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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-17-22, 10:10 AM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 316,458
Posted By chaadster

For the gravel bike, but just for pottering...

For the gravel bike, but just for pottering around town, not actual gravel riding, I just bought a pair of violet anodized RockBros platform pedals on-the-cheap off Amazon, just $30. I only needed...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-27-22, 05:56 AM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 316,458
Posted By chaadster

Whoa! You dropped +2lbs just on wheels?! I’m...

Whoa! You dropped +2lbs just on wheels?! I’m not familiar with these FSA non-series Convertible wheels; what’s the convertible thing and how much do they weigh? They’re CF? I tried hitting the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-15-22, 09:13 AM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 316,458
Posted By chaadster

You talkin’ to me? ;) The purple stem is a...

You talkin’ to me? ;)

The purple stem is a Paul Boxcar:
https://www.paulcomp.com/shop/components/cockpit/boxcar-stem/
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-14-22, 09:28 PM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 316,458
Posted By chaadster

Wanting some, uh, “enhanced girth” on the flats,...

Wanting some, uh, “enhanced girth” on the flats, I just swapped out my Easton EA70 AX for a Zipp Service Course 70 XPLOR handlebar. I also wanted to reduce the reach to the hoods, and the Zipp seems...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-07-22, 07:33 PM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 316,458
Posted By chaadster

I finally relented and scooped up a Varia radar. ...

I finally relented and scooped up a Varia radar. I’d been thinking that I’m so well habituated to keeping right and head-checking before moving out into the lane, that the radar was really of no...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-04-22, 09:05 PM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 316,458
Posted By chaadster

Glad I could help! I made an inquiry with Deda,...

Glad I could help! I made an inquiry with Deda, who put me in touch with their USA distributor, who then put me in touch with Velo Mine shop and a guy named Ben Cole. Try him.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-04-22, 08:45 PM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 316,458
Posted By chaadster

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1200x1200/superzero_gravel_handlebar_4_c3649447b431923a6e5bb3ca234331553ab645a5.jpg
Deda Superzero gravel bar


The Deda Superzero is carbon...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-11-22, 09:27 AM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 316,458
Posted By chaadster

I have one of those, too, and it works like that...

I have one of those, too, and it works like that for me, which I really appreciate as an eyeglasses wearer.

...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-05-22, 08:43 AM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 316,458
Posted By chaadster

I just ordered a pair of Hope RS4+ disc calipers...

I just ordered a pair of Hope RS4+ disc calipers to replace my SRAM Force units. I’m hoping the Hope 4-pot calipers will give more powerful braking when operating the levers from the hoods. That, and...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-18-22, 09:26 AM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 316,458
Posted By chaadster

Oooh, I’d like a constant diameter across the...

Oooh, I’d like a constant diameter across the tops, too. I really want a 35mm, mildly flared, carbon fiber drop bar with that constant diameter; like my Deda Trentacinque road bar, just flared a bit.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-11-21, 09:20 PM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 316,458
Posted By chaadster

Thanks! The SQ Lab saddle has done me well...

Thanks!

The SQ Lab saddle has done me well on 20ish mile rides. I had a similar experience initially, in that it felt great immediately, but then got a little awkward. However, I adapted...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-11-21, 04:54 PM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 316,458
Posted By chaadster

I just put a State Bicycle Co. oil slick colored...

I just put a State Bicycle Co. oil slick colored seatpost on my gravel cruiser, reversing on an earlier decision to avoid it, fearing it would be over-the-top. It still may be, but when I switched...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-04-21, 05:16 AM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 316,458
Posted By chaadster

For no good reason other than my own ostentation,...

For no good reason other than my own ostentation, I replaced a perfectly comfy Fizik Argo Tempo in Les Classiques finish with a San Marco ShortFit Racing in iridescent purple. Sure, it was probably...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-20-21, 10:30 AM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 316,458
Posted By chaadster

Yeah, it’s the pic; they’re just off...

Yeah, it’s the pic; they’re just off matchy-matchy enough to look totally 🤮 with the shoes!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-20-21, 10:07 AM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 316,458
Posted By chaadster

I just grabbed some new pedals and shoes, Xpedo...

I just grabbed some new pedals and shoes, Xpedo CXR and Mavic Crossmax Elite!

I’ve been wanting to do the SPD conversion on my Favero Assioma powermeter pedals, but balked at spending $290 for...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-14-21, 03:08 PM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 316,458
Posted By chaadster

That’s a very interesting system! The...

