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Poseidon X currently running GRX 10 and 11 speed components and GK 38c SS/SK tires:
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Ritchey Swiss Cross. The drivetrain is an absolute comedy mash - up, 3 x 11 with a 48-36-26 in front and 11-34 in rear, comprised of a 105 + Tiagra brifters, Tiagra FD, GRX 810 rear derailleur, and a Deore XT T8000 crankset with a Stages power meter, all paired to TRP Spyre mechanical discs. It all works without a hitch, surprisingly enough. Wheels are LB R45 which used to be on my road bike with Carbon-Ti hubs, and GP5000 TLR in 32mm complete the ensemble. Ritchey seatpost and stem, ZIPP 36cm bars, Specialized Power Saddle, Xpedo spry flat pedals. Total mash-up of all sort of bits and bobs and various parts but it's a fun to ride as a light gravel / allroad / commuting / everything bike. Pretty quick on the road, too. |
Rode to the beach on my new Revolt. This thing is a dirt TCR and I love it - it's got all the extra compliance and clearance you'd expect from a gravel bike, but the lower half of the bike is very stiff so you when give it the beans it GOES.
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Added a Seven Ti to the quiver
After going back and forth on the adding a titanium bike to the garage again, I decided to go with the Seven Evergreen SL. The build of it is increadible. It’s a little lighter than my former Lynskey Pro GR. I took it for it’s first proper gravel ride on Friday. The bike rides really nice and took the chunky Indiana gravel very well. Looking forward to exploring on this one!
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Fun in Mittel Franken
Somehow I ended up with 3 Gravel bikes... Very similar, all very much Fun.
My Planned trip back to my Hometown, Dinkelsbühl in Franconia, Germany, was just super great ! And I really wanted to have a bike which I could use on all terrain,roads,paths in the area. Original thought was to send my Poseidon X over to Germany and buy another bike for here in the US. I ended up buying a Framed Basswood (awesome good) and when time to send the PoseidonX over, the shipping cost had jumped crazy high... So I fell back to buying a bike over there - which turned out to be the Decathlon Triban 120 Grvl in M. https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...14b9789507.jpg Triban 120 Grvl in front of Segringer Tor, Dinkelsbühl, Germany Wasn't expecting 'Great', but good enough to enjoy during my planned yearly visits - couple months each. I was greatly surprised... it is 'Great'. Solid performer on both road and gravel/forest path. Not super light, but not really heavy. Great components, considering the price, and solid, reliable performance. Didn't need any changes on the running gear, just some 'preferred' mods. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...0ddd985117.jpg Triban 120 Grvl at St Ullrich's Kapelle My mods - Sella Italia Saddle & Rockshox seatpost (stock saddle is not bad, but is 130 mm which just doesn;t work for me), RedShift ShockStop stem with one 90 elastomer, Crank Bros Acid pedals, Inexpensive Bar bag & saddle bag, Water bottle, holder and pump. AND some Hebie plastic Fenders - very nice, perfect width for 40-42 ish width tires, easily removable and full coverage. Found in Germany - they don;t seem to be available in the US. I've put on about 250 miles so far, about 65% gravel, forest path, remainder on road. Bike is really great riding, just a home run for the price. Microshift 10 spd works flawlessly, reliably. Brakes work great, wheels are quite nice and free rolling, considering the price. A great value ! I already have an older Sworks Tarmac there for strictly road rides, and my Opa's fiets (1939 Phenomenen) for around town and shopping. The Triban - a great ride, and time. Looking forward to my next trip back home! Ride On Yuri |
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Trek XO2 SRAM Rival 10 speed 46/34 - 12/40 Bontrager Paradigm Elite TL wheels with Continental Terra tires (Trail front/Speed rear) |
Great bikes in here!
