Show me your gravelbikes....inspire me.

[sparky33]

Originally Posted by jbay

Following a recent conversation with @sparky33, I thought I should post an updated photo of my well-used steed, which made an appearance much earlier in this thread. It was prototype #1 of Seven's Evergreen model and, given that they hadn't come up with the name at that point, it proclaims itself to be an Axiom. What's in a name?







It's wearing 650B x 48 Switchback Hills in this photo, which I've nicknamed The Irresponsibles, because they encourage you to do things you probably shouldn't!



-- John

Did you wear out all the original components already? It's showing real personality now.

Switchbacks look just right here, and its a great example of fitting a very large tire on a ti frame with road cranks. How long are the chainstays?


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[weisan]

Originally Posted by jbay

Following a recent conversation with @sparky33, I thought I should post an updated photo of my well-used steed, which made an appearance much earlier in this thread. It was prototype #1 of Seven's Evergreen model and, given that they hadn't come up with the name at that point, it proclaims itself to be an Axiom. What's in a name?



It's wearing 650B x 48 Switchback Hills in this photo, which I've nicknamed The Irresponsibles, because they encourage you to do things you probably shouldn't!

-- John

whoa!
Sorry Jos, your picture gonna be replaced by this new wallpaper!

I just got an update from Harris Cyclery that the Switchback hills tires I ordered over the holidays are being shipped out priority mail today so I should be getting them as early as Wednesday possibly. I can't wait to put them on my long haul trucker, it won't look nearly as nice as John pal's SEVEN but at least I am hoping it will encourage me to be a bit more brave riding on the trails. when it comes to taking risks on the bike, I am truly a Nancy.

[R3awak3n]

woah, that 7 is hella cool

[jbay]

Originally Posted by sparky33

Did you wear out all the original components already? It's showing real personality now.

The original components were the result of sponsorship and didn't belong to me. What you see here now are my own eclectic choices. ;-)

Switchbacks look just right here, and its a great example of fitting a very large tire on a ti frame with road cranks. How long are the chainstays?

The Switchbacks work very nicely on this bike, alright. The chainstays are a nominal 43.6cm, but that is to the centre of the eccentric shell. If I were to rotate the eccentric to the rear of the shell (just for the sake of argument), the effective chainstay length, in terms of where tubes are joined etc., would be 43cm exactly. It would be hard to go significantly shorter if you want to be able to use mudguards/fenders over them and have a slack seat angle. I use a relatively steep seat angle (73.5°) and there's not a lot of room to play with betwixt seat tube and fender.

At the time I spec'd the frame, all I could really ask for was "clearance for the fattest 650Bs you can squeeze between road cranks, with reasonable chainstay length." The Switchback Hills and other recently available choices weren't around to use for testing clearance, so I'm delighted with the way the combination has work out. That said, with the 46x32 crank pictured here, there is definitely room to either increase tyre clearance or shorten the 'stays.

-- John

P.S. Speaking of the crank, I love the concept and execution of the Sugino OX901 crank itself. Sugino's outer chainring sucks to high heaven, though - literally. I experienced the worst chainsuck ever using the rings that came with it, to the extent that I destroyed a Shimano CX70 front mech. because of it. Replacing the outer with a TA ring completely solved the problem, however.

[fa63]

Snapped a quick shot after Sunday's ride; love this bike!

[kam]

my steel quiring cycles gravel bike.

built to clear 40c nanos, i found that it could also clear the 47c horizon 27.5 tires.

running 42t wolftooth dropstop ring on hollowgrams, hydro di2 with a xtr rear derailleur and a x01 10-42 cassette.

fork is a trp with 15mm thru axle. wheels are sram rise 60 carbon....enve and king parts to finish off the build.

great bike built by a great guy!

[Mzilliox]

Originally Posted by R3awak3n

woah, that 7 is hella cool

yes, that seven is one of the coolest bikes ive seen around here, so much useful

[Mzilliox]

Originally Posted by kam

my steel quiring cycles gravel bike.

built to clear 40c nanos, i found that it could also clear the 47c horizon 27.5 tires.

running 42t wolftooth dropstop ring on hollowgrams, hydro di2 with a xtr rear derailleur and a x01 10-42 cassette.

fork is a trp with 15mm thru axle. wheels are sram risw 60 carbon....enve and king parts to finish off the build.

great bike build bike a great guy!

cool build, love the pink accents, and those wheels mean business!!!

[Mzilliox]

[IMG]gravel climbing by Matt.zilliox, on Flickr[/IMG]

[Pi Guy]

I haven't participated here much but have been over at V-Salon for quite some time. Here's my most recent build. 650b disc all-road. Wheels are WTB KOMs laced to DT 350s by Jude at Sugar Wheelworks. I'm really digging this thing so far! Full build album here.

[lexlion]

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[weisan]

Really enjoyed seeing those lovely gravel bikes pals have...it would be even more lovely if folks can mention the wheels/tires their rigs are on....

[AngryScientist]

i am going to have an very very awesome contribution for this page shortly. just waiting on a couple little parts....

[weisan]

Can't wait angry pal!

[Miller76]

I've lusted over the disc gravel bikes on this thread over and over, but each and every time I throw my leg over my Cannondale CX9 I decide against it. I'm sure I'll upgrade at some stage but the CX9 works well enough in her current form. Found some "nearly new" Red 22 shifters online and added a new chain, cassette and WiFli rear mech.






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