That’s a very interesting system! The flexibility it offers is amazing.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-11-21, 08:07 PM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 316,458
Posted By chaadster

Ultradynamico Rosé JFF

Against my better judgement, I just purchased a pair of Ultradynamico Rosé JFF tires, tanwall.

I say it was against my better judgement because I’m using these for winter tires here in Michigan,...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-14-21, 11:16 AM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 316,458
Posted By chaadster

They’re vinyl decals, which I get from...

They’re vinyl decals, which I get from https://www.customvinyllettering.net/

Here are some of my other bikes:

...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-13-21, 03:13 PM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 316,458
Posted By chaadster

I finally got my name on the T-Lab: ...

I finally got my name on the T-Lab:


https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/3f7e039d_5e31_40bf_992e_c5cfd7c09b31_bf919c3e7151bcd2cf957ffcd77913d4e5f1b380.jpeg
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-10-21, 04:38 PM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 316,458
Posted By chaadster

Indeed! :thumb:

Indeed! :thumb:
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-10-21, 02:24 PM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 316,458
Posted By chaadster

want!

want!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-28-21, 07:57 PM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 316,458
Posted By chaadster

I can say that, so far, being accustomed to...

I can say that, so far, being accustomed to riding race saddles with either narrow noses or snub noses, the wide, flat nose on the 611 is noticeable. It’s not uncomfortable, just noticeable. I’ve...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-28-21, 02:15 PM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 316,458
Posted By chaadster

Also threw some Ciclovation Premium Halo Touch...

Also threw some Ciclovation Premium Halo Touch tape in Irradiant Violet on the racy dirt rig. I like it!

...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-27-21, 08:47 PM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 316,458
Posted By chaadster

I just mounted an SQ-Lab 611 Active S-Tube...

I just mounted an SQ-Lab 611 Active S-Tube saddle, and ithas felt great right away. These have flex designed into the rail mounts, adjustable via elastomers. I’ve got the soft ones in now, and the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-12-21, 03:38 AM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 316,458
Posted By chaadster

Those should be just fine with the Ergons if you...

Those should be just fine with the Ergons if you mount them right next to the grips. Let us know what you find.

Speaking as a Clyde, “lighter is faster” has more of impact for me than it does for...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-11-21, 03:18 PM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 316,458
Posted By chaadster

I just scooped up a pair of SQ Lab InnerBarEnds...

I just scooped up a pair of SQ Lab InnerBarEnds for the flat bar on the Breezer. I usually grip the inside bar on those open road hauls in order to get more aero (or just switch up the grip), so...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-31-21, 08:41 PM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 316,458
Posted By chaadster

I just got a Route Werks handlebar bag for my...

I just got a Route Werks handlebar bag for my gravel rides. Dirt roads have always just been part of my road riding paradigm, but I’ve been thinking to do more meandering on longer, more remote...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-14-21, 07:25 PM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 316,458
Posted By chaadster

I think I said itefore, but that bike looks cool!...

I think I said itefore, but that bike looks cool! You could really style that to the nines if you wanted. I like the black rubber on it.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-25-21, 02:17 PM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 316,458
Posted By chaadster

I just got a tiny, lightweight, 700x35c Schwalbe...

I just got a tiny, lightweight, 700x35c Schwalbe Aerothan tube for my emergency kit. It’s pictured next to a Specialized 700x20-28 tube which weighs 113g while the Aerothan weighs 52g. I can only...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-23-21, 11:49 AM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 316,458
Posted By chaadster

csrpenfab Cool. I haven’t loaded mine yet, but...

csrpenfab Cool. I haven’t loaded mine yet, but it sounds like my road kit should fit just fine. So you don’t carry a spare tube, just the Dart? I’ve not used a tire plug kit yet, but probably...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-16-21, 10:37 PM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 316,458
Posted By chaadster

I recently snagged a Silca Mattone seat bag, on...

I recently snagged a Silca Mattone seat bag, on sale from Silca. It’s nicely made, as expected, and even though I need it for a minimal road emergency kit only, it’s small enough that I figured it...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-07-21, 06:10 PM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 316,458
Posted By chaadster

I just bought a new frameset for my gravel...

I just bought a new frameset for my gravel bike...does that count? ;)

Actually, it’s going to be a whole new gravel rig, this ‘19 T-Lab X3. Made in Montreal, it’s got some pretty radical and...
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