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I guess I'm a spinner. I live in Michigan and mainly do rail-to-trail rides.
Ed, what do you think the sweet spot would be with the 38t chainring? The 11-32 or the 11-36 cassette?
Thanks, Ed. Haven't tried it yet. I ordered a 38t chainring--should have that in a few days. Then I'll see if I need to add the larger cassette.
Thanks again. I guess I'll get a new chain to go with the cassette. Do you think a 114-link chain would fit? (I think it has 110 links now.)
Thanks, jmcgukin! Did the stock chain fit with the 11-36 or did you have to get a new one?
I have a GT Grade Alloy-X with a SRAM 1x11 setup, 40t chainring and an 11/28 cassette. I need to lower the gearing a bit. I'm thinking of just getting a 38t chainring, but I wonder if I should also get a different…
Does anybody known the rim width of the Jalco CR435. I'm thinking about a tubeless setup on my GT Grade and I'm not sure what size rim tape I'd need. Anybody run these tubeless?
Here's what I ended up with: A Banjo Bros. medium half-frame bag. Seems well made, and fits well too.
Thanks for the suggestions! I just bought a Banjo Brothers bag very cheap on eBay. I'll report back when I get it.
Can anybody recommend a good half-frame pack for the GT Grade? I just got a 55cm Alloy-X, but I haven't been able to hunt down a half-frame pack that will fit with GT's triple-triangle design.
How did you guys find the 105 GT grade alloy for $1000 from PB? I've been looking at it (and the models above it) and haven't seen any deals like yours.
Thanks for the info. I'm debating between the 105 and the Sram X (and also the carbon Sram--$2000 at PB). I'll be doing a mix of road and gravel, though leaning more toward road use. On the alloy X model, about the only…
Anybody have this bike? Performance has it for $ 1699. Sounds pretty good though I'm not familiar with the Jalco CR435 wheels. http://www.performancebike.com/bikes/Product2_10052_10551_1188457_-1
Cool! Can't wait to hear how it rides.
Thanks, Icysmooth52. I think I'm leaning toward the Jamis now. Will wait to see if my LBS is going to get them in.
I could use some help trying to decide between a few bikes:\n\nRaleighTamland 105\nJamis Exploit (new bike, see my previous. post for specs)\nNiiner Steel 105\n\nBut I've also been looking (online) at the Kona…
There's a little pull-down thing on the Raleigh page that allows you to see the geometry (I think they call it "sizing"). But I agree the price seems too high. I've been looking at the GT Grade carbon 105 and the Jamis…
FWIW, I put a 1x8 setup on my Marin around-town bike and I like it (though I'd like it more if I'd used better components). I'd probably be fine with the new Rove's 1x11. \n
RoverAl wrote: Hi welcome to the forum, That Renegade Exploit looks nicely specced. What is the MSRP? I am guessing around $1500-1600 that is what other comparable bikes like the GT grade,Diamondback Haanjo, Kona Rove…
Thanks, levity. The Jamis person said the MSRP was going to be $1949. No word on the weight. I'm sure any of the bikes I'm looking at would be fine for my purposes, but this one does look appealing. J.D.