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Forum: Manufacturer, Retailer, Survey and Consumer Feedback
11-21-20, 10:58 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 18,133
Posted By gus6464

There is no way on earth a branch caused that...

There is no way on earth a branch caused that crack. Something is suspect with that frame. A blunt hit by a big branch would've taken off all kinds of paint. That is a stress crack and I would...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-10-20, 06:35 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 21,433
Posted By gus6464

I have done endurance cross country races on a...

I have done endurance cross country races on a gravel bike because why not I guess and while the experiment was intriguing it beats you to all hell afterwards. Having to be insanely careful with line...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-07-20, 02:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,477
Posted By gus6464

Check your Shimano GRX brakes

My GRX 800 calipers have had a super slow oil leak since I installed them and got tired of it and took it to my shop and they said the leak is from the pistons. Apparently this has been an issue with...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-24-20, 02:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,778
Posted By gus6464

All you need is a caliper that uses BH90 hoses,...

All you need is a caliper that uses BH90 hoses, that's the only requirement. Basically anything MTB except for the older Deore and Metreon won't work as those are BH60. As for road you can use any...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-28-20, 10:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,162
Posted By gus6464

That is fire. That anodizing looks so good.

That is fire. That anodizing looks so good.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-28-20, 10:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 803
Posted By gus6464

Yeah the schwalbe all-rounds are actually pretty...

Yeah the schwalbe all-rounds are actually pretty good for a lot of stuff but since I have the 650b set was looking for something that is much different for the grinduro style events if they ever come...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-02-20, 12:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 780
Posted By gus6464

Blue book is an absolute sham. It's basically a...

Blue book is an absolute sham. It's basically a front for a used bike reseller. Go by pinkbike classifieds for more real world pricing. You can also use pros closet. Look at what they are selling the...
Forum: Manufacturer, Retailer, Survey and Consumer Feedback
07-31-20, 02:17 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 23,387
Posted By gus6464

The other side of the coin to that too is that...

The other side of the coin to that too is that when you break an mtb frame the manufacturer actually wants to know how you broke the thing in the first place to see if things can be improved. This...
Forum: Manufacturer, Retailer, Survey and Consumer Feedback
07-31-20, 10:07 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 23,387
Posted By gus6464

It's funny you tell that story because of the...

It's funny you tell that story because of the history between Cervelo and Open (same founders).

And yeah mtb brands all know what real customer service is. It's the reason why my last 3 gravel...
Forum: Manufacturer, Retailer, Survey and Consumer Feedback
07-30-20, 03:47 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 23,387
Posted By gus6464

Also rides of japan on youtube was having an...

Also rides of japan on youtube was having an issue on his up where his bearings were not lasting at all so he switched to a Token thread together BB and NTN bearings to alleviate the issue. This is...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-28-20, 11:59 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 19,342
Posted By gus6464

That is one clean looking bike. Not a fan of the...

That is one clean looking bike. Not a fan of the big S but that's hot. Shimano really downplays the capabilities of GRX as a whole which is weird to me. I am running mechanical 800 with the 42t crank...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-16-20, 04:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,893
Posted By gus6464

Kona Rove ST is the obvious choice at $550 for...

Kona Rove ST is the obvious choice at $550 for the frameset.

Also note that the 2021 Rove ST headset is now tapered vs straight so you can now use whatever fork you want that's out there if you...
Forum: Manufacturer, Retailer, Survey and Consumer Feedback
07-15-20, 09:08 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 23,387
Posted By gus6464

You clearly have not seen the video where Hambini...

You clearly have not seen the video where Hambini talks about the tolerances of certain brands in relation to bottom brackets including Cannondale and Cervelo which surprise the open guys were a part...
Forum: Manufacturer, Retailer, Survey and Consumer Feedback
07-13-20, 12:22 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 23,387
Posted By gus6464

That frame should have never left the factory...

That frame should have never left the factory period. If any type of QC was done even with a dirt cheap caliper the inspector could have seen that the BB is completely out of spec and alignment. We...
Forum: Manufacturer, Retailer, Survey and Consumer Feedback
07-09-20, 05:05 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 23,387
Posted By gus6464

What does that have to do with anything? Do you...

