I think I'm in the minority here but I have liked my e*thirteen cassettes. I have had several 11 speed 9-46 cassettes (3 or 4 that I can count) and I am just putting my first miles on my 9-50 12...

Okay, we're well into the process and frames arrive today. Wheels will be built up next week and I'm going to try to order the rest of the parts this weekend.

On my current gravel bike I'm...

Was there last week with kids - 5, 7 and 10. Falcon flow is open but I didn't take my kids on it. I think it's above even the 10 yos pay grade as is Nav Rocks. Maybe next year with when he's 11.
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Realizing after reading this that some of the grinding on my trail bike is likely from the chainring on my e13 crank. Looks like the UL is rated for 10/11/12 speed Shimano and SRAM. Does anybody have...

Thanks all. Checked with an lbs that had the mtn in stock and it's the same as the Ultegra. Left a vm with trailcraft so we'll preload by hand for the rest of the trip!

Seth

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I bought a used trailcraft and didn't realize that the crank arm preload cap was missing until the arm fell off riding around the campground. I located an Ultegra preload cap at an LBS but the inner...

I had a Girvin(?) flexstem on my first mountain bike (pink GT Tequesta). I've laughed about that a lot over the years right up until buying a redshift stem this winter for my wife's gravel bike....

I concur with the idea of leaving the DHF up front.

You could consider either the Minion SS or rock razor for semi sick options. They should roll faster (maybe not climb better though) and still...

Ha! My memory sucks. My budget might be better than last time, though. Thanks!

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Let me know if you do and how much you'd want for them. Those look sweet!

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Yes to this. Unless you are buying spawn or trailcraft (not sure about the future used by Early Rider, Frog or Woom) the forks are heavy and don't work very well. Plus tires give them great traction...

My 5yo (tall for his age) just moved to a Cannondale cujo 20+. Its relatively lightweight and his served his older siblings well over the past few years. Early Rider makes a nice 20" bike also. Avoid...

Thanks for the input. I think that was 3x10 with 10 min warm up and 5 minutes in between. I have a ways to go to still to keep my power consistent throughout the set.

In the past I think I've...

Sounds great! I have a build that I could use them for. I'll contact you offline.

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Late to the party but I have a DT Swiss E1800 with XD driver that I'd sell cheap. In great condition. Used as a backup for a few weeks last year.

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Just needing a gut check here. When doing VO2 workouts I should be focusing my power on zone 5 and when I'm doing threshold I should be focusing on zone 4, is that...

I'm not familiar with Little Creek but here are a few ideas in ascending order:

1. Church rocks
2. Turtle Wall
3. Paradise Rim
4. Barrel*
5. Zen

I rode barrel once in 2020 and my memory...

Hilarious. I was thinking the same thing. :-)

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Second in line if sandbox bails for some reason.

Seth

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What have you heard?

Do you mean that Ti is heavy compared with carbon? Otherwise it seems like there is an apples to oranges comparing a brand with a material.

And are you getting a Moots frame with fork for $750? ...

So... After doing more research, Lynskey offered me a group buy discount that makes their GR300 within ~$50 of the Waltly option so I'll probably go that route. Anybody have any good, bad or...

I bought one for space savings. My diverge (40c tires) has a swat box and the tubolito fits much better. Every time I would insert the carrier into the box it felt like I was pinching the tube.


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That's super helpful on the HA.

What about SA? I've always equated steeper SA with better climbing but it would seem to follow that general riding (not super steep) would benefit from a slacker...

Quick question about gravel bike geo. When I bought my 2018 Specialized Diverge it felt much more stable for both high speeds and descending than my previous road bike (2010 Scott CR1). I'm getting...

I had a tooth break on an e*thirteen cassette in that same 400-500mi ballpark. Went straight to e*thirteen for the replacement. I also had to supply the proof of purchase but they were quick after...

Thanks Dee! That's exactly the type of info I'm looking for.

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This year my business partners and I celebrate 20 years in business. All ride Ave the others have been considering buying gravel bikes this year. Somebody mentioned in a separate thread getting a...

Thanks! That's exactly the kind of answer I was looking for.

Seth

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I have a set of 1/1 hubs with HG driver. If you have an XD I'd be interested in trading.

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Thanks! Just picked one up from another mag.

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Agreed. I have been riding a Trek Stache (29+) for a few years and have really loved it. I *just* bought a used carbon frame when I saw this otherwise I'd probably be in line for one...

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Binary Maniak checks almost all boxes

Size medium
Available in frame only
Available in Ti
Reach 445
STA 77
Runs 120-130 fork
HTA 65 (not sure if this is sagged or unsagged)
Can run 27.5x3.0...

Sorry, that was a joke.

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Which goodwill (asking for a friend)?

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Bumping this back up because it's almost time to start riding again and I need new shorts again. Last year I primarily rode in a pair of Urban Cycling's Shredder shorts and liked them pretty well.
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Now that you say that I remember reading that elsewhere.

Looking at the design of the wheels BB and e*thirteen crank I used a combo of some small spacers and the pre-loader to remove the play. No...

But seriously... What's the answer?

A big part of the last 100 pages or so is tackling the issue of working really hard when you work hard or going really easy most of the time. Some of the work...

Those both made me laugh.

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This is helpful - thank you!

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Thanks!

Is this something that you come across very often personally?

@carpathian I'd like to hear more about this. I'm reading back through the thread from the beginning and trying to pick up things that were lost on me last year. In 2021 I spent the majority of my...

General question here regarding crankset/BB compatibility and pre-loading. I have a frame which states that it takes an 73mm thread BB. I have installed a Wheels Mfg "BB-BSA30-AC" bottom bracket...

I had a similar experience at a shop locally a few years ago. Went in looking for a new road bike. After telling him what I was looking for (at the time - carbon Trek Madone or similar) he said:
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Got the dumond, got the dental pick. Just regreased my hydras and my Bontrager. I figured it would be easy but figured I'd check.

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I just bought a wheelset for my wife that comes with an i9 torch hub and HG driver. Does anybody have an XD mountain freehub body for this hub?

It would appear that I can get the body without...

A couple from recent...

No. Not the only one.

I have a similar reaction to kids' bikes. In general a lightweight (25# or less) hardtail 26er costs $1500+. I realize that these are basically adult bikes with smaller...

What

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Running a company is a lot harder than people who don't or haven't run a company think it is even in good times. When supply chain sucks companies are forced with the decision to figure out how to...