Gravel bikes - what do you have and where did you buy it?

[Pikey]

5 hours ago, Baracuda said:

Keen to hear how comfortable it is on gravel.

 

I find it comfortable. It’s obviously not a Niner steel. But it sure ain’t harsh. It’s speed puts a smile on my face every time I ride it.

only reason it’s stood for 3 weeks is an otb on my mtb and some bloody sore metacarpal bones. 

I love love love this bike .

 

[Eldron]

50 minutes ago, Pikey said:

Not fugly, well maybe from the pics. Once seen in the flesh ????

Exactly this!

In pics it looks out of proportion and a bit weird - in the flesh it is amazing.

I placed my order after working on a customer's 3T. The quality is seriously impressive - paint is perfect, all the holes for calipers/water bottles etc are precisely machined, the thru axles are designed nicely to integrate into the frame. The Ridley Kanzo FAST was my first option but after seeing the 3T I placed the order.

The only issue I have with the bike is the cable entry just behind the stem. It is pretty messy....

[Eldron]

1 hour ago, Pikey said:

Can’t wait to see pics. Perfect bike for Euro winter ????

That would be my next 3T , no doubt????

The problem with Danish winters is that they salt the roads - the salt combined with the fine coastal sand we have here is not great for bikes!!

I ordered the GRX version below - the upgrades have already arrived - new crank and wheels.

Edited October 12, 2021 by Eldron

[Pikey]

16 minutes ago, Eldron said:

Exactly this!

In pics it looks out of proportion and a bit weird - in the flesh it is amazing.

I placed my order after working on a customer's 3T. The quality is seriously impressive - paint is perfect, all the holes for calipers/water bottles etc are precisely machined, the thru axles are designed nicely to integrate into the frame. The Ridley Kanzo FAST was my first option but after seeing the 3T I placed the order.

The only issue I have with the bike is the cable entry just behind the stem. It is pretty messy....

Absolutely agree whole heartedly . The entry behind the stem fades quickly and you don’t even notice it . The versatility , quality and flat out speed more than compensate for this less than perfect solution.

[Pikey]

3 minutes ago, Eldron said:

The problem with Danish winters is that they salt the roads - the salt combined with the fine coastal sand we have here is not great for bikes!!

At least if you run 32 tyres you will have a yard of space either side on the max ????

[Pikey]

5 minutes ago, Eldron said:

The problem with Danish winters is that they salt the roads - the salt combined with the fine coastal sand we have here is not great for bikes!!

I ordered the GRX version below - the upgrades have already arrived - new crank and wheels.

That’s soooo pretty????. Not a fan of the funny green / brown colour .

[Eldron]

1 minute ago, Pikey said:

That’s soooo pretty????. Not a fan of the funny green / brown colour .

Have you seen one in the flesh? Much more copper/blue than green/brown.

That said I would have preferred the naked carbon like the 60 year anniversary bike (but without all the extras and the eye watering price tag!!).

[Pikey]

4 minutes ago, Eldron said:

Have you seen one in the flesh? Much more copper/blue than green/brown.

That said I would have preferred the naked carbon like the 60 year anniversary bike (but without all the extras and the eye watering price tag!!).

I haven’t unfortunately. I am sure the colour you have bought is amazing, knowing how good 3T’s paint colours pop.

 

Below is the colour I don’t like. What were they thinking. Maybe it’s the retro thing ( which I am not a fan of) but it’s fugly in photos. 

[Pikey]

The naked Carbon is just ????????????????

[ACE Cycles]

Took her out for the first time today after finally finishing up this project. Richard Lee from Customized Cycling put her together for me. 

Currently set up for road/gravel, but the plan is to run beefier MTB wheels and tyres. 

Started off as a Stumpjumper Hardtail and now the Monster Cross build of my dreams running SRAM Rival Mullet Groupset, business up front and a party at the back with a GX Eagle AXS Rear mech. 

Went for a 9-50T Cassette so I can get away with a smaller 40T up front without losing out on the top end

[capediver]

Can we post bikes we wish we had???

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[ACE Cycles]

47 minutes ago, capediver said:

Can we post bikes we wish we had???

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That 3T is some serious bike porn!

[capediver]

6 minutes ago, ACE Cycles said:

That 3T is some serious bike porn!

Yeah just needs that new Rockshok XPLR dropper post and Rudy front fork...MONSTER GRAVEL!!

[Sid the Sloth]

Hey guys, my gravel beast is up for grabs. I will be sad to see her go after many happy miles but I need the cash...  

Please get in touch if you have any questions!

[capediver]

Link?

[Sid the Sloth]

25 minutes ago, capediver said:

Link?

https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/gravel-and-cyclocross-bikes/532293/cannondale-superx-54cm