What does that have to do with anything? Do you check your BB for the right tolerance when you install it? Do reviewers do? That BB is garbage. Regular Joe will be blowing through bearings but...
Forum: Manufacturer, Retailer, Survey and Consumer Feedback
07-09-20, 04:09 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 23,387
Posted By gus6464

He's not a gravel guy so that makes sense....

He's not a gravel guy so that makes sense. Although I definitely did not know that you need to be very careful when laying up dropped stays but it makes sense. For example my Kona XC bike has a...
Forum: Manufacturer, Retailer, Survey and Consumer Feedback
07-09-20, 03:12 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 23,387
Posted By gus6464

He is but he really knows what he's talking...

He is but he really knows what he's talking about. For example in the video he explains what voids are and why they are bad and uses a real world example of the issues it can have on an aircraft for...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-06-20, 02:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,333
Posted By gus6464

Pros: 4mm Cons: 4mm

Pros:
4mm

Cons:
4mm
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-16-20, 01:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,109
Posted By gus6464

I will never buy an off the shelf bike again...

I will never buy an off the shelf bike again unless its 75% off. Most of the time I end up changing so much crap that it adds up.

For example my new Kona Libre DL build cost me $2400. Everything...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-10-20, 11:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,811
Posted By gus6464

1x11 on a budget with hydro upgrade. Shimano...

1x11 on a budget with hydro upgrade.

Shimano RS505 shifters with flat mount calipers - $170
Shimano GRX812 rear derailleur - $110
Shimano GRX-RX600 crank - $140
Shimano Deore XT 11-42 cassette...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-09-20, 01:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,053
Posted By gus6464

The headlands is brand new though so that's...

The headlands is brand new though so that's probably why it's not that common. Also the popular brands around here are from the big three (S, Trek, Giant) which is what most people buy. I personally...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-04-20, 01:09 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 987
Posted By gus6464

Those are for sure grx shifters which is good...

Those are for sure grx shifters which is good thing. It's basically a mishmash of stuff. There's not much difference between the RX Rd and grx one if it at all.

Grx 800 is Ultegra level and 600...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-27-20, 04:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,089
Posted By gus6464

A clutch is good no matter what you got in the...

A clutch is good no matter what you got in the front. It keeps the chain from going all over the place like a wet noodle on non-smooth roads. 1x setups have two things keeping you from dropping the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-19-20, 12:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,396
Posted By gus6464

Grx 800

It's dope. That is all.

But in all seriousness the shifting is silent and under load it works exactly the same. I have been on SRAM road so many years that I forgot how good Shimano was. Now that...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-16-20, 02:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 900
Posted By gus6464

You're looking at this the wrong way. The enigma...

You're looking at this the wrong way. The enigma is meant to fit differently than the bike you already have. Higher stack with same reach means that you will be more upright on the enigma vs the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-14-20, 10:00 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,870
Posted By gus6464

Bike shortages are about to get very real

Talked to my shop and was told that manufacturers are almost running out of their yearly allocations. It's not because of covid and production halt but because the demand has been considerably...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-13-20, 07:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 637
Posted By gus6464

Yeah at this point everything for the rest of the...

Yeah at this point everything for the rest of the year should just be cancelled.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-13-20, 12:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,476
Posted By gus6464

Why stop at 3x. Let's go to 4x so spinners can...

Why stop at 3x. Let's go to 4x so spinners can stop complaining. Even better, let's go 5x for some real fun.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-11-20, 09:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,107
Posted By gus6464

I would buy the Jamis. It's more marketed as...

I would buy the Jamis. It's more marketed as adventure bike so it will be comfier. Looks nicer than the topstone too.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-09-20, 08:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,235
Posted By gus6464

Finished it. This has probably been my favorite...

Finished it. This has probably been my favorite build other than the Kona Rove ST I had before this one. Still waiting on my skinwalls though. Tried to find a hot pink seatpost clamp like the top cap...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-07-20, 01:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,434
Posted By gus6464

180mm flat mount is coming

For those that want even more braking power Shimano just released flat mount versions of their entire MTB lineup and 180mm rotors are now supported. Since they are basically just rebranded Ultegra...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-04-20, 10:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 741
Posted By gus6464

3M helicopter tape.

3M helicopter tape.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-25-20, 03:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,111
Posted By gus6464

Yeah the 51 libre basically has the same stack...

