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I ended up buying Vittoria Corsa N.EXT TLR as a replacement. They get very good reviews. A bit slower, but slightly better puncture protection and more wet grip. So far they have worked really well.…
Volsung wrote: Ended up ordering one of those injected mold tire pliers for next time.... Even with tire pliers, had a devil of a time getting them on. May need to warm them up to 90F - might be easier then.
I am running 1:1 with 34 x 34 being my smallest. Need a 36 on the back, which is max for my components.
I always feel like the elevation gain is harder on the legs than the final numbers would suggest. Must be those constant 10 - 15% grades that keep getting thrown at you.
I did the 45 this weekend and almost no tarmac. Would estimate 80% gravel.
The ride itself is interesting. Start is at elevation, so even though you are climbing the first half, you are actually losing elevation. You then have to climb your way out. To get back to the finish, it is a good…
They would leave water at two locations in jugs and one location would have a table with some food/water/gatorade, etc. I've yet to have an issue where I was low on water during the ride and I tend to drink a bit. No…
Yeah, it is a tough ride. Did the long one last year and only two of the three of us could complete it.
Would highly recommend Rose Mountain Rumble. Really nice ride west of Manchester. Will be doing to 50 mile I think this year.
I did the 35 mile option with the wife. I was under-tired at 30mm - the first half definitely had looser gravel than I had geared up for. That last bit of packed dirt road was beautiful though. Hope you were able to…
Okay, so I’ve now tried a few chucks (PrestaCycle Eco) being the most recent. Have not been impressed. Anyone have their absolute favorite for inflating tubeless? Thanks.
Noonievut wrote: Man, that looks like a disaster! Some Paris 2 Ancaster here in Ontario have been nasty, but only 70k and relatively flat so not suffering for too long It is pretty mucky. They used a Land Rover to…
Angstrom wrote: We get above-zero days. They just come with mud, black flies, or mosquitos. 😊 A gravel bike with 38s(biggest I can fit) works well for the mixed-surface rides I do most often. If I know it’s going to be…
Our "gravel" here in the northeast is mostly well cared for dirt roads. Depending on how rural, I go from 30mm slicks (rail trail), 32mm Pana SK (dirt roads), to a whopping 36 mm if it is going to be a bit looser…
Seems like we are generally talking tubeless capacity. For luddites like me that still use tubes, I suspect the hookless discussion is moot.
Here is one of the best comparisons of different types of lubes using testing conditions at at least try to mimic real work conditions (see the cumulative wear chart):…
SWGraveler wrote: Hi All, So I've converted to wax and now need some guidance on how long wax lasts. It seems like the last 2 or 3 applications have not lasted very long before my drivetrain started making noise. If the…
I don't have any experience with the SRAM chain, but have been using YBN SL1 with wax and have really been impressed too. Much of longevity has to do with just keeping up on the maintenance.
bnystrom wrote: I have clothes for winter weather and ride year-round. There are no clothes for 110 degree temps. I'll take snow over heatstroke any day.😉 Here in NH, We did a long ride in 90's this summer and I got…
SWGraveler wrote: There's a house for sale down the street from me here in Az; I haven't had wet feet on a ride since fleeing the Midworst.. Sorry, I realize this isn't much help but it is a permanent solution! I live…