Show me your gravelbikes....inspire me.

[Kirk007]

Originally Posted by rpm

That Spectrum is just fantastic! What’s going on with the chainstays?

Seven's disc dropouts are really long, plus there's a pad for di2 cable right at that junction so it looks a little bumpy (other than that just poor photo resolution I think).

[charliedid]

Originally Posted by gomango

Thanks for the detailed build plan and post.

I don't have a vision yet, but your post got me thinking.

Our son is on a study abroad right now and when he gets back we'll get on it.

As I mentioned, he's doing gravel distance races this summer.

Some of which are in southern Minnesota, where we actually have river valleys.

Loads and loads of climbing down there, so we'll see what he wants.

Cool...

I know the terrain well. I have ridden a big chunk of the Driftless and even went to school a million years ago in Winona MN.

Like I said most of this was a swap from a mountain bike. I'm a big fan of 1X and suspect this will move in that direction at some point. That said for flexibility this 2x10 setup would suit me just about anywhere and it's all virtually new. I should just stop thinking about it and ride the hell out of it. :-)

Have fun with your son!

[charliedid]

[QUOTE=joosttx;2291170]the ultimate of gravel bikes. 650b dual suspension drop bar gravel bike.....

You sure ? ;-)

Next move is a 24" wheeled custom Crust!

[joosttx]

[QUOTE=charliedid;2291353]

Originally Posted by joosttx

the ultimate of gravel bikes. 650b dual suspension drop bar gravel bike.....

You sure ? ;-)

Next move is a 24" wheeled custom Crust!

My buddy told me he completely satisfied with his stable and does not need another bike....

[charliedid]

[QUOTE=joosttx;2291375]

Originally Posted by charliedid

My buddy told me he completely satisfied with his stable and does not need another bike....

I should be more like your buddy.

Trying

[tommyrod74]

First (outdoor) ride on the Serotta HSG CX I redid recently (and posted on the custom bikes forum).

Gravel, frozen lakes, and old ghosts for 57 miles or so. A good day to (finally) get outside.

[d_douglas]

Originally Posted by Kirk007

Spectrum disc with 650b and 38mm tires

That thing is badass!

[joosttx]

New Open Up with 1x11 clutch drive train...

[joosttx]

Momma's dont let your babies gravel with Duraace

[SlowPokePete]

January 9, 2018 by SlowPoke Pete, on Flickr

SPP

[sandyrs]

I posted this in the Custom gallery a while ago but with the switch to ~~~road plus~~~ I think I can officially deem this a gravel bike. I built the frame in a class last year and have been riding it as my commuter/winter bike.

[sparky33]

Originally Posted by joosttx

New Open Up with 1x11 clutch drive train...

You must be so tempted.

What are your thoughts on U.P. vs Mosaic?

[BikeNY]

Originally Posted by sandyrs

I posted this in the Custom gallery a while ago but with the switch to ~~~road plus~~~ I think I can officially deem this a gravel bike. I built the frame in a class last year and have been riding it as my commuter/winter bike.

Looks nice! What fenders are you running?

[joosttx]

Originally Posted by sparky33

You must be so tempted.

What are your thoughts on U.P. vs Mosaic?

I like titanium.

[sandyrs]

Originally Posted by BikeNY

Looks nice! What fenders are you running?

PDW City Full Metals from when the bike had 700c wheels and narrower tires. I need to get wider ones. Probably Planet Bike Cascadias.