Yeah the 51 libre basically has the same stack and reach as a size 56/58 with other brands of gravel rigs. Reason is Kona sizes their stuff by seat tube length which really has no bearing on anything...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-10-20, 01:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,025
Posted By gus6464

Ridleys on clearance

Anyone jumping on the Ridley X-Trail Limited clearance sale at CC? 1099 plus 10-12% back with Active Junky makes them a great deal. Ordered one last night to pair with the crazy deal on GRX 800 that...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-19-20, 11:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,999
Posted By gus6464

I've always like these but I've never been to...

I've always like these but I've never been to find one on clearance or even decent sale.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-18-19, 11:50 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,974
Posted By gus6464

Wait for the Evil yearly clearance sale. Usually...

Wait for the Evil yearly clearance sale. Usually around 40% off or more like the SC and Yeti yearly clearances. That's the only way I was able to get a new Evil Wreckoning enduro frame and build it...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-21-19, 10:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,353
Posted By gus6464

Rove ST build

Finally finished her up and she's a ripper. For reference the tires are 650x2.1. The rear one fit with room to spare. Have another wheelset I'm going to use for slicks. Haven't decided on which...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-21-19, 06:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,821
Posted By gus6464

As for OPs conundrum since he needs a fork...

As for OPs conundrum since he needs a fork honestly a modern disc gravel fork will probably cost more than what that frame is worth. It will also be within earshot of a complete steel frame.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-20-19, 12:20 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,821
Posted By gus6464

MTB hydro brakes are dirt cheap nowdays so there...

MTB hydro brakes are dirt cheap nowdays so there is no need to go mech disc. Grab yourself a pair of old deore brakes.

https://www.jensonusa.com/Shimano-BR-MT201-Disc-Brake

$40 for some...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-08-19, 12:04 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,104
Posted By gus6464

Kona Rove ST. Cheap, steel, versatile with tire...

Kona Rove ST. Cheap, steel, versatile with tire choice, comfy. 650x2.1 mtb tires for when you wanna get rowdy and 650x47 or 700x32 slicks for the road.

I honestly can't tell the difference between...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-30-19, 02:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,028
Posted By gus6464

I might be blind but those two look absolutely...

I might be blind but those two look absolutely nothing alike.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-28-19, 11:28 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,148
Posted By gus6464

The odds of a modern bike becoming a "classic" is...

The odds of a modern bike becoming a "classic" is extremely unlikely. If you are wanting to do this trade because you think you going to make some cash in 20 years you going about this the wrong way.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-18-19, 09:59 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,117
Posted By gus6464

Almost all of my tools are jenson's in house...

Almost all of my tools are jenson's in house brand foundation and they work great. Also what hydro cable are you cutting that it needs a $60 cutter? I use the standard shifter cable cutter which I...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-17-19, 10:36 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,028
Posted By gus6464

The picture above is a classic flow trail. A...

The picture above is a classic flow trail. A gravel bike can do it no problem sure but an MTB would let you get rowdy on it and pick up some serious speed which is the point of a flow trail to begin...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-15-19, 10:28 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,591
Posted By gus6464

One thing I learned about tents very early on is...

One thing I learned about tents very early on is to go to REI and try them out first. Online it doesn't tell you how easy or a pain they are to put up and if they have quirks when doing so.

Also...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-04-19, 11:21 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,833
Posted By gus6464

Hmm at 3 grand you have a lot of options out...

Hmm at 3 grand you have a lot of options out there that aren't a Trek. Off the top of my head:

Niner RLT 9
Ibis Hakka MX (Jenson build)
New Santa Cruz Stigmata

All more versatile bikes with...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-28-19, 08:33 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 15,603
Posted By gus6464

Sure until you disagree with him.

Sure until you disagree with him.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-04-19, 12:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,790
Posted By gus6464

If you swap out the RD to an XT you won't have a...

If you swap out the RD to an XT you won't have a problem. That's a huge gap for the 105 RD to cover. XT RD is easy with a tanpan.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-09-19, 11:40 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 33,058
Posted By gus6464

Funny how you never see MTB'ers talk about...

Funny how you never see MTB'ers talk about packing heat or being assaulted by animals or people in the actual woods but it sure is a problem for gravel riders all of a sudden. Since most gravel...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-05-19, 03:49 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,818
Posted By gus6464

The new SuperX can take a big ol' tire with an Ai...

The new SuperX can take a big ol' tire with an Ai offset wheel. It can also take a Lefty Oliver with the correct headset bearings.
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