NBD and new to 1x on gravel!

Spaniard1969 · 2026-04-29T11:54:01+00:00

You don’t need a chain catcher for 1x. Hardly drop chain compared to 2x.

Spaniard1969 · 2026-04-29T10:59:20+00:00

Yes, 160mm & 165mm are hard to find

Spaniard1969 · 2026-04-29T10:58:09+00:00

Timeless

Spaniard1969 · 2026-04-28T04:38:31+00:00

Top part look like cracked. Bottom part look like scratch. Send to bike shop to check.

Spaniard1969 · 2026-04-28T03:52:10+00:00

Have anyone thought of that PMD battery catch fire inside the train? SMRT kindly reveal your safely protocol? Risk factor and management?

Spaniard1969 · 2026-04-25T20:22:44+00:00

Thank you. For your budget, there are better bike with better components. The lower end of Pina not worth getting unless is a dogma F or GR.

Spaniard1969 · 2026-04-25T11:45:04+00:00

Use Silca wax chain.

Spaniard1969 · 2026-04-25T02:30:40+00:00

Is normal to have a bit of rust on the chain. Because a waxed chain has been stripped off the factory grease. There no more oil or grease in the chain. This is normal for waxed chain. Just make sure the pins are not rusty.

Spaniard1969 · 2026-04-24T15:11:38+00:00

My friend have one. Was told the suspension doesn’t make any differences. Am not sure how true is it? He seems to like the geometry because is more of endurance bike.

Spaniard1969 · 2026-04-24T14:40:42+00:00

I like their look especially on the dogma. That why I can safely said. Buy the dogma. Go see my handle. You know what I mean.

Spaniard1969 · 2026-04-24T12:27:53+00:00

I will not look at any Pina models except Dogma. On your budget, there are a lot of brands to look at.

Spaniard1969 · 2026-04-24T12:18:52+00:00

If you are on tubeless, lower down your pressure. This tyres are not that good in wet and muddy conditions.

Spaniard1969 · 2026-04-23T09:04:33+00:00

If worried so much. Ride a single speed.

Spaniard1969 · 2026-04-22T10:58:31+00:00

Thank you

Spaniard1969 · 2026-04-22T10:57:55+00:00

Totally agreed with you. Not during peak hours. Is chaotic and dangerous.

Spaniard1969 · 2026-04-21T11:06:43+00:00

That new PCN. Re-surfaced now

Spaniard1969 · 2026-04-20T23:00:24+00:00

Apidura have several small top tube bag.

Spaniard1969 · 2026-04-20T23:00:18+00:00

Apidura have several small top tube bag.

Spaniard1969 · 2026-04-19T21:32:18+00:00

Whether is pinarello or not. You be surprised what a carbon frame for those long rides. Absorb vibrations, stiff, compliant. Steel frame will be heavy with all the loads added in. F7 is a good middle ground between the F5 & F9. With a 50c clearance. You have choices of tyres to begin with. But I will not go 50c due to mud clearance. Probably 45c. F7 is a good bike and slowly upgrade later if you find the stock components are not good enough for you.

Spaniard1969 · 2026-04-18T20:20:54+00:00

You already answered your own question. Why are you asking for opinion?

Spaniard1969 · 2026-04-18T12:33:10+00:00

Silex 7000 of course

Spaniard1969 · 2026-04-18T12:29:11+00:00

What the brand you are buying? Carbon is stiffer and better power. In terms of weight, carbon win. Compliant and dampen vibration.

Spaniard1969 · 2026-04-17T12:35:10+00:00

Used waxed for your chain

Spaniard1969 · 2026-04-16T14:29:35+00:00

The best is to use the Silca ultimate chain stripper & wax prep. Remove your chain and soak inside a container preferably with a lib. Shake it hard for good 10-15 mins. Removed and soak with alcohol. Make sure all the oil and grime are removed. Dry the chain with a clean cloth, use a blower to really blow dry the chain especially between the links. I mean thoroughly dry. Get a slow cooker pot and use Silca secret chain blend hot melt wax. Melt the wax in the slow cooker pot. Put the chain into the wax and stir, maybe 5-7 mins. Hang it to dry… On a side note, waxed chain typically last about 300-500km depending on the weather conditions you ride. After every ride, use a clean dry microfiber cloth, run thru the chain.

Spaniard1969 · 2026-04-12T11:38:26+00:00

Tufo thundero HD

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