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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

07-11-20, 05:26 AM

Replies: 23

First gravel bike, need advice

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Posted By Aviv

That's the branch I bought the bike in :) Its 15...

That's the branch I bought the bike in :) Its 15 min ride from where I live so it works great for me. Also, Vernik works with he guy there because it's the nearest branch to the clinic.
If it's out...

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

07-11-20, 05:01 AM

Replies: 23

First gravel bike, need advice

Views: 3,783

Posted By Aviv

Yes, I went to Vernik, he is a really nice guy....

Yes, I went to Vernik, he is a really nice guy. Tell him how you felt with the 7000 in M. He can mimic the geo of the S size and you can try it in the clinic.
I think it is worth the money when you...

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

06-23-20, 06:00 PM

Replies: 23

First gravel bike, need advice

Views: 3,783

Posted By Aviv

Compared to the average with my height: Torso...

Compared to the average with my height:
Torso is 3.5 cm smaller.
Inseam is 5.3 cm longer.
Arms are 3.4 cm longer.

It came down to the fact that I need a bike with high enough stack which makes...

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

06-23-20, 01:46 PM

Replies: 23

First gravel bike, need advice

Views: 3,783

Posted By Aviv

Update: Due to the fact I can't test ride the...

Update:
Due to the fact I can't test ride the bikes, I went to do bike fitting and its a good thing I did. Turns out I have really long legs for my height but a short torso.
Basically using the...

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

06-18-20, 01:24 AM

Replies: 23

First gravel bike, need advice

Views: 3,783

Posted By Aviv

No Felts gravel bike here, unfortunately. ...

No Felts gravel bike here, unfortunately.

BTW, I found out that the wheels on the Merida Silex 7000 (fulcrum racing 700 db) will only fit a certain number of tires for tubeless (all are Schwalbe)...

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

06-15-20, 04:32 PM

Replies: 23

First gravel bike, need advice

Views: 3,783

Posted By Aviv

The shop that imports Niner just told me they are...

The shop that imports Niner just told me they are bringing in the 2020 models.
That means I can get the Niner RLT 3 star steel for 3,580 USD, it is more expensive than the rest of the choices but...

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

06-11-20, 03:43 AM

Replies: 23

First gravel bike, need advice

Views: 3,783

Posted By Aviv

I contacted a few more shops. While Specialized...

I contacted a few more shops. While Specialized and Giant don't import gravel bikes that fit my budget. But I did found out the there is a MERIDA SILEX 7000 2020 for 3,287 USD.
From the information...

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

06-10-20, 02:06 PM

Replies: 23

First gravel bike, need advice

Views: 3,783

Posted By Aviv

Unfortunately the only Giant gravel bike they...

Unfortunately the only Giant gravel bike they import is the Revolt 1.
I tried contacting them about possibly getting other models but no answer yet.

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

06-10-20, 04:11 AM

Replies: 23

First gravel bike, need advice

Views: 3,783

Posted By Aviv

Thanks for the detailed response! Did you feel...

Thanks for the detailed response!
Did you feel that the Niner is more upright? The Topstone more aggressive?
As for the sizing, I'm sort of between sizes no matter which brand I go (I'm 5.7` - 174...

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

06-09-20, 08:31 AM

Replies: 23

First gravel bike, need advice

Views: 3,783

Posted By Aviv

First gravel bike, need advice

Hi!

Coming for MTB (own a full suspension Trek cross country mountain bike), and I want to get into gravel biking.

My usage will likely be:

1. Mostly gravel maybe some easy single tracks...

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