My wandering eyes
01-07-22, 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by big john
The difference between a 'cross bike and what is now called a gravel bike can be subtle. I think 'cross bikes tend to have more aggressive geometry, maybe higher gearing, too. You could certainly use a 'cross bike for trail riding and I think the modern ones have disk brakes since the UCI made it legal for racing.
01-07-22, 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by bruce19
I am having a difficult time understanding the whole "gravel bike" thing. I have a cross bike. That's all I need.
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01-07-22, 03:33 PM
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My 1995 Marin Muirwoods spent most of it's days riding paved roads with ThickSlicks.
When I put the knobbies back on my son claimed ownership of the bike. He loved the feel of steel and was amazed how the bike(one year older than him) handled off road better than his modern mtn bike. He's thinking about converting it to 1x
When I put the knobbies back on my son claimed ownership of the bike. He loved the feel of steel and was amazed how the bike(one year older than him) handled off road better than his modern mtn bike. He's thinking about converting it to 1x
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01-07-22, 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by bruce19
My Colnago World Cup has mechanical discs. I think it's somewhere around a 2017 model. I love the bike and have become a fan of discs although I have to admit that rim brakes don't trouble me at all.
01-07-22, 08:56 PM
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Originally Posted by gthomson
LOL thank you father!
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01-16-22, 03:25 PM
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My dedicated gravel bike. Since the mountains got ground down by the last of the glaciers a few years back.
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01-16-22, 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by iowa mark
My dedicated gravel bike. Since the mountains got ground down by the last of the glaciers a few years back.
01-16-22, 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by gthomson
Interesting seat tube, never seen one like that before
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01-16-22, 05:26 PM
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I took a picture of my KHS.
01-18-22, 09:50 AM
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[QUOTE=gthomson;
Now I can't decide whether I like a drop bar conversion or a straight bar. The advantage of the straight bar would be that I don't have to switch over the group set and could use the existing handlebar shifters, brakes and group set.
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Sirly has the “corner bar”. It’s a drop bar that will let you keep your flat bar controls.
Now I can't decide whether I like a drop bar conversion or a straight bar. The advantage of the straight bar would be that I don't have to switch over the group set and could use the existing handlebar shifters, brakes and group set.
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Sirly has the “corner bar”. It’s a drop bar that will let you keep your flat bar controls.
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01-18-22, 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by gorillimo
Sirly has the “corner bar”. It’s a drop bar that will let you keep your flat bar controls.
01-18-22, 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by gthomson
is that a conversion or a new bike? I would really like to see more of that. Are there other configurations similar to that? I think this work.
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01-18-22, 11:01 PM
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I started this path with changing a vintage Rockhopper to an all arounder, Riv type bike. Liked it a lot. Got convinced on tourist bars. Rode the crap out of it. Then, wanted more. Was about to hit the button on a deno Riv.This Surly came up locally. Less then 150 documented miles. Pro mechanic/owner. 1/3 the price of the Riv. 9/10 of the bike. Been good. I rode a favorite trail loop. Made switchbacks i didn't on my full sus Specialized. Not MT Dew crazy fast. But, I'm not, either. Had a 3 level cervical fusion, can't afford to crash! But, it does steer more accurately, and ride better then the converted Rockhopper. Just a better bike. Rolls really well. Sold the Hopper.......
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01-19-22, 07:54 AM
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gorillimo what size tires do you ride with those bikes? do you prefer the thinner tire over the usual thicker ones?
01-19-22, 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by gthomson
gorillimo what size tires do you ride with those bikes? do you prefer the thinner tire over the usual thicker ones?
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01-19-22, 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by gorillimo
Tried 26” x 1.5” on the Rockhopper. Ok on the road, not so good off. 700 x 42cm Conti Speedrides on the Surly. Very versatile and good riding.
That said, I think a Cross Check with 700x40 and touring bars would be awesome! 😀
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01-19-22, 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by ofajen
That said, I think a Cross Check with 700x40 and touring bars would be awesome! 😀
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The Contis roll well. Trails, road, running downtown. All good!
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01-19-22, 10:10 PM
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Cool pictures of these bikezillas lol. Why not create and build a bike for what you need and or like? A 29er MTB frame with a rigid fork I was thinking into making a gravel grinder out of. Maybe in the future.
