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Definitely Kebler Pass. It is part of the West Elk scenic loop which is something like 150 miles total. Kebler Pass is unpaved but rideable on a road bike. The loop travels along the top of the Black Canyon of the…
That is a nice looking bag Patrick. WFRTony, I also tend to carry too much if given the chance. That is one of my worries about the rack - if I had one it would be easy enought to zip tie an extra tire onto it and who…
Thanks for the feedback. For now, I have decided to go with a largeish seat bag. Big enough for 2 tubes, CO2, multi-tool, tire levers, patch kit, tire boots, and extra chain link. I can either carry a third water bottle…
In the past I have used a Camelback on long rides to carry extra water, food and repair supplies. I know frame bags are also popular. I borrowed a frame bag from a friend but didn't care for it. The frame bag made it…
The winner of the DK200 last year was riding much nicer Trigger prototypes, 700x38 I think. I guess they never made it to production. Sitting on the shelf, I have a pair of Continental CrossRide Speeds, 700x42, with a…
I built my gravel bike using well worn Ultegra passed down from my road bike. 34/50 with a 12-27 cassette. That combination worked great for me on my road bike. I basically rode it as a 1x10, only dropping down on the…
I have PF30 BB and am running Ultegra cranks (CX70 in a couple of days). I am using the SRAM PF30 BB with the Wheels Mfg adapters/spacers. Works well and I know a couple of people with road bikes who log lots of miles…
The 120 tpi MSO 40s are 385 grams? I am ordering a set today! I have been riding the 60 tpi version for several months and am very happy with them. I tried a couple of other tires before the MSOs and planning to try…
I am still experimenting with my MSO 40s but I rode the Land Run 100 last weekend with 45 front and 50 back. The back was good - cushy but not bouncy.
I have a 500. I can load a "course". The 500 will tell you if you get off course or you can see where the next turn is...but it is not a map.
I am using Arundel Sport on my mountain bike and have never lost a bottle. Sport is the same design as Dave-O but cheaper materials.
BluesDawg, what pressure do you run in the 40mm MSOs? I just bought a pair and planning to ride for the first time on Sat or Sun.
For years I thought a fatter, heavier tire at lower pressure was obviously slower. That was until I got a 29er with Racing Ralphs setup tubeless. They roll surprisingly fast on pavement or smooth dirt. I think the fast…
What a dilemma! A Kona will never be a Moots…but there is no way a Moots is $1300 better. If I had the cash to buy good wheels and components for the Moots, I would do it. If I was going to have to put low-end wheels…
I would definitely take it for a test spin, but I would be hesitant to spend $300 first and then see how it worked out. Seems like the ride could get bouncy with your pedal stroke, especially on smooth roads. Another…
I always enjoy Guitar Ted http://g-tedproductions.blogspot.com/ Adventure Monkey takes the best pics http://adventuremonkey.com/ I like that Gravel Bike guy too http://www.gravelbike.com/
If you are using 10 speed brifters, I am pretty sure Shimano SLX rear der will work. I think I know a local guy running that setup and the Shimano build for Black Mountain Cycles uses that combination…
A few random thoughts Tires - The people who are in it to win it are running 38s or maybe even fatter. I like something even larger like 45-50, tubeless around 40 psi. A little more rolling resistance but a lot more…
I have been running Vee Rubber V12s tubeless with Stans for about 6 months with no problems. I replaced the Stans a couple of weeks and inspected the tires pretty closely.
Good to know about the Vaya. I double checked the Salsa web site and it shows a max tire of 700x42. I wonder if that is larger than in the past. I asked the Salsa guys at DK last year and could have sworn they told me…