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I honestly like the idea of using a RedShift ShockStop stem, rather than the Trek Front IsoSpeed. Having the front end with more possible travel, comfort and adjustability makes more sense to me. Complaining about stock…
Any bets or guesses that we will see SRAM Road Eagle (X1 12-speed) debuted at Sea Otter Classic? I am hopeful that it could lead to better cassette spacing while keeping a good functional range. Possibly have a unique…
clarksonxc wrote: OK, I get that, but look at the first picture he posted. He tried the QR/12mm lockring and it bottomed out before it made contact with the rotor. What's the deal with that? OHHHH, I see now. No idea…
clarksonxc wrote: Ahhh, I did not realize that the Checkpoint was 12mm TA front. I am not sure what the difference is between the first lockring he tried (that bottomed out) and the one listed in the Boyd link.…
clarksonxc wrote: Wow, that's a great fix but not a great situation to be in. It sucks that those are Bontrager wheels and they can't be properly fitted into the Checkpoint fork. I am not that familiar with…
tdilf wrote: I agree with Chader a comparison table is what I would want too. The info now just looks like it is pulled straight off of treks site. The info is directly from Trek's Dexter site and their FAQ docs…
noahlearner wrote: We just built a comprehensive guide to all three of Trek's Gravel Bikes Lineup as we hadn't read a lot of great content that compared the Checkpoint, Domane, and Boone. We'd love to improve the…
Rudy wrote: It is interesting what Trek claims. So why do they use front IsoSpeed in Boone? 😉 First thought is that via UCI, they are limited to 33mm max width tires, so the IsoSpeed adds plenty of cush in that case.…
RipRap wrote: Yeah, sorry. You can't really see anything from driveside looking down. Not by camera phone at least. Flip the bike over and shoot while looking at the bottom. Better overall angle to view the clearance in…
DrBagg wrote: Saw an alr this morning...glad I bought a Boone...not impressed "I saw a Chevy Cruze this morning... glad I bought a Corvette... not impressed" Maybe apples/oranges or a different comparison, but not equal…
lawnman wrote: Reviewing the geo numbers and I'm far from an expert on these things, but wonder why the head angles are steep? For longer distance and saddle time wouldn't you want a little slacker? Ever so slightly…
lawnman wrote: I see that a size 52 has a short head tube length of 10.7 cm. The size i will order. Seems a little short compared to some others. Concerns? Don't judge purely on HT length. Check Stack height compared to…
sindarion wrote: I f***ing did not read between the lines, I just read what was in the German FAQ! That was why I asked about other countrys Dexter! In the German FAQ they said that 650b would be OK! Explicitly! I work…
ilikepizza wrote: Saw a caption on Instagram of a SL model with 650s and 2.2” tires on enve wheels. Just cuz it’s not recommended doesnt mean it might not work? I never made a claim it wouldn't. But Trek is clearly not…
sindarion wrote: Max tire clearence: 45mm ... in all tire sizes. Yes that means 650b tires... Paraphased by me. AGAIN: Can 650b tires be used? We do not recommend 650b tires , Checkpoint was designed for 700 x 28c to…
sindarion wrote: Hi, the Dexter(Treks Dealer Site) FAQ says that 650b is OK... in 45mm. That´s why I´m disappointed. If you are looking for a Gravel-Bike without the capability to take Mountainbike tyres, the Chekpoint…
mrbadwrench wrote: Dang! i have a braze deraileur for my alu frame come in today. anyone know if clamp to braze adapters work okay? or if i should just get a clamp deraileur on the way asap? Adapters work great.
edgold wrote: Maybe someone can confirm, but looks like the ALR version uses a band clamp front derailleur while the carbon has a direct mount. I think the band clamp should allow for conversion to some nice low gear…
I know thst the SL and ALR are barely out, but I am already wondering of we will see an SLR version for the following 2020 model year? Something in 600 or 700 carbon to compete against the S-Works.
I was about to post that too. Crazy difference.