roodie Posted August 20, 2020 Share i love my gravel bike - changed my cycle life forever havent spend any money on maintenance this year so far the ride is awesome the bike is awesome the bike is awesome gravel riding is awesome RustyHWR, Danger Dassie, Prince Albert Cycles and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilipV Posted August 20, 2020 Share Fokkit, have you seen what a Reverb AXS costs? My gravel bike stuff feels cheap compared to what I’ve been brainwashed into spending on my trail bike!Jip. It's insane. And it's STILL A REVERB. (The three non-functional reverb in my parts bin is a reminder of why I moved away from sram.)Every time that I feel a culture shock coming when I see prices, I ride my SS. Itbjust reaffirms to me that we don't have to buy into the high tech gear to have fun. And I'm pretty sure that your Diverge will serve the same purpose for you. Edited August 20, 2020 by PhilipV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilipV Posted August 20, 2020 Share Imagine pinching the inside of your thigh in that when it flexes.Going to be awkward trying to explain that to your significant other. Patchelicious 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roodie Posted August 20, 2020 Share interesting how the cheapest bike I have ever owned gives me the best ride and cycle experience over all by far GO GRAVEL Pure Savage, RustyHWR and Kom 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jehosefat Posted August 20, 2020 Share Imagine pinching the inside of your thigh in that when it flexes. My eyes started watering just reading that Patchelicious 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebob Posted August 22, 2020 Share My gravel pony with a couple upgrades Danger Dassie, Kom, Pikey and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikey Posted September 22, 2020 Share Have done a few upgrades recently one of which is the Curve flared bar,love it ????????....Just fitted some 27.5 HED ???????? Wheels with 47c tyres and as an added bonus shed over 1/2 kg of rotational weight . Feels really spritely on my little tester up the road. Can’t wait to test them properly ✊???? #keepgroadingThanks to hubber urbanninja for the wheels ???????? Edited September 22, 2020 by Pikey thebob, Wayne pudding Mol, Underachiever and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchelicious Posted September 22, 2020 Share Why did you put BMX wheels on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikey Posted September 22, 2020 Share Why did you put BMX wheels on it?Just because...never any logic to it. Patchelicious 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted September 22, 2020 Share Just because...never any logic to it.As my wife tells people about the stuff I do 'because he can' Pikey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchelicious Posted September 22, 2020 Share Just because...never any logic to it.A perfectly acceptable answer Pikey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchelicious Posted September 22, 2020 Share As my wife tells people about the stuff I do 'because he can'And another, the old lads are on fire! Pikey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikey Posted September 22, 2020 Share And another, the old lads are on fire!As always ???? Patchelicious 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Brand Posted September 23, 2020 Share Hey fine folks!Hoping you all can help a n00b out and have some patience with my ignorance. I am in the midst of embarking on a gravel bike build.Frame details are as follows:Brother KeplerFRAME FEATURESTubing: 4130 Chromoly steel - double-butted main triangleBrake compatibility: Disc brake only - 160mm max rotor sizeDropouts: Vertical 135mm O.L.D rear dropoutsSeat post diameter: 27.2mmSeat clamp diameter: 30mm (included)Headset: 1 1/8˝ threadless steerer/headset (not included)Front derailleur clamp diameter: 28.6 mmChainring clearance: up to 52-39-30t triple, 50-34t double, 48t singleBottom bracket shell: 68mm bottom bracket - ISO threadedTyre clearance: up to 700x45c or 650x48cFork: 4130 Chromoly unicrown fork - disc only, 300mm steererFrame weight: 54cm = 2.05kgFork (with uncut steerer): 1.15kgTested to ISO 