View Poll Results: Which frameset would you like?

gravel frameset with direct mount brakes for 42mm tires

57.14%

hybrid frameset with V-brakes for 2.4" tires

4.76%

road frameset with mini-V brakes for 35mm tires

38.10%

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Which frameset would you like?

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11-08-20 | 12:24 PM

#26

hybridbkrdr

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Originally Posted by Rolla

What hybrid frame can accommodate that size tire? Will a V-brake cross-cable clear the top of a 2.4"?

Bikes like the Norco Indie can clear 2.4" but in a slick, semi-slick tires. There's a kid's bike from Kona that has 2.6" tires and V-brakes.

I'm not familiar with any road frames that have V-brake bosses. Do you mean cyclocross?

I meant in the way of trying to innovate. But it looks like a lot more voted for direct mount brakes capable of 42mm tires on a gravel bike.

11-08-20 | 12:26 PM

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hybridbkrdr

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Originally Posted by mstateglfr

I dont like any of the 3 as they all have obvious questionable design.

I would go for the gravel frameset with direct mount brakes. It'd be odd for sure though.

Can you say in what way you mean questionable?

11-08-20 | 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by shelbyfv

Please post examples of choices #1 and #3 . I'm not familiar with either configuration.

Also post an example of choice 2, with perhaps a short explanation of the differences between the so-called "framesets" and what the alleged advantages/disadvantages of said differences are to the general riding public.

Last edited by I-Like-To-Bike; 11-08-20 at 12:42 PM.

11-08-20 | 01:00 PM

#29

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Originally Posted by hybridbkrdr

Can you say in what way you mean questionable?

questionable in the sense that i question the design benefits you list.
frames you list are questionable compared to alternatives.

11-08-20 | 01:36 PM

#30

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Originally Posted by I-Like-To-Bike

The Specialized Roll is an example of a bike with V-brakes and large tires. Although that particular one has a seat tube angle that might provoke my knees.

The advantages? Well, I just rode today on a gravel bike with disc brakes and was not as impressed as I thought I'd be given the kinds of comments on here about disc brakes. If direct-mount brakes for example are allegedly almost as powerful as disc brakes, then ones capable of 42mm clearance (and fenders) would be way more interesting for some people, maybe not you, but some people.

11-08-20 | 01:43 PM

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So the question is, do you want a newer gravel bike or an older CX bike with brake posts. V vs Canti isn't a thing, since we're talking frames and they both mount on the same spot.

Do what you want.

I have the #3 option with wider tires and it's pretty awesome.

I will probably get #1 at some point just because I do like the performance of disc brakes in the big mountain washboard descents. For most riding, it's negligible.

#3 sounds much much cheaper and used. Maybe easier on your wallet depending on your riding style.

#2 ? Is that a hardtail mountain bike from the 90s? I'm not sure what you think it is actually.