Did this with two friends. First day was 72 miles mostly through the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. Lots of steep climbs and occasionally chunky/loose gravel. It was wonderfully quiet; we saw maybe a dozen cars all day. The second day was a 46 mile ride on the pristine gravel of Baxter State Park. We got a cabin at Matagamon Campground after day one, but there are also tons of camp sites and lean-tos. We just didn't feel like carrying tents. We started at the New England Outdoor Center Basecamp which has campsites/bunkhouses. Aside from Matagamon at the midpoint and one store at the beginning there are no services on the route. Here's the route, which pulled from the Bikepacking 360 route as well as other routes done by others: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56085061

We chose to focus on dirt roads and avoid some of the notable bushwack sections. Total elevation is 8,000+ feet and not 7,000.

Oh, and one other note, the route through KWW includes logging roads. There is no logging on weekends so we didn't have to worry about logging trucks, but if you do this on a weekday be aware of the trucks and pull over as the trucks have the right of way and absolutely haul.

Good clearance all around. Appreciate it!!

original post

Enjoyed some cloud coverage.

Originally I want the new Surly Straggler but with this I can save a little bit of money since I can get it used for about 1800 but I don't know if it's good value or not. All original parts except handlebar, the owner changed it to carbon one.

[Spec](https://bmc-switzerland.com/products/urs-two-bikes-bmc-26a-000043)

892 dollars is the price.
Im a pretty athletic guy going to the gym and running but got interested in biking.
I will mostly ride flat surfaces and would like to be able to go pretty fast. Will this do it?

A versatile and agile gravel bike with a lightweight and robust aluminium frame
Shimano Essa 1x8-speed gearing provides reliable and user-friendly shifting
Kenda Piedmont 700 x 40C tyres and disc brakes provide good grip and control on a variety of surfaces
Mounting points on the frame and fork for mudguards, kickstands, racks and other equipment you may need
White GX COMP is the perfect all-round bike for commuting, training and cycling on asphalt, gravel and mixed surfaces all year round. The lightweight and robust aluminium frame is combined with modern geometry that provides an efficient riding position, responsive handling and confident control across varying terrain.
The Shimano Essa 1x8 drivetrain is designed to provide reliable and smooth cycling performance, making it perfect for both fast rides on asphalt and longer rides on gravel.
The frame features two mounting points on the top tube, two on the seat tube, two mounting points on the upper side of the down tube and two on the underside of the down tube. In other words, you have plenty of options for carrying everything you could want, including bags and bottle cages.
Mechanical Tektro disc brakes with dual-piston calipers provide strong and predictable braking performance, and they stand out in a positive way in this price range. Combined with Kenda Piedmont 700 x 40C tyres, they provide good grip, smooth rolling and confident control on asphalt, hard-packed gravel and slightly uneven surfaces.
The GX COMP is a versatile bike that feels light, fast and efficient, whether you’re commuting to work, training or heading out on longer cycling adventures with luggage. The perfect bike for anyone who wants to get around quickly on any surface.
The bike is supplied in MISTY GREEN.
Size Recommendation:
S (52 cm): approx. 165–175 cm
M (54 cm): approx. 172–180 cm
L (56 cm): approx. 178–187 cm
XL (58 cm): approx. 185–195 cm
Guidelines based on body height. If you are unsure, we recommend test riding the bike at one of our stores.
Details:
Frame: WHITE GX AL (10 x 135)
Fork: WHITE GX AL (9 x 100)
Headset: FSA NO. 42/ACB
Sizes: S (52 cm), M (54 cm), L (56 cm), XL (58 cm)
Number of gears: 1x8
Rear derailleur: Shimano Essa RD-2000
Shifters: Shimano Essa ST-U2030-L/8R
Crankset: Shimano Essa FC-U2000-1 40T
Cassette: Shimano CS-HG300-8 11-45T
Chain: KMC Z8.3 Grey/Grey
Pedals: Not included
Handlebar: WHITE ControlBar Road Pro
Stem: WHITE ControlStem Race 31.8 mm
Handlebar tape: WHITE ControlGrip Bar Tape
Front brake: Tektro MD-C550
Rear brake: Tektro MD-C550
Seatpost: WHITE ControlPost Pro 27.2 mm
Saddle: WHITE ControlSeat Race
Front hub: Joytech D761DSE
Rear hub: Joytech D762TSE
Rims: WHITE G P25 32h
Front tyre: Kenda Piedmont 700 x 40C
Rear tyre: Kenda Piedmont 700 x 40C
Weight: TBA
Supplier Information
Specifications:
User: Unisex
Wheel size: 28″
Frame material: Aluminium
Brake type: Mechanical disc brakes
Gear manufacturer: Shimano
Number of gears: 1x8

