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I run A PNW Rainier with 100 mm of travel on my Diverge. I ride a lot of steep fire road and technical single track, so the dropper is awesome for me. I wouldn't mind more travel, but I don't have much room. As a rule,…
Like anything, one's choice in this matter involves weighing a series of compromises and then deciding on which factors are more important to that individual. I enjoy unrestricted motion and am willing to sacrifice…
I have a pair of the Sidi Gravel shoes with Sidi memory foam inserts and couldn't be happier with them. They have a stiff platform but are also pretty easy to walk in. I don't get the walking on wooden blocks feeling I…
Man, that's a sweet bike. How's the ride? I do chunky fire road and single track with a lot of road in between. I am seriously considering getting one of those frames and swapping my kit over.
IS mounts are definitely not future proof since they pretty much don't exist any more...lol... But, if you meant post mount, then you can get the Hope RX4 in a post mount to work with either Sram or Shimano drop bar…
When describing your routine, you don't mention wiping the chain off after applying lube, nor whether you are using wet or dry lube. I only ask because many people neglect to wipe the chain after lubing; they seem to…
Shaun wrote: Or are you supposed to use wet lube in wet conditions and dry lube in dry conditions? ^^This. Wet lube sticks around longer in adverse conditions, so if your ride features a lot of puddles, stream…
Their bar tape and bibs are awesome as well.
I'm using the SQ Labs 611 active on both the mountain and gravel bikes and like it a lot. I recently did 70 miles with no soreness at all, FWIW.
Rashad wrote: Thanks @p0is0n0ak , good stuff all around. I have my heart pretty set on the SRAM build for the reasons you outlined and others. Availability is pretty much the only thing that will force me in the Ekar…
I enthusiastically second your decision to run the Sram mullet drivetrain. I just converted my bike to the 10/52 with a 40 up front and it is amazing for the steep fireroads in Norcal. I am strongly considering a 42 up…
I just hacked my Force shifter with the Ratio mod and am running a 40 tooth up front with an X0-1 derailleur and 10-52 X0-1 cassette. I got it out on it's first run yesterday and wow! It was amazing! I was actually…
Hi all, the title says it all. I am looking for a Sram 22 Force Hydro left lever for my gravel bike. I run a 1X and want to use the mechanism to activate a dropper post. Thanks for looking.
I keep the drivetrain very clean-- wiping it down and using a tire brush on the cog set-- and don't really sweat the rest of the bike. I probably detail each bike 4 times a year to inspect for damage, but I don't really…
Causearuckus wrote: I can give a little perspective on the 1x. The terrain around me is very short and step climbs and descents. I find I have enough gearing 98% of the time, but occasionally want that extra low gear. I…
Wife disclaimer: All of my tools are necessary and I couldn't possibly do without any of them. Ok, now that that's out of the way. I built my first BMX out of salvaged parts in 6th grade and really haven't stopped;…
Like others have said, if properly seated, the vast majority of tires will hold air for much longer than an hour without sealant. I usually expect ~4 pops, and these are always loud and a little disconcerting. I still…
edraven wrote: Shorter stem isn't to counter steering speed it's just to keep your upper body in the same place. Think about it, if your hands are now landing in a wider place, you'll have to bend over more to reach…
Wide bars are about leverage and control. In the 90s I also used to cut down my bars to roughly the width of my shoulders because that was the thing everybody used to do. Long stems and short bars were a carry over from…
Ok, so after a little confusion and some help from the community, my problem is solved. My 2021 Diverge was designed around 160/180 mm rotors, but I couldn't find that info anywhere. My confusion was exacerbated because…