm…
frontrangegravel wrote: Looking good big_shmoop. Glad you're enjoying it. Thanks. Definitely not where I thought I'd land when I started looking, but that's part of the fun. Can't wait to load it up and take it out…
gemper wrote: Since you are mentioning saddles. I have a Selle Italia Max SLR leather/gel saddle which I love. However, I find that for saddles it is like trying to say which pair of shoes are better. Everyone takes a…
Smithhammer wrote: Glad you're enjoying the new whip. I've had a C17 I've moved around on various bike for the last year+ and really like it. I've also owned a couple B17s, but I do a fair bit of riding in less than…
chas wrote: Exactly! Every review I read of a cambium seems to mention how the leather saddles need time to break in to get really comfortable - and occasionally that they are not comfortable new. BS. I have a B17 and…
chas wrote: Nice bike, you are having fun! What have you noticed about the saddles? The B17 is a bit too big for my boney butt, so I ended up with a swift (B15). I like the brass too. ;-) It has some nice well-worn…
Well I picked up the bike today and got fit. Reach wasn't a problem and bike is unbelievably comfortable. The Salsa 44cm Salsa Cowchippers and ESI silocone bar tape feel great. I'll run the 50c's for now and swap the…
oleritter wrote: Please don't interpret my comments as to rain on anyone's parade. The Marrakesh has two versions, drop bar and flat bar. That chart is showing the flat bar version numbers. The drop bar reach numbers…
oleritter wrote: Hope it works out for you, guess it is too late to turn back now. The frame being designed for flat bars, is going to be about 5 cm longer than the equivalent size road/gravel bike. Changing to drop…
Thanks everyone for the continues feedback. I actually just walked back in from the garage after selling the TCX. bobknh wrote: I agree with you when comparing high quality steel and carbon bike frames. I would however,…
gemper wrote: Hello, I am new to this forum, but not new to Gravel Grinders. NO YOU ARE NOT CRAZY! I have ridden the D2R2 about 4 times. I had been using a mountain bike but I just got a new ride. A steel Gunnar…
bobknh wrote: My $.02: I switched from many years of Trek carbon racing bikes to steel last year. It was partly to acknowledge that my racing days were over; but also I was seduced by Greg Lemond's pitch last year at…
BrownDog wrote: I have both a carbon and steel bike. Both can fit 40mm tires and can be used as one bike for everything. I recently started using the carbon with compass Bon Jon pass tires as my road with one or two…
ljsmith wrote: I went from carbon to titanium and won't look back. It is possible to build a carbon frame that is every bit as comfortable as steel or titanium, but it is rare for any company to actually do this because…
chas wrote: Generally, I don’t find steel as snappy. But, if I’m not racing/springing/climbing, who cares? Its only slow when crossing the finish line. If not doing that, comfort rules. Weight wise, I find I can get a…
I'm not asking for you to tell me what bike to get as I know that's a personal decision that's influenced by mutlple factors, more just looking for some feedback and experience from fellow riders. About a year and half…