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...722454ba9.jpeg Peugeot ex-PX50L Here’s my current gravel companion, retromod 1975 Peugeot PX50L from France. Modifications: disc brakes, shortened+widened rear triangle, full length cable housing holders for rear brake and a headtube replacement. Between paint and clearcoat, reproduction stickers matching originals were applied. Straight steerer 1 1/8” chinesium carbon fork with a/c and rake matching to original fork was also painted to match the bike. Rolling on 47-584 rubber, shifting gears with Sensah/Shimano 1x8 setup (36-11/32) and ride comfort is provided by that sweet Cambium C17 saddle. I’m usually riding with that diy rear rack/saddlebag for tools, gear & picnic supplies. Current mismatching parts-bin crankset is going to be replaced with more contemporary setup right after new parts arrive in the mail. |
Originally Posted by gesta
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Originally Posted by gesta
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Peugeot ex-PX50L Here’s my current gravel companion, retromod 1975 Peugeot PX50L from France. Modifications: disc brakes, shortened+widened rear triangle, full length cable housing holders for rear brake and a headtube replacement. Between paint and clearcoat, reproduction stickers matching originals were applied. Straight steerer 1 1/8” chinesium carbon fork with a/c and rake matching to original fork was also painted to match the bike. Did you do the modifications or a builder? Who was it if it wasnt you? And why did you go this route instead of a new bike? Super interested as that is a really creative project. |
Originally Posted by mstateglfr
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Pics of the modifications please! It looks like a brace is brazed into the left dropout?...and what style brake mount is used? Was the head tube replaced in order to accept a 1 1/8 steerer?
Did you do the modifications or a builder? Who was it if it wasnt you? And why did you go this route instead of a new bike? Super interested as that is a really creative project. Longer version of "why not" - I like the aesthetics of vintage bikes combined with some modern aspects, and for some reason, I just have a soft spot for Peugeot bikes. This bike was laying around as a frame when I bought a small brazing torch, things just gradually escalated from there. Blank canvas etc... Building new would most certainly yield better results, but I did not have the skills when I started with this bike ~2 years ago. Left rear triangle is braced for longevity, IS mount for brake. Original fork was also modded with IS disc brake mount, but it's now assigned to garage shelf ornament as that head tube was replaced with fresh cut from Columbus Zona. Brakes are cable actuated hydros (2-piston Zoom Xtech), 140mm rear disc and 160mm in front. No pics, but here's a link to Youtube video on this project ( |
Recently built this up for riding here in Cambodia, 650b conversion of a 72 Witcomb. bits of Dura-Ace 7700
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Originally Posted by gesta
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Thank you, this is my fave bike at the moment! Modifications are my handiwork and I think "why" can be best answered with "why not"? :D
Longer version of "why not" - I like the aesthetics of vintage bikes combined with some modern aspects, and for some reason, I just have a soft spot for Peugeot bikes. This bike was laying around as a frame when I bought a small brazing torch, things just gradually escalated from there. Blank canvas etc... Building new would most certainly yield better results, but I did not have the skills when I started with this bike ~2 years ago. Left rear triangle is braced for longevity, IS mount for brake. Original fork was also modded with IS disc brake mount, but it's now assigned to garage shelf ornament as that head tube was replaced with fresh cut from Columbus Zona. Brakes are cable actuated hydros (2-piston Zoom Xtech), 140mm rear disc and 160mm in front. I'm probably speaking gibberish to you, but video is subtitled in english for your convenience. Love the creativity and reason for doing the project. I took a frame building class a few years ago and built a Zona tubed road frame, have brazed some things to an 80s Schwinn Premis in order to put 2x11 components on, painted a handful of bikes, and currently have a mid-90s Cannondale CAAD3 road frame in the stand that I needed some minor fixing and was repainted. The decals I used are from the same company as yours and I also used a carbon fork as a replacement. Point is, I totally understand the reason for choosing to go this route- tinkering and the problem solving is also a hobby for you! |
Girlfriend wanted to avail of the "bike to work" scheme (a tax incentive from the govt to encourage bike commuting), and she got a 2022 Cinelli Zydeco.
2022 Cinelli Zydeco https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...2ce95ef926.jpg |
First ride today on this new (to me) beast. So much fun!
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First ride today on this new (to me) beast. So much fun!
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Originally Posted by mstateglfr
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BEAR? Got a link to the brand?
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here's another 1x9 drop-bar conversion, this one based on an old steel Nishiki hybrid: https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...520cf06756.jpg before: https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...b657a58aa1.jpg |
2022 Kona Rove LTD
My first 650b bike. So far I love it, and the GRX 810 2x shifts like a dream.
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Not fancy but it fits my needs. It was $75 on Facebook Marketplace with a four-bike Thule rack thrown in. |
Nice 26er conversion jaseyjase ! What is the original bike?
I cannot post pictures yet but I am the lucky owner of a '21 titanium Chiru Vagus! It is really a great bike |
Originally Posted by Sayemone
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Nice 26er conversion jaseyjase ! What is the original bike?
original bike wasnt anything too flash, but i wanted a steel frame and this popped up locally. Geometry worked, but needed some adapters to run the flat mount callipers. https://www.bikeroar.com/products/ce...-stainless-red |
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