Maniax

its the same with my Pathfinders. seriously fast in roads and hardstuff. even rocky roads are no problem. but the slightest bit of sand or wet, they become as useless as an eskom worker in strike season. so I guess its about what compromise is more important, fast rolling or grip.... getting that balance is tough just because the terrain varies constantly here. And Im one of the idiots that think my gravel can do what a mtb hardtail can do, so I dont stick to just dirtroads.

can your frame handle 50's or are you running 650b rims? yeah, I also do the bomb trick.... seated my pathfinders once with a floor pump. not my most clever of ideas.

I did briefly consider getting a set op 650b rims with 50mm pirelli's to help. But the organizers of the race said a gravel bike should make it through unscathed...

the 77km. the full is a bit hectic.

I did look at them. The reviews showed the Pirelli the better option though .. might just be down to subjective choice as well.

I just bought the 40's - R695 each. will test and revert. I confess, a deciding factor was quite a vain one.... I wanted the tan walls.... haha. Thanks for the input guys

from the reviews Ive watched from capable gravelriders the pirelli's made a big impact for the good. especially the M's

thanks

evobikes has a massive special

I thought I'd create a new topic so not to hi-jack a fellow hubber's topic I need some advice from Gravel riders please? I'm looking at the pirelli Centurato M but cant decide between the 700x 40 or 45mm I currently run the Spez Pathfinder pro 42's. The ride on compact gravel is amazing. but it cannot handle sand or mud at all.... no jokes. Problem is here in mpumulanga we have a lot of both. so I dont want to sacrifice too much of the pathfinder's rolling resistance (which is great). but I need more grip. I had a walk-a-bike section at the Alzu race this year because of sand. My buddy on his mtb just floated over it. I have to carry my bike. Im riding the Baberton xcm in Jan. 77km with 2.3k vertical climbing. I need grip. any advice on Pirelli's 40mm or 45? my frame can handle both.

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I prefer my ciovita bib even over my castelli bib. amazing ride and feel. the bib straps (over the shoulders) are also excellent.

its now 20k

I love my gravel bike. Even did the Alzu MTB race on it. best buy ever after my roadbike was also became a compulsory community donation.

thanks. I'll check it out.

just started... my first ftp test was a dud. started on the ftp builder program but realized power is not the problem, fitness/stamina is. they wanted me to empty the tank in full sprint at 310watts. i pushed 550-700 in half hearted sprint. so Im shelving the ftp builder. will look for a program to build base and fitness. Any ideas? I might just jump over to Xert for a while. They have fantastic programs.

Tried my stuff on Zwift... never rode with power numbers before. So, like a complete and utter noob I chased the watts and destroyed myself on watopia's 7km @6% climb... I like the platform for evening sessions, but will take the finger off the trigger on the wattage bazooka.

i might be wrong, but Sagan is riding a Roubaix at the gravel worlds champs tomorrow.

Ah man! Love the new generation of riders! The Pog is brilliant! What a TDF!

I withdraw my question! damn! what a rider!

they generally sit in the break then and save their energy. Van Aard is driving on the front. But its Van Aard. absolute monster.

Im watching 30km behind the live. I just cant understand the tactic of emptying himself on the front of the break, when they have to defend the yellow

Can someone please explain wth WVA is doing?

thanks.

Im new in Middelburg (since April 2022) And, apparently, I shouldn't ride alone in Middelburg even on graven/farm roads. I got scolded by locals Are their any hubbers here from Middelburg that can please introduce me to some group rides?