Agree on integrated bar stem. Works great of you are a pro and someone else will swap it for you. And pay for it.

I have been so close to getting a canyon but I am on the cusp of medium and large.

I have always been scared to try tubies!

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I just ordered some! But that's fizik bar tape that's not crazy old

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For my old bike with rim brakes and road spacing of 100/130 qr. What's a wheelset with wider rims? Mine are 622*13 so only should take up 28c. I would like mid 30s
Tubeless would be nice
Can rim...

Dbl pst

A true cyclocross racing frame has a higher BB to clear stuff and a larger front triangle to make it easier to shoulder.
no rack or fender mounts.
And often no bottle mounts, either. Open triangle...

Hmm... Thanks you are correct with height of 72.5...


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I am looking at those bikes now. I am 6' tall and like 34.5" inseam and it recommends a medium. It stays medium until a 37" inseam...
I have always felt like I am square in the middle of large size...

I'm in a similar situation.
Even looking at same bike.
I think I would do 1 wheelset to start and adjust tire pressure.

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This sounds like my situation. I had a cross check for a while and loved it. Sold it to "upgrade" to the IF.
I will be curious if the Giant is a big upgrade or not.

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Like what?

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Yes this is a team bike!

I'm thinking I don't want to put money into it... I'll try to find some donor parts to spruce it up

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I mountain bike and run but I haven't been on road or gravel much, mostly because my cx road bike is just old. And the faceplate cracked and I should really replace the stem before I ride it. I have...

Thanks! I sent you a PM.


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High gravel people. Given the super lame early season ski condition here in the northeast I decided to book it to LA for an upcoming weekend in December.
In the altadena/ Topanga area: good place...

Report back. I am very skeptical of that rack. Long lever arm on ashort attachment on the chainstay not designed for that load. Offroad bouncing big dynamic loads.

You can pull it off for sure.

I know next to nothing about this stuff but why didn't you mount anything to the fork legs?
I love that giant frame bag.
How long can you go before resupply with that setup? How many days?
Good...

Thanks that's all super helpful.
I don't think I will have time for a real shakedown before my CT time.
My thoughts are enjoying the trail and surroundings and vibes on a bike vs on 2 feet. Bike...

Thanks for the inspiration. I have a frame bag, handlebar roll, small tent. So I think I need a big-ass seat pack that cooperates with my dropper post, and probably a little pack thing on top of my...

I was looking to bikepack the CO trail this summer (or some other trail, I just want to get out for a few weeks). However the gear thing has me super frustrated that I might just hike it....

Worth a watch for sure

Water filters for multi day bike pack? I have a Sawyer I use for day trips. It's light slow and cheap but I wouldn't want to filter enough water for dinner etc with it. Msr guardian for backpacking...

I've ridden a bunch of it. It's amazing. Like 20-25% hike a bike. But that means 75-80% riding.
Looking down from the top of a alpine pass at the ribbon of singletrack extending away and having to...

If it's straight yes. It would have to clamp at an angle upwards. Like a rear fender.
Just ordered a revelate hopper

I'm looking for a non QR beam style rack that will bolt on to the fixed part of my dropper post.
I really want the weight to be sprung (on the frame) and not unsprung weight so on the moving part of...

What rack does evdog have? I was envisioning a beam style rack like a moots tailgater. But not ti and cheaper. Or do they spin? I have a cheapo one I use for bike path and it will spin off road. But...

Thanks. That's for a tallboy 3. I have a 4 and the shock is moved so doubt it will work. I did get excited [emoji38]

Hey bikepackers I really want to ride the colorado trail next summer. I wanted to do it this summer but didn't get the gear sorted out in time so just did other stuff.
I have a large tallboy v4 and...