I remember , that article, theres another in the series Im sure:
Gravel wheels on a road bike v Road wheels on a gravel bike.
As others have said decide on the first priority, I have a Genesis Croix de fer Gravel bike, its done about 10,000 miles in the last 4 years. I recon 150 of them were off tarmac! But …….I like the gravel geometry, space for wider tyres and mudguard points. Its a great Oct to April bike, then in May to Sept bring out the carbon or the steel and revel in the speed :)
Steve
I just sold my road bike and I will try with a gravel bike only. I've got some nice lightweight wheels on order, I will put 30mm road tires on those. For the last few years 90% of my riding has been on my gravel bike, and I really like the kind of combination rides where I ride 50/50 on gravel roads and tarmac. A gravel bike with light wheels and fast tires should be great for that. I don't race anymore, so I don't really have the need for pure road bike.
I ride mostly on the road as most of my cycling buddies don't have a gravel bike.
I take the gravel bike on holiday, which opens up a few more routes, and riding solo. Also a less expensive gravel bike works then if leaving it in less secure locations etc
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Really helpful suggestions. Thanks all. Think I’ll explore getting a cheapish gravel bike and a slightly cheaper endurance - best of both - just need to find room for both !
I think if it suits your circumstances that's very true.
For me personally I find the wider tyres and reduced higher gears on the gravel bike a bit of an issue on the road
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PSA
Some good value at Sports Pursuit on Bombtrack Bikes at the minute
https://www.sportpursuit.com/search?s=Bombtrack
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Although I’m running tubeless I do carry a spare tube, Just in case.
They are big and unwieldy so opted for Tubolito, super light and super compact
Ive read various reviews and stories about these not being especially robust but as a get home spare it keeps my emergency tool kit a lot lighter and smaller.
Cheers,
Ben
..... for I have become the Jedi of flippers
" an extravagance is anything you buy that is of no earthly use to your wife "
That is my concern with those too. With tubeless tires I've never had a puncture that I couldn't fix with a plugger or a foam spray, so the spare tube doesn't get used very often. I'd rather opt for a bit heavier one, just be sure it works when I need it.
The repair sprays are actually so good, that I do shorter gravel rides now without a spare tube.
Lovely weather for a spin out on the gravel bike yesterday. Bit muddy though.
New winter ride arrived this week, ready for this miserable weather to end so can get out next week. Just got to fit pedals, bottle cages, rear fender ready in case needed, and going to put on my super comfy old mountain bike saddle. Riding in winter can be miserable, so why not have a comfy backside to make up for it.
Smart.
It's a very appealing idea because I'm OCD about weight on long rides (I've been known to weigh AA batteries, the lithium ones are generally lighter by the way) and I always carry a spare. My concern would be that they're reputed to be more difficult to fit, which of course is not what you want miles from home.
Thanks! Just ordered one from Amazon. Probably would only use it as a spare. Handy.
Didn't know Tudor had a cycle team. Fabian Cacellara in the you tube clip on a BMC. He used to be an IWC guy
So, here’s a question for the hive mind:
If you had the choice, would you buy a Canyon Aeroad CF SLX Di2 or a Giant Propel Advanced Pro 0 Di2?
What do you hope to get out of the purchase? Ride, aero, nicest colour?
Going to be hard for anyone to answer the question usefully unless they know what you're looking for.
I have two rim brake Canyon Aeroad CF SLX.
One is Ultegra mechanical and the other Dura-Ace Di2.
Both are extremely capable; I often say I’m overbiked but the geometry paired to an ergon road saddle is a perfect package for me.
Look at the sizing before you commit on either.
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Good question(s).
My current bike is an ex-Team Highroad S-Works Tarmac SL3:
It’s a great bike: light, stiff, quick, 1st gen Di2.
But, for my next bike, I guess I’m after something that this isn’t: modern, aero, integrated cockpit, disk brakes, 12 speed.
Both bikes in question tick all of these boxes and although it has it’s known deficiencies (creaking seatpost etc), it’s the Aeroad that I thought that I was settled on. However, the new Propel has thrown a proverbial ‘spanner in the works’. They both cost about the same.
It would be great to ride them both but although the Propel is now available reasonably locally, the Canyon isn’t really available. The closest that I can get is to hire an Ultimate for the day.
Saw this bike repair stand over on HUKD for £23 with code JAN20OFF. I have one and it is excellent quality for little money
https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/TOJOBBRWS/jobsworth
Thought I’d might be useful for anyone considering maintaining their own bike.
I’d get a bike fit and probably go with the Giant as they can fit you. That Specalized looks too small with a lot of seat post and an odd stem set up.
I have a Canyon and I’d recommend for anyone with a mainstream fit but looks like you’d benefit from a good shop that will fit you.
Saw this over on HUKD, and thought some who frequent this thread may be interested.
£34 for a Gore cycling jacket!
In black/neon and for a large size only. I have just bought one.
My other Gore cycle jacket was 5 times the price.
There is a women in the photo, but it is definitely a man’s jacket. A guy has put up a photo of him wearing it in the thread, and the Amazon reviews state it is a man’s jacket.
https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/gor...-large-4086928
Edit - the order confirmation confirm the jacket as men’s.
Anyone else go to the London Bike show, don’t think I’ll be going again
Incoming today to see if I’ll use it and can justify a Brompton. Not the smallest when folded but for £299 it’s seriously good (this colour is £50 off currently).
Cleaned and oiled to perfection ready for no one to be able to see it this summer.
One of my all time favourite frameset and colourway.
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Blue Skies and Fat Rims
Very nice - is it a Tarmac SL7?
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SL6, Having added a Pro Vibe Carbon Stem & Pro Vibe Carbon Bars the desire for the complicated cockpit of a SL7 do not attract me really.
I still maintain that unless you want to turn a Tarmac into a Gravel Bike or complicate the cockpit then The SL6 is the best bang for buck bike in the Specialized Stables to date
Nice ride out this morning with a few mates to Buttermere for coffee and a sausage sarnie. Weather was excellent although the wind changed direction alongside Crummock so we had a head wind both ways🙄
Anybody else get out in the sun?