Scott Addict Gravel 30

I did a few upgrades. I picked a pair of used 29er carbon wheels and used an adapter to convert the front wheel from a 15mm to 12mm thru axle. In the process I opted to put on some fresh rubber! I also install an integrated carbon drop bar.

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Looks cool ... and dangerous. Is there any literature on how well they tested it? I know nothing about this stuff, but it makes me nervous.

the blacksheepbikes Instagram page shows he's been building them for years, they're very well tested

Bye bye 1x, hello 2x
 

OK, so I was never really jiving with the 1x setup on my gravel bike (I love it on my mountain bike though), and kept wishing I had a 2x. When I found a brand new GRX silver groupset for sale at a substantial discount by a local seller, I jumped on it. Since I wanted to make a few other changes to match the groupset, I also purchased some polished silver Arundel cages, a silver Simworks froggy seatpost, a black (w/silver dots) WTB Gravelier saddle (super comfy!), and Ciclovation silver fade bar tape. Also decided to swap out my XT pedals for some LOOK X-track gravel edition tires (cool bronze color). Lastly, I replaced the front tire (a Pirelli Cinturato H) with a Pirelli Cinturato Gravel M (I left the H on the back). One ride in and I'm loving it. IMHO, a 2X just works better on this bike. And going to the Cinturato M on the front has made a huge difference in grip, especially while descending. I wasn't sure if the silver would work with the forest green bike, but I'm actually digging the look. Anyway, thanks for listening, and here are some pics:

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Those tires are awesome!

After waiting for a year I finally purchased a new bike. This will be both my main gravel bike and main road bike (have a set of separate wheels that will sport 30-32mm file-treads for road duty).
It maybe my quiver killer as I intend to replace two bikes with this one. Did a shakeout ride yesterday in the sun and so far the 1X gearing does not disappoint.

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(yes the paint scheme is ridiculous; I love it)

You have seen the light!! Mixing tread patterns to add front end grip is magic, at a very minimal cost in Crr (if you chose wisely).

Who doesn't love fuchsia? :rolleyes:

Yes, I had seen some of your posts and was inspired! The H in front was way too squirrely... Mountain bikers have been doing it forever, so it makes sense on gravel bikes as well.

I'm definitely a believer. I've moved from Pirelli to Tufo, but with the same mixed tread approach (Swampero/Thundero).

Last week, I traded some messages with pro gravel guy, Joe Goettl, who is using Pirelli H tires. I suggested that he might consider running an M up front for added traction in loose conditions. He liked the idea, and said that he would give that a try sometime, but stuck with his H/H setup for BWR AZ last weekend. His race included multiple crashes due to a lack of traction on the dry, sandy, twisty AZ course. After, I asked him if he thought an M on the front would have made a difference. His response..."I totally should have run that tire!"

Considering my last two bikes were both primarily black with red/white accents, I figured I was due a bit of colour.

Got myself a new bike at the end of January for some extra motivation to ride more. In the last month and half I've put more miles on this bike than I rode all of last year!

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I can't tell you how nice that bike is.

Good for you! New bikes can definitely help up ones motivation to ride.
I didn't know State have their own derailleurs? How's the shifting?

Thanks!

Leo has a new saddle and I also added some road wheels
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If I'm not mistaken it's a rebadged Sensah groupset. Once I got it all dialed in, it's been shifting pretty well. It does want to be kept fairly clean (which I'm not always great about doing), so we'll see how it goes long term...

Is that a Brooks Cambium I see? Which model? I was using a C15 for a few years and acquired a C17 last weekend. Jury is still out on the extra width, but I think it'll work.

Yes a C17. I believe my sit bones are 125 and I would’ve though it’s too wide, but it works for me.

New to the gravel gang. Went with this Surly Midnight Special because I wanted something steel with mounts to also haul a baby around/commute with.

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Yes! Welcome to the pink bike club. Steel is real.

Here is mine
 

My first Gravel
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Happened to come across this site. Titanium fork and as expected, pricey.
https://www.cybercycles.de/en/forks

My All City Space Horse. I bought it as a bare frame, installed a GRX 820 12 speed drive line, Mavic Allroad wheels, Thompson Masterpiece post, Deda stem and bar, Brooks “Select” B17 saddle, XTR 9120 pedals, etc. I’ve put about 1000 miles on it so far, and love it.

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I like the silver post, stem, and spacers. Looks good with the gray frame color and lighter frame accent color.
Gonna miss All City as a brand- Ive never owned one, came close many times thru the years, and always looked forward to their annual model updates to see what paint designs and colors they chose. As a company they definitely pushed gravel cycling and enthusiast alt-cycling forward and in a good direction.