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10-07-15, 03:22 PM
#3351
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My Nashbar X frame gravel/cross bike. Built it at the end of August.
Got a bit over 200 miles on it, rides great. LX/XT derailluers, Bontrager Race 29" wheelset Avid BB5 brakes & $10 SunRace thumb shifters.
10-12-15, 02:57 PM
#3352
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Just built this up for longer gravel/adventure rides. Now the Poprad is back in race mode. Soma Double Cross Disk
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10-12-15, 10:33 PM
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I should have bought a gravel bike sooner, because I'm having so much fun with my GT Grade Carbon 105. The tires that come with it work okay in packed dirt or smaller gravel, but I plan to put on some Challenge Gravel Grinders if they fit. Also might need to change the crank set to a compact double.
10-14-15, 09:25 AM
#3354
No one carries the DogBoy
Here is my bike in my least favorite riding environment. I did a 100k gravel ride last weekend and my next one is weekend after next, but daylight and schedule availability don't meet for me. Aerobars come off for gravel events, but I use this as my road/tri bike also.
10-14-15, 10:47 AM
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10-14-15, 10:22 PM
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Clement LAS ?
they look like these - LAS Clincher | Clement Cycling, Cyclocross Tires, Adventure Tires, Mountain Bike Tires, Road Bike Tires
LAS Clincher
Named after the most entertaining and exciting cyclocross race in America, LAS_clincher_1CrossVegas, the LAS (for Vegas’ airport code), is fast, glides over hard-pack, and cuts through grass. It’s unique nail-file tread is short and fine at the center of the tire and gets progressively taller and coarser as itapproaches the shoulder knobs. This gradated construction gives you predictable performance as you corner and ride off-camber sections, all the while keeping straight-line rolling resistance as low as possible.
LAS has the same side-knob construction as its cyclocross brother the Crusade PDX, giving you superior edge control in leans and a traction advantage coming out of the corner.
See a review of the LAS here (Clement Tire Reviews | Clement Cycling, Cyclocross Tires, Adventure Tires, Mountain Bike Tires, Road Bike Tires).
Additional Info
- Size:700X33
- TPI:120
- Bead:Folding
- Weight:350 gm
LAS Clincher
Named after the most entertaining and exciting cyclocross race in America, LAS_clincher_1CrossVegas, the LAS (for Vegas’ airport code), is fast, glides over hard-pack, and cuts through grass. It’s unique nail-file tread is short and fine at the center of the tire and gets progressively taller and coarser as itapproaches the shoulder knobs. This gradated construction gives you predictable performance as you corner and ride off-camber sections, all the while keeping straight-line rolling resistance as low as possible.
LAS has the same side-knob construction as its cyclocross brother the Crusade PDX, giving you superior edge control in leans and a traction advantage coming out of the corner.
See a review of the LAS here (Clement Tire Reviews | Clement Cycling, Cyclocross Tires, Adventure Tires, Mountain Bike Tires, Road Bike Tires).
Additional Info
- Size:700X33
- TPI:120
- Bead:Folding
- Weight:350 gm
10-15-15, 10:06 PM
#3358
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Nailed It!
they look like these - LAS Clincher | Clement Cycling, Cyclocross Tires, Adventure Tires, Mountain Bike Tires, Road Bike Tires
LAS Clincher
Named after the most entertaining and exciting cyclocross race in America, LAS_clincher_1CrossVegas, the LAS (for Vegas’ airport code), is fast, glides over hard-pack, and cuts through grass. It’s unique nail-file tread is short and fine at the center of the tire and gets progressively taller and coarser as itapproaches the shoulder knobs. This gradated construction gives you predictable performance as you corner and ride off-camber sections, all the while keeping straight-line rolling resistance as low as possible.
LAS has the same side-knob construction as its cyclocross brother the Crusade PDX, giving you superior edge control in leans and a traction advantage coming out of the corner.
See a review of the LAS here (Clement Tire Reviews | Clement Cycling, Cyclocross Tires, Adventure Tires, Mountain Bike Tires, Road Bike Tires).
