SS gravel grinder ......Thoughts
08-31-18, 05:54 PM
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In other news, former elite Gravel dude Ashton Lambie just set the WORLD RECORD in the 4k IP in Aguascalientes, Mexico at the Pan Am games. He rode the 4k in 4:07 which is SMOKIN' fast...For those of us not so metrically inclined, that's thirty-six MPH for four minutes. Bravo!
https://www.velonews.com/2018/08/new...-record_477538
https://www.velonews.com/2018/08/new...-record_477538
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No coincidence that he started on gravel.
Gravel enforces rule number 5.
-Tim-
Gravel enforces rule number 5.
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Very interesting fixed gear gravel grinding.I have a co-worker who does this.I thought maybe he had a few screws loose when he told me how he rides s/s off road.I honestly could not wrap my head around it until i read this thread.Another bike to build in the near future.Thanks everyone for the food for thought.
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How do you cope riding hills SS on gravel?
I have done a fair bit of fixed gear road riding and usually stand for steeper hills but on gravel that usually leads to traction issues.
I can keep my weight back more while standing but it doesn't seem as natural or comfortable.
I have done a fair bit of fixed gear road riding and usually stand for steeper hills but on gravel that usually leads to traction issues.
I can keep my weight back more while standing but it doesn't seem as natural or comfortable.
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Tire clearance is the key and while you can ride 23c tires on gravel, it ain't no fun so get a frame that can handle at least a 38c tire.
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