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Tagged with cyclocross gravel
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Are wider tires on a road bike a good idea?
I live in a city but also like to go into a cross-country areas as well.
I've also noticed that there are rare models of road-bikes that offer an option to install wide tires:
Oh, and you can fit a ...
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Which Type of Bike Would You Select If You Needed To Commute, Ride Fire Roads, and Regular Roads With 1 Bike?
In the market for a bike
Novice/Beginner skillset
Looking to spend a decent chunk of money on one bike that can be used for commuting, fire roads, and standard road riding
Riding location would be ...
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Road bike to CX/Gravel conversion
I have a Cinelli Experience 2016 road bike with rim brakes that allows up to 28c tyres as per Cinelli's specifications. Somehow, Cinelli keeps mentioning it's fit for gravel as well.
I'm looking ...
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Shimano GRX groupset with mechanical brakes for CX/Gravel
I'm going to upgrade my cyclocross bike with new 1x11 dedicated components. Currently bike has old 105 5700 groupset and cantilever brakes. Those mechanical brakes are the main problem - I don't want ...
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Geometry question: shorter stack with same reach?
I'm planning on building a new bike soon but I'm quite conflicted about choosing a frame. For now I'm riding a GT Grade AL 2015 that I use everyday to commute but since I'm planning on doing some ...
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Correct frame bike for me
I’m trying to measure a cyclocross bike. I’m 172 cm, leg length 77.5cm.
Some websites like ebicycles say that my bike frame size is 53cm.
I’m already looking for this bike with seat tube 54cm.
A ...
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Monster-cross build on the road, will it be fun? [closed]
Don't ask why, don't ask how much but this is what I'm aiming at:
29er entry level MTB with light Al frame stripped down
Carbon rigid MTB fork (for clearance)
Carbon drop-bar handle bars
35c tires
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Generally can I fit 650b wheels on a modern CX frame?
I know this depends a lot on the model and the shape of the stays and fork, but on the average CX disc frame would it be possible to use 650b wheels with thicker tires, for a more comfortable offroad (...
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Are these Xero Lite XSR-3 Wheels suitable for cross riding / racing?
I have a set of Xero Lite XSR-3 road wheels with 20/24 straight spokes. I tend to ride dirt, gravel, and some singletrack on my cross bike and sometimes some cross races. Would I be able to swap this ...
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