Show me your gravelbikes....inspire me.

[p nut]

Originally Posted by danielpack22@ma

My Matt Chester set up as a dingle speed (38-28 front/ 15-25 rear).

Love that Chester. Although that's an awefully low gear.

[p nut]

Originally Posted by August

I rode D2R2 on a touring bike in 2010 with Dave Wages and a friend of his, and pretty early into the ride it was obvious that I had too much bike for such an event. So afterward I talked to Dave about building something with all of the conveniences of a road group, specifically Di2 with DA road brake calipers; he suggested XL tubes, a stretched chainstays, more BB drop and a bit of extra trail. I requested clearance for a 28mm tire, maximum, and couplers.

The Parigi-Roubaixs I have mounted measure close to 30mm, and with the pads at their maximum reach in the caliper slots, there's still plenty of clearance. The bike rides pretty much like a normal road bike, but the longer stays, slacker HTA and added rake make it feel bigger and more stable. I am happy that I don't have weird gearing or (especially) cantilever brakes. Even in the **** DA brakes are fine.

If I were looking to have another mixed surfaces road bike built, I'd look to those builders who like to ride those kinds of roads and make a habit of doing it. Dave Wages, who participates in multiple gravel road centuries every year, Dave Kirk (do they even have pavement in Montana?) and Carl Strong, who has been building his "dirt road bikes" for years and years--those are a few of the best.

Chris--

Oh, and 'cross bikes are for racing.

That bike is just ridiculous. I do have to agree with the other guy who said the cranks don't look right, but I guess as long as it works well... But it would look pretty sweet with some Campy or DA 7400 cranks... Great-looking bike.

[Victor]

Originally Posted by bgcycles

Did someone make "Gravel Grinders" 25 years ago??
Yes - it was me!! Check out this Cool Video

Yes tires are available - Great Stocking Stuffers

Bikes are available too

Regards,
Bruce Gordon

So good, I remember watching this video, always interesting to see how things progress.

[efuentes]

Doing some gnarly Mexican singletrack



The trusty steed ...

[thirdgenbird]

Is it unrealistic to use a Colnago Mexico and 27s for gravel riding?

[gomango]

Originally Posted by thirdgenbird

Is it unrealistic to use a Colnago Mexico and 27s for gravel riding?

If it is class 5 hard packed limestone I would.

Most of the stuff in Minnesota would be fine as long as it's dry/packed.

[oliver1850]

I built a Silk Road and put 27s on it. Only one ride so far on frozen roads, but I think it will be nice on dry roads.

[thirdgenbird]

I think I can get a 27 or 28 in my colnago if I move the wheel back in the dropouts. It won't leave much clearance, but its worth a shot.

I'm interested in hearing how the Silk Road goes. I used to think they were silly, now I think they are kind of neat.

Oh, and I want that crankset!!!

[oliver1850]

Can't help with the crankset.....

I've noticed a lot of neck/shoulder soreness on long rides, so hoping the SR will help with that. It's also 4 pounds lighter than the Trek I rode the bulk of last season, and is surely a lot stiffer. I'm a little concerned about the narrow tires holding up, but they are tubulars so the pinch flatting should be minimized. The CX version would be perfect, but I've not found one within my budget.

If you need more brake clearance, I've got several pairs of Tiagra calipers. They have more clearance than Campagnolos, and I'm sure you can manage to remove the logos.

[thirdgenbird]

There is/was a cantilever version locally for a reasonable price, but it was a 54 or something...

My brake calipers should be fine. Pads are near the bottom of the slot. I think chainstays are my limiting factor.

[ergott]

Originally Posted by thirdgenbird

I think I can get a 27 or 28 in my colnago if I move the wheel back in the dropouts. It won't leave much clearance, but its worth a shot.

I'm interested in hearing how the Silk Road goes. I used to think they were silly, now I think they are kind of neat.

Oh, and I want that crankset!!!

I'd be more impressed with the design of that bike if it had the brakepad holders maxed out at the bottom of the caliper slots. As it is, I don't think there is any more tire clearance in that bike than your typical road bike. I'd rather have 28-34s than suspension on a road/gravel bike.

[William]

Not mine,

A FaTRoB from Cycles J. Bryant (rocking some nice Pacenti's as well).





William

[thirdgenbird]

Originally Posted by ergott

I'd be more impressed with the design of that bike if it had the brakepad holders maxed out at the bottom of the caliper slots. As it is, I don't think there is any more tire clearance in that bike than your typical road bike. I'd rather have 28-34s than suspension on a road/gravel bike.

I don't disagree. If it used longer standard reach brakes I would actively be looking for one. As it stands now, they are a cool memory.

There was a cx version with cantilever posts that should have more room for those interested.

[Ssalmon]

I really love my 28c parigi roubaixs, they handle the Minnesota gravel really well. I have a set of 35 file treads that I would like to try, some descents on the 28s can be a little sketchy.

[Fixed]

Originally Posted by ergott

I'd be more impressed with the design of that bike if it had the brakepad holders maxed out at the bottom of the caliper slots. As it is, I don't think there is any more tire clearance in that bike than your typical road bike. I'd rather have 28-34s than suspension on a road/gravel bike.

That came in a cross version too
I had one it was a cool bike back then too
Cheers