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@pkram - nice Fuji! That's come up looking really good. FYI, I went from the 32mm GK slicks to the 38mm, and the 38s were only about 15g heavier per tyre but much less prone to pinch flats than the 32s and roll just as…
Good to know! Reports about the power of the juin techs seem to vary but it sounds like pad choice makes an appreciable difference.
Thanks @owly. The GTs are pretty tempting, even at the higher price.
@Kleritschi72, beautiful bike. How do you like the juin tech calipers? I'm looking at these for my AWOL.
Bike number 2 is Oscar the AWOL. He's a hefty old thing but the attachment runs deep! The plan had been to replace him with the (as yet unnamed) Enigma but I can't see myself selling him so I'm going to invest in a few…
Both my bikes are gravel-friendly, and both are keepers. Main ride is an Enigma Escape Ti, new this year. Runs Ultegra 8020 plus RX clutch RD, Rotor cranks, Thomson post, stem and carbon CX bar, Fabric sale and tape.…
Ha, that is pretty spooky. 🙂 Just sold the trainer last weekend, but I think I might keep Oscar for more serious (for me!) off-roading where I don't want to worry about breaking my frame, or for dog (-trailer) rides.…
Couldn't resist one more of Oscar in all-rounder mode (38mm Gravel Kings rather than 2.1" Maxxis Ignitors).
... And finally, this is old faithful, Oscar the AWOL. I'm having second thoughts about selling him. He's a tank, but there's something reassuringly solid and indestructible about him. I've also come to appreciate the…
Another photo from when I first arrived home with it - I've played a bit more with saddle and shifter position since this one, and I've got a Thomson stem on the way (slightly shorter, stiffer, same angle as the top…
And another attempt...
Awesome! My wait was about 14 weeks; the anticipation was delicious, although I started to get a bit antsy toward the end. That Lauf fork sounds very promising. Does it have the same length and offset/rake as the Reilly…
Yeah, the Gradient is super long. Bear in mind, too, that the reach at equivalent stack to your CAADX will be even longer by a couple of mm. In other words, if the CAADX has say 388mm reach, and you add a spacer to your…
"... NOTIONS of durability" 🙂 Looks like the photo worked this time. It doesn't do the finish justice, but hopefully you get the idea. I'll upload a full bike photo when the time comes!
It's a small world! Hope your friend gets his Spectre soon. I originally planned to get the default finish for my Escape, but the demo bike had the bead brushed finish with purple anodised logos. It's a marginally less…
Ha, I've not met many people who share my name, let alone houses! 🙂 The Gradient sounds like a great option. FWIW, I had a bit of contact with Mark Reilly about 18 months ago when I was investigating the Spectre as a…
I'm a big fan of 46/30 chainrings. I run a 46/30 Sugino crankset and 11-36 cassette on my AWOL and it's ideal. I can scale pretty decent off road climbs with a load and 29x2.1" tyres. I find it basically operates as a…
Totally agree that Ti is a great, but not the only option There are some really promising looking steel framesets to consider, especially if you're in the UK. I mentioned above that I'm in Australia, so couldn't test…
Part of my decision to downsize to a single bike was that I wanted a bike that would last for decades - I'm sentimental that way. Carbon bikes feel a bit ephemeral to me, and having had two break within a month of each…
Maybe check out the Redshift Shockstop suspension stem - it's getting good reviews and probably adds about the same weight as future shock while fitting any bike. You could also get some gel pads to fit under the bar…