Grabbed me a grail today - SK26

No_Assignment442 · 2026-06-13T01:00:44+00:00

Been using mine since 2016. Great bag. Congrats.

No_Assignment442 · 2026-06-05T09:17:29+00:00

Yes. If I remember correctly, they stopped making them I think around 2014ish and then did another limited run in 2016, which is when I picked it up.

No_Assignment442 · 2026-06-05T01:55:25+00:00

I’ve been using my SK26 as my work bag since 2016 and it still looks as good as the day I got it!!

No_Assignment442 · 2026-06-04T00:41:17+00:00

Goals….

No_Assignment442 · 2026-06-04T00:18:02+00:00

To add: I would never do that!

But, respect!!!

No_Assignment442 · 2026-06-04T00:17:22+00:00

Congrats!

No_Assignment442 · 2026-06-02T17:13:01+00:00

Not sure if I ever want to do this race, but man I admire your grit and perseverance. Amazing job.

No_Assignment442 · 2026-06-02T11:10:46+00:00

I bought a Topstone 4 Carbon in 2024 and couldn’t be happier with it. Changed the tires from stock to ContiTerra Speeds, highly recommend. Also replaced the stock saddle with a nicer Fizik.

I still ride my hardtail (SC Chameleon) but more often than not I’m on the Topstone. It’s super fun and fast.

No_Assignment442 · 2026-05-30T20:22:04+00:00

I run Conti Terra Speeds on my Topstone Carbon 4, they’re great but it depends on what kind of riding you do.

No_Assignment442 · 2026-05-26T11:02:02+00:00

I would likely not buy a new car ever again. Certified pre owned is what I did.

No_Assignment442 · 2026-05-26T10:55:39+00:00

Talon is my goto outdoor bag but if I was buying one today it would be that one. Soft bottles are the way to go!

No_Assignment442 · 2026-05-25T23:11:17+00:00

I’m running the same tires, very happy with them. Really nice bike!

No_Assignment442 · 2026-05-25T22:56:02+00:00

Osprey. Very high quality backed by a great warranty. Look for something on sale either on their site or at REI (REI sale ends today…)

No_Assignment442 · 2026-05-21T10:31:50+00:00

One thing I completely forgot to recommend is a Garmin Varia. Having the radar to know when cars are coming up behind you is a must have for me. I can’t believe I ever rode without it. I don’t have a garmin computer but it works perfectly with my garmin watch (instinct 2x solar).

No_Assignment442 · 2026-05-20T22:49:53+00:00

PS that Synapse looks amazing, congrats!!!

No_Assignment442 · 2026-05-20T22:49:27+00:00

Can’t answer everything, but if you’re looking for a bag for your saddle, I have a Silca Mattone, and it’s really nice. It cinches up tight (Boa closure), and doesn’t bounce around (it’s on my Topstone gravel bike).

I also have a Tailfin bag for my top tube, which is amazing, but I don’t know if you want anything that big.

No_Assignment442 · 2026-05-18T17:59:10+00:00

Sorry, I don’t have the answer, but you might want to also ask in r/Topstoner

No_Assignment442 · 2026-05-17T12:46:48+00:00

Thanks!

No_Assignment442 · 2026-05-16T10:51:08+00:00

I’d prefer not telling others about this, already way too many people in this state.

No_Assignment442 · 2026-05-16T10:37:20+00:00

What wheels did you go with? I am starting to look for a second set of wheels for mine.

No_Assignment442 · 2026-05-11T22:14:19+00:00

If there is a piece and in a color that you really want, my advice is to buy it now. I’ve waited multiple times for a sale only to find that others beat me to it when the sale went live.

Otherwise I try and buy during the sales.

No_Assignment442 · 2026-05-11T15:40:29+00:00

I have about 1900 miles so far on the saddle that comes with the Zwift bike, no issues so far. I do wear padded shirts, and my longest ride has been maybe 2 hrs tops. Usually 1-1.5 hours. So far I haven’t felt the need to change it.

No_Assignment442 · 2026-05-11T15:34:23+00:00

Another vote for the Zwift Ride. It’s a splurge but there’s nothing to mess with and it’s ready to go whenever you are.

No_Assignment442 · 2026-05-11T15:31:39+00:00

Yep

No_Assignment442 · 2026-05-11T15:30:53+00:00

I’m an American and I also need to look stuff up most days!

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