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mrlobber
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by mrlobber on Thu Oct 03, 2019 2:06 pm
Ex-bikes: Cube Aerium C68 SLT 2018 / Cervelo S5 2015 / Felt AR FRD 2014 / Cannondale SS HM 2014 / Scott Addict SL 2014 / Scott Plasma Premium 2014 / Orbea Orca 2008 / Look 596
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eric01
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by eric01 on Mon Oct 07, 2019 11:47 am
My thoughts exactly. Paint jobs have been pretty boring for a few generations but this one just looks proper.
Specialized Tarmac Sworks SL6, Moots Compact, Carl Strong Titanium
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VTR1000SP2
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by VTR1000SP2 on Tue Oct 08, 2019 4:04 pm
octav wrote:Wonderful bike! What is the max clearance for the frame? I guess you will switch to some mtb system pedals?
I would not go beyond 40mm tires but it also depends on the internal width of the rim you choose. On my Avions with a 22mm internal width, the 38mm GravelKing inflates to 38.
I am planning on using my Favero pedals but with Xpedo M-Force bodies so that will take care of my MTB power pedal setup.
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Denavelo
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by Denavelo on Thu Oct 17, 2019 5:56 pm
floppyb wrote: ↑Thu Oct 17, 2019 4:57 pm
Great looking gravel bike that barely looks like a gravel bike!
I'm curious to what a "Gravel" bike is supposed to look like.. I thought it was just a road bike with clearance for larger tires and more focused road geometry? I like how the bike industry has shaped our minds to what something is supposed to look like..
Not attacking in any way, just curious.. I think this bike looks amazing that would rip on the road and the off-road, which is what gravel "Racing" was founded upon..
Speedvagen Road Machine "2011 Surprise me | Rob English "Mudfoot" 29er | Focus Izalco Max
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ooo
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by ooo on Thu Oct 17, 2019 9:50 pm
It will look nicer if you can get valves with the same size.
What about rotor sizes? Have you tried 140 rear or 140 front/rear?
dur-ace 2x118 g (160 mm) to xtr/xt 2x88 g (140 mm) thats -60 grams
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floppyb
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by floppyb on Fri Oct 18, 2019 4:27 pm
Denavelo wrote: ↑Thu Oct 17, 2019 5:56 pm
floppyb wrote: ↑Thu Oct 17, 2019 4:57 pm
Great looking gravel bike that barely looks like a gravel bike!
I'm curious to what a "Gravel" bike is supposed to look like.. I thought it was just a road bike with clearance for larger tires and more focused road geometry? I like how the bike industry has shaped our minds to what something is supposed to look like..
Not attacking in any way, just curious.. I think this bike looks amazing that would rip on the road and the off-road, which is what gravel "Racing" was founded upon..
I agree. The bike industry has done a wonderful job of convincing us what a certain type of bike should look like and how it should be used.