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Here's my CK Cielo. I generally run Rivendell Jack Brown (33.3mm) tires in the Spring. I also use a 46/36 'cross crankset. Great bike and the one that I use on 75% of my rides.
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I've been bit by the gravel bug too.
Not that this is gonna happen anytime soon, but if I had to choose, I'd have a hard time picking between a more road-oriented Hampsten SB and a more dirt-oriented Black Mountain Cycles (especially, the new San Francisco-made one). I already have road bikes, so that would point me more towards the BMC, but the Hampsten is so damn smooth. Can someone tell me if the BMC Monstercross has a sloped top tube? |
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nice cielo. there's so many rad bikes in here.
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Sigh.... These... just... look... sooooo... right.....
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I attached some pics of my '08 Poprad Disc, in full gravel grinder mode.
Just the frame was stock. Here is the menagerie of franken-parts that I am currently running:
I love the True Temper OX Platinum frame, it rides so nicely for a clyde like me (6'-4" & 220 lbs). The overall build is not lightweight (mainly due the front fork and wheelset), although I haven't weighed it; just know it is pounds heavier than my Cannondale CAAD9 cyclocross bike. But this is the most fun bike I have for gravel, general urban riding, and light singletrack. It also makes for a cyclocross "pit" bike for the few races that I do per year. |
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what calipers are they?
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Shimano BR-650 long-reach calipers. Love these brakes.
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Looks like that frame might be too big for you (even though you probably have long legs for your height). What do you normally ride? Curious since I'm considering a Cielo Sportif and your frame (58?) looks like it has a pretty slack ST angle.
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Here's mine "grinding" some gravel in Italy. I built the frame and fork with clearance for 32s and fenders. Fenders are nice to keep the rock chips and dust to a minimum.
Like some have said, here in Colorado anyway you rarely need tires bigger than 30-32. I run Panaracer Paselas and find them a good compromise between gravel and pavement. Yeah, in the deeper stuff (typically at the bottom of long downhills out on those country roads) can be a bit dicey but it just adds to the fun. |
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