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thanks for the info. It sounds like the cable removal is easier than I would have expected but re-install might require some rewrapping. I guess I am just looking to do something different for fun, nothing more. I think…
I have a geared gravel bike (trek checkpoint) that I would like to run SS on. How do people deal with their cables and levers on the right/rear...do you tape the cable away somewhere, take it off completely (including…
Title says it. Its the ALR5 model and currently has a Shimano 105 compact 50/34 and 11-34 (11spd) cassette. FD/RD are both 105 mechs. Shifters are Shimano RS505, brakes are Shimano hydro disc. Lives/rides in midwest.…
Interesting review. I have a checkpoint, love that bike. Here are my unsolicited comments on the review: Swapped the tires right away, but wasn't buying it for and don't care what the tire review is, I don't understand…
Saw a caption on Instagram of a SL model with 650s and 2.2” tires on enve wheels. Just cuz it’s not recommended doesnt mean it might not work?
Ish wrote: It is. The carbons have it and take 45's and the AL don't and take 42's. What I don't understand is why it has a drop chainstay but Trek isn't also saying it will take a 2.1" in 650B \n \nWebsite says ALs…
Can someone explain what you dropped chainstay will do for the SL model, or more to the point what are you giving up if you buy an ALR model that doesn’t have it? Will max tire widths still be 45 on both?