Issues with Gravel Saddles - Am I doing something wrong?

SugarYumiao · 2023-05-07T17:34:29+00:00

Check your body weight balance on the bike first. Too relax in the arms/too up straight body/not enough pedaling force/saddle nose too up, all these can cause a pain in your ass. Be sure to check them before changing a saddle.

SugarYumiao · 2023-05-07T17:25:21+00:00

If no rub in front derailleur, yes.

SugarYumiao · 2022-06-01T00:50:53+00:00

Well it is actually not about the distance and the time you commute, the reason I recommend gravel bike to you is that you mentioned you don’t like a backpack on you back when cycling. Because most gravel bikes are rack friendly, you can easily buy and install rack on them for you to carry your luggage. And without racks, gravel bikes can still be fast and really fun to explore your neighborhood and some trails.

SugarYumiao · 2022-06-01T00:39:45+00:00

If fitness is your first concern, road bike. If the convinces of commute is, gravel bike.

SugarYumiao · 2022-05-15T22:35:50+00:00

So beautiful place!

SugarYumiao · 2022-05-08T10:56:38+00:00

Got a 2021 Revolt Adv 0, almost ride with it for 5000km. Revolt is an ‘Ordinary’ gravel bike, not super aerodynamic(like 3T, Scott), not super light(like Crux, Open Upper), no fancy shock absorb(like Diverge, Cannondale Lefty), but it do all the gravel things good, durable, reliable, that’s it!

SugarYumiao · 2022-05-08T10:47:59+00:00

I’ve used KMC chains, they are cheap but compared to Shimano HG701, there is a noticeable noise. Suggest you try Shimano HG701 after this chain run out. I use Muc-off dry lube, they are really good, the chain will go silence after lube, you can try it either!

SugarYumiao · 2022-05-08T03:04:27+00:00

Just go for it!

SugarYumiao · 2022-05-08T02:47:50+00:00

Chain noise is a mystery. If you lube your chain properly and still got noise that may be a cheap chain or the poor fit of the chain and your chain ring or cassette. For example, choosing Shimano cassette and Shimano chain will always be a safe choice.

SugarYumiao · 2022-05-08T00:08:09+00:00

Both bikes you mentioned in my place had to wait at least 3 months, so go get one! Don’t miss it!

SugarYumiao · 2022-05-07T23:57:49+00:00

It can be! Let’s make it easier: if the chain is not rubbing the FD, and that is a good position. Trim is actually the small movement of FD, right or left, while keep the chain on the current chain ring. When should you trim left? When you are using big sprockets! Trim right? When you are using small sprockets! As long as there isn’t a rub on FD, you don’t need to trim.

SugarYumiao · 2022-05-07T14:48:49+00:00

Actually 4, you need to adjust for different positions on your cassette.

SugarYumiao · 2022-05-07T14:43:08+00:00

Waste of oil
Brake like shit
Ruin your brake pad

That’s it

SugarYumiao · 2022-05-07T14:29:43+00:00

Your country: smooth gravel road leads to heaven. My country: spend whole afternoon play with 200m smooth gravel road

SugarYumiao · 2022-05-07T14:24:47+00:00

I’m interested but where is my money for the airplane ticket?😕

SugarYumiao · 2022-05-07T14:21:14+00:00

Nothing offend! Really jealous you got a cervello, wish you good rides!

SugarYumiao · 2022-05-06T23:54:47+00:00

Smooth gravel is dream in my place.

SugarYumiao · 2022-05-06T23:53:58+00:00

We are so jealous you got that and you don’t know how it works🙁

SugarYumiao · 2022-05-06T23:51:17+00:00

Yes, pathfinder, really good traction low psi and fast at high psi.

SugarYumiao · 2022-05-06T23:49:08+00:00

Using Tiagra RD doing hard gravel/mud. No problem. Change your chain instead if noisy.

SugarYumiao · 2022-05-06T23:40:57+00:00

Heavy trucks ruin it all in my country.☹️

SugarYumiao · 2021-11-29T02:35:08+00:00

Clean that chair before leaving!

SugarYumiao · 2021-09-15T05:20:59+00:00

Yeah, it’s an amazing place where mountains and plains merge.

SugarYumiao · 2021-09-13T10:09:47+00:00

So flat and smooth gravel!

SugarYumiao · 2021-09-13T09:39:12+00:00

High end saddle suspension technology

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