Additional Info
- Size:700X33
- TPI:120
- Bead:Folding
- Weight:350 gm
LAS Clincher
Named after the most entertaining and exciting cyclocross race in America, LAS_clincher_1CrossVegas, the LAS (for Vegas’ airport code), is fast, glides over hard-pack, and cuts through grass. It’s unique nail-file tread is short and fine at the center of the tire and gets progressively taller and coarser as itapproaches the shoulder knobs. This gradated construction gives you predictable performance as you corner and ride off-camber sections, all the while keeping straight-line rolling resistance as low as possible.
LAS has the same side-knob construction as its cyclocross brother the Crusade PDX, giving you superior edge control in leans and a traction advantage coming out of the corner.
See a review of the LAS here (Clement Tire Reviews | Clement Cycling, Cyclocross Tires, Adventure Tires, Mountain Bike Tires, Road Bike Tires).
Additional Info
- Size:700X33
- TPI:120
- Bead:Folding
- Weight:350 gm
The largest 700c Gravel tire you can fit on the F400 is 700c x 28. The F400's "mono" seat stay design restricts tire circumference significantly.
Last edited by Dilberto; 10-15-15 at 10:22 PM.
10-15-15, 11:34 PM
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Yup.
That's why people should upgrade to a bike that can accept wider tires = more stability and better ride down hardpack and gravel roads.
That's why people should upgrade to a bike that can accept wider tires = more stability and better ride down hardpack and gravel roads.
10-17-15, 08:46 AM
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I like the tires. However, I don't have anything else to compare them too (yet). I measured 33mm. I would like something wider for trail riding, but my understanding is cyclocross racing maximum is 33mm. So I may be switching back if I want to try that out.
10-17-15, 09:19 AM
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Deadrise & Derailleurs
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They came with the frame.
Schwalbe Rocket Ron 622 X 33
Schwalbe Rocket Ron 622 X 33
10-17-15, 08:28 PM
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10-17-15, 08:30 PM
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She's a beauty. That bike is just screaming "Let's go for a ride!" Love it.
10-19-15, 02:14 PM
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Hey all!
This is my Crux. I race every weekend, am notorious for only cleaning my bike the morning of races and thinking I'm way better/faster than I actually am.
This is my Crux. I race every weekend, am notorious for only cleaning my bike the morning of races and thinking I'm way better/faster than I actually am.
10-19-15, 05:26 PM
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1995 Trek 750, just brought her back to life:
-Recent dropbar conversion: Origin8 Gary II bar
-700x40 Schwalbe Mondials
-Replaced pedals/saddle/new racks/blah blah blah
11-08-15, 10:53 AM
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Current rendition of my Soma Double Cross (2014, graphite). So far it is my all purpose bike (commuting, weekend riding, light trail grinding), as it is my ONLY bike.
11-16-15, 08:45 PM
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My latest gravel bike is a 2015 Specialized AWOL Comp frameset (Large) built up with SRAM Force 10 speed shift/brake levers, Sugino OX601 subcompact crankset with 46/30 chainrings, SRAM GX rear derailleur with 12-36 cassette, Avid BB7S brakes, Salsa Cowbell 2 handlebars, Brooks B17 saddle etc. Initially, I ran Stan's Iron Cross wheels with Clement X'Plor MSO 40mm tires (tubeless), but I'm now running Specialized Control Carbon 29 wheels with Specialized Renegade Control 1.95" tires (tubeless).
I've ridden gravel on a few previous bikes. I started with a 2009 Salsa Casseroll, which worked nicely, but was limited to about 35mm tires. Next was a 2012 Black Mountain Cycles Monster Cross which has really been a great gravel bike. I tried a 2014 Specialized Crux Elite EVO, which was a really fun, light and fast bike, but just a bit too low in front and quick handling for my preferences.
The AWOL is definitely the most comfortable bike I've ridden on gravel (with the Black Mountain not that far behind). The bike fits me like a glove. I was concerned about the long top tube compared to similarly sized bikes, but with a short (70mm) stem, it matches my custom road bike. With the tall head tube, I was easily able to get my handlebars about an inch higher than on my road bike, which allows me to use the drop position on the bars more easily when descending on rough gravel.
