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I think you know this anyway, but for what it's worth... Steer clear of dedicated mud tyres as what you ever gain in mud shedding/traction, you will certainly lose X10 in drag (once on pavement/solid ground/dry gravel).…
This event is not the longest, but it is tough with a friendly atmosphere. It's well organised as well as taking place in one of the UK's premier off-road regions. Yorkshire True Grit https://yorkshiretruegrit.co.uk
Used these tyres last winter and found them to be strictly off road. On pavement sections they are the slowest tyre I've ever ridden, the drag was unreal. Grip in mud was good. Couldn't set them up tubeless on my WTB…
frontrangegravel wrote: I'm really opposite of this opinion. Function over aesthetics all day every day. I'm not questioning the functionality of the Lauf. I've no reason to doubt lots of riders who love the forks and…
I pack appropriately for whatever I'm riding and try not to take "everything but the kitchen sink". I'm certainly not one of those guys we see with nothing more than a spare tube, levers and mini pump in their back…
GHC wrote: Will (gravel) success spoil the home grown fun of the sport? No, not for me ... I am going to make sure I keep having fun riding gravel no matter what does or doesn't happen next with "the sport" in general.…
clarksonxc wrote: I like all of these responses, and I've slowly been moving in this direction myself. Better flotation, increased traction, reduced pinch flats/bottoming out - all positives. I think the only drawback…
I was involved in the triathlon scene in the early nineties and have watched that sport grow and grow over the years. Triathletes have always embraced new technology and are a manufacturer's dream in respect of the fact…
That's the exact tyre/rim combination I use and it sets up perfectly.
moe53 wrote: The Warbird with that size tire should not ride harshly. I have 38's on mine at 33 front 35 rear. I weigh just a bit less than you. Latex tubes are a good choice if you don't want to deal with tubeless. 37c…
Soihtu wrote: Weird. Canyon had it on they cyclocross bikes last year. Remember, sponsored professionals receiving free gear can replace them when needed, whereas we mere mortals have to look after our equipment. \n…
THIS SEATPOST IS NOT FOR OFF-ROAD USE. I have the official Canyon version of this on my road bike and they clearly state that if mud and debris gets between the two carbon blades it won't work as intended. \nI wouldn't…
When I bought my Gravel bike it came with SRAM 2x10 and was the first time I'd used double tap shifting. My honest opinion to you is that SRAM shifting is just as good as Shimano STI. The only problem I have is moving…
One point being consistently avoided in this thread is whether the high costs being mentioned are unjustifiably prohibitive to some riders who may not have an unlimited budget for event entry fees and associated costs…
heybrady wrote: I did see that FSA has 'adventure' gearing that is 48/32 available on most of their cranksets. A hair lower than 50/34 but with better range than a 46/36. Sounds good. I have a 46/36 and think it's far…
Adam V wrote: I'm running Sram Rival, with a Force double crank, first running a 46/36, and now replaced the 36 for a 34, and still shifting well. My other bikes run Campy shifters, so I don't have any experience with…
langdalek wrote: I'm hooked...but not sure my rims are!!!! My only complaint with gravel riding is that it is taking away from my mountain biking \nDitto. My 29er hardtail has been redundant since I bought my gravel…
Every year I face various dilemmas regarding events. These range from distance to travel, date convenience, value for money etc. \n \nUsually (unless the event uses private tracks) I have the option to ride the course…
carytb wrote: Thanks, that's good info. I think I'll see what the Knard 41's I've got are like running tubeless then I'll make a decision. Cheers \nSorry, forgot to emphasize the importance of tubeless. Whatever tyre…
There was a lot of discussion about this before last year's Reiver. I think people feel daunted by the prospect of a 200k gravel event and worry about all sorts of things. My bike handles a maximum 700 x 38 tyre, so I'm…