Chief Posted September 25, 2020 Author Share Posted September 25, 2020 On 11/3/2019 at 10:17 AM, TheX said: I really want to mount GRX calipers, but...the Kona won't take flat mount and that's all they make in the GRX lineup. Thankfully, the SLX calipers work fine. Look here. https://trpcycling.com/product/flat-mount-to-post-mount-adapter/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 1 hour ago, Chief said: Look here. https://trpcycling.com/product/flat-mount-to-post-mount-adapter/ That's backwards of what I need. I need the post mount fork/frame to use flat mount calipers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack_turtle Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 I'm pretty sure that putting flat-mount calipers on a post-mount frame/fork would be impossible, right? or does this solve it for some? https://www.assolutions.ca/flat-mount-caliper-to-post-mount-adapter-guide/ I'm going the other way with my next build- older post-mount brakes on a modern flat-mount frameset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 9 minutes ago, mack_turtle said: I'm pretty sure that putting flat-mount calipers on a post-mount frame/fork would be impossible, right? Definitely impossible. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 7 minutes ago, TheX said: Definitely impossible. What am I missing? It seems like the Ass Olutions adapters are a solution. 19 minutes ago, mack_turtle said: or does this solve it for some? https://www.assolutions.ca/flat-mount-caliper-to-post-mount-adapter-guide/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 46 minutes ago, Barry said: What am I missing? It seems like the Ass Olutions adapters are a solution. I only have 15mm of clearance, not 24. The calipers I have are fine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Posted September 25, 2020 Author Share Posted September 25, 2020 5 hours ago, TheX said: That's backwards of what I need. I need the post mount fork/frame to use flat mount calipers. Ahhh... yes you are right. Sorry. I have this stuck in my head because I was looking at getting the Chamois Hagar and would have needed these if I did that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 Rode Walnut today, on the WTB Riddler 700x45's. MUCH better than the 33's, not bone jarring anymore. The only place the short wheelbase kinda spooked me was going down Endo Valley. I walked part of the climb out also. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 Oh yeah, first ride on flats. Geared up like any other MTB ride, best way to see how it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Posted September 26, 2020 Author Share Posted September 26, 2020 Got a 15 miler in today starting at Suburban Ninja. A couple of spooky spots and some slick rocks make for an exhilarating ride. @TheX If you'd like to check out that trail system I'd be happy to do a ride together. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATXZJ Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 I tore up my share of sidewalls on the back of the jake and ended up having to run what was basically a DH tube for CX bikes. Definitely think these would be worth looking into for those days off the path. https://bikerumor.com/2019/06/03/panzer-shapes-up-anti-flat-tire-inserts-for-gravel-adds-slick-new-sealant/ https://bikerumor.com/2018/12/20/mariposa-tyreinvader-blasts-away-tubeless-pinch-flats-from-gravel-to-trail-plus/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 19 minutes ago, ATXZJ said: I tore up my share of sidewalls on the back of the jake and ended up having to run what was basically a DH tube for CX bikes. Definitely think these would be worth looking into for those days off the path. https://bikerumor.com/2019/06/03/panzer-shapes-up-anti-flat-tire-inserts-for-gravel-adds-slick-new-sealant/ https://bikerumor.com/2018/12/20/mariposa-tyreinvader-blasts-away-tubeless-pinch-flats-from-gravel-to-trail-plus/ It took me an hour to get that tire and tube off of the wheel. Thickest tube I have ever seem. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 1 hour ago, ATXZJ said: I tore up my share of sidewalls on the back of the jake and ended up having to run what was basically a DH tube for CX bikes. Definitely think these would be worth looking into for those days off the path. https://bikerumor.com/2019/06/03/panzer-shapes-up-anti-flat-tire-inserts-for-gravel-adds-slick-new-sealant/ https://bikerumor.com/2018/12/20/mariposa-tyreinvader-blasts-away-tubeless-pinch-flats-from-gravel-to-trail-plus/ I run HuckNorris in both the 5010 and the ChamoisHagar. In over 10,000 miles combined, I haven't had a single tire pinch flat. Although that Mariposa looks lighter and cheaper, so that may be worth checking out when it's time for a change. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 The SC Stigmata is replacing my totaled road bike. I love this thing. Very impressed with the GRX group too. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 2 hours ago, AntonioGG said: The SC Stigmata is replacing my totaled road bike. I love this thing. Very impressed with the GRX group too. I put the GRX stuff on my Kona, love it as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 16 hours ago, AntonioGG said: The SC Stigmata is replacing my totaled road bike. I love this thing. Very impressed with the GRX group too. It's always a good choice to go with SC. And I'm really liking the GRX group as well on the EVIL, And I've seen all but the most dedicated of roadies ditching their road bikes in favor of gravel/touring/adventure bikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 4 minutes ago, Barry said: It's always a good choice to go with SC. And I'm really liking the GRX group as well on the EVIL, And I've seen all but the most dedicated of roadies ditching their road bikes in favor of gravel/touring/adventure bikes. Yeah, to be honest, my favorite thing to do on the road bike was crits, but when I was doing that, my wife got to see, almost every race someone with a broken collarbone or blood or both. It's one of the most fun and dangerous thing I've ever done. If I could still do crits, I would have picked up a pure road racing bike. Last time I bought the Roubaix, I was thinking it's made for the cobbles of Belgium (super rough) and thus I thought I could put some 32c and use it as a gravel bike, but after reading the Specialized warranty description on it, I was extremely disappointed--basically unless you're Peter Sagan, it's meant for smooth paved roads only. So it was almost an instant regret for me since I'd rather have bought a pure road bike like a Tarmac, or a true all purpose bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 2 hours ago, AntonioGG said: Yeah, to be honest, my favorite thing to do on the road bike was crits [...] Whoa. So what you're saying is that even dedicated roadies are going the gravel/touring/adventure bike route! 😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 32 minutes ago, Barry said: Whoa. So what you're saying is that even dedicated roadies are going the gravel/touring/adventure bike route! 😉 I wouldn't say I'm a dedicated roadie at all. I don't shave my legs and I wear MTB shoes while on the road. I guess what I am is a racer at heart. I love racing, and I had to quit racing cars. Now I stick to MTB racing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack_turtle Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 Coming soon! I'm an idiot and forgot to order a headset with it, otherwise it would be on the road tomorrow. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 Is Suburban Ninja easy to follow for someone that has never ridden it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack_turtle Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 I've ridden SN a few times and it seems pretty easy to follow. Most of it just parallels the creek. I don't recall much that is too technical for a skinny tire bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Bernardo Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 Yes. Main SN trail goes from Red Horn to Kati Lane. There are four off shoots. 3 will bring you back to the main trail. 1 is a short Lollipop loop. These are generally by the creek. From SN, you can access some single/double track behind Christ Church. I'm usually about 11-12 miles riding SN and Christ Church trails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Posted October 7, 2020 Author Share Posted October 7, 2020 Pretty easy to find your way around. You'll need to explore a little to ride all the trails. Like @st.bernardo said most of the offshoots bring you back to the main trail. If you get up into the church area you can spend quite a bit of time trying to find your way back out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 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. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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