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I've been pleased with the 2.1 Thunder Burts. They roll extremely well and give me great traction in all but deeper mud.
DT swiss hubs are quiet and very durable. Star ratchet system is great. No tool maintenance
So with a 9t back you'd use a 36t front for the same 4:1 as the 40:10 I have now, giving a 36/42 low which would be about the same as a ~40/47 low which would be good, could probably go even lower, though I use the…
I ran road pedals and shoes in the "gravel" events here like Hell of Hunterdon and Battenkill, which are 60-80% road anyway. For dirt road gravel, I wouldn't hesitate using them. For drop bar MTB type gravel, which I do…
for flat pedals, nylon BMX pedals are cheap and durable. Check out Odyssey, I used the metal version of the twisted pedals for years, now the nylon is sub $20.. https://shop.odysseybmx.com/collections/odyssey-pedals…
reformed Cannondale guy here, get the Jamis or better yet Carbonda. Been through too many warranty items with Cannondale and their ever changing list of proprietary sh*t (BB standards literally change year to year on…
Don't forget that a relatively short time ago (well 20 years) we put 2.1 (57) on 17mm internal rims for MTBs all day long.. as above the guidelines are both conservative and just that - guidelines. HED recommends 23mm…
ljsmith wrote: Now if only Conti would learn how to make a tubeless tire. I bought a set of GP5000TLs that cannot be muscled on any rim I own. I also put Terra Speeds on my and my wife’s bike and they have so many…
I don't think it's a big issue with resin pads. (all I've used) I've heard/read that with the metal pads you have to break in properly otherwise they'll squeal forever (exaggerating)
Some local guys here ran 35c g-ones on carbon synapses '15 or '16 vintage for some of the rougher events (gravel grape crusher) when it was dry with no issues. They were a little tight by ISO standards but were fine. I…
Ted King and Alison Tetrick both won DK200 on Cannondale Slates, so there's that.. I prefer my carbon carbonda with 650bs and 1x over my aluminum Scott Scale 700c 2x, but I don't race any longer. I'm a bit less beat up…
What's the price point on the Carbonda wheels? I hadn't seen them, was looking at some farsports 650 wheels for about US $700 (I have farsports 700c for the road bike, very happy with them) link to farsports gravel:…
I've used the wheels bb on my Cannondale replacement (they changed from bb30 to 30A unbeknownst to me) highly endorse, trouble free, was about $65 US, more than shimano/FSA/Sram but set and forget, put 10k miles on it…
I have a canyon road bike, a "medium" I usually ride a 56 or 58, depending, their calculators work well, and recommended medium..
Trichter wrote: Hi everyone, I really enjoyed reading through this thread, I think it's really great to be able to see others experiences with carbonda before ordering. I'm thinking about ordering one of their frames…
Here's my Vitus branded 696 with Planet Bike "hardcore" 26" x 60mm fenders (I had in parts bin) and 2.1 thunder burts for those who were curious about fit. I left the stays long and have to work a bit on the arc, but…
Thijsvanderwal wrote: Why do some 696 frames have this 8mm round hole below the front derailleur mount (it's plugged in below pic), while some don't seem to have it? Would it be an alternative opening for a Di2 cable?…
I have the 2.1 thunder burts as well, performed above expectations on rooty/snotty single track. Surprised my riding buddies on full suspension mtbs by keeping up and dropping them on hills (I have bmx/mtb skill set…
CRC has the Vitus Substance branded carbonda 696 bikes and have recently expanded their line from 1 to 3 or 4. I bought from CRC in October on closeout and have been very happy with it. Looked at the space chicken, had…
For the question of DT Swiss racers, Nino Schurter and Kate Courtney both race on them for Scott, yes they're sponsored, yes they're good wheels. ENVE had some issues with the "open tubular" style clinchers on their…