The bike is very smooth and stable when rolling over rough surfaces. I was amazed how well it handled hitting a stretch of stutter bumps in a curve at 30mph at the bottom of a steep hill on a gravel road. I attribute this to the long chainstays, the skinny, curved seatstays and the steel frame. The bike is not light at 26 lbs, with pedals and bottle cages. That's 6 lbs more than the Crux. But it never feels heavy while riding and the gearing makes it a good climber, even with another 12 lbs of bags, tools, water, food, camera, phone and such on board.
just built by Benny Watson, on Flickr
n06 by Benny Watson, on Flickr
n08 by Benny Watson, on Flickr
n09 by Benny Watson, on Flickr
FG by Benny Watson, on Flickr
I've ridden gravel on a few previous bikes. I started with a 2009 Salsa Casseroll, which worked nicely, but was limited to about 35mm tires. Next was a 2012 Black Mountain Cycles Monster Cross which has really been a great gravel bike. I tried a 2014 Specialized Crux Elite EVO, which was a really fun, light and fast bike, but just a bit too low in front and quick handling for my preferences.
The AWOL is definitely the most comfortable bike I've ridden on gravel (with the Black Mountain not that far behind). The bike fits me like a glove. I was concerned about the long top tube compared to similarly sized bikes, but with a short (70mm) stem, it matches my custom road bike. With the tall head tube, I was easily able to get my handlebars about an inch higher than on my road bike, which allows me to use the drop position on the bars more easily when descending on rough gravel.
The bike is very smooth and stable when rolling over rough surfaces. I was amazed how well it handled hitting a stretch of stutter bumps in a curve at 30mph at the bottom of a steep hill on a gravel road. I attribute this to the long chainstays, the skinny, curved seatstays and the steel frame. The bike is not light at 26 lbs, with pedals and bottle cages. That's 6 lbs more than the Crux. But it never feels heavy while riding and the gearing makes it a good climber, even with another 12 lbs of bags, tools, water, food, camera, phone and such on board.
just built by Benny Watson, on Flickrn06 by Benny Watson, on Flickrn08 by Benny Watson, on Flickrn09 by Benny Watson, on FlickrFG by Benny Watson, on Flickr
Last edited by BluesDawg; 11-16-15 at 08:49 PM.
11-17-15, 07:38 AM
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My latest gravel bike is a 2015 Specialized AWOL Comp frameset (Large) built up with SRAM Force 10 speed shift/brake levers, Sugino OX601 subcompact crankset with 46/30 chainrings, SRAM GX rear derailleur with 12-36 cassette, Avid BB7S brakes, Salsa Cowbell 2 handlebars, Brooks B17 saddle etc. Initially, I ran Stan's Iron Cross wheels with Clement X'Plor MSO 40mm tires (tubeless), but I'm now running Specialized Control Carbon 29 wheels with Specialized Renegade Control 1.95" tires (tubeless).
I've ridden gravel on a few previous bikes. I started with a 2009 Salsa Casseroll, which worked nicely, but was limited to about 35mm tires. Next was a 2012 Black Mountain Cycles Monster Cross which has really been a great gravel bike. I tried a 2014 Specialized Crux Elite EVO, which was a really fun, light and fast bike, but just a bit too low in front and quick handling for my preferences.
The AWOL is definitely the most comfortable bike I've ridden on gravel (with the Black Mountain not that far behind). The bike fits me like a glove. I was concerned about the long top tube compared to similarly sized bikes, but with a short (70mm) stem, it matches my custom road bike. With the tall head tube, I was easily able to get my handlebars about an inch higher than on my road bike, which allows me to use the drop position on the bars more easily when descending on rough gravel.
