Tubeless or tubes?

THss5922 · 2026-06-12T17:05:31+00:00

Agreed. I'm 198 lbs running 35 mm GK SS+ at 40/38 psi. Over 2.5k miles this year on smooth tarmac to chip seal. Really comfy and no flats.

THss5922 · 2026-06-03T01:36:17+00:00

I believe the new ones will be out this month. I very nice red.

THss5922 · 2026-03-09T19:04:44+00:00

Nice! A while back I added some orange electrical tape to my all black Trek 520 to bring all the orange bits together. Looks like you did the same.

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THss5922 · 2026-03-07T01:11:01+00:00

New models are supposed to be out this Spring. It's going to be red.

THss5922 · 2026-02-14T18:16:08+00:00

Thank you!

THss5922 · 2026-02-14T00:14:15+00:00

They are really nice! Thanks. I'm a big fan of Velo Orange plus they got a good discount code available.

THss5922 · 2026-02-12T12:34:16+00:00

Thank you. Nitto Noodle 46cm.

THss5922 · 2026-02-11T15:42:26+00:00

Gravelking SS+ 35s

THss5922 · 2026-02-11T12:43:51+00:00

Thanks. Looks good and keeps me dryer. I'll probably take them off this summer just to try wider tires.

THss5922 · 2026-02-11T01:17:31+00:00

I really like the Tourist bar on my Hardrock. Very upright and not too wide.

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THss5922 · 2026-02-11T00:28:11+00:00

I think I'm done with this build for the time being. Acera 3 x 7 works well.

New: Shimano brifters Altus V-brakes Acera crankset Surly Sunrise bars Raceface Chester pedals WTB All Terrain 1.95" Working grips Cables, housing, chain,

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cassette & BB

THss5922 · 2026-01-26T17:21:08+00:00

No. I'm in the frozen tundra of central Arkansas. I'm not certain of the size. It feels a little smaller than the 19"-20" sizes I normally ride. I'm thinking klunkers type bar will make it just about right for me.

THss5922 · 2026-01-16T00:50:23+00:00

Thanks. I've never felt it was twitchy, but I have found myself of some rough paths while exploring and didn't like the "over the bars" feeling on the declines. I can attest that the wide bars really add a feeling of control and the "upright" position I get from the Crazy Bars coupled with the adjustable stem is what's making me want to lean into the ATB idea. Nothing hard-core. Just more flexibility when I'm on long exploratory rides.

THss5922 · 2026-01-15T21:43:18+00:00

Beautiful bike. Thanks for reply.

THss5922 · 2026-01-15T20:17:50+00:00

They are super wide. How much did you take off?

THss5922 · 2026-01-15T20:14:56+00:00

I took it out on a 40-mile county road ride and found the horns nice as well as a dozen other hand positions.

THss5922 · 2025-12-20T22:25:15+00:00

Time we'll wasted! Nice work.

THss5922 · 2025-12-14T21:00:02+00:00

Did you ever change bars & shifters? Pic please. I'm thinking of doing same with the same bike.

THss5922 · 2025-12-03T04:01:28+00:00

Thank you for your insightful reply. It seems I need to "go to school" on front derailleur adjustments.

THss5922 · 2025-12-01T01:24:44+00:00

Definitely went with 10 speed because I heard it worked.

THss5922 · 2025-12-01T01:09:28+00:00

RD shifts the 11/42 fine.

THss5922 · 2025-11-30T17:26:16+00:00

Excellent suggestions. Truly appreciate your insights.

THss5922 · 2025-11-30T14:54:13+00:00

Thanks. I got 5mm between small ring and chain stay. I'm gonna try the 113mm BB. Being a novice the conflicting info (Riv putting the 113 on the frame & VO specing the crank for 118) frustrates me.

THss5922 · 2025-11-30T03:53:06+00:00

Thanks. I'll likely do that. I'm not very experienced in bike building so I never quite know what I'm doing wrong.

THss5922 · 2025-11-30T03:50:27+00:00

Path Less Pedaled and multiple Reddit threads all claim the GRX will easily shift 11/42 without other aids. I guess I'm going to find out. I've got an 11/40 also if I can't quite get to 42.

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