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Brooks does make a waterproof cover. I have not used one, so I can't say if it works. https://www.brooksengland.com/en_us/nylon-raincover.html I'll tie a plastic bag over my Brooks saddles if I have to let it sit in the…
Pretty close to what I've found. I'm more interested in finding what rides more comfortably than faster, but I don't want sluggish. I'm about 165 lbs and I run 42mm WTB Resolutes tubeless. I'm still refining this, but…
Here's mine. 002 by Benny Watson , on Flickr 012 by Benny Watson , on Flickr 009 by Benny Watson , on Flickr
I've had lower lumbar issues for many years and in recent years have have developed fairly severely limited neck mobility due to arthritis. I have had to adjust my riding position on all of my bikes to compensate for my…
I have heard that Exact Actuation 10 speed rear derailleurs and Exact Actuation 11 speed front shifters "should" work together, but months of internet searches had never found a single actual account of anyone who had…
Most 8-10 Sram and Shimano drivetrains all use the same freehub dimensions, so you should be fine. There were a few 10 speed specific freehubs, but at worst, that would mean you'd need to add a spacer to the freehub…
LewisQC wrote: At this price point, why not FSA SL-K adventure? 329$ and 300g lighter... https://www.biketiresdirect.com/product/fsa-sl-k-modular-adventure-bb386evo-crankset Does the FSA weight include the BB and bolts…
Good discussion here. Touring bikes can and often do make for good gravel riding. They certainly belong within the range of bike types to consider. Some people will find cyclocross bikes perfect for the kind of riding…
The Byways I have on the wheels I just built for myself using WTB Frequency i23 rims are measuring 47-48mm.
The latest modification, I built some road plus wheels. WTB Frequency i23 650B rims SP dynamo front hub Bitex rear hub 32 Sapim Race spokes 3 cross front and rear, brass nipples WTB Byway 650Bx47mm tires Overall tire…
Anything is possible with enough money, but why? Good cantilever brakes set up properly work pretty darned well for a lot less money than you would spend potentially ruining your frame and/or making it unsafe by…
Here's a video review from Path Less Pedaled . As for my own impressions, I'm liking the bike more each time I ride it. I find the ride and handling to be very comfortable and neutral. Not quick and snappy like a cross…
Carbon is much lighter. Good steel forks are generally more compliant (in a good way) than most carbon forks.
PoolBoyMatt wrote: My take from working at the last shop: Praxis or Sugino. We set a customer up with White Industries, used the ring combo they recommended for the sub compact setup. It shifted so terribly he brought…
If it is Tiagra 4600, that will work. But the new 4700 Tiagra is not compatible with any other group.
RoverAl wrote: Thanks for the FC measurement, it is approx 1 cm less than current bike. They sold the 58 I was going to check out this week but have more coming in. Yours is a 58 cm I think, how tall are you? Any toe…
I took my Cosmic Stallion out for an out and back on a dirt road with some good, long flat to downhill sections and a couple of steep down hills so I could see how it handles gravel at 20-30 mph. It handles it like a…
RoverAl wrote: Nice pics, would you mind measuring the front center when you get a chance. Middle of bb to middle of ta. Thanks Rough measurement, a hair under 62cm.
My new Cosmic Stallion was delivered yesterday to the shop where I work. I built it up in stock configuration and weighed it. Not a lightweight bike, but not bad for a steel bike at this level. 06 by Benny Watson , on…