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My Rondo can fit 700x50, but generally run 38's for gravel rides. I have a "trail" set of wheels that are 650bx2.1 I use specifically for riding single track. It's a nice change to hit the same trails I normally ride my…
trestle wrote: Please forgive if this is a totally crazy proposition. What about building up a gravel wheelset around a set of newer Ultegra hubs? The axle size is correct for my bike, serviceable everywhere, and I like…
Onyx hubs are completely silent and provide instant engagement https://onyxrp.com/product-category/road-gravel-hubs/
You look pretty clean based on the photos I saw of the mile long mud pit. Great job!
One more for the list. I run the Kenda Alluvium and really like them. They roll very fast, but have really good side knobs for cornering. https://shop.kendatire.com/Alluvium-Pro-p/214922.htm
I rode the 100 miler last year. The course was fun, though extremely rough in some places, and even MTB technical in others. We did hit some gnarly weather (strong wind and rain/hail) as we crossed into UT, but it only…
Dean3 wrote: As recommended by my LBS in central Colorado, I’ve switched to Squirt and am very happy with it. I rode all Summer thru the dust and my chain/drivetrain remained quite clean. I hosed them off a few times…
I run the Teravail Rutland in a 27.5x2.1 for trail tires. Great traction and roll very well on gravel/ and paved roads. https://teravail.com/products/rutland-tire#/
No photo of the tire, but if I were doing a 200k race, I'd be putting a new tire on rather than risk a failure. Save the old tire for a backup.
willd412 wrote: My budget is about $1300 which doesn’t leave me with many options really. unfortunate that the market has so few bikes left as I’m really hoping to get a new one this month I know it's hard to wait, but…
As Volsung mentioned, the Revolt is a better option in the Giant line. A friend of mine has the Apex1 model and loves it. What is your budget? At this point, good bikes are going to be hard to come by until the 2022's…
I went with the Quarq. Felt it was the best overall bang for the buck and on of the best rated out there.It was under $800 including a new BB
I run a set of 650bx2.1Teravail Rutlands on my Rondo Ruut. Great tires out on the trail, but also roll fast on the way there. https://teravail.com/tires/rutland#TR2669
I've found this site to be helpful - https://gravelmap.com/browse Here is a 50+ miler out of Salem https://gravelmap.com/route/1501-salem-gravel-grinder-2015#11.38/45.0101/-123.2665
I also ride the Redshift and love it. I do run it a bit more firm - one step above my weight range. Unless you really focus on it, you won't feel it moving while climbing out of the saddle.
Personally, as a former shop mechanic, I would just use a chain cleaner like this https://www.parktool.com/product/cyclone-chain-scrubber-cm-5-3 Run it, change the cleaner (Simple Green or the like) 2-3 times, dry the…
I've managed to keep my addiction in check solely because I still have kids in the house to pay for. 6 more years and the chains are off. LOL!
cpark wrote: What is your priority? Light weight, fast rolling, puncture resistance, grip, easy tubeless set up or price? How is your skill set? I'm a tire geek, and I have tested over a dozen tires last year alone, and…
I run GK 700x35's now, but had a set of 38's. It's a great tire. I really only use them for road, but they are fine for the rare occasion there is dirt along my route. I run the SK's for dedicated gravel tires. I do run…
Another thing to consider is the width of your bars. Most bikes, regardless of size, come with 42mm bars. I ended up on 46mm Cowchippers and am much more comfortable on the hoods or drops. I've also ridden Woodchippers,…