4210 standardFrame Size (C-TT): 56cmSeat Tube (C-C): 545mmTop Tube: 560mmHead Tube: 124mmHead Angle: 72Seat Angle: 73BB Drop: 70mmChainstay: 435mmFork Length (A-C): 400mmFork Rake: 45mmStack: 562mmReach: 388mmWheelbase: 1025mmIdeally what I would like to do is a X1 34/38T, 10 or 11-42 speed drivetrain. I am hoping someone here has parts or knows what I should be looking out for.Spoke with a guy yesterday that suggested the following as a bit of a bastard setup:Sram 10 speed road levers pair with Sram 10speed MTB RD.Ideally I would love to trade or barter a photo shoot or three for parts. Or partial barter, partial payment.Thanks guys Edited September 23, 2020 by Bernard Brand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Boab Posted September 23, 2020 Share Or consider shimano? 10 sp sti works with 9-sp MTB RD. As does 9sp sti incidentally. Cheaper to source perhaps? Hey fine folks! Hoping you all can help a n00b out and have some patience with my ignorance. I am in the midst of embarking on a gravel bike build. Frame details are as follows: Brother Kepler FRAME FEATURESTubing: 4130 Chromoly steel - double-butted main triangleBrake compatibility: Disc brake only - 160mm max rotor sizeDropouts: Vertical 135mm O.L.D rear dropoutsSeat post diameter: 27.2mmSeat clamp diameter: 30mm (included)Headset: 1 1/8˝ threadless steerer/headset (not included)Front derailleur clamp diameter: 28.6 mmChainring clearance: up to 52-39-30t triple, 50-34t double, 48t singleBottom bracket shell: 68mm bottom bracket - ISO threadedTyre clearance: up to 700x45c or 650x48cFork: 4130 Chromoly unicrown fork - disc only, 300mm steererFrame weight: 54cm = 2.05kgFork (with uncut steerer): 1.15kgTested to ISO 4210 standard Frame Size (C-TT): 56cmSeat Tube (C-C): 545mmTop Tube: 560mmHead Tube: 124mmHead Angle: 72Seat Angle: 73BB Drop: 70mmChainstay: 435mmFork Length (A-C): 400mmFork Rake: 45mmStack: 562mmReach: 388mmWheelbase: 1025mm Ideally what I would like to do is a X1 34/38T, 10 or 11-42 speed drivetrain. I am hoping someone here has parts or knows what I should be looking out for.Spoke with a guy yesterday that suggested the following as a bit of a bastard setup:Sram 10 speed road levers pair with Sram 10speed MTB RD. Ideally I would love to trade or barter a photo shoot or three for parts. Or partial barter, partial payment. Thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickGM Posted September 23, 2020 Share Hey fine folks! Hoping you all can help a n00b out and have some patience with my ignorance. I am in the midst of embarking on a gravel bike build. Frame details are as follows: Brother Kepler FRAME FEATURESTubing: 4130 Chromoly steel - double-butted main triangleBrake compatibility: Disc brake only - 160mm max rotor sizeDropouts: Vertical 135mm O.L.D rear dropoutsSeat post diameter: 27.2mmSeat clamp diameter: 30mm (included)Headset: 1 1/8˝ threadless steerer/headset (not included)Front derailleur clamp diameter: 28.6 mmChainring clearance: up to 52-39-30t triple, 50-34t double, 48t singleBottom bracket shell: 68mm bottom bracket - ISO threadedTyre clearance: up to 700x45c or 650x48cFork: 4130 Chromoly unicrown fork - disc only, 300mm steererFrame weight: 54cm = 2.05kgFork (with uncut steerer): 1.15kgTested to ISO 4210 standard Frame Size (C-TT): 56cmSeat Tube (C-C): 545mmTop Tube: 560mmHead Tube: 124mmHead Angle: 72Seat Angle: 73BB Drop: 70mmChainstay: 435mmFork Length (A-C): 400mmFork Rake: 45mmStack: 562mmReach: 388mmWheelbase: 1025mm Ideally what I would like to do is a X1 34/38T, 10 or 11-42 speed drivetrain. I am hoping someone here has parts or knows what I should be looking out for.Spoke with a guy yesterday that suggested the following as a bit of a bastard setup:Sram 10 speed road levers pair with Sram 10speed MTB RD. Ideally I would love to trade or barter a photo shoot or three for parts. Or partial barter, partial payment. Thanks guys If it's the brothers Kepler I saw advertised on here a while back, well done, that's great frame. I would have bought it if it were 1 size bigger. Might be useful:https://bikepacking.com/gear/guide-to-mullet-drivetrains/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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