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04-02-20, 10:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,226
Posted By chris406

These replies make me feel better and not so...

These replies make me feel better and not so crazy about my experience with them. I bought a set to put on my gravel bike in August when I was heading to Colorado to do some road riding. I went...
03-11-20, 11:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,817
Posted By chris406

My first Land Run 100 was 2017 the year of the...

My first Land Run 100 was 2017 the year of the freezing rain and crazy mud. My resin brake pads failed in the first 20 miles. Flintstone braking on downhills was absolutely insane. I was prepared...
01-05-19, 01:10 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,430
Posted By chris406

My only recommendation is not to get a Garmin 820...

My only recommendation is not to get a Garmin 820 with the touch screen. It works great but the touch screen isn't user friendly when riding gravel in harsh conditions or with gloves on. In 2017...
04-29-18, 10:13 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,892
Posted By chris406

Tubeless is the only way to fly if you are riding...

Tubeless is the only way to fly if you are riding any long miles or distance races. Dirty Kanza used to be a big discussion on how many flats you got, that's not really the case anymore in my...
03-28-18, 04:08 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 12,154
Posted By chris406

I agree with this, last year in my hotel at...

I agree with this, last year in my hotel at breakfast the morning of I was talking with a group of riders from the west coast and they were talking about if their light jackets would be enough. I...
03-11-18, 10:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,182
Posted By chris406

Was also there in the "B" class which is always...

Was also there in the "B" class which is always funny to me because as you know they recommend anyone who can ride about 20-30 miles on our gravel from 14-17 mph should be in "B". In the lead group...
03-05-18, 06:59 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,449
Posted By chris406

I do. I have 50-34 up front and an 11-40 out...

I do. I have 50-34 up front and an 11-40 out back. For me it's better to spin a high cadence up hills so I can remain seated. Standing up on steep punchy climbs with loose gravel or mud causes...
01-15-18, 06:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,343
Posted By chris406

I use Speedplay Syzrs. They get mixed reviews...

I use Speedplay Syzrs. They get mixed reviews but I've never had any issues at all the float is great on my knees after ACL reconstruction in both. They are also very good in mud, I tested them at...
12-31-17, 11:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 893
Posted By chris406

I went with Mill City Cycle, he is a frequent...

I went with Mill City Cycle, he is a frequent helper on ridinggravelforum. You can look up Mill City Cycle on Facebook to contact.

I had him build me a set with Pacenti Forza, Bitex centerlock...
12-09-17, 11:08 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,129
Posted By chris406

Aside from riding a gravel descent, a tip that...

Aside from riding a gravel descent, a tip that riders/racers in my local area are very aware of is that flats are prone to occur at the bottom of a descent. We don't have long descents here, we have...
11-10-17, 09:13 AM
Replies: 496
Views: 257,851
Posted By chris406

Damn, Kinda hope my Renegade Expert breaks...

Damn,

Kinda hope my Renegade Expert breaks so I can get a new frame.:lol: Maybe after this season??
09-29-17, 06:19 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 9,655
Posted By chris406

Speedplay Syzr. I like the float and they proved...

Speedplay Syzr. I like the float and they proved to be great at LandRun 100 in the terrible mud.
09-21-17, 02:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,478
Posted By chris406

No personal experience however my local...

No personal experience however my local Gravel/MTB only bike shop sells several of those a week. By far their most popular and recommended bike.
09-14-17, 07:25 AM
Replies: 496
Views: 257,851
Posted By chris406

My renegade before the wheel swap. I now run a...

My renegade before the wheel swap. I now run a Pacenti Forza rim and 40mm Maxis Ramblers for gravel. You can also see in the pic if you can zoom in that I have swapped the 105 derailleur for an...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-17, 08:40 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 18,764
Posted By chris406

Exactly, just carry a tube with you in case of an...

Exactly, just carry a tube with you in case of an issue. Punctures like pictured will flat any tire but it's the small ones from a thorn or small piece of glass that will seal with sealant as you...
05-24-17, 05:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,817
Posted By chris406

1. 200 2. As a kid we'd travel through The...

1. 200
2. As a kid we'd travel through The Flint Hills and I always thought about riding them. I started triathlons and found it impossible to train outside in the road due to crazy drivers so a...
05-13-17, 11:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,455
Posted By chris406

DK 200 tires

I'll be doing the 200 this year and live within a few hours of Emporia so I've had the opportunity to get in about 500 miles on various sections of the course this year as well as speak with the...
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