Gravel Bikes
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Well they are strapped on so more or less easy but they stay were you put them, I believe the focus was more on stability than on easy handling.
First installation takes some time and the amount of protection vinyl to wrap the frame on the contact patches is a bit short so probably have some extra vinyl at hand.
But overall they are good, they don't rattle and aren't annoying while driving.
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The feeling of being violated weighs heavy with my wife and me. I’m struggling with it daily… but new locks, logging chains, and fence should keep the thieves at bay for a while, and let’s me sleep a little easier.
I will be posting pictures of my new 520 in December when I pick it up… I got lucky, the LBS ordered 5 in my size and I was there on delivery day and helped assemble them. Two day later I went in to put my money down and they only had one left.
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I ride a Giant Escape that I like to pretend is a do everything bike. Honestly it has been a great commuter/ gravel hybrid on the Maxis Ramblers (700x38s). I have even taken it on some serious mountain bike trails and done well. I think the key is having double wall wheels and knowing when to walk the bike over an obstacle, lol.
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Gravel bikes rock! Bridges so many different types of surfaces and terrain...no wonder it's becoming so popular.
Regarding "racks" and overlanding...we're using Yakima's tire mounted rack...fits both our bikes and keeps them high and outta harms way.
Gravel bikes rock! Bridges so many different types of surfaces and terrain...no wonder it's becoming so popular.
Regarding "racks" and overlanding...we're using Yakima's tire mounted rack...fits both our bikes and keeps them high and outta harms way.
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Who is the manufacturer of this titanium gravel rig? Appears to have a good amount of stack height for upper body/back comfort.
hey guys...it's a small company in Xi'an...think Terracotta Warriors. Found them when I was looking to build a custom track frame some years ago. Apparently a lot of titanium is produced up there and are several OEM companies that support the industry.
Anyways...when it came to getting a gravel frame they were a natural choice due to the fact their work was exceptional on the track frame.
China has a love affair with the bicycle and it has been an amazing experience to ride and race over here. Covid pretty much shut it all down but we did managed to log 15,000km in 2 trips during that time. Just no racing or Grandfondos.
All of our overlanding focuses around the riding and in 3 weeks we take off for a 6 month tour. So totally stoked to get started.
Anyways...when it came to getting a gravel frame they were a natural choice due to the fact their work was exceptional on the track frame.
China has a love affair with the bicycle and it has been an amazing experience to ride and race over here. Covid pretty much shut it all down but we did managed to log 15,000km in 2 trips during that time. Just no racing or Grandfondos.
All of our overlanding focuses around the riding and in 3 weeks we take off for a 6 month tour. So totally stoked to get started.
Did a 25mi town run today...sure handy having bikes. Into some great riding at the moment.
Had an awesome ride yesterday...rode up to a pass that connects the Tibetan and Loess Plateaus. High point was 4010m (13,150ft). Mostly gravel road and boy and I feelin' it today.
We were going bonkers with several weeks of 100°+ fF+ weather and gave ourselves a break. Took a quick weekend for some camps at higher elevation in Southern Utah to one of our go-to spots. Riding was good until we were attacked by blood-sucking deer flies... then it was good again. Returned home and had cancer treatment the following day.
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The first 5 pics look great (except the mention of the damn deer flies).............the last one, not so much. Keep the spirits high as it's also critical in the treatment journey! Be well.
ya...they're pretty comfortable...you guys look like you're really dialed into riding...awesome. Our overlanding is mostly about the riding...especially the climbs. On a more somber note...a real pity about your young cyclo cross champ
We have seen a bikepackers all loaded up...but for the most part they are sleeping in the little hotels because they are so cheap. Otherwise no bikes...terrain is either up or down which might have something to do with it...haha
Perfect for those of us who love climbing, but probably pretty rough on a fully loaded bike. That lush green up there is amazingly vibrant and surreal.
