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• 2018 Trek gravel bike - Checkpoint?

  lawnman wrote: Reviewing the geo numbers and I'm far from an expert on these things, but wonder why the head angles are steep? For longer distance and saddle time wouldn't you want a little slacker? Ever so slightly…

  Bikes · Mar 1, 2018

• Shoe stiffness for gravel riding?

  Here's my limited experience across my three SPD shoes: Giro Rumble VR - My first SPD shoe. Got it for commuting because I could walk in it and its styling is very low key, especially in blue. It's not a very stiff shoe…

  Gravel Racing · Feb 23, 2018

• Tire size recommendations for WTB Frequency i23 Team and Salsa Warbird

  Montanaman42 wrote: I picked up the WTB Resolute 42 for my gravel duties now wondering about a road tire for my WTB frequency i23 rims. 32's, 34's, 36's, 38's? Some tread or smooth tread like a classic gp4000 but a bit…

  Gravel Tires · Feb 12, 2018

• Riding a Ridley road bike, but which gravel bike to buy?

  I'm a happy (biased) Jamis Renegade owner, so I'll throw that in with the suggestions. I use it for everything. The bike is stable, fast, and comfortable, and it has handled gravel abuse with aplomb. It combines a…

  Bikes · Jan 30, 2018

• Staggered Wheels (Wheel Mullet)--Anyone try this? How'd it go?

  EddNog wrote: I've a Lauf Grit on its way, to upgrade my Renegade (2016 Exile frame, so replacing the stock rigid chro-moly fork)... I'll be curious about how your Renegade handles with a Lauf Grit. There's a pretty…

  Gravel Wheels (Wheels, Rims, Hubs, Etc) · Jan 30, 2018