rock Posted May 4, 2017 Share just spamming. https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/243077-specialized-diverge-elite/ offers entertained. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bos Posted May 5, 2017 Share Depends on the 26" frame, some of them fit 29er wheel with cross tyres just fine! I think a set of cheap roadwheels with designated tyres like this..https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/246791-bontrager-wheels/ Might be a whole lot cheaper then trying to make a mtb disc wheelset work. As long as its around 38mm it should still be ok for a trip through the Cederberg? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanpmb Posted May 5, 2017 Share I think a set of cheap roadwheels with designated tyres like this..https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/246791-bontrager-wheels/ Might be a whole lot cheaper then trying to make a mtb disc wheelset work. As long as its around 38mm it should still be ok for a trip through the Cederberg?Provided your 26" frame has canti bosses... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOOK695 Posted May 9, 2017 Share Had a lekker mellow ride this morning???????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monark Posted May 22, 2017 Share I have two brand new Continental CX Tyres up for sale in the classifieds.... 35c.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paarlmtb Posted May 24, 2017 Share Monstercross built from old parts lying around, except wheels and fork bought second hand and the soma sparrow bars bought new from Everyday Cycle Co. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure Savage Posted May 30, 2017 Share We are about to buy a whole bunch of Gravel bikes for our 30th/60th's about 5 or 7 of them, we are looking at the ridley X trail carbon https://www.ridley-bikes.com/nz/en/bikes/allroad/x-trail-carbon What do you guys think parts wise, enough gears with 50/34 - 28? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monark Posted May 30, 2017 Share We are about to buy a whole bunch of Gravel bikes for our 30th/60th's about 5 or 7 of them, we are looking at the ridley X trail carbon https://www.ridley-bikes.com/nz/en/bikes/allroad/x-trail-carbon What do you guys think parts wise, enough gears with 50/34 - 28? Great bike but personally I would be looking for a wider cassette on the rear. This is more of a CX bike and not a gravel bike per se. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monark Posted May 30, 2017 Share We are about to buy a whole bunch of Gravel bikes for our 30th/60th's about 5 or 7 of them, we are looking at the ridley X trail carbon https://www.ridley-bikes.com/nz/en/bikes/allroad/x-trail-carbon What do you guys think parts wise, enough gears with 50/34 - 28? Are you looking for a gravel bike for bike touring/packing or a cx bike? Have you considered Niner and Specialized's offerings? Giant make the TCX which is an amazing bike as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samson99 Posted May 30, 2017 Share We are about to buy a whole bunch of Gravel bikes for our 30th/60th's about 5 or 7 of them, we are looking at the ridley X trail carbon https://www.ridley-bikes.com/nz/en/bikes/allroad/x-trail-carbon What do you guys think parts wise, enough gears with 50/34 - 28?where you going to buy the ridleys from? Price and model? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samson99 Posted May 30, 2017 Share I have two brand new Continental CX Tyres up for sale in the classifieds.... 35c....Still availabe? Link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure Savage Posted May 30, 2017 Share Great bike but personally I would be looking for a wider cassette on the rear. This is more of a CX bike and not a gravel bike per se.Looking at a 46-36 chainset with 40-11 cassette. Want to keep the bigger chain ring for grinding on flats, but the 40 for steep ones. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure Savage Posted May 30, 2017 Share Are you looking for a gravel bike for bike touring/packing or a cx bike? Have you considered Niner and Specialized's offerings? Giant make the TCX which is an amazing bike as well.Looking at a carbon bike for around 27k. See 38c is as wide as they can go, is that enough comfort? How easy is getting 38c tyres? Will adapt the gearing to 46/36 40-11. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertusras Posted May 30, 2017 Share I made it up a rocky/gravelly 8% average 10km climb with a 36/36 ratio the other day. Sure I was huffin and puffin and grinding instead of spinning, but it was not that bad for my past®y legs. 36/40 should be quite good on the really steep stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure Savage Posted May 30, 2017 Share I made it up a rocky/gravelly 8% average 10km climb with a 36/36 ratio the other day. Sure I was huffin and puffin and grinding instead of spinning, but it was not that bad for my past®y legs. 36/40 should be quite good on the really steep stuff. this is the gold I need from the Hub this is what I am working with below, can extend the road cassette but no clutch so limited to front jump. What tyres you running? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy Posted May 30, 2017 Share I made it up a rocky/gravelly 8% average 10km climb with a 36/36 ratio the other day. Sure I was huffin and puffin and grinding instead of spinning, but it was not that bad for my past®y legs. 36/40 should be quite good on the really steep stuff. Were you carrying any gear with you? If you intend doing any bikepacking you may need more. (or rather, I do !) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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