Gravel Bike

[Chris(NJ)]

Originally Posted by ridethecliche

Wait, what?

lol, I dunno man...I did 3 full seasons on that bike already, this will be the 4th if I keep it. But I always feel that it's been a little short and tall for me. Kinda want to go back to something that's a little more stretched out. It's so responsive and fun to ride though, its gonna be hard to part with.

[SlowPokePete]

Originally Posted by moots7

No experience with Lynskey ....

20,000 miles since July 2018 when I purchased my Lynskey GR260 new.

No problems whatsoever...

SPP

[moots7]

Seems to be about the best value in Ti for sure.
Thanks for the input.

[shrimp123]

got a Lynskey GR300 in early summer (on sale) and have ~3k miles so far. Enjoying every mile on it.

[moots7]

Wow, hard to find a nice gravel bike new or used right now. Shimano GRX build kits are pretty scarce too.

[shrimp123]

my GRX came from merlincycles. if you go 1x, make sure u decide on US or UK style for the no-shifter brake lever. they do have it in stock, but, member experiences have varied

[floxy1]

Originally Posted by shrimp123

my GRX came from merlincycles. if you go 1x, make sure u decide on US or UK style for the no-shifter brake lever. they do have it in stock, but, member experiences have varied

Same here. Got my GRX mech from Merlin and love it. 1x with XX1 cassette.

[bigbill]

Originally Posted by moots7

Wow, hard to find a nice gravel bike new or used right now. Shimano GRX build kits are pretty scarce too.

I run 685 levers, 785 calipers, and otherwise Ultegra 8000. It'll take an 11-34. I have a 36/46 crankset but you can swap the 36 for a 34T but I ride in rolling stuff so I don't need anything super low for gearing.

With 38mm tires, I can ride the Pemberton Loop at McDowell MT park.

[Hilltopperny]

Originally Posted by moots7

Wow, hard to find a nice gravel bike new or used right now. Shimano GRX build kits are pretty scarce too.

Here is a link to a GRX built Parlee Chebacco in stock. The Chebacco is an excellent gravel bike that tilts a little towards a high end endurance road bike. It is an amazing bicycle IMHO and you can order them with different caps for different stack heights. Definitely worth a look! https://mybikeshop.com/products/2021...ray-matte.html


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[bigbill]

This a good option.

https://www.chumbausa.com/terlingua-700c-650bplus-steel

[moots7]

I do like the steel Chumba, I'll see what the build time is. I have a trip to AZ the end of March so...

[sfo1]

I've seen a few suggestions for Dean ti frames.

Has anyone purchased one from them lately? Looking for insight into quality - not a lot of reviews on the webs.

[sokyroadie]

Originally Posted by sfo1

I've seen a few suggestions for Dean ti frames.

Has anyone purchased one from them lately? Looking for insight into quality - not a lot of reviews on the webs.

Great quality, just be specific on what you want. I posted a new thread on them.

[moots7]

Thinking of buying a Chumba Ti, they have one in my size.
Lynskey built?
Wondering why their warranty is only three years?
Also considering a Thompson Piedmont.
Haven't found anything used.

[CZ413]

Gunnar Hyper XF. I can fit 700x42 mm in mine with tons of room to spare. I think max clearance is 700x 50 mm. High quality steel, made in USA, available in a bunch of stock sizes or custom. I also often run it with 32s and it’s just as fast as my custom steel road bike.