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Marquezdl wrote: I thought I posted a response, but it seems to have gotten lost in the ether! first, thanks to you all for your excellent comments and advice! I really appreciate that. Yeah, that's funny because I can…
Marquezdl wrote: I am looking to replace the wheelset I have on my lugged steel bike. it has a lovely powdercoat finish and no disk mounts, so I am sticking with rim brakes. The bike has a beautiful lugged steel fork,…
kshillz101 wrote: Yea...I had the Panaracer GK Slicks in the 700x35. They were fantastic tires. Easy to setup tubeless too, and roll well! Another GK Slick user, in 700 x 38mm size, and I'm also a fan of that tire.…
Noonievut wrote: ...Even though my chain may look rather clean, the rag is always left covered in think black gunk...Given how dirty the chain seems to be, should I degrease the chain more frequently? My goal would be…
Sherwin24 wrote: Sweet! Post some pics when you get it built up CC. I have a Ti Cache myself, Noel put some magic into it. I always daydream about being out riding, with the Cache I daydream about the feel of the ride.…
CC wrote: Looking for suggestions on a flat bar gravel bike frame. I've been using a Salsa Vaya with a long 110mm stem, but I'm converting that to a commuter/grocery bike. The terrain in my area works best with flat…
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300hp wrote: Hi all: ...What else am I missing in the gravel world that is: nice aluminum (not made to be as cheap as possible, has nice tubesets and hydroforming; has sensible gravel geometry (clears 700x40, 70+mm bb…
nellborg wrote: I am happier with the ride of the MCD compared with the Lynskey 270 gravel, and I'd stick with the MCD were it not for my need for more seat setback than I can get with a 73 deg seat tube. So, I'm having…
This is a really great thread, and has definitely helped me focus on what I want in my next frame, so I want to thank everyone who's posted so far. I have an experience similar to the OP's (although I'm ~160 lbs, so I…
Spreader wrote: Amazing responses, thanks. Roger Mussons book is my guide and I’ll re-read it again before I actually start the build. where are some good online shops to buy spokes/nipples from? Is there a “standard”…
Spreader wrote: Thanks for the replies. They are much appreciated. The alternate purpose of this wheelset (other then to mount the "other" tires") is to actually build the wheels! I am very interested in doing this…
I did the same cardboard thing as GHC above, which is how SQ Labs recommends measuring oneself for their saddles ( https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1601/0029/files/SQlab_FitKit_Brochure_Inside.pdf?58 ). One then adds 0…
s0ldats wrote: this is now just a frameset (frame, carbon fork, and f/r axles). shoot me an offer if interested! Just sent you an email. I'm also in SoCal, and am interested...
gus6464 wrote: Anyone know of any frames like the open up that can take 650bx2.1 inch tires without the open up price tag. I know of the Ibis Hakka MX and Norco Search XR but was wondering if there's anything else a…
Morty412 wrote: 696 is ~$600 delivered to US. I never saw it for $500, but maybe it was. Workswell 146 is the same frame. There is a ton of info on the frame in the forums. Yep, ~$500 plus shipping fee (Sunny quoted me…
Noonievut wrote: I have GKSK 48mm for gravel, dirt and mixed surface. They’re good on pavement, but I’m looking for a faster tire on paved roads. I tour now and then on the same bike, and other than smooth rail trails…
gus6464 wrote: Anyone know of any frames like the open up that can take 650bx2.1 inch tires without the open up price tag . I know of the Ibis Hakka MX and Norco Search XR but was wondering if there's anything else a…