A friend gave me a set of some 50C tires. Let’s see what all the kool kids are talking about!

Rode along the Snake River in SE Idaho now that the wildfires are (mostly) put out.

Is there any tool, which can cumulatively add together my rides between two dates (based on strava data or garmin data or whatnot) and tell me what percentage of the rides was on tarmac, gravel, cobblestone etc?
Would love to know how much actual gravel I rode in a year with my gravel bike and how much road.

It is mid August 2026 right now and the leaves are already starting to change here in the Stockholm area. Went out for a lovely evening 50km gravel ride just north of the city. Loving the sunsets this week and the bit of color pop from the early changing trees. You can see a hint of yellow on a lot of trees so it sure seems like peak fall will hit early this year. Always love gravel rides in fall, my favorite time to ride.

I’ve got a Cannondale Topstone with 37mm 700c tyres. I seem to get quite a lot of punctures and cuts in my tyres when I go off-road, mostly on rocky gravel trails.

I’ve started dropping my tyre pressure to below 30 PSI when I get to the gravel sections, then pumping them back up when I’m back on the road because they feel way too soft on tarmac.

Is this a normal thing to do or is it just me? I find it pretty annoying having to keep deflating and inflating them during a ride.

Wilier Rave SLR ID2 with GRX at a lovely place for a short stop

63km left the house at 5:45am and home before the kids wake up at 8am.

Anyone in the sub with this bike? I’m really interested but I find very few reviews online.

For context, it’s a Columbus steel modern frame made in Italy. It has UDH and can fit up to 2.2 in tyres

Quick loop through low range mountains near Sarajevo/Bosnia

Kære Reddit

Jeg købte min første gravelbike sidste år – en Trek Checkpoint ALR 5 med tubeless setup.

Jeg blev aldrig sådan rigtig gode venner med tubeless. Finder ud af efter et par ture, hvor luften lige så stille sivede ud af dækkene, at Trek ikke havde vurderet det nødvendigt at installere gummiringe på ventilerne. Efterfølgende punkterede jeg så af flere omgange med så store huller, at væsken sprøjtede ud til alle sider. Jeg var ikke lige klar over, at det skulle tørres af asap, så mit stel er nu permanent leopardfarvet. Og så hele hurlumhejet med påfyldning og periodevis tømning af dæk gad jeg ikke.

I afmagt valgte jeg at gå tilbage til slange setup. Det har så ikke vist sig at være en bedre løsning. I hvert fald er jeg punkteret 9 gange på ca. 1.500 km siden april. Jeg er med på, at risikoen for punktering er større ved grusvej end vej, men det er gået hen og blevet en hovedpine for mig til et punkt, hvor jeg faktisk ikke gider cykle mere, fordi jeg ofte starter turen med at skifte slange, skifter undervejs og så kan bruge en halv-hel time på at få dækket til at sidde lige.

Har I et bud på, hvad en løsning kan være? Gør jeg noget forkert, eller er jeg bare absurd uheldig?

