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Hi, Dave! I ended up with a Kinesis Tripster AT. It does not take Ice Spiker Pro (ISP), but I make do with 45NRTH Gravdal. Now, as you are in Oslo, an obvious option is the Norwegian model Hard Rocx GTRS which actually…
More pics: http://www.cyclist.co.uk/news/4428/canyon-grail-photos#0
Canyon has just launched a new bike called Canyon Grail. We have looked into the new bike that fits the gravel people. Gravel, country roads. new roads or adventures. Several people begin to get their eyes on gravel…
Good question See the same rubbery thingy on the other models, also on pictures taken outside of the studio... It's probably a vital component.
I'm wondering... As Rondo is a child of NS Bikes, I see several references to Ruut AL and Rag+ being the same frame. Forks are different, obviously, as Rag+ does not have the twin tip to adjust geometry settings. When…
The Rondo Ruut is a great success in Europe. One of the men behind it actually used to live in Oslo and I was fortunate enough to see some of the development behind the bike, including the innovative flip chip that…
Awesome bike, Martin! The NS RAG+ 2018 really hits the spot for me. Affordable, 420mm chainstays, stack to reach ratio of 1,46 in M, 45mm tyres on 700c, 2.2" on 650b, eyelets for fenders, flat mount,142x12 dropouts…
Erik, thank you for some great alternatives! Will dive into the details of these bikes. Actually once owned a TCX
Thanks! The xSogn looks awesome, but it is a bit more of a tourer than what I'm looking for. I have noticed Rawland's models before, partly due to their use of Norwegian and Nordic language names Sogn is a scenic part…
To be even more specific: A modestly priced gravel/adventure frameset or bike built for 700c as well as 650b with tire clearance for studded tyres of 2.25" , geometry on the aggressive side and dropped chain stays of…
A thousand thanks - as we say in Norwegian - for all your suggestions! Quite a few bikes that are new to me. I will look into all of them! I guess what would make my heart beat faster is a more affordable version of…
Greetings from Norway! My summer bike is BMC Roadmachine 02 and my current bad weather/winter bike is GT Grade Alu X. Due to rough local conditions, I am looking for a new drop bar gravel/adventure bike that takes both…
Thanks! Will do! Just fitted a pair of Suomi/Nokian W240 40mm studded tyres, measuring 38mm in real width seated on original 700c wheels, under a pair of permanent mudguards/fenders (!), on my GT Grade X 2015. Very…
Thanks! I know the clearance on 700c/28" wheels as this is my second Grade, however I'm wondering what the tyre clearance would be if you fit 650b/27.5" wheels on a Grade, as the trend goes in adventure biking? \n \nMy…
After having sold my excellent GT Grade Carbon Ultegra, I'm considering a Grade X (alu, 2015) as an all-round/winter bike. Live in Norway, where the winters sometimes are harsh and require studded tyres of size. So, I'm…
cattiy19 wrote: What are the alternatives to the Open UP that can fit 2,1 650b wheels. Greetings from Norway! Given our wild nature adventure bikes with ample tyre clearance is a hot issue in our chat forums. Here are…
No issues so far. But it is a tight fit, so make sure the wheel is centered. Too bad it's QR. \n \nAnyway, as I'm living in Norway, I've been running 45nrth Xerxes studded tyres the last weeks. The G-One will pop back…
I'm about 5'11" with an inseam of about 33.5". Tried the GT Grade in M (55), which suited me fine. However, I ended up with a second hand bike in L (56). Swapped the original stem to an 100mm Ritchey and now I'm quite…
Just fitted the G-One 35mm on a Grail rim. Popped on easily. See https://ridinggravel.forumchitchat.com/post/show_single_post?pid=1293241904&postcount=46&forum=494958