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At my end I started gravel riding/racing in the Fall of 2017 riding the Pony Express Gravel Dash at Marysville Kansas. I bought the Raleigh Tamland 1 that was helped design by Ted Guitar on here I am told. Bought it on…
I was at a race last year won't name it but was in IOWA. It was being run by the City Commerce. They offered a $1000 prize if I remember right to the first long distance rider. There was only 6 of us signed up for the…
Is there some source of data you can steer me at? Would like to have a look, am interested. They are unknowns without good reliable data that is at least likely to be ballpark re: flat resistance and rolliing…
I really could care less about whether a course is marked or not. I am seeing a trend at my end though. Lots of race directors putting on races and not having the cyclists best interests at hand. AKA only running the…
That's about three generations old in the Garmin lineup, so I'm not surprised that it's having problems. Might be time for an upgrade. I've got a 1040 Edge, and it's rock-solid. Koyote I have the 1030 and in the rain…
If the goal was just to finish, maybe. Or those hellishly slow Maxxis Refuse. But if you’re trying to compete, it will have to be a balance between speed and vulnerability. I’m willing to give up the 10w/pair over my…
The north course hellish, that is how it is. Mount your largest, least flat-prone tires. much gnarlier than south course. Data: in three runs on the south course, zero punctures, both times on north course, punctures.…
Bikereg already has that. You can sort by disciple-road, gravel, cross-etc and even specific states/regions Renegade You are correct in that Bike Reg has that. Kicker is I found that out that Bike Reg had that. Before…
With taps playing softly in the distance, I'll dedicate my next gravel ride to those here who helped me with various things, especially my tubeless struggles which were, for me, real and very trying.. Ride safe folks,…
It must be. Even the Carbonda thread seems to have tanked.😝 Wow if that thread is done. Just Wowser. Zman
Does the suspension fork help more at higher speeds? It probably does but where it shines is in the rough stuff. Zman
Bnystrom: I hear what you are saying and I guess two of the biggest expenses are getting insurance in case somebody does something stupid at your race and then tries to sue you and then if you have to pay for any…
Ok just in case you didn't know it I am on a 50 State 50 mile gravel bucket list. I started out in 2017 and bought my first gravel bike Easter 2017. The Raleigh Tamland 1 that Ted Guitar had some feedback in production.…
I disagree. Suspensions provide not only a comfort/handling benefit but reduced rolling resistance. Thus, "answer" is a cost (increased weight, complexity) vs benefits analysis. My gravel bike is a Cannondale Topstone…
Hey, I would love to hear about so.e local events particularly within a days drive of New Mexico I am on a 50 State 50 mile gravel bucket list. I did the Vermejo Charcoal Burner @Raton NM last year. It's on a Ted Turner…
I bought a Lauf True Grit Weekend Warrior Wireless. So I guess the answer is yes. lol I got a killer deal on it since it was a return to their warehouse. Zman
I used to be on here a lot. Started gravel riding/racing in the Fall of 2017/ Guitar Ted had some input on the 2 bikes I bought as he had lots of input into the Raleigh Tamland 1 and the Raleigh Roker Comp design. I…
I have had the Brooks Imperial Saddles(with the cutouts) on 3 bikes some since 2004. I really don't do much adjustment. They have a new name but not sure what it is. I weigh 200 lbs. Zman
Yeah I'd heard most people end up looking like they had the runs after riding the C&O portion, even if it hadn't rained lately. The reason for that is like I stated earlier. It's so flat with no drainage the water just…
Chris18. I actually was able to find my pic. This was only after a light 10-15 minute rain and happened on my 80 mile 40 out and back from Williamsport Md. They had only called for a slight chance of rain so I didn't…