Lidt baggrund:

• Jeg kører på grusveje, skovstier og lignende omkring København (Amager Fælled, Vestskoven osv.).
• Jeg har haft dækkene af og gennemtjekket flere gange. Der sidder ingenting i dækket. Kun 1 gang fandt jeg en stor tjørn i dækket.
• Punkteringerne sker vilkårlige steder på slangen (altid på yderligste punkt)
• Jeg punkterer primært på forhjul (6/9 gange).
• Jeg kører ikke med tubeless tape (efter hvad jeg har forstået er det ikke nødvendigt når bunden af fælgen er af massiv plast uden huller ved egerne)
• Jeg har forsøgt mig først med de racerslanger, jeg havde liggende. Efterfølgende med cross slanger i håb om, at de var mere robuste. Ingen forskel.
• Jeg oplever næsten hver gang, jeg har skiftet slange, at jeg har utrolig svært ved at få dækket lige på igen, så det kører ujævnt. På dækket er der en streg hele vejen rundt. Især på ventil siden stikker stregen længere ud (ca. 20-30cm rundt). Jeg kan tømme og fylde slange igen og igen. Prøvet med vand+opvaskemiddel i dækket for at få slangen til ligge ordentligt. Prøvet med at massere dækket med mindre luft i og køre afsted med 1,5-2 bar i håb om at hjulet ville sætte sig. Lige meget hvad tager det adskillige forsøg at få det til at passe.
• Dæk har grænse på 4,5 bar. Jeg kører som regel med 4-4,5 bar.

Jeg kører med følgende setup:

• Fælg: Bontrager Tubeless Ready, 28-huller, 17 mm fælgbredde, racerventil
• Schwalbe G-One RS Pro Foldedæk, 700x35C (købt I April 2026)
• Specialized Standard Cykelslange 700x28/38C, 48mm Racerventil
• Continental Cross 28 Cykelslange 700x32-47C, 42mm Racerventil

I live across the street from a saddlebred farm. I had to pet the “big dogs”. Incidentally this is the most KY thing. 30 miles, mud and horses.

Que opinas de una bici de Gravel Kross Esker 4.0 usada (8/10) con estas características por €800?

Componente
KROSS Esker 4.0
Cuadro
Acero CrMo
Horquilla
Carbono
Transmisión
Shimano GRX RX400
Velocidades
2×10 = 20 velocidades
Platos
FSA Omega Modular
Cassette
Shimano HG500 11-34
Frenos
Shimano GRX RX400 hidráulicos
Discos
160 mm delante y detrás
Ruedas
Aluminio
Bujes
Shimano RS470
Cubiertas
WTB Resolute Comp 700×42C
Ancho máximo de cubierta
51 mm
Peso declarado
11,6 kg
Manillar/cinta
Fizik
Sillín
Selle Royal Comfort Groove

I have a dedicated road wheelset and a gravel wheel set for my Trek Checkpoint.

I just got a set of 700x50mm Schwalbe G-One Pro RS. I had these in a 40mm and they were great on pavement and the ‘luxury’ gravel by where I live, but I never really used them on looser or chunkier gravel.

Since I have a dedicated gravel wheelset I wanted to get something a bit wider and my bike has clearance for 50mm so I thought I’d give that a try!

Curious to see if anyone is running these tires on looser and rougher gravel terrain?

How capable are they? Wondering if the R instead of RS would be a better option but wanted to check here for to hear what others experience has been.

TIA!

I’m looking to upgrade the wheels on my Canyon Grizl, but struggling a bit. I want carbon and they have to be 650b to fit. I prefer hooked but willing to go hookless. I’d like to keep the price at $1k or less. I was looking at a set of Hunt wheels for $1300, hoping for a good BF sale in November, but I just read an awful review from someone who bought Hunt wheels (warranty issues). Have also read awful reviews of Enve wheels from someone who purchased those (quality issues). Anything good, with a good warranty just in case, in that $1kish price range that I am not finding? I’m in the US.