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07-01-2020, 06:54 PM #651
The closest MTB trails to me are about 4 miles away. I can ride from home, cut through some other trails to get there and turn it into a 15 mile trip.
I love riding my Sutra LTD to them, buzzing around without suspension and with drop bars makes them a bit of a challenge. The are not particularly technical so I probably wouldn’t ride there, otherwise.
I’ve shared pics like this before but this gives some insight. From last Sunday.
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07-01-2020, 07:52 PM #652Registered User
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07-01-2020, 08:02 PM #653Registered User
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07-02-2020, 06:38 PM #654Registered User
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Just did my first ride on the new Gravelking SS tire. Def gives up things compared to a burlier tire, but if you ride dry conditions and really value speed they’re really impressive.
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07-03-2020, 09:32 AM #655
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07-03-2020, 11:29 AM #656Registered User
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I bought them (the non Plus+ version) from Panaracer during the pre-order. They're available now: https://www.panaracerusa.com/collect...34660201103522
If you want the Plus+ I bet if you gave them a call (number is on their site) they'd tell you if/when they'll be back in stock. I had to call for my order and they were super helpful.
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07-03-2020, 03:50 PM #657
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07-03-2020, 05:50 PM #658Registered User
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Short trip report...drove from Missoula to Troy, MT. Met a buddy, had lunch and on the bikes a little after 1pm to scout the Wild West Route south to Noxon.
Long paved climb, odd to be paved in the middle on nowhere.
The summit view was not as impressive as expected.
4 miles of downhill on a decommissioned road took 90min, it got progressively worse.
Just when you trust getting through the snowbanks you go over the bars
Bridge location for the camp, perfect evening
The last 3 miles took 2hrs, 3 major road washouts that required getting west. Trail is upper left
Trail continues upper middle
Caught this pic just outside of Clark Fork, ID
We rode the main WWR backwards from Noxon. Lots of pavement, but also a cool little pass. We found a quiet sideroad on the backside for camp.
6hrs day 1
7.5hrs day 2
4hrs day 3
Impressive route, lots of navigation required compared to the Tour Divide. We go back with 8 others mid-August to ride from Eureka to Missoula. We won't be taking the washed out roads option.
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07-03-2020, 07:14 PM #659
A buddy completed this.
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07-03-2020, 07:29 PM #660Registered User
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Is that the same one that some pro rider just completed? Video someplace
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07-03-2020, 07:40 PM #661
No just some Southern VT, he did what? Hold my beer guy.
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07-03-2020, 08:01 PM #662
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07-03-2020, 08:02 PM #663Registered User
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300 miles in under 24hrs is a hell of a quick time
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07-03-2020, 08:08 PM #664
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07-04-2020, 05:14 AM #668
Kris Dennan is such a mellow krusher! I miss his gravel grinder from Grafton, that stop at the hippie camp for lunch was so much fun. And his route selection was top notch.
crab in my shoe mouth
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07-04-2020, 06:50 AM #669Registered User
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07-04-2020, 10:41 AM #670
Slapped some of those discounted revelate bags on the igleheart. Have all the parts for the Knolly now, so I’ll have to reimagine how I’ll use this.
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07-07-2020, 02:31 PM #671
Got the go ahead to buy a gravel bike and could use a little input from the collective. Currently looking at either a Giant TCX Advanced 2 with a spare wheelset (29er stan's with 19mm IW) for road OR a 2018 Diverge. Giant weighs in at 22 pounds whereas the Diverge is about 20 pounds. 2 pounds is a lot. I'm also not a HUGE fan of the headshock thing - feels gimicky and something I may spend a lot of money fixing/replacing in the future. Those who have them, love them.
Plans would be for that bike to be a combo road/gravel bike. If I don't go with the Giant, will likely buy a road wheelset next year if the gravel tires feel slow.
Giant - lower cost, extra wheelset, 2 pounds extra weight
Spec - higher cost (about $500), 2 pounds less
Also looking at a Kona Super Jake, Trek Boone, and a few others.
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07-07-2020, 02:41 PM #672
Check the max tire width on the TCX since its a cross bike.
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07-07-2020, 02:44 PM #673
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07-07-2020, 03:26 PM #674Registered User
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What year Revolt are you looking at? I'd personally avoid the 2019 with the hybrid hydraulic brake adaptor thing.
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07-07-2020, 03:45 PM #675
Anyone want to buy barely used Schwalbe Thunder Burt 27.5x2.1 Pacestart TLE casing? I have a pair and I used them for one like 20 mile ride. I got 700c wheels for my bike and will probably never run these again. $45 for the pair.
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