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Turbogrover wrote: I'm surprised no one has tried to remake the AMP fork for a gravel application. Seems like a logical fit. German:A (I think that's the name) has a linkage fork with a bit different geometry: 1.5 kg.…
Next time you're doing service, pull the freehub and put a dab of grease on the ratchets or pawl ring. That'll quiet them a lot. Noisy hubs use a light oil that 1) might have marginally lower resistance than grease and…
Shaun wrote: I thought it interesting that the things they said would work.....Thudbuster seat post, Specialized future shock, or the Trek isospeed decoupler all come at "significant weight penalty" and pretty much…
TwoWheeler wrote: The thing is, those are supposedly the same as the OEM tires! The bike came with GK SS tires and when it came time to replace the OEM ones, about the only choices were those, Stradas, or Byways, so I…
I'll provide a counterpoint. I have to go at least 12 miles to get to anyplace off the tarmac (more to anyplace interesting) so I spend a lot of time on the road. Either that or use a car, but that goes against the…
Not clear what you're asking. Max cog is max cog, and 46 is a l o n g way from 32. You'll need a long adapter for that at which point shifting in the small cogs is going to suffer. A lot. Unless you mean 32T capacity.…
Hmm, well, GKs are Japanese and Mavics are French, so maybe swearing in those languages would have worked better. If you run out there, time to break out the tire jack. And if that doesn't work, accept that they're not…
chas wrote: That is what I have said for years too. But I had a pair of them this spring. Good to know! Had no idea that was a possibility. Stu: I hit a big pothole at speed while running very low pressures (24-25 psi.…
What's a pinch flat with tubeless? The closest I've come was a big burp that sprayed sealant over the back of the seat tube and lost a lot of air in the tire, but it sealed right up and didn't come close to damaging the…
If you don't like it, paint it or move it on. It's your bike. But ... what's wrong with pink? It's distinctive, you won't see yourself coming and going. But others will. And the color has legitimate cred in high-end…
I'm also a late convert, and still not entirely convinced for high pressure road, but I'm glad I did for gravel and I think you will be too. One of the more interesting riding areas around here is on the wrong side of…
BTW, the Pirelli you noted: BRR tested the CX version, the gravel is available in up to 700x45 and 650x50. But they're still wide, low-pressure, and treaded.
Maybe this would be a good time to go tubeless. I've also found that tires with any tread tend to be more flat-prone, especially wide, low-pressure tires. My guess is that the tread traps sharps and give them an…
Maybe it's just where I ride but when I pull my tires there are usually bits of metal, thorn ends, and other crud in them. IMO it's definitely worth cleaning them out periodically.
Honestly I don't know what this means: " looks like the threads are stripped on the arm and the spindle" What threads on which arm? But no matter: at 2 months this is a warranty issue. Take it back.
If you know your measurements, Alan includes custom geometry in their prices. Or they did last I checked (a couple of years ago). Prices are reasonable and they make good stuff. They work in CF and Al.
I don't think anyone can answer this if they don't know the IW of the rims you're using. Though if you only have 35mm using a nominal 35mm tire seems to be cutting it a bit fine. .
CasualGravel wrote: Either way, it looks like another brand that's using a Carbonda open mould frame. That doesn't mean its bad, as I love my bike, but just know what you're getting. Again, no idea whether the Katahdin…
Honestly I can not imagine leaving on one. That sounds like an accident waiting to happen.
Looks like a fine bike -- stay off the bargain basement and it's tough to find one that isn't these days. Whether it's perfect for you or not only a test ride can tell, of course. But I have to say, I get a little leery…