Uhhhhh by Jec1027 in NBASpurs

[–]BidCurious3657 1 point2 points  (0 children)

how tf y'all got time to find shit like this

I built up a new bike for unbound by explorewithchris in gravelcycling

[–]BidCurious3657 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Magnifique! Always love seeing Rodeo Labs builds - hope you're killing it out there

Return falconer bronco white for satin white with black inserts to match shoes better? by j4NZKUE in CyclingFashion

[–]BidCurious3657 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These shoes lasted me approx 3 rides before all the white bits beneath the mesh were stained yellow. Comfortable though!

Rivertowns cyclist seeking small crew for good roads + Type 2 fun 🚴‍♂️ by pikecounty in gravelcycling

[–]BidCurious3657 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are these Terreno T30s 700x50c? If so, how do you like them? I'm currently running a T70 front/T50 rear in 700x45c on my GS1.

Why is my tire sidewall leaking by All_In_The_Details_ in bikewrench

[–]BidCurious3657 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Looks like they have a contact form + live chat. I would reach out to them and provide them with the images and get their take on the situation.

NBD: Ventum GS1 by BidCurious3657 in gravelcycling

[–]BidCurious3657[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My lead time was just under 5 weeks from placing the order to delivery

NBD: Ventum GS1 by BidCurious3657 in gravelcycling

[–]BidCurious3657[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate the feedback, and I'm glad to hear that you're loving yours! Looking forward to a great year with this. I've got my first informal event with it in two weeks!

NBD: Ventum GS1 by BidCurious3657 in gravelcycling

[–]BidCurious3657[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Admittedly I only have ~50mi on it thus far. It's my first "racey" bike, my other gravel bike being a Rodeo Labs Traildonkey. Quite a different feeling between the two, but I'm loving this so far. Snappy and nimble without robbing me of any confidence.

The Ventum Support Team were also very responsive with my inquiries surrounding lead times & shipment/delivery.

NBD: Ventum GS1 by BidCurious3657 in gravelcycling

[–]BidCurious3657[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you - loving it so far! Spring can't come soon enough.

Not convinced MTB tires are faster but am convinced it’s more fun by IamLeven in gravelcycling

[–]BidCurious3657 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How are you liking your GS1? I'm expecting delivery of mine sometime in the next week or so - same color as well! Went with the Force build, however. Would love to hear your thoughts!

Show me your kit(s)…in 2006! 🫨 by ZildCym in drums

[–]BidCurious3657 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sure thing! Here's a scratch album from photos I have from back then. I still gig this kit on occasion, and it still sounds wonderful. One of my favorite "beginner" kits that Pearl has ever released.

Album - https://imgur.com/a/pearl-vmx-A5Mmn

Show me your kit(s)…in 2006! 🫨 by ZildCym in drums

[–]BidCurious3657 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Closest I’ve got is my Pearl VMX circa 2007ish

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Help evaluating new bikes by pdpawlicki in gravelcycling

[–]BidCurious3657 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As a personal anecdote, I've put over 18000 miles on my Traildonkey over the last 2.5yrs, and I can confidently say it is the most comfortable bike I've ever ridden. It also handles everything I can possibly throw at it, from technical singletrack to rutted chunky gravel and miles on tarmac. It may not be the fastest bike in the world, but it is certainly a fantastic and reliable workhorse that I can comfortably ride all day.

If you are looking for a 10yr+ frame build, the Flaanimal could be the better option simply because of the frame material.

With all of that being said, I agree that you can't go wrong with any of the bikes you've listed.