The bike is very smooth and stable when rolling over rough surfaces. I was amazed how well it handled hitting a stretch of stutter bumps in a curve at 30mph at the bottom of a steep hill on a gravel road. I attribute this to the long chainstays, the skinny, curved seatstays and the steel frame. The bike is not light at 26 lbs, with pedals and bottle cages. That's 6 lbs more than the Crux. But it never feels heavy while riding and the gearing makes it a good climber, even with another 12 lbs of bags, tools, water, food, camera, phone and such on board.
just built by Benny Watson, on Flickr
n06 by Benny Watson, on Flickr
n08 by Benny Watson, on Flickr
n09 by Benny Watson, on Flickr
FG by Benny Watson, on Flickr
I've ridden gravel on a few previous bikes. I started with a 2009 Salsa Casseroll, which worked nicely, but was limited to about 35mm tires. Next was a 2012 Black Mountain Cycles Monster Cross which has really been a great gravel bike. I tried a 2014 Specialized Crux Elite EVO, which was a really fun, light and fast bike, but just a bit too low in front and quick handling for my preferences.
The AWOL is definitely the most comfortable bike I've ridden on gravel (with the Black Mountain not that far behind). The bike fits me like a glove. I was concerned about the long top tube compared to similarly sized bikes, but with a short (70mm) stem, it matches my custom road bike. With the tall head tube, I was easily able to get my handlebars about an inch higher than on my road bike, which allows me to use the drop position on the bars more easily when descending on rough gravel.
The bike is very smooth and stable when rolling over rough surfaces. I was amazed how well it handled hitting a stretch of stutter bumps in a curve at 30mph at the bottom of a steep hill on a gravel road. I attribute this to the long chainstays, the skinny, curved seatstays and the steel frame. The bike is not light at 26 lbs, with pedals and bottle cages. That's 6 lbs more than the Crux. But it never feels heavy while riding and the gearing makes it a good climber, even with another 12 lbs of bags, tools, water, food, camera, phone and such on board.
just built by Benny Watson, on Flickrn06 by Benny Watson, on Flickrn08 by Benny Watson, on Flickrn09 by Benny Watson, on FlickrFG by Benny Watson, on Flickr
11-17-15, 02:22 PM
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I saw your FB post, Bo. The Diverge and the AWOL are very different bikes at the extremes, but they do have a lot of overlapping capability. Both will work very well on smooth to moderate gravel roads like what is pictured above and on poorly maintained paved roads and chipseal. The Diverge is going to work better for typical road bike stuff like going fast on smooth pavement due to being lighter and handling quicker. The AWOL is going to be better at rougher gravel, creek crossings and even some careful offroad ventures due to its wider tire capability and more stable geometry. My Zukas road bike was designed to cover much the same range of riding as the Diverge and even runs the same Specialized Roubaix Pro 30/32 tires. It is fun to ride on dirt roads and I do it often. It could handle more than I do on it if I weren't concerned about messing up my fancy custom paint job or expensive components. 
Putting wider tires on the Diverge (up to about 36mm I think) and putting narrower tires on the AWOL can help each bike extend its range a bit, but there will be clear advantages for one or the other on each end of the spectrum. It would really come down to which extreme is a higher priority.
Putting wider tires on the Diverge (up to about 36mm I think) and putting narrower tires on the AWOL can help each bike extend its range a bit, but there will be clear advantages for one or the other on each end of the spectrum. It would really come down to which extreme is a higher priority.
11-17-15, 02:36 PM
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11-19-15, 01:29 PM
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Hello!
Just to show off the 'ol baby. It is a Ridley with Easton Ultra Lite tubing, but I have no idea what the year or model is. I can't seem to find a similar paint job anywhere online.
Link to photo here.
If you know what year/model that is I would be intrigued to know. I have it setup 1x with a Sram Rival Crank, and a Sram Gx clutch rear derailleur.
Just to show off the 'ol baby. It is a Ridley with Easton Ultra Lite tubing, but I have no idea what the year or model is. I can't seem to find a similar paint job anywhere online.
Link to photo here.
If you know what year/model that is I would be intrigued to know. I have it setup 1x with a Sram Rival Crank, and a Sram Gx clutch rear derailleur.