Super Sywurm

Do you have a carbon or alu Giant? I am leaning more towards the Merida as it seems to be more mtb orientated and probably a bit more comfortable? It will mainly be used for road riding. I want a comfortable ride, not a race machine. Then again, the Giant is +-11k cheaper than the Merida.

I am also in the market for a gravel bike, either the 2024 Giant Revolt 1 (alu) or a 2025 Merida Silex 4000 (carbon). Any first hand experience?

Up to water point 2, +- 900m

Post some pics, list the parts...

Oooooh! That cable routing...

I'll do it later man, don't force me! I'm busy.

With 400k, I can buy a garage full of bikes and even a garage for my bikes. That would totally be more enjoyable than 1 bike. pfffft

If I jump into a swimming pool, do a momentarily transform into a bird and then into a fish?

Did you contact Bearing Man, Bearings International or West Coast Bearings?

I been riding my Tigre since 2021. My Tigre usually sleeps where we are busy with renovations now. I moved it into the dining room now for safe keeping. Last night I told my wife I like the the new spot for my bike. I can now enjoy the view while eating.

I got this from my LBS, it extends your steerer. https://chaindrivencycles.com/products/steerer-tube-extender?srsltid=AfmBOooW8m40iQ7U_Zmzayp6obXkF8pKmflZsQboDucNWTOB1JzLQbiT

Me and my Rapide did a 5hour K2C yesterday.👌

What I would do in your situation: If I already did it on the mtb, it's time for the gravel bike.

I am doing it on a hardtail, worn 2.4" Recon Races, front and rear. I only ride 2.4" tyres on my hardtail Edit: I'm lying, the rear is 2.35. Could not find a 2.4" quickly enough, after destroying my rear tyre

I rode my Rapide with a 100mm travel fork at Wolwespruit and I never felt under biked or under forked.

A locked dual suspension is just not the same as a HT bike.

There is your answer, follow your heart.

HT bikes = less maintanance = more money in your pocket = newer bikes more often

This.

GET A HT BIKE! Just because I say so!.

Where and when can I take a 32" bike for a spin?

I don't think the shiney new products have been tested properly. Titan should send me something to test for a couple of years.🤪

Anybody riding one of these? https://www.stantonbikes.com/collections/gen-3-sale/products/switch9er-gen-3 or this? https://www.stantonbikes.com/collections/sherpa-gen4

Maybe Bikehub can put watermarks on the photos that's uploaded for ads.

Fork and wheels. I would rather go for a 36T Oval chain ring, but that is more a personal upgrade. Frames can only take up to a certain size chain ring, just make sure you get the correct size.