Gravel/Bikepack nerds enter...

[Backward_Banana]

Twice now my front wheel has started getting a bit loose over the course of multiple rides, probably 400 miles between both instances. Thru axle, carbon fork (Kona Libre if that matters). Is this just something to check occasionally? Anything to do to make sure it doesn't happen? Never had it happen with my MTB, but it has a different type of axle.

[climberevan]

Twice now my front wheel has started getting a bit loose over the course of multiple rides, probably 400 miles between both instances. Thru axle, carbon fork (Kona Libre if that matters). Is this just something to check occasionally? Anything to do to make sure it doesn't happen? Never had it happen with my MTB, but it has a different type of axle.

Maybe just give it an extra unga dunga next time you tighten it. Unless you're using a long wrench you won't go overboard.

Superbloom continues here.

[buttahflake]

Outstanding view

[chaka]

^^^ great pic, view

[climberevan]

^^^ great pic, view

Outstanding view

Marlette Lake in the foreground, with Tahoe behind. This year has reminded me that living here is pretty nice.

[scharny]

I’m spending next week on Cape Cod in Eastham, MA, and planning on doing lots of early morning rides. Does anyone have experience/feedback regarding the unpaved roads on the east side of Eastham/Welfleet/Truro? I’m trying to figure out whether 32mm road tires would be adequate.

[Peruvian]

I’m spending next week on Cape Cod in Eastham, MA, and planning on doing lots of early morning rides. Does anyone have experience/feedback regarding the unpaved roads on the east side of Eastham/Welfleet/Truro? I’m trying to figure out whether 32mm road tires would be adequate.

I’d also ask this in the EC bike thread.

https://www.tetongravity.com/forums/...d.php?t=352750

[climberevan]

My riding companions kept voting for the singletrack option, so this one was mostly trail. Flowers are still firing up high.

It was also mag Patches's first "gravel" ride on his bike, for which he mixed matching drank.

[Skistack]

FoCo Fondo hike a bike section.




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[klauss]

Best bang for buck gravel wheelset? 700c 11 speed 25ish inner rim width.

[Dee Hubbs]

Best bang for buck gravel wheelset? 700c 11 speed 25ish inner rim width.

Can we assume:
-Tubeless comparable
-12x142, 12x100 axle standard
-disc brake
- HG or XD freehub?

What is your price range?

I’d buy DT Swiss GR 1600: 24mm, 350 hubs, easy to service freehubs in both HG or XD and easily upgraded to Micro or XDR in the future, quality brand name spokes and nipples, great customer service, but I’m not sure if a $760 set is considered best bang to you.

[klauss]

Yes to the specs. HG. XD just means I need a new 11 speed xd cassette or is it more complicated? My front is a QR fork, but thought I could just add an adapter sleeve or updated cups to get to 100x9

I just missed out on a set of lightly used Dt240s laced to velocity rims that I was considering . I don't really ride this bike that much though...

[Kevo]

[kathleenturneroverdrive]

Yes to the specs. HG. XD just means I need a new 11 speed xd cassette or is it more complicated? My front is a QR fork, but thought I could just add an adapter sleeve or updated cups to get to 100x9

I just missed out on a set of lightly used Dt240s laced to velocity rims that I was considering . I don't really ride this bike that much though...

Want a Spinergy GX wheelset? I have a set collecting dust I'd let go cheap.

[klauss]

Want a Spinergy GX wheelset? I have a set collecting dust I'd let go cheap.

found a set of gr1600s. those look like they would have filled the spot though

[alev]

I’m spending next week on Cape Cod in Eastham, MA, and planning on doing lots of early morning rides. Does anyone have experience/feedback regarding the unpaved roads on the east side of Eastham/Welfleet/Truro? I’m trying to figure out whether 32mm road tires would be adequate.

Its a mixed bag. I was just down there last week. In the past, I've wallowed through "roads" which are car width wide paths through dunes (near White Crest Beach), but last week I found a few good sections that parallel Rt6 between Truro and Wellfleet. Im on 38mm tires, and that was tougher. I think you'll be better off sticking to the roads and bike paths rather than a whole lot of adventure gravel.

[Peruvian]

Want a Spinergy GX wheelset? I have a set collecting dust I'd let go cheap.

I’m in need of a front wheel 9x100 and 24mm tubeless sounds about right. I’d consider the wheelset unit suspect my 135 spacing is too narrow.

[Abies]

Anyone want to recommend me a frameset? I was going to get a Crust Evasion Lite as it ticks the boxes for me but not wild about the current color. Requirements:

- steel
- carbon fork or if steel not a boat anchor? Flexible on this point
- fits 27.5 x 2.3+ but would still work fine with 650 x 48 slicks for mellower gravel.
- around 1500 usd or less.

Use case is the dirt roads out my door plus rougher bike packing trips into the nearby national forest but still mostly “roads.”

[Peruvian]

All City Gorilla Monsoon
Kona Rove DL
Marin Nicassio

[Peruvian]

We did a S27O shakedown cruise this weekend in anticipation for a week long tour in mid-August. Mrs P is all for “bike touring” but doesn’t want to go “bike packing”. 🤪

Fine lunch spot along a dirt road.



Addison County got 6” of rain about 36 hours before our trip. Every river looked like YooHoo.



Beers at the fancy marina.



We were happy to have a lean-to at the campground since the ground was spongy everywhere you went. Trailers were getting bogged down and several campsites had evidence of spinning tires leaving mud stripes in the lawn.

It was a nice evening to sit on the shoreline.







Those panniers fit a lot more than my bikepacking bags so why not bring the french press?



Total trip was 27 hours, just under 85 miles, and 5100’. It felt leisurely.

[evdog]

We did a S27O shakedown cruise this weekend in anticipation for a week long tour in mid-August. Mrs P is all for “bike touring” but doesn’t want to go “bike packing”. ��

Well you're in luck! According to the Rada-douche, if you're not racing then you're not bikepacking. You're just touring. https://theradavist.com/bike-touring...s-bikepacking/

[chaka]

Anyone want to recommend me a frameset? I was going to get a Crust Evasion Lite as it ticks the boxes for me but not wild about the current color. Requirements:

- steel
- carbon fork or if steel not a boat anchor? Flexible on this point
- fits 27.5 x 2.3+ but would still work fine with 650 x 48 slicks for mellower gravel.
- around 1500 usd or less.

Use case is the dirt roads out my door plus rougher bike packing trips into the nearby national forest but still mostly “roads.”

Rodeo Labs Flaanimal 5? frame/fork ~$1600. Would definitely set you up for all manner of bikepacking configurations....

[Peruvian]

Rodeo Labs Flaanimal 5? frame/fork ~$1600. Would definitely set you up for all manner of bikepacking configurations....

I had a chance to fondle the Ritchey Outback a few weeks ago. It was sah-weeeet.

[Sandbox]

I’m debating grabbing a gravel bike this fall. Use it for the winter on the trainer and then see what the next season brings.

Thoughts on the Canyon Grizl? Seems to get pretty good reviews. I’ll be keeping my eyes out for used as well.


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[chaka]

I had a chance to fondle the Ritchey Outback a few weeks ago. It was sah-weeeet.

Just looked up the Ritchey... wow. agreed, that is beautiful. Nice pedigree too. For the OP question, I was going to also recommend Jamis Renegade steel, but I don't think it is sold as frame/fork.