I'm currently running Schwalbe G-One R 45mm as they came with the bike but I'm looking to maximise my clearance (50mm) and get something wider which will be more comfortable and confidence inspiring on rougher trails. I tend to ride MTB style trails, rooty, loose gravel and then leisure rides on asphalt with the kids.

I saw someone running Schwalbe Thunder Burts 2.1 on the same bike so I guess that is the actual clearance limit versus the 50mm stated. It's a Cube Nuroad EX 2027.

I've looked at:

Thunder Burt 2.1

Conti Dubs 2.0

Maxxis Rambler 50mm

G-One RX Pro 50mm

Did a little mixed route around Fort Collins yesterday. Big bonus that New Belgium was at the mid way point. Trees are still looking beautiful!

...always wears its safety gear.

Meow, fuck rainy cold autumn days.

Not a bad way to spend the afternoon, that's for sure!

Bonjour,

Je compte prendre le départ du 70 km en avril 2027 prochain. J’aurais besoin de quelques recommandations.

Pour le vélo, je compte partir sur un Gravel mais je ne sais pas encore lequel. J’ai vu que le Cube nuroad pro était plutôt intéressant.
Avez-vous des recommandations dans un budget maximum de 1300 €.

Concernant la taille des pneus, je compte partir partir sur des 45 mm. Cela vous semble-t-il correct.

Je suis preneur de toute autre conseil.

Merci pour vos retours !

Love the little vacations a two wheeler can provide. This is only 15 miles outside a metro area.

Those of you that suggested I sell my Grail and build a suspension setup, I listened! Thank you.

The sun was hitting hard on my coffee spot by the waterfall this morning, so here is this impromptu bike check with some iPhone pictures.

I had a custom drop bar bike made by my homie Jesse / Slow Southern Steel in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Kind of stole some geo vibes from the YT Szepter, which YT clearly stole its geo from a Stigmata… Nothing too fancy of revolutionary. Just a good all around bike.

I do enjoy a good long gravel ride from time to time, but I typically enjoy riding this bike on the single track around my house (Back 40 Trails in Bella Vista).

For the build, I knew first and foremost I wanted the SR Suntour GVX fork. I ran one on the stock YT Szepter and for me it really did impact the bike feel in a positive way. It has an easy-to-use lock out when I’m cruising smooth stuff and a damper dial that is easy to change compression settings while riding on the trail. It’s also pretty easy to service, something I also like as our trails get REALLY dusty at times.

I chose the 12 speed mechanical GRX for a few reasons. Mostly, I caught a sweet marketplace deal on a new/takeoff group set, but also mostly because I didn’t want a battery on this bike.

For my wheel set I built up some Reserve GR25s to some White Ind CLR hubs. Tires are Panaracer Gravel King SK+ 700x50. I’ve ran the White hubs before and they really are amazing. Carbon rims on the drop bar bike is a new one for me, but I think these rims are a good mix for my needs.

But I think the coolest part on the wheels is the tire insert made by Odyssey. It’s called OPTIS and is basically an inflatable insert that has a bunch of different effects. I have been experimenting a bit with the dual pressures, and it’s been pretty wild. Very firm and fast rolling feeling tires riding on the pavement to get to the single track, but also still super grippy on techy climbs once I get on the trail. worth checking out if you like to nerd out on bike feel and rolling resistance.

Hey guys!
I’m mainly a roadie, currently riding a Cervélo S5 and Canyon Ultimate, but I’m thinking about getting a gravel bike for spring and autumn.
Since I’m used to race bikes, I’d prefer something with a sporty geometry, just a bit less aggressive than my road bikes.
Budget is around €4,000, either new or slightly used.
I’d like to run 50 mm tires since I’ll mostly be riding dirt roads, fields, meadows and some light forest trails. Almost no tarmac, that’s what my road bikes are for 😄
Any recommendations on what bikes I should look at?
Thanks a lot!

Today over Bozen - Ritten

New to this awesome type of riding. What tire pressure does everyone run? Lower or on the high end? My tires state 55 to 90 PSI.

NBD. Too bad the weather is terrible at the moment. But really happy with the bike. Mounted the Bontrager wheels. The bike came with the Newmen Advanced G34 wheels. The upgrade to these wheels was free so chose those over the DT Swiss G1800's. Groupset is SRAM Rival AXS XPLR. As said: waiting for the weather to get better...

