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Comment on First Impressions: Dill Pickle Gear Saddlebag & Carradice Bagman 2 Support by First Impressions: Carradice SQR Slim & Tour Saddlebags | GRAVELBIKE.com

Sun, 19 May 2013 15:06:39 +0000

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Comment on One-Year Review: Salsa Vaya Frameset by BDC

BDC — Tue, 14 May 2013 04:33:18 +0000

I road my Vaya down the west coast, from Victoria BC, to TJ Mexico. Mostly roads on the route, but we found a few trails that saved us time and trouble with traffic. Trails had anything from mud, to dirt and gravel. The Vaya was always stable, even when fully loaded with front, rear, and handlebar bag. No troubles outside of ordinary things like the occasional flat, brake adjustments, shifter adjustments, lube, etc.

Comment on You Don’t Need a Gravel Bike by Michael Lemberger

Michael Lemberger — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:23:05 +0000

The Surly Cross Check will do, lovable mutt of America's back roads...

Comment on You Don’t Need a Gravel Bike by gravelbike

gravelbike — Mon, 13 May 2013 18:38:35 +0000

No way! N+1 for life!

Comment on You Don’t Need a Gravel Bike by Van Savell (@ping2000pong)

Van Savell (@ping2000pong) — Mon, 13 May 2013 18:35:48 +0000

My wife told you to write this didn’t she?

Comment on You Don’t Need a Gravel Bike by gravelbike

gravelbike — Mon, 13 May 2013 18:22:55 +0000

Even though my Salsa Vaya can accommodate much wider tires, most of the time it wears 700×28 Panaracer Paselas. They smooth out the broken pavement, and do surprisingly well on non-technical trails.

Comment on You Don’t Need a Gravel Bike by Jay

Jay — Mon, 13 May 2013 18:12:52 +0000

I’ve been riding the same road bikes since I bought them new, a 1985 Trek 560 and 1986 Trek 520, both on the road and everything else besides technical singletrack. Yes, I’ve had to replace a few more rear axles than I might have but it’s opened up miles and miles of traffic-free riding. I have always used the widest slicks I could find for comfort on the road and trail. The 560 has 700x28mm Ruffy Tuffys from Rivendell and the 520 has 27×1 1/4 Gatorskin Hardshells. I rarely ever have any traction problems and I can ride to the gravel and then ride home without getting off the bike.

I’d love a gravel specific bike, but I’m not racing so worrying about the “perfect” bike for a given situation isn’t worth the time or energy. Besides, my experience on the ride wouldn’t be any better just because I dumped another load of cash to have another bike to take care of.

Jay

Comment on First Impressions: Sugino OX601D Crankset by Federico Holgado

Federico Holgado — Fri, 10 May 2013 14:32:17 +0000

I decided to go with the Sugino cranks reviewed here, and they have been great so far. I have not had a chance to take them on a real ride yet, only commuting, but there is no noticeable flex and they shift super-smooth.

Comment on First Impressions: Sugino OX601D Crankset by Dune Donnelly

Dune Donnelly — Thu, 09 May 2013 14:09:49 +0000

a fried of mine has the velo orange 50bcd crank. super flexy. too much imo.

Comment on First Impressions: Paul Component Tall & Handsome Seatpost by Velo Haven

Velo Haven — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:36:53 +0000

OK, interesting. Never had the nose issue come up. Thanks