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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

11-12-23, 11:25 AM

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What did you just buy for your gravel bike?

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Posted By jonathanf2

I've added some comparison photos between the...

I've added some comparison photos between the GRX400 and Ultegra RX800 rear derailleurs mounted on my 10speed 11-36t XT cassette and 46:30t crankset (using GRX400 10 speed shifters). On a side note,...

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

11-11-23, 05:05 PM

Replies: 1,161

What did you just buy for your gravel bike?

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Posted By jonathanf2

I just picked up an Ultegra RX800 RD and it runs...

I just picked up an Ultegra RX800 RD and it runs great! This is exactly what I was looking for. Also the chain line appears better aligned for road cranks. I believe even the GRX RD cages are...

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

11-09-23, 08:16 PM

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What did you just buy for your gravel bike?

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Posted By jonathanf2

I'm thinking about the Ultegra RX800 RD. It's...

I'm thinking about the Ultegra RX800 RD. It's also rated for max 34t, but I've used a 105 R7000 RD on a 46:30t chainring and 11-36t cassette and it worked fine. I just want access to a clutch since...

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

11-09-23, 01:34 PM

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What did you just buy for your gravel bike?

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Posted By jonathanf2

For the most part it shifts fine, but I was...

For the most part it shifts fine, but I was comparing it to my road bike with a "budget" 105 R7000 RD and the difference in quick shifting is much more noticeable with the ability to get the cage...

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

11-09-23, 11:03 AM

Replies: 1,161

What did you just buy for your gravel bike?

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Posted By jonathanf2

I take it back, the GRX812 RD isn't good for 2x!...

I take it back, the GRX812 RD isn't good for 2x! Lol

I realized the GRX812 RD doesn't work well based on the distance of the cage to the cassette in the big chainring. You can only adjust it...

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

11-08-23, 11:16 AM

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What did you just buy for your gravel bike?

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Posted By jonathanf2

Lately I've missed my higher gearing and I found...

Lately I've missed my higher gearing and I found the 1x chain line just wasn't great. I've also perfected my FD tuning on my road bikes, plus I've started to immersive wax my chains. I figure it was...

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

07-30-23, 10:44 AM

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What did you just buy for your gravel bike?

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Posted By jonathanf2

They're LTwoo "eggroll" finned brake pads...

They're LTwoo "eggroll" finned brake pads (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805572670812.html). The heat dissipation on these pads are quite good and so is the pad wear. The only issue I have...

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

07-28-23, 11:37 AM

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What did you just buy for your gravel bike?

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Posted By jonathanf2

I recently swapped my components from my alloy...

I recently swapped my components from my alloy gravel bike to my old carbon frame I was originally using for road (since then I've upgraded to a dedicated road frame):...

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

05-30-23, 03:39 PM

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What did you just buy for your gravel bike?

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Posted By jonathanf2

Descending down the trails by JPL on my gravel...

Descending down the trails by JPL on my gravel bike, I found it kept my rotors noticeably cooler. It's probably not as obvious on the road, but I think for trail riding it makes more of a difference.

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

05-30-23, 11:05 AM

Replies: 1,161

What did you just buy for your gravel bike?

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Posted By jonathanf2

I've been eyeballing that chainring on AliEx for...

I've been eyeballing that chainring on AliEx for awhile. I think it'd actually make a good climbing 2x gear setup on a road bike.

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

05-26-23, 09:44 AM

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What did you just buy for your gravel bike?

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Posted By jonathanf2

I'm also running a 477g hollowed out crankset....

I'm also running a 477g hollowed out crankset. With chainring total weight comes in at about 575g. It has a 7075 T6 alloy axle. I'm also running 245g SPD pedals. It spins smoothly with no issues and...

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

05-26-23, 09:36 AM

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What did you just buy for your gravel bike?

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Posted By jonathanf2

I swapped over to fin brake pads on my GRX...

I swapped over to fin brake pads on my GRX calipers. I thought it was gimmicky, but on long/steep single track descents they seem to stay cooler resulting in less brake fade....

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

02-16-23, 12:21 PM

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What did you just buy for your gravel bike?

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Posted By jonathanf2

I recently picked up an Ass Saver Win Wing. Does...

I recently picked up an Ass Saver Win Wing. Does the job and looks stylish!
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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

11-19-22, 02:42 PM

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What did you just buy for your gravel bike?

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Posted By jonathanf2

I just added some budget L-Twoo GR9 11 speed 1x...

I just added some budget L-Twoo GR9 11 speed 1x shifters to my latest roadie/gravel build. The shifters are paired with a Shimano GRX 400 RD, 11-32t cassette and GRX 600 42t 1x crankset. They are...

