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I have Velo Orange metal fenders on my Gunnar. I run 700x32 Pannaracer Gravel King tires. Up in the Northeast I try to stick to hard-packed gravel. I ridden the D2R2 on this setup. If it is really bad and muddy, I will…
I live in Massachusetts and most of the gravel I have noticed is more hard packed. I have done the D2R2 on my 26er mountain bike in the past and it was a slow. I am hoping to do well on new bike this year. I have Velo…
How many of you use fenders? What are the pros and cons? Thanks.
Has anyone used these tires extensively on gravel? What is your opinion of them?
I use Shimano SPD pedals and the cleats are mounted to mountain bike shoes, in case of a hike a bike section or a steep muddy uphill. I got new road shoes and mtb shoes this year as my old pairs were well over 5 years…
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 different size…
It sounds like you have a nice bike. My son and I both own bikes that have mechanical disc brakes (I also own two with hydraulic disc brakes), and we have found that the braking ability of the rear brake deteriorates…
I used to use Crank Bros. Candy pedals. The problem is that I was told by a bike shop that they can't be rebuilt because the bearings are sealed. He recommended Shimano SPDs, which can be rebuilt because the bearings…
Here is my Gunnar, yeah it might end up being costly but this is my forever bike. I did not hold back. I went with Ultegra, Avid Juicy, Boyd, Thomson, Chris King and Velo Orange components. My son has a SOMA Wolverine…
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 Fastlane. I set it up…