Originally Posted by
Velo Mule
I've got to agree that it is a tough decision. For trails that are rigid bike friendly, this should be ideal. I like the lugs also. The only thing that I would change later on is the stem. I just don't like these adjustable stems. They have their place, but my personal tastes don't include these. Once you know you like the bike and the riding position that you have dialed in with the stem, buy a fixed stem that matches the angle and the reach that you like.
Let us know if you buy it.
I have a couple of postive angle quill stems lying around, I agree with you on that.
Originally Posted by
'02 nrs
XT drivetrain + aftermarket cranks $100. seems reasonable if you need it.flip it if not.
I'm kind of more inclined toward going 1x Deore, narrow wide on the original crank if the chainline permits it, and swapping either only the freehub body for an 12 speed or swapping the entire wheelset, since there are a bunch of cheap ones available used.
Originally Posted by
randyjawa
Ha! The OP thinks that he or she has to slow down. Me too...
Well, I feel slightly better now
Originally Posted by
francophile
The Volpe is another lugged bike we have on our side of the pond, I hear it can be a good gravel bike. Here's one from another BF'er:
Bianchi Volpe question
There are a few other threads on the Volpe. Not sure what the model is on yours - not clear enough in the pic.
It's a "whistler project habitat" model