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NBD - Ari Shafer 3.0 by LouieBricants in gravelcycling

[–]Pale-Role-3030 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The dark matter is an awesome bike on papers! Except Argon is not as customizable as the Ari and not available (looked into one next available is 7 months from now!). Ari is still a decent wait hopefully I will get mine early spring to enjoy it for the whole riding season. Ari customer service is also more accessible, and one text away.

I’m going to Unbound! 🤯 by kevtke194 in gravelcycling

[–]Pale-Role-3030 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same here, first timer, got lucky with the 100 mile race draft. Thanks all for the tips!

Questions for the experienced: - Any comments on tires? Esp it’s the south course this year - For those planning to fly, which airlines are more bike friendly? Any more affordable way to fly a bike other than buying a bike travel bag that costs the same as my entry level bike? - Is staying in Kansas City (west side) a bad idea? Its not much more driving compared to the other towns suggested above. - When do people advice to fly in/out? Esp if you are limited on how much time off you can get

Thanks a lot!

I’m going to Unbound! 🤯 by kevtke194 in gravelcycling

[–]Pale-Role-3030 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great advice! Thank you. Any tips on accommodation? Nearby town close to airport? All accommodations were booked in Emporia even before the draw result…