Tires are actually the biggest thing for absorbing gravel stuff, so really any "endurance" or "cyclocross" bike will be fine with a bigger set of tires. Or if it's really nasty, a hardtail mountain bike with skinnier tires. Just make sure it's 700c/29" wheels as that's going to roll a lot smoother than 650b
Also, there are a metric shit ton of bikes with track style dropouts, they're just usually smaller makers.
Like this one: https://allcitycycles.com/bikes/archive/nature_boy_disc
It's not my common understanding that the reduced rollover bumping of the 700c will be smoother overall than the benefit of 650b with bigger tires at lower psi. But I suppose getting some 44 cm tires on a 700 or 50cm tires on a 650b would both be pretty high on tire suspension and may both be good options.
Tires are actually the biggest thing for absorbing gravel stuff, so really any "endurance" or "cyclocross" bike will be fine with a bigger set of tires. Or if it's really nasty, a hardtail mountain bike with skinnier tires. Just make sure it's 700c/29" wheels as that's going to roll a lot smoother than 650b
Also, there are a metric shit ton of bikes with track style dropouts, they're just usually smaller makers.
Like this one: https://allcitycycles.com/bikes/archive/nature_boy_disc
Yeah, but then you need that super wide fork so you can fit those big tires in there. My road bike can barely fit anything that's not a thin roadie tire.
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Tires are actually the biggest thing for absorbing gravel stuff, so really any "endurance" or "cyclocross" bike will be fine with a bigger set of tires. Or if it's really nasty, a hardtail mountain bike with skinnier tires. Just make sure it's 700c/29" wheels as that's going to roll a lot smoother than 650b
Also, there are a metric shit ton of bikes with track style dropouts, they're just usually smaller makers.
Like this one: https://allcitycycles.com/bikes/archive/nature_boy_disc
Yeah, but then you need that super wide fork so you can fit those big tires in there. My road bike can barely fit anything that's not a thin roadie tire.
I swapped my road bike's tires for 33s (the biggest they can fit) for Rapha's A Day in Hell earlier this year and there was basically the clearance of one wafer-thin mint only
It worked great for the ride
Then of course the tires were impossible to remove from my tubeless-ready wheels and I felt like a failure
"Sandra has a good solid anti-murderer vibe. My skin felt very secure and sufficiently attached to my body when I met her. Also my organs." HAIL SATAN
Tires are actually the biggest thing for absorbing gravel stuff, so really any "endurance" or "cyclocross" bike will be fine with a bigger set of tires. Or if it's really nasty, a hardtail mountain bike with skinnier tires. Just make sure it's 700c/29" wheels as that's going to roll a lot smoother than 650b
Also, there are a metric shit ton of bikes with track style dropouts, they're just usually smaller makers.
Like this one: https://allcitycycles.com/bikes/archive/nature_boy_disc
Yeah, but then you need that super wide fork so you can fit those big tires in there. My road bike can barely fit anything that's not a thin roadie tire.
I swapped my road bike's tires for 33s (the biggest they can fit) for Rapha's A Day in Hell earlier this year and there was basically the clearance of one wafer-thin mint only
It worked great for the ride
Then of course the tires were impossible to remove from my tubeless-ready wheels and I felt like a failure
Getting tires off is 100% the worst. Even worse in MTB for tubeless when you have to deal with tubeless gunk and the extra stiff beads.
Today we're on an East bay bike trail bubble tea and dumpling crawl, which means that every 20km we stop and buy either some bubble tea or some dumplings
Tbh it feels like this was only a good idea for the first 40km but let's see what the 60km mark brings, maybe I'll be hungry again by then.
Don't forget to inspect the tread AND the inside of your tire for the cause of the flat. That flat claimed two tubes because the tiny shard of glass that caused it lodged too deeply into the tread for me to see it from the outside.
I don't use it myself, but know a lot of people who love the OneUp EDC pumps - https://www.oneupcomponents.com/products/edc-pump
Key features are to have both pump and CO2 so you're covered no matter what (pumping with a mini pump sucks real hard, so CO2 is great for a quick refill).
Best I can tell it's a 79 Trek 710. It rides well even though it's a bit small for me. I wanna get a replacement seat of the same style for it cause it's the most comfortable one I've ever had (despite just being hard leather). The brakes are squeaky, but I'm fairly certain that that's cause the rubber on them is half rotted.
does anyone else's hands go numb after awhile when you ride your bike? or are mine just getting ready to dry up, fall off and grow new mes
They shouldn't. This means something's off on your positioning.
Road or Mountain?
It could be the bike is too small too, as if I recall correctly, this is usually due to the wrist dropping below the grip and maintaining a sharp angle, causing pressure on the carpal tunnel that eventually chokes out the old hand veins/nerves. It can also happen when you're too stretched out and barely reaching the grips.
Cheapest option is to have someone take a picture of you on your bike then have an expert look for what needs to change (saddle height, stem length etc.). Next-cheapest option is try some Ergon grips.
does anyone else's hands go numb after awhile when you ride your bike? or are mine just getting ready to dry up, fall off and grow new mes
They shouldn't. This means something's off on your positioning.
Road or Mountain?
It could be the bike is too small too, as if I recall correctly, this is usually due to the wrist dropping below the grip and maintaining a sharp angle, causing pressure on the carpal tunnel that eventually chokes out the old hand veins/nerves. It can also happen when you're too stretched out and barely reaching the grips.
Cheapest option is to have someone take a picture of you on your bike then have an expert look for what needs to change (saddle height, stem length etc.). Next-cheapest option is try some Ergon grips.
