Show me your gravelbikes....inspire me.

[spacemen3]

Originally Posted by jpw

down tube shifters - why?

Maybe because they're cheaper, ligher, and require less maintenance.

[keevon]

Originally Posted by spacemen3

Maybe because they're cheaper, ligher, and require less maintenance.

Bingo. I also enjoy the feeling of reach down to shift. Feels like I'm interacting with the bike more... sort of like a manual transmission on a car.

As shown in the pic, the Pacer had a 1x8 Shimano drivetrain with a single rear shifter. It currently has a 2x10 Campy drivetrain with Record DT shifters. I have a race bike with 10 speed Ergo shifters, but I honestly prefer the feel of DT shifters more.

[jpw]

Originally Posted by spacemen3

Maybe because they're cheaper, ligher, and require less maintenance.

bar end shifters do all that and more

[zmudshark]

I have a 1984 Schwinn Voyageur SP that was rattle canned and built with parts I had laying around and bought on close out. The tires were the most expensive component. Works well for riding in the desert around PHX.

[Gummee]

Originally Posted by keevon

The pic below is from the inaugural Hilly Billy Roubaix in West Virginia several years ago. 70-odd miles, big gravel, gnarly dirt roads / ATV trails.

I rode my Surly Pacer with 28mm Pasela's. They were woefully inadequate. Had 3-4 flats throughout the race (note the half-deflated rear tire) and went *really* slow down the loose-gravel descents. For reference, last year's winner was on a carbon 29er with suspension fork.

I'm planning on riding some Tufo Dry 32s in that race. Since I've never done it, whaddya think?

M

[yashcha]

New to me Seven Axiom Sl, bought here on the forum. This bike can handle up to a 30mm tire so buying these later...

http://www.compasscycle.com/tires_gb_700_29.html

Taking a bunch of teammates this sunday to climb Mt. Weather, the gravel way...

Right now with michelin pro4, 25mm, plenty of clearance.

[Cy Trivialities]

that spooky is so badass ergott, those bars look amazing. what are they?


oh i guess this fits here, thinking bout ditchin the fenders.

[krhea]

Really sweet Kish, don't see enough of those but they're always nice. What size/brand tires are you runnin' on that beast?

[spaced_ghost]

really do love that Kish/Hunter

[Cy Trivialities]

Originally Posted by krhea

Really sweet Kish, don't see enough of those but they're always nice. What size/brand tires are you runnin' on that beast?

Had kojaks on before, but switched to Kenda Slant Six Front and Happy Medium Rear.

[ergott]

Originally Posted by Cy Trivialities

oh i guess this fits here, thinking bout ditchin the fenders.

Love the mullet. That bike is boss.

[Lanterne Rouge]

Originally Posted by keevon

The pic below is from the inaugural Hilly Billy Roubaix in West Virginia several years ago. 70-odd miles, big gravel, gnarly dirt roads / ATV trails.

I rode my Surly Pacer with 28mm Pasela's. They were woefully inadequate. Had 3-4 flats throughout the race (note the half-deflated rear tire) and went *really* slow down the loose-gravel descents. For reference, last year's winner was on a carbon 29er with suspension fork.

That's cool, want

[KidWok]

Thought I had contributed to this thread already...just looked through all 22 pages while waiting for LBL to wind up...having a bike porn and racing kinda morning.

Here's my Co-Motion Nor'Wester.




I normally run 28 Ultremos, but shown with 32 Ritcheys here.

Tai

[firerescuefin]

Originally Posted by KidWok

Thought I had contributed to this thread already...just looked through all 22 pages while waiting for LBL to wind up...having a bike porn and racing kinda morning.

Here's my Co-Motion Nor'Wester.




I normally run 28 Ultremos, but shown with 32 Ritcheys here.

Tai

That my man is SICK...and exactly the type of ride I'd like to have!

[MrDangerPants]

This bikes sees a lot of gravel: