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widerisfaster wrote: On another forum, someone mentioned that they measure 43.98mm on a 24mm ID rim, so on a 25mm ID rim I would expect 44.3mm. I just mounted the S-Works Pathfinder on a set of 25 IW hookless rims and…
Just ordered a pair from Competitive Cyclist (Backcountry)
Just finished building a new gravel bike to replace my Niner RLT 9
Specialized just released the S-Works Pathfinder. This is an upgraded version of the Pathfinder Pro. Changes as I understand it are: 105g lighter, and a two compound rubber, with a faster rolling compound in the center…
The Cinturato Gravel H is supposed to have excellent (low) rolling resistance, on par with the Pathfinder Pro. The only negative I can find (from research, haven't ridden it) is it sounds like it's puncture prone (this…
Sorry, RR stands for Rolling Resistance, measured in Watts needed to move the tire at a given speed, which Stu provided in the above post. Resistances needed to overcome during riding: Wind Rolling Gravity (when not on…
I run 42's on a hookless (25 IW) rim and they run just shy of 43. My experience is that the extra weight is negligible on climbs. The combination of near best in class rolling resistance and the added grip in corners…
I've ridding both the GK's and the Vittoria's, as well as the Pathfinder Pro's and the Challenge Strada Bianca's. GK's are ok, but I find them to be a little firm with out much grip. I like the Vittoria's more than GK's…
While maybe more race focused than you're looking for: Dylan Johnson and EVOQ bike both put out excellent content
I'll second what GravellnSipsey said. Material: Reynolds 853 is a high end material that allows for either a stronger frame at the same weight as 4130, or a lighter frame with similar strength. I believe Niner claims…
I've also got an RLT9 Steel, size 53 (I'm 5'8") that I ride 75% gravel 25% road (to get to the gravel) and the 'fit' was good out of the box. Mine weighs in at 23 lbs (with carbon wheels) running Vittoria Terreno Dry in…
My adult son and I ride together almost every weekend, usually long rides, and about half of them on gravel. We'll go out in pretty much any weather but being an older guy I do need to go overkill on the warm gear…
If you're serious about using a gravel bike on both gravel and road (an excellent idea, I do the same), then go with 2x. I rode 1x on a gravel bike for a few months and hated the fact that I spin out on down hills, and…
Love it!
If you are just comparing weight and price, it's really hard to justify carbon stem and handlebars. There is a benefit to be had in terms of vibration dampening, but I think you get more bang for your buck with carbon…
I live 'out west' (Eugene Oregon) and ride road, gravel, and single track on my road bike, gravel bike, mountain bike respectively. We've got tons of fire roads out here in the mountains with a mix of 3/4", 3", and mud…
Besides the aerodynamic benefit of narrower bars on road bikes, you're also in a very static position for longer periods (generally) so I think any issues with hand/wrist position not being ideal can be problematic on…
I run a 42 width on my road bike and 44 on my gravel bike (but the drops are flared out even more, 56mm). Both bars have the exact same reach (80mm) and drop (120mm). I find that the extra width does improve stability…
I was a late convert to tubeless but am now a deciple. The other benefit of tubeless (besides lower pressures), is that many smaller punctures will self seal and you won't need to repair it. Also, I carry a set of…
I've got 22mm IW DT Swiss wheels (hand built all road RR 481 rims with 350 hubs) and I've run tires ranging from 32-45 on them with no issues. I believe they are 25mm deep. If you're limited to one wheel set and it's a…