What did you just buy for your gravel bike?
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06-10-21, 02:24 PM
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06-13-21, 03:49 AM
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Ridley Kanzo Speed 2020 from a guy who rode just few miles on it!
- carbon 4za wheels on DT Swiss 240s hubs
- SRAM Force shifters / brakes
- SRAM Rival derailleur and cranks
- carbon seatpost + carbon handlebars by Deda
Rides like hell! Have to slow down even in climbs, thats how fast this damned thing is
- carbon 4za wheels on DT Swiss 240s hubs
- SRAM Force shifters / brakes
- SRAM Rival derailleur and cranks
- carbon seatpost + carbon handlebars by Deda
Rides like hell! Have to slow down even in climbs, thats how fast this damned thing is
06-13-21, 05:57 PM
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I just swapped the 170.5 crankset for 165. Kept the same 46/30 gearing and swapped the BB also.
Best move I have made in the fit of the bike.
Frank.
Best move I have made in the fit of the bike.
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07-04-21, 01:32 PM
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I just replaced the dropper post that came with my (used) gravel bike with a Niner RDO carbon seatpost. I don't need a dropper on my gravel bike 99.9% of the time, and it was heavy and jarringly stiff. The Niner post is designed to flex and absorb vibration. You can definitely feel it flexing, which is a bit unnerving at first, but I got used to it after a while, and it is definitely a comfort upgrade on a long ride. Also saved about 350 grams or so. If anyone is interested, the Niner is currently on sale at levelninesports -- marked down from $199 to $70, which is a great price.
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I just replaced the dropper post that came with my (used) gravel bike with a Niner RDO carbon seatpost. I don't need a dropper on my gravel bike 99.9% of the time, and it was heavy and jarringly stiff. The Niner post is designed to flex and absorb vibration. You can definitely feel it flexing, which is a bit unnerving at first, but I got used to it after a while, and it is definitely a comfort upgrade on a long ride. Also saved about 350 grams or so. If anyone is interested, the Niner is currently on sale at levelninesports -- marked down from $199 to $70, which is a great price.
Thanks for the heads-up. I just picked up the Niner RDO setapost. That is a great price and if you add the code SNOWALERT you save another $10 for $60 shipped. Hope it will help smooth out my ride a bit.
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07-06-21, 08:31 AM
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I just replaced the dropper post that came with my (used) gravel bike with a Niner RDO carbon seatpost. I don't need a dropper on my gravel bike 99.9% of the time, and it was heavy and jarringly stiff. The Niner post is designed to flex and absorb vibration. You can definitely feel it flexing, which is a bit unnerving at first, but I got used to it after a while, and it is definitely a comfort upgrade on a long ride. Also saved about 350 grams or so. If anyone is interested, the Niner is currently on sale at levelninesports -- marked down from $199 to $70, which is a great price.
That is a heck of a deal. If it came in 27.2 I would for sure give it a try.
07-13-21, 03:13 PM
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07-14-21, 11:16 AM
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They’re vinyl decals, which I get from https://www.customvinyllettering.net/
Here are some of my other bikes:
Here are some of my other bikes:
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The logos are cool. The blue one in Cannondale style font is really neat.
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I just picked up a new wheelset.
Light Bicycle Falcon Pro - WR38 Disc - 24H - Hooked Tubeless:
The tire profile (38mm Specialized Pathfinder Pro) is a bit wider (visually) because of the wider internal width (25 mm). It's hard to be subjective over just one ride but it seemed a bit easier to get to speed and maintain it. I do notice bit more side force from cross winds because of the deeper profile compared to my last rims.
Light Bicycle Falcon Pro - WR38 Disc - 24H - Hooked Tubeless:
- DT SWISS 240 EXP straight pull Center lock Black
- DT SWISS 240 EXP Shimano Road 11S straight pull Center lock Black EXP 54
- SPOKE Sapim CX Ray with black aluminum nipples
- Quoted weight (no tape, valves, etc) 1428g
The tire profile (38mm Specialized Pathfinder Pro) is a bit wider (visually) because of the wider internal width (25 mm). It's hard to be subjective over just one ride but it seemed a bit easier to get to speed and maintain it. I do notice bit more side force from cross winds because of the deeper profile compared to my last rims.
07-22-21, 06:05 PM
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Well I curbed my rear wheel hard in the dark, it likes to hop now. Definitely bent.
I figured it was a good time to replace , probably 650b and keep the air holding hoppy 700 around for really tough gravel with a 700x45.
So in the time of difficulty finding stuff.... I found a replacement new Mavic allroad pro ust wheelset for $750, I like them enough. I tossed 650b in the to try later pile.
I also ordered Donnelly Strada USH WC 700x40 rubber for the new wheels.
We will see I guess.
I figured it was a good time to replace , probably 650b and keep the air holding hoppy 700 around for really tough gravel with a 700x45.
So in the time of difficulty finding stuff.... I found a replacement new Mavic allroad pro ust wheelset for $750, I like them enough. I tossed 650b in the to try later pile.
I also ordered Donnelly Strada USH WC 700x40 rubber for the new wheels.
We will see I guess.
07-24-21, 05:05 PM
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Added some Bontrager mudguards to my Checkpoint Hopefully, no more gritty water bottles. 
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07-31-21, 05:02 AM
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Bumped my head.
I just put wide Spank 25 bars (480mm) on my Trek Crossrip LTD, new camo tape, and shoed it with Vittoria Mix in 33c. I have some Terravails in 38c to try next.
08-05-21, 09:25 AM
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Found my local dealer had a Trek Checkpoint SL 6 in my size and in stock, a great replacement for my Cannondale Quick 4. Mostly ride crappy streets, but looking forward to dirt adventures.
08-06-21, 04:53 AM
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Dyedbro frame protector. The helicopter tape I put down a couple of years ago was starting to show its age. Let's see how long this will last. 
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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 the chain line is more straight. A lot of people here said a new crank and BB wouldn't make much of a difference...I'm glad I didn't listen! I also cut almost 200g of weight switching out the square tapered BB. Seems like a win/win upgrade for me!
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08-23-21, 07:05 PM
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Sonder Camino AL frame, & DT Swiss G540 wheelset.
There are no gravel bikes for sale within hours of me, so I'm building one instead.
There are no gravel bikes for sale within hours of me, so I'm building one instead.
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