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Initial impression of my new Santa Cruze Stigmata...
NoCoGreg wrote: Purchased a Santa Cruze Stigmata ... Since I do most of my own wrenching, two features I appreciate: 1. T47 threaded bottom bracket.…
started by NoCoGreg · last reply by ridinggravelkiwi Aug 15, 2022
4 replies1,057 views
Flexing under higher cadence
mollydespondent. This is your one shot - I'll delete and ban you. Don't pull this crap on here.
started by mollydespondent · last reply by frontrangegravel Jul 19, 2022
15 replies409 views
Merida Silex 400 MY 2018
Is it possilble to route a DI2 cable from the down tube into the seat tube on the Silex?
started by Tretjak · last reply by lewarg Jul 10, 2022
33 replies7,958 views
Ridley X-Trail
If I could just have another 4mm of rear tire clearance (between chainstays) I’d keep this bike forever. It has served me extremely well on our…
started by rocthrower · last reply by dbishnu Jun 29, 2022
209 replies34,249 views
Tiorays Titanium
So as I wait for grass to dry this morn (mow).. went A Express looking per specs. Are the sloppy vague specs... intentional? IMO.. lots of factors.…
started by Robi · last reply by WinterRider Jun 29, 2022
16 replies3,537 views
Wily Cycles
I thought that was a small builder who ceased making titanium bikes in the US and the people who have the Merlin name or something like that bought…
started by litcrazy · last reply by imwjl Jun 22, 2022
1 replies210 views
Matte Black Carbon and Dirt
I use a Japanese "Wax" (PTFE Sealant) in my cars called Fusso Coat, it's really great and lasts about 8-10 months, with some outdoor exposure. Maybe…
started by v.gcl · last reply by v.gcl Jun 15, 2022
11 replies494 views
Nukeproof Digger
Hey guys. Thanks so much for all the advice and feedback. I really appreciate it. After reading the comments I found an Aussie mob who had them in…
started by Bunyip · last reply by Bunyip May 29, 2022
6 replies640 views
Lauf News
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hX6CifEv_70 GCN just put out a new vid where Si uses the new Lauf to set a FKT on King Alfred's Way.
started by JWB475 · last reply by Shaun McNally May 10, 2022
17 replies922 views
Cooper Cx vs Modern Gravel
I would rather have (and do have) a good CX bike (with good tire clearance and good compliance) than a gravel bike, as I like a light fast agile bike…
started by Buckjazz · last reply by Angstrom Apr 26, 2022
6 replies1,696 views
Spring updates
Everything! It's my outside bike. It's built for comfort, although I'm not sure if I'm keeping the leather tape. It used to have Wolf Tooth fatpaw…
started by Volsung · last reply by Volsung Apr 7, 2022
14 replies280 views
Chinese carbon other
started by Turbogrover · last reply by widerisfaster Apr 5, 2022
24 replies3,340 views
2020 Domane Gravel build
Headed to Belgium this week to ride the Tour of Flanders sportif (Fondo). Doing the full race distance 159 miles, 7500'. Decided not to take my…
started by Emilio700 · last reply by cpark Mar 30, 2022
23 replies5,293 views
Building a Salsa Cutthroat - GRX Mech 1x or Force Axs eTap/Eagle 1x?
Yes, get a dropper. I don't have my XPLR dropped yet, since they're so backordered, but at least my wireless blips just came in! I had a (wired) KS…
started by FrankTuna · last reply by FrankTuna Mar 14, 2022
8 replies951 views
Raleigh Roker - tire clearance in 700c and 650B?
You could get a good idea by measuring tire width with a caliper and measuring clearance at the tightest point by finding the largest hex wrench…
started by ATLien · last reply by stu Mar 1, 2022
1 replies143 views
Look 765 2022 vs Scott Addict 30 2022
Yes I agree. A bicy
started by Godo · last reply by Godo Feb 24, 2022
6 replies870 views
New Gravel frameset choices???
Personally I love the lavender But I alread
started by dvdslw45 · last reply by stu Feb 21, 2022
27 replies2,961 views
OBED GVR - Aero (aka fully internal) cable routing and the option for adventure attachment points
With wireless shifting there are only 2 hoses to route so less gain but also easier to do. On long rides/races it would help but IDK that it really…
started by NoCoGreg · last reply by NoCoGreg Feb 18, 2022
10 replies1,120 views
Complete Bike Build Kit Sources???
It's pretty easy to find complete sram groupsets in any configuration on Ebay. Just add a set of wheels with a sram compatible freehub and you're…
started by NoCoGreg · last reply by Turbogrover Feb 12, 2022
2 replies534 views
Going from two to one?
Volsung wrote: A friend of a friend wrapped his passenger seat belt in duct tape for the sole purpose of discouraging people for asking for rides.…
started by TC · last reply by NoCoGreg Feb 7, 2022
11 replies657 views