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AWD1 wrote: I just purchased the Advanced 0 in M. Compared to my previous bike, Cannondale slate, the frame is seems to be more compliant and the 700c tires seem to roll over rocks and ruts better than the 650b. I was…
I would kill for a Hardtail MTB frame with trough axles and the ability to use a road crank!
Thx, for all your responses. Unfortunatly steel bikes are a no go for me. Some Ti bikes are looking sweet. The On One Space Chicken looks good, but has yet to be released. Kinesis Tripster V2 looks good, but could be to…
ljsmith wrote: The Lefty is nice, but it seems like overkill to use a Lefty for only 30mm travel. Ultimately I think it is more of a marketing gimmick on a bike like the Slate. The worst part about it is that it doesn't…
Imho the Lefty fork is the slates biggest advantage and also the biggest disadvantage. Good for absorbing hits or running higher tire pressure for faster onroad riding. But it is heavier and needs to be serviced. A…
ljsmith wrote: If I were rich, I would go with the Open UP. The Slate is a nice bike, but you can't really fit 700c wheels on it because they could rub the lefty crown during compression unless you are running small…
I want to get into gravel riding as I am fed up with the mad drivers in central Europe. I cannot decide between the two bikes.\nI want to connect hardpacked double tracks, and b-roads in the forest with less used back…