Show me your gravelbikes....inspire me. - Page 172

FR8CAR · #**2566** 12-06-2017, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by joosttx

3 hrs (2:48) of riding in the rain today for your inspiration...

Great pics throughout. What kind of bell do you have working there, joosttx?

joosttx · #**2567** 12-06-2017, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by FR8CAR

Great pics throughout. What kind of bell do you have working there, joosttx?

Thanks. The bell is a spurcycle bell. Well made, crazy durable, nice sound.

FR8CAR · #**2568** 12-06-2017, 01:50 PM

Cool - Appreciate it.

TheseGoTo11 · #**2569** 12-07-2017, 12:45 PM

https://ibb.co/g9byNw

Set up a 26" wheeled MTB frameset with 650b wheels and 47mm tires.

simplemind · #**2570** 12-07-2017, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by TheseGoTo11

https://ibb.co/g9byNw

Set up a 26" wheeled MTB frameset with 650b wheels and 47mm tires.

That's sweet! How did you squeeze 650b into a 26er frame?

geordanh · #**2571** 12-07-2017, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by TheseGoTo11

https://ibb.co/g9byNw

Set up a 26" wheeled MTB frameset with 650b wheels and 47mm tires.

I love this! I did something similar with horizons in a 26er frame but with a way worse bike. This is so cool. Nicely done!

jtbadge · #**2572** 12-07-2017, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by simplemind

That's sweet! How did you squeeze 650b into a 26er frame?

I'd bet the outside diameter and casing width of those tires are both much smaller than a knobby 26 x 2+" MTB tire.

Dromen · #**2573** 12-07-2017, 02:36 PM

Mt Lemmon

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disspence · #**2574** 12-07-2017, 03:00 PM

rolling on Compass Stampede Pass

TheseGoTo11 · #**2575** 12-09-2017, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by jtbadge

I'd bet the outside diameter and casing width of those tires are both much smaller than a knobby 26 x 2+" MTB tire.

Thanks, guys. You're correct...the diameter of the 650b x 47mm setup is about the same size as a 26 x 2.4" MTB tire. It's actually a touch larger, but with a narrower casing width. This diameter also roughly equates to a 700c x 32mm tire, so you could go that route, too. Aesthetically, I like the way the 650b tires fill up the frame/fork and the ride is absolutely plush. I've put some fenders on this bike for the winter and plan to run the tires at low pressure for some added traction once it gets sloppy.

Jad · #**2576** 12-09-2017, 08:48 AM

Cool day cruise.

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SlowPokePete · #**2577** 12-09-2017, 11:41 AM

December 9, 2017 by SlowPoke Pete, on Flickr

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Clean39T · #**2578** 12-09-2017, 04:36 PM

Got just a little stoned today...still a lightweight. The Davidson does easily clear 28c Conti tires on the H Plus Son Archetype rims. I think 30c would be fine too.

Idris Icabod · #**2579** 12-09-2017, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Dromen

Mt Lemmon

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Did you ride the entire control road to Summerhaven? How were the last few miles on the gravel bike and what gearing are you running? I've done the 'squeeze the Lemmon' loop on a mountain bike but remember the last few miles on the dirt was a bit of a grind with mountain bike gearing.

cachagua · #**2580** 12-09-2017, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Clean39T

Got just a little stoned today...

Ah, I remember you were shopping, didn't know this was what you got. Congratulations!

Yeah, I'd try 30s in there, or different 28s that poof out bigger. Maybe Gravel Kings or Paselas?

(Or has this been your road bike all along and you just... rode off the pavement?)