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Always with a mirror. This one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AVHQB22/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Bi4NBbYA6CJ7C
On dry hardpack you don’t need anything over 30-32mm. In fact even 28s are perfectly usable. As other have suggested Gravelkings (slick), Donnelly/Clement , Shwalbe are all great. Now... even though you may not need it…
Panaracer Gravelking slicks are awesome. I run them in 650/1.75. If you want something that rails corners, it will be a drag on pavement. So if you ride 50% pavement I would strongly recommend slicks. I also use Soma…
On 21mm internal rim 35s measure 37mm at the “knobs” and 35mm at the casing.
I have Diadora Polarex Plus and have used them down to low 20s without warmers but with two pairs of socks (a thin “summer” sock + merino). Very comfortable, BOAs can be adjusted with lobster gloves on. With warmers I…
1. Well fitting shorts with a quality pad that fits YOUR anatomy. Padding is more of a personal choice - don't think more padding helps with sores. \n2. Chamois cream \n3. Shorts on right before the ride and off right…
Max tire sizes are 650Bx2.1 (but some "skinny 2.2s will fit, e.g. some Continentals) or 700x45. \nFor fenders it's 45mm, e.g. SKS P45s. \nMax tire with these fenders is 700x38 or a bit bigger with 650Bs.
No difference whatsoever from a functional perspective. Do consider the availability of post mount calipers - all new models (from Shimano at least) are flat mount (although some MTB models are compatible with road…
Not a direct response but I have spyres on one bike and Shimano hydraulics in two others. The spyres are supposed to be the best mechanical brakes but they just are sooo inferior to hydraulics in every way. From set up…
650 x 1.75 measure just under 41" on 21" (internal) rim so seem to be a bit undersized.
Shimano cranks is NO GO on this bike. The small chainring (34) rubs the chainstay. I just tried it with a RS500. And the spindle is too short to space it on the drive side. The only way someone could use a Shimano road…
Volume is much more important than tread for gravel and hardpack. In fact you don't really need tread at all. Tread will only help you in loose/muddy stuff. Gravelkings (650B x 1.75") are great tires and a great value…
+1 Panaracer Gavelking. In 35mm they will likely measure around 37mm in your rim. I use them in 40 and they are almost 43mm on a 21mm (internal) rim.
Kinesis Tripster ATR v2 (it's TI)
I have done this hack and have been very happy with the results. I have been running it for over six months with no issues. Shifting is as smooth as stock.…
Fast rolling tires do not come cheap. Gatorskins are incidentally one of the slowest rolling slicks you can get although they are bulletproof. Fast rolling means supple and that doesn't come cheap. I use Vittoria Hyper…
I am 5'9" with 30" inseam and I own BOTH bikes: the Grade (carbon) in 55 and Haanjo in 53. Stack/reach for these bikes in these sizes is virtually identical. I run 110mm stems for both (although flipped on Haanjo for a…
Panaracer Gravelking in 40mm
I own both GT Grade (Ultegra) and Haanjo (Metro flatbar). Both are great bikes with very similar geometry. Grade chain stays is where the tire clearance is tightest but the fork clearance is huge and although I…