Custom set up.

[guidodg]

2 hours ago, PregoRoll said:

Good heavens, I need a Mondraker in my life

watch this space...it may go up for sale soon....

[paul marais]

On 9/21/2023 at 7:19 AM, ChrisF said:

 

The "purists" will tell you that only a bike with drop bars may be considered as a gravel bike.

 

 

While the rest us (me included) LOVE our hardtails with gravel tyres.

 

Your terrain will determine if you go with a rigid fork or if you keep the old suspension up front ....

 

 

TWO things to consider -

1. You will NEVER be as earodynamic on a set of flat bars ...  but Oooo so much more comfortable.

2. GEARING ... hardtails spins out on the long flat sections ....

 

These two items should be considered in terms of YOUR intended use ...

 

Gravel touring ... flat bars and granny gears for the win

 

Gravel rides with other gravel bikes ..... the comfortable position does mean you your drag will be more, but I am happy with this.  Gearing .... I now have a 40t up front .... on downhills I see the "real gravel bikes" ride off at over 50km/h ....

Thank you for info. I appreciate it. 

[paul marais]

On 9/21/2023 at 7:19 AM, ChrisF said:

 

The "purists" will tell you that only a bike with drop bars may be considered as a gravel bike.

 

 

While the rest us (me included) LOVE our hardtails with gravel tyres.

 

Your terrain will determine if you go with a rigid fork or if you keep the old suspension up front ....

 

 

TWO things to consider -

1. You will NEVER be as earodynamic on a set of flat bars ...  but Oooo so much more comfortable.

2. GEARING ... hardtails spins out on the long flat sections ....

 

These two items should be considered in terms of YOUR intended use ...

 

Gravel touring ... flat bars and granny gears for the win

 

Gravel rides with other gravel bikes ..... the comfortable position does mean you your drag will be more, but I am happy with this.  Gearing .... I now have a 40t up front .... on downhills I see the "real gravel bikes" ride off at over 50km/h ....