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06-18-2020, 10:43 PM #576
Hah, she spent $20k on hers (including the amazing wheel set). By far the nicest bike I will ever ride. So fucking far out of my league.
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06-18-2020, 11:15 PM #577one of those sickos
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I just got a 2019 Emonda SLR with Dura Ace Di2 and Bontrager carbon wheels for way less than you'd think, considering it retailed for over $10k. There are deals to be had.
The Emonda is a rocket, for sure. I love it for climbing and spirited rides, but when I'm going out for 6+ hours or riding casually with the GF, I pick the steel Seven Axiom. It's just so smooth and quiet. The last race bike I had was a CAAD10 (Al), which I got because I didn't want to risk crashing a carbon one.
For gravel, if not racing, I think you'll be happy with a steel bike. The wheels and tires will make a huge difference too, and you'll have more money for those of the frame is cheaper.
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06-19-2020, 05:55 AM #578
I didn’t mean to start a major debate but thought with a $2k budget, there are options.
One “upgrade” I will never go without on a gravel bike is hydro disc brakes. They provide so much confidence when on steep pitches or off road that it’s well worth the money.
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06-19-2020, 06:12 AM #579
Yup, no hydros and I wouldn't want to ride the dirt sidewalk
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06-19-2020, 09:04 AM #580
Flyover, look on Pinkbike classifieds. Quite a few steel bikes on there at good prices. As others said make sure to have disc braks (hydraulic ones) and a decently modern 1x or 1x 11speed drivetrain.
Everything else is easy to upgrade later.
I have some carbon 29/700c hoops coming for my steel bike that I am fucking super stoked on. I got lucky and paid $1300 for basically a new Ragley Trig a couple months ago.
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06-19-2020, 01:11 PM #581
Have a Ti gravel/all-road frame for sale if anyone's looking for one:
https://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/2793742/
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06-19-2020, 01:43 PM #582
these are great little bags in my experience... I quickly got over my reluctance to add the dock to my seat on two bikes, after I experienced how awesome it was to click and swap the bag from bike to bike when needed (I carry my tools, tube, etc in there). The rollover style sooooo much better than zipper. And, when you park at a brewery or whatever, click! bag comes with you.
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06-19-2020, 06:30 PM #583
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06-20-2020, 08:38 AM #584
Hey WG, question for you.... how heavy is your steel gravel bike? Do you notice the extra weight of the steel on longer rides at all?
I'm looking at a Van Dessel WTF to buy locally, but it weighs around 24-25 lbs. I'm not going to be riding race-pace or anything, I really just want something for the dirt roads around Boulder where I can put in longer rides (30-40 miles) on something that's built for it, vs riding on my full-suspension 29er.
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06-20-2020, 09:26 AM #585
Yeah in an ideal world I would have a $5-7k Ti or carbon machine that would be a lot lighter and stiffer than my steel bike, but what I have now is super enjoyable and definitely WAY easier to pedal around than even a locked out plastic 29er. I think it's somewhat heavy at around 25ish pounds and I have lighter carbon 700c wheels coming in the mail which I bet will shave a pound off compared to the 650b on alu hoops I have now.
My "trail" bike is a coil sprung hog on basically small dirtbike tires so pedaling the rigid steel gravel bike feels easy by comparison for the most part.
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06-20-2020, 10:33 AM #586
my Sutra LTD is a tank but still is fine for 30-40 miles ride.
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06-20-2020, 10:48 AM #587
Yeah, I did 100 miles last monday and by mile 80 it was still enjoyable, but I was thinking how easy it would have felt on a legit carbon bike that was 5 pounds lighter. I still have a hard time just cruising. I kinda wanna mash the pedals everywhere I go, and steel isn't necessarily the frame material for that.
30-40 mile gravel cruises it is perfect though.
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06-20-2020, 02:08 PM #588
Salsa Warbird sounds like the bike.
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06-20-2020, 02:40 PM #589
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06-21-2020, 12:16 PM #590Registered User
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06-21-2020, 12:29 PM #591
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06-21-2020, 03:15 PM #592
Picked up a like-new used Van Dessel WTF yesterday, and put in a quick 30 miles this afternoon. I have to say, it was the smoothest gravel/road bike I've ridden, and made the 30 miles go by super fast. I'm looking forward to the occasional gravel exploration ride when I don't feel like braving the singletrack crowds on future weekends.
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06-21-2020, 04:19 PM #593Registered User
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06-21-2020, 06:03 PM #594
It is fantastic on the descents. I think they pushed the head angle too far in my opinion and that is coming from someone who has always preferred slacker than average trail bikes. The ability to actuate the dropper with the mechanical left shifter mechanism is pretty slick and found myself using it constantly on my ride yesterday. All in all very happy with it.
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06-21-2020, 06:19 PM #595Registered User
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That’s awesome to hear! If I had rougher trails around me it’d be very high on my list
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06-22-2020, 07:34 AM #596
I have quite a few miles on the Chamois. The only time I notice the length of the front end is out of the saddle climbing on pavement. It does “swim” oh so slightly. Other than that it dominates everywhere in my opinion. Silky and quick on the road, alarmingly fast on gravel and very capable on single track.
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06-22-2020, 08:26 AM #597
thanks for the Chamois Hagar write ups. very curious about that one, but I fear its a bit too aggressive for me for a do it all commuter/road/gravel/light trail slayer with two wheelsets...
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06-22-2020, 10:17 AM #598Registered User
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I've never used a freeze dried meal, what are your favorites? I've heard the concerns about excessive salt, but I'm ok with that as a replacement on a long tour. I have one on hand, the Good-To-Go Thai Curry.
Found a local/Missoula company that makes some, this Chipotle Beef Burrito Bowl sounds awesome, back from tortillas and make tacos. https://pinnaclefoods.co/product/chi...tro-lime-rice/
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06-22-2020, 10:45 AM #599
Replaced my older (canti) SuperX with this new one last week. New to me are hydro brakes and tubeless. I think the fork rake is a little shallower on this version of the frame too. Tracks really nicely despite it being a full on cross frame. I came from road, so wasn't really interested in gravel frame geometry. Group is from an Ultegra Topstone (not Di2). Will be upgrading the wheels at some point. Also still need to cut the stem. Super fun.
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06-23-2020, 08:21 AM #600
Didn't know where else to post this. Holy shit. ::::throws bikes in dumpster:::::
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