Jbr Posted December 24, 2023 Share On 3/2/2023 at 4:04 PM, Jbr said: This is starting to look proper now ! Had my axs moved from the mtb to the gravel bike with some rivals hoods. 8.9 kg with a lot of sealant in the tyres ☺️☺️ Not sure it explains the +300g though Soooo, reviving this thread a little bit, the Siablo is going back to standard-ish trip and will be for sale soon with the stock wheels, option between xcadey or apex crank, apex 11s groupset and it will keep the upgraded carbon wheelset and barstem, so it should definitely stay under 9kg. In the meantime I moved the mtb groupset and the deep wheels on a new frameset 😍 Right now it’s over 8kg with pedals, cages and garmin, but I have 42c pathfinders on and a GX cassette. I already have a plan to get it below 8kg in gravel trim, I must weigh it with the road wheels I think it will be ridiculous 😜 Edited December 24, 2023 by Jbr LazyTrailRider, babse, ChrisF and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted December 24, 2023 Share 3 hours ago, Jbr said: Soooo, reviving this thread a little bit, the Siablo is going back to standard-ish trip and will be for sale soon with the stock wheels, option between xcadey or apex crank, apex 11s groupset and it will keep the upgraded carbon wheelset and barstem, so it should definitely stay under 9kg. In the meantime I moved the mtb groupset and the deep wheels on a new frameset 😍 Right now it’s over 8kg with pedals, cages and garmin, but I have 42c pathfinders on and a GX cassette. I already have a plan to get it below 8kg in gravel trim, I must weigh it with the road wheels I think it will be ridiculous 😜 Superbe vélo! The spirit of gravel has you, Bruuuu. Jbr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicoSmit Posted December 28, 2023 Share This is my Gravel bike for next years Race to the Sun Frame Lavall carbon fibre gearing 1x10x40 Front tyre Maxis Rambler 700x45 back Maxis Rambler 700x40 Mechanical disk brakes Not your most well known bike make but its doing its job so far . 20231228_072800.heic20231228_072800.heic Edited December 28, 2023 by NicoSmit betaboy and iammjcooke@gmail.com 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charity85 Posted January 18 Share Considering throwing my Giant Anthems 650B carbon wheels on my Momsen. Whats your thoughts on running 650B on a gravel bike setup - pros/cons? One thing it does make the bike look bit*%ching. betaboy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dappere Posted January 18 Share 1 hour ago, Charity85 said: Considering throwing my Giant Anthems 650B carbon wheels on my Momsen. Whats your thoughts on running 650B on a gravel bike setup - pros/cons? One thing it does make the bike look bit*%ching. Just a heads-up that my take is based on fairly limited experience on a gravel bike with 650b wheels, so you might get more in-depth insights from other folks who've had a bit more time on them. I must say, I noticed the extra comfort the 2.1 tyres brought to the table with a 650b setup. The bike felt noticeably steadier on the rougher tracks, especially when stacked up against the usual 700c 40mm tyres I run on my gravel bike. For bike packing and ultra events where comfort is key, I’d probably lean towards the 650b again. However, for races or rides where it’s all about speed, I'd stick with my trusty 700c 40mm setup. Charity85 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charity85 Posted January 18 Share 14 minutes ago, Dappere said: Just a heads-up that my take is based on fairly limited experience on a gravel bike with 650b wheels, so you might get more in-depth insights from other folks who've had a bit more time on them. I must say, I noticed the extra comfort the 2.1 tyres brought to the table with a 650b setup. The bike felt noticeably steadier on the rougher tracks, especially when stacked up against the usual 700c 40mm tyres I run on my gravel bike. For bike packing and ultra events where comfort is key, I’d probably lean towards the 650b again. However, for races or rides where it’s all about speed, I'd stick with my trusty 700c 40mm setup. Thanks my thought process exactly, and it appear the frame can even push 2.2 for extra cushion. In the pic I had 2.35 on and other than front rubbing on the fender there was leke space in the fork. Have a sleeker profile 2.25 I want to throw on for a test having end caps being made today Edited January 18 by Charity85 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dappere Posted January 18 Share 1 minute ago, Charity85 said: Thanks my thought process exactly, and it appear the frame can even push 2.2 for extra cushion. My gravel bike has its limitations, accommodating only up to 2.1 tyres on a 650b wheel. Do keep us updated on your experience with the 2.2 tyres. I'm very keen to hear how they fare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charity85 Posted January 19 Share Final product Sprocket and Jack sorted me with the hub end plugs. Taking it out tomorrow for a first spin. Remarkably was able to still comfortably get the 2.3 tires in. Edited January 19 by Charity85 Danger Dassie, ChrisF, NotSoBigBen and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guidodg Posted January 20 Share betaboy, Myth, Charity85 and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dappere Posted January 20 Share 17 hours ago, Charity85 said: Final product Sprocket and Jack sorted me with the hub end plugs. Taking it out tomorrow for a first spin. Remarkably was able to still comfortably get the 2.3 tires in. Considering you had the maiden voyage this morning, what was your initial impression? Charity85 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charity85 Posted January 22 Share On 1/20/2024 at 11:56 AM, Dappere said: Considering you had the maiden voyage this morning, what was your initial impression? Was leke loved the extra confort and stability through the rougher stuff, although was running a heavy profile 2.3 spez purgatory tire, I think with more XC orientated 2.2 it will fly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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