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Had wobbly tread on a MSO 40 when I purchased a pair two years ago. Very annoying on pavement, esp. at higher speed. LBS swapped it for another one. Apparently Clement lays these up by hand, and it seems they have some…
I've been looking at Ti gravel frames for a while. Moots is an excellent builder, but you are paying a significant premium for the brand name. I think a very interesting alternative is No. 22's Drifter gravel bike.…
@Chas \n \nI don't doubt your wattage figure on the 4 Seasons, but suspect it was measured on very smooth tarmac. We have some really ratty chip & seal where I ride and I think that's where the the GravelKings start to…
For pure road, the smooth version of the GravelKing's would be my pick. In my experience, they're about 0.5 mph faster than Continue 4 seasons, though a bit less cut resistant. For 80/20 pavement/gravel, these are my…
I rode it last year, and hope to do so again this year if my post-crash recovery continues apace. Beautiful route! The climb out of Ludlow may make you think of rural Italy. The NW reaches of the course feel really…
The regional trail between Boulder and Longmont Colorado has developed some long sections of deep mud having the consistency of pudding. All my normal gravel tires (Clement MSO for instance) load up and turn into…
Swapped out my BB5's for these about a month ago. My only regret is that I didn't do it a lot sooner -- it would have saved me so much time in the garage trying to get the BB5's not to rub.
You didn't say what you're upgrading from, or mention a budget. For timed events, I run a pair of Iron Cross Team wheels. The cost was reasonable, and they are much lighter than my factory wheels. The main knock on them…
Seriously considering the Routt 45 for my next Gravel & Winter bike, after my Specialized Tricross was destroyed by an inattentive driver. (Fortunately, I was not seriously hurt.) For the money, I was pretty impressed…
Maybe pick up a second set of wheels at end-of-season pricing? I did this, and have 28 mm Panaracer GravelKing mounted on one set and 40 mm Clement X'plor MSO on the other. David P.S.: If you're in Longmont, we should…
I have just switched to 28mm GravelKings for commuting use, replacing the harsh and slow Armadillo Borough tires that came on my factory wheels. Lovely road feel, and good for a 1.5 mph improvement in speed. Can't beat…
Specialized Tricross Elite Disc with wheel & crank upgrades. The crank is a Sugino OX801D with 44/30 rings. This crank's Q-factor is a bit narrow for the chain line on this bike, so I have two crossover gears on the…
Moderator asked: "Anyone use the 45NRTH Gravdals this winter?" I got one for the front of my winter bike (Specialized Tricross). Last year I ran a Schwalbe Marathon Winter studded tire on the front, and a (non-studded)…
Funny you should mention a 44/30 subcompact double, Marc. I just ordered a Sugino OX601D crankset with exactly this gearing. Boulder Bicycles can get them. Who needs a 123 inch gear on a gravel bike? Sign me up for a…
Only enough to wonder whether I could order that fork for my 2013 Specialized Tricross Elite Disc. I bought the Tricross as a winter / utility bike, but I'm thinking it will make a decent gravel bike when equipped with…