Road.
Huh, I'll look into that, I always thought it was just because i'm old.
My hands have also been going numb. Thought I was too stretched out, so got a shorter stem. I don't think it really helped, but maybe a bit more comfortable.
I think a big part of it is that my job has me on a computer all day and I'm just starting to get carpal tunnel. Magic Pink, do your hands go numb at other times? For me, when I'm painting a wall, or doing anything where I have to grip something for a long time, they start to get the tingles.
My hands have also been going numb. Thought I was too stretched out, so got a shorter stem. I don't think it really helped, but maybe a bit more comfortable.
I think a big part of it is that my job has me on a computer all day and I'm just starting to get carpal tunnel. Magic Pink, do your hands go numb at other times? For me, when I'm painting a wall, or doing anything where I have to grip something for a long time, they start to get the tingles.
Nope, just on the bike and only after a while. My commute is about 30 minutes and it tends to happen towards the end of that. Even if I let up and stretch my hand it stays for a while.
It definitely sounds like your angles are off, or something is putting pressure on your nerves.
If there's a bike co-op in your area you could go in and see if they'll give you some fit advice. And TBH even an actual bike store or REI will usually do that kind of thing for free.
I had to get some cheap padded bike gloves from amazon, that helped me mostly get over some numbness but it isn't perfect. I've been meaning to try and see a co-op about correct fitting (or getting a different bike, this was a covid special from a few years ago so it isn't perfect size wise) but well, laziness.
I would very much like to spend thousands of dollars on that site.
Yeah they make some rad bikes and gear. I could see myself getting one of their bikes for my next one. Plus they seem like they've been building a fun biking community
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I more meant I wish there were more frames around like that Flaanimal frame with track style horizontal rear dropouts.
YOU'LL PAY FOR 28 GEARS BUT ONLY USE THE 12TH!!!! SUNDAY RIDE! SUNDAY! SUNDAY! SUNDAY!
that's what i do, crank to the top and hope my bones change shape
Also, there are a metric shit ton of bikes with track style dropouts, they're just usually smaller makers.
Like this one: https://allcitycycles.com/bikes/archive/nature_boy_disc
Yeah, but then you need that super wide fork so you can fit those big tires in there. My road bike can barely fit anything that's not a thin roadie tire.
I swapped my road bike's tires for 33s (the biggest they can fit) for Rapha's A Day in Hell earlier this year and there was basically the clearance of one wafer-thin mint only
It worked great for the ride
Then of course the tires were impossible to remove from my tubeless-ready wheels and I felt like a failure
"Sandra has a good solid anti-murderer vibe. My skin felt very secure and sufficiently attached to my body when I met her. Also my organs." HAIL SATAN
This is the way.
4th for me.
Getting tires off is 100% the worst. Even worse in MTB for tubeless when you have to deal with tubeless gunk and the extra stiff beads.
If you live somewhere flat - sure. For rolling mountain terrain, you 100% need a reasonable range of gears to not hate life.
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I kind of hate the color scheme but everything else it pretty perfect.
It was slightly more money and it's slightly more bike than I need, but it's also a great bike and makes me happy.
Ooh, me
I am enjoying Waterford native Sean Kelly having to pronounce "Vingegaard" on Eurosport's coverage
Tbh it feels like this was only a good idea for the first 40km but let's see what the 60km mark brings, maybe I'll be hungry again by then.
https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/equipment/bike-accessories/bike-bags-panniers/bontrager-flat-pack/p/30760/
Don't forget to inspect the tread AND the inside of your tire for the cause of the flat. That flat claimed two tubes because the tiny shard of glass that caused it lodged too deeply into the tread for me to see it from the outside.
Key features are to have both pump and CO2 so you're covered no matter what (pumping with a mini pump sucks real hard, so CO2 is great for a quick refill).
Best I can tell it's a 79 Trek 710. It rides well even though it's a bit small for me. I wanna get a replacement seat of the same style for it cause it's the most comfortable one I've ever had (despite just being hard leather). The brakes are squeaky, but I'm fairly certain that that's cause the rubber on them is half rotted.
They shouldn't. This means something's off on your positioning.
Road or Mountain?
It could be the bike is too small too, as if I recall correctly, this is usually due to the wrist dropping below the grip and maintaining a sharp angle, causing pressure on the carpal tunnel that eventually chokes out the old hand veins/nerves. It can also happen when you're too stretched out and barely reaching the grips.
Cheapest option is to have someone take a picture of you on your bike then have an expert look for what needs to change (saddle height, stem length etc.). Next-cheapest option is try some Ergon grips.
Road.
Huh, I'll look into that, I always thought it was just because i'm old.
Thank you!
I think a big part of it is that my job has me on a computer all day and I'm just starting to get carpal tunnel. Magic Pink, do your hands go numb at other times? For me, when I'm painting a wall, or doing anything where I have to grip something for a long time, they start to get the tingles.
Nope, just on the bike and only after a while. My commute is about 30 minutes and it tends to happen towards the end of that. Even if I let up and stretch my hand it stays for a while.
If there's a bike co-op in your area you could go in and see if they'll give you some fit advice. And TBH even an actual bike store or REI will usually do that kind of thing for free.
https://crustbikes.com/products/rons-ortho-bar-for-whenever-it-shows-up
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it hasn't gotten away yet!
I would very much like to spend thousands of dollars on that site.
Yeah they make some rad bikes and gear. I could see myself getting one of their bikes for my next one. Plus they seem like they've been building a fun biking community
Pretty bummed out
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