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

11-18-22, 11:15 AM

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What did you just buy for your gravel bike?

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Posted By jonathanf2

I've been searching for the perfect SPD gravel...

I've been searching for the perfect SPD gravel pedal (for me) and I think I found it. Most the SPD pedals I've found are too heavy or bulky. These are Wellgo Xpedo RF-S1 SPD single sided pedals. They...

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

06-09-22, 01:42 PM

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What did you just buy for your gravel bike?

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Posted By jonathanf2

I'm currently messing with a cheap OSPWs on my...

I'm currently messing with a cheap OSPWs on my gravel bike with a 13/17t configuration. So far I seem to like it. I feel less tension on both the low and high gears. A good test was keeping pace with...

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

05-03-22, 08:20 PM

Replies: 1,161

What did you just buy for your gravel bike?

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Posted By jonathanf2

So far no issues. There's very minimal chain slap...

So far no issues. There's very minimal chain slap and it's nice not having to fudge with the clutch. I prefer knowing my indexing is spot on as-is. Most my riding is either climbing or descending the...

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

04-18-22, 05:28 PM

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What did you just buy for your gravel bike?

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Posted By jonathanf2

I just double checked, it's just where the seat...

I just double checked, it's just where the seat stay is welded to the drop out. In-person, it's actually a smooth weld. I think the angle makes it look like a crack!

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

04-17-22, 02:41 PM

Replies: 1,161

What did you just buy for your gravel bike?

Views: 316,497

Posted By jonathanf2

I bought mine from AliExpress and there are...

I bought mine from AliExpress and there are multiple sellers whom on occasion run sales with reduced prices. Shipping took less than two weeks to the USA. On my current lightweight cassette, I'm...

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

04-17-22, 02:17 PM

Replies: 1,161

What did you just buy for your gravel bike?

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Posted By jonathanf2

I've decided to revisit big cassettes while...

I've decided to revisit big cassettes while running GRX400 2x 46:30t 10spd. I originally was running a heavy Deore 11-42t with GoatLink, but I felt the weight and shifting performance wasn't worth...

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

04-17-22, 02:08 PM

Replies: 1,161

What did you just buy for your gravel bike?

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Posted By jonathanf2

I use the same lightweight Chinese cassettes on...

I use the same lightweight Chinese cassettes on my carbon road bike. The weight savings is quite good and I picked up a spare once the first one wears out. For about $40 USD they're quite a bargain!

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

12-01-21, 11:31 AM

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What did you just buy for your gravel bike?

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Posted By jonathanf2

I just ordered a Poseidon X frameset, since...

I just ordered a Poseidon X frameset, since they're back in-stock. Can't really go wrong with an alloy frame and carbon fork for $299. Shipping is currently free for the holidays as well. I'm...

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

09-02-21, 11:44 AM

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What did you just buy for your gravel bike?

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Posted By jonathanf2

This guy has no car, rides his gravel bike...

This guy has no car, rides his gravel bike everywhere, always has a hydration pack and is in great shape. He wants 50t up front to go faster and doing trails on the 48t with his gear range is no...

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

09-02-21, 10:32 AM

Replies: 1,161

What did you just buy for your gravel bike?

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Posted By jonathanf2

That's funny, I'm in the process of building a...

That's funny, I'm in the process of building a second (road emphasis) gravel bike using a Shimano R7000 105 50/34 crankset, 105 5800 shifters, TRP spyre brakes and using a Shimano GRX 400 rd. My...

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

09-01-21, 09:58 AM

Replies: 1,161

What did you just buy for your gravel bike?

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Posted By jonathanf2

I know the bike manufacturers are trying to hit a...

I know the bike manufacturers are trying to hit a price point, but the difference going with the complete groupset was a significant upgrade. Mainly because I can now put the power to the pedals much...

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

08-30-21, 09:25 AM

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What did you just buy for your gravel bike?

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Posted By jonathanf2

After a week or so of riding, the pink color...

After a week or so of riding, the pink color actually gets a bit muted, but so far I really like how they look! I can see myself getting more pink tires in the future! :D

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

08-24-21, 12:28 PM

Replies: 1,161

What did you just buy for your gravel bike?

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Posted By jonathanf2

I wanted GK SS tires and it was cheaper to buy...

I wanted GK SS tires and it was cheaper to buy pink! :D

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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

08-06-21, 01:49 PM

Replies: 1,161

What did you just buy for your gravel bike?

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Posted By jonathanf2

I swapped out my FSA crankset that came on my...

I swapped out my FSA crankset that came on my bike and replaced it with the GRX 600 10 speed crankset and Shimano Tiagra RS-500 BB. The tolerances are much tighter, but the crank shifts smoother and...

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