Barry Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 1 hour ago, TheX said: Yep, SN is pretty much perfect for the Kona. I might have I saw you out there. I was the guy that confirmed you were on SN. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 36 minutes ago, Barry said: I might have I saw you out there. I was the guy that confirmed you were on SN. Haha, after my wrong turn and ending up at FR512 jump area, I wasn't sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAF Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 My Ti frame-up gravel build - many hundreds of miles on her at this point. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 That's hawt! Some front squish would be nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 31 minutes ago, TAF said: My Ti frame-up gravel build LAUFMAO. In a good way. EVIL says it can't be done, but some folks have put the Lauf Grit on the ChamoisHagar and it doesn't make a huge geo difference from the stock fork (slightly steeper HTA and very slightly lower BB). I may give it an expensive go at some point. What they said couldn't be done: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 That Lauf fork looks like a fun project. $800 test isn't that bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 I'm spending way too much time looking at Lauf forks. Too bad they don't have a loaner program. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Posted October 15, 2020 Author Share Posted October 15, 2020 17 hours ago, TheX said: I'm spending way too much time looking at Lauf forks. Too bad they don't have a loaner program. You could also run a 80x100mm XC fork on the Jake. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 5 minutes ago, Chief said: You could also run a 80x100mm XC fork on the Jake. Yeah, but I'd like to spend some time with the Lauf. Curiosity can be expensive. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack_turtle Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 This is happening now. Twin Six Standard Rando with EBB. 42/17 gear. No miles at all on it yet. Probably need a trim a little more off the top of the fork. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bestbike85 Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 8 hours ago, mack_turtle said: This is happening now. Twin Six Standard Rando with EBB. 42/17 gear. No miles at all on it yet. Probably need a trim a little more off the top of the fork. Those tires look nice and plump. What size are they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack_turtle Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 650B wheels with 47mm WTB Ventures. https://www.instagram.com/p/CGdKJu-Al4m/?igshid=1xdpq0i8g82gi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 Rainmaker! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack_turtle Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 2 hours ago, AntonioGG said: Rainmaker! That's actually why I own a "gravel bike," so.I have something to ride when the trails are muddy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 7 hours ago, mack_turtle said: WTB Ventures I love the performance of my WTB Venture 700×50s. I'm on my second pair after 1100 miles. The traction and rolling speed is counter intuitive but killer. And holly hell they corner awesome on singletrack. But they're paper mache when it comes to rocks. You'll get a sidewall rip if you become rock adjacent. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Bernardo Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 I've had good luck with the WTB Nanos and run the 2.1" version. Fast rolling and durable sidewalls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cafeend Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 On 10/10/2020 at 10:21 AM, TheX said: Yep, SN is pretty much perfect for the Kona. I think a single speed would be great out there too. I took a wrong turn about half a mile in, and ended up at the FR 512 area. The Karoo got me back on track. You can easily add more miles out there and tie in to BC from there. Like Chief and St B mentioned , there are numerous loops and options around SN and depending on how you choose to string them together you can get 8-12 fun miles. And yea , great for a SS there. My Frankenbike with drops is a SS and she does beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Posted October 20, 2020 Author Share Posted October 20, 2020 17 hours ago, Cafeend said: You can easily add more miles out there and tie in to BC from there. Like Chief and St B mentioned , there are numerous loops and options around SN and depending on how you choose to string them together you can get 8-12 fun miles. And yea , great for a SS there. My Frankenbike with drops is a SS and she does beautiful. By connecting SN with BC I can usually get 15-20 miles in depending on which trails I ride. That's leaving from the house and making a loop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack_turtle Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 (edited) here's the basis of a 15-20 "gravel" loop around SATN. I could include the gravel paths inside Circle C Metro Park and the Veloway trails to make it over 20 miles. Most of Bauerle and Canterbury would be fine as well if you skip the rockier sections. I opted for roads instead of the Firehouse-area trails, but most of that terrain is fine on this bike. I could have done a lap around SCNP and Whirlpool/ Valero Loop to add some miles as well. I just know to skip stuff like Stonewall and Repo Cycle on this bike. Edited October 20, 2020 by mack_turtle 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 I like most of SATN on a gravel bike. Hell, I vastly prefer the 45 median trails on a gravel bike over a trail bike. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcarneytx Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Only ridden a few times. Sort of want to replace with a Canyon Grail (but they don't exist right now, same as most new bikes. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Bernardo Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Sexy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 I was looking for a picture on my laptop when I ran into this old picture (ca. 8/16/2011) of my TrueFabrication gravel grinder waiting for pedals, black seatpost clamp, and bar tape. I had to share it because of the background. Long live Hammerhead bikes! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATXZJ Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Looks like vittoria is coming out with inserts for gravel rigs. Have the Air-liner on my long travel bike, and have been really happy with the performance and ease of install/use as an alternative to cushcore. https://www.vittoria.com/us/air-liner-gravel-tire-inserts.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 I'm a wuss when it comes to drop bars apparently. Since my gravel bike seems to only see places like brushy and Walnut, I'm going back to flats. Hands on the hoods just sucks (for me) riding bumpy/rocky stuff. The guy I gave the brake levers to decided not to use them, so I got them back. Waiting for the 11 speed shifter to get here Thursday. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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