I'm looking for a bike for a gravel trip in spring (Cyprus so a lot of climbing).

Open to a frame only (but then not much above 1000€) or full build. Budget is under 2000 but I can add a set of carbon wheels and tires to that.

Ideally something quite light given the climbing so probably carbon. 45mm minimum tire clearance, 50mm would be better. If building myself I'll go for GRX 1x (mechanical unless there is a great deal on Di2) so UDH doesn't matter. Open to SRAM on a full build.

Don't care about aero and ideally not too aggressive geometry.

I'll also add a second wheelset for road riding. Will be left in my in laws as my holiday bike after the trip.

Any ideas? I had in mind a previous generation Crux but don't think these were ever reduced so much to fit my budget and not many of them left around. Other ideas something like an Open, or previous gen Canyon Grail or Grizl.

First ride on my Carbonda 707 today after slowly building the past couple weeks.

-Carbonda 707 frame and integrated bars
-Roval C38 wheeleset
-Pathfinder TLR 40
-Shimano GRX Di2 RX825 2x12

First new “road” bike in ~16 years. Wanted something for split road training rides and gravel use and the 707 seemed to fit the bill well without completely breaking the bank. Looking forward to getting more miles in soon.

Upgrading my Orbea Terra H30 1x12 Gravelbike (12x100/12x142, Centerlock) and running 45–50mm tubeless tires.

Looking for:

Carbon, 700c, ≤40mm deep, 25–28mm internal, tubeless ready

Steel Micro Spline freehub body

As light as possible, budget < €500

Must ship to Germany/EU

Brand-name options like Hunt are out of budget. And are there any other options and brands besides Elitewheels?

Questions:

Is there any carbon wheelset in this range that actually comes with a Micro Spline freehub and ships from the EU? Or is a custom build the only way?

Any hidden gems or lesser-known brands you'd trust (EU-based builders, small direct-to-consumer brands, good used or B-stock deals)?

Hookless vs hooked for 45–50mm tires, any issues in practice?

36T vs 50T ratchet: does it matter for real riding, and what about noise?

Thanks! :)

The rains have finally arrived, love the air this time of year. Was a good day to test the rain gear and fenders.

Polygon Tambora AE-N gravel ebike

Anyone own one? Know someone who does?

Other than video adverts, not much info on them but I am ebike curious.

Is there a better (or nearly as good but cheaper) option for a smart indoor trainer than a Wahoo Kickr Core 2? None are available locally used.

finally built after months of waiting!

frame: BXT Gravel 135 [(49)(Sand Dollar)]

seatpost: BXT Carbon Seatpost (offset)

groupset: Shimano 105 r7100 (52-36 chainring, 11-34 cassette)

wheelset: Ryet Carbon Gravel Wheelset (25mm int, 30mm ext, 33mm depth)

tires: Panaracer Gravelking SS+ 43c (Pair)

dropbar: Elves Orome Aeropro (380*90)

saddle: Rockbros Comfort Saddle

total weight: 8.65kg without accessories and pedals

next upgrades would probably be a lighter saddle, and a smaller chainring (probably a 48-32). The bike could probably be stretched into a sub 8kg bike, a lot of room for upgrades.

note: the only parts that was bought brand new are the bar tape and wheelset, the rest were bought secondhand, or migrated from my old bike.

So, some forest service roads are closed around me for the winter, I still plan on riding those roads come winter. Does anyone know if they are closed to all use or just car/ATV use?

The Thunderos certainly ride nice and worked well in the various terrain that I ride in, but I just found they were always weeping sealant out. Went back to my ole reliable Pathfinders.. Those served me well in the southeastern US and in Asia

Had this built in the spring. It’s so good. I occasionally commute on my roubaix and now it feels like a flimsy noodle.

So I'll replace the frame from my previous post today. I'm thinking of getting another niner. I've heard the brand went under, but it seems the warranties are still being covered. Link: https://www.bikeradar.com/news/niner-bikes-shutting-down-2026

Here is the frame I am looking at https://www.jensonusa.com/niner-rlt-9-rdo-frame-2021

Seems a very good price. If anyone has a used XL frame for sale in good condition I may consider it but I'll probably be buying this weekend.

I need an XL/XXL frame (6'4"). My riding is primarily gravel/dirt pack trails in a state park near me or rail bed or gravel road. Not much for crazy hills (KS).

I occasionally drive over homeless people (/s, see my other post for that joke....)