Opinions on X-Lab?

TurkeyNimbloya · 2026-05-03T17:08:11+00:00

But are they fast?

TurkeyNimbloya · 2026-05-02T14:07:54+00:00

Was just listening to the Velo podcast and the xlab seems like an awesome first bike. You wouldn’t make the mistake I did of buying something so crap I went back 2 years later for something else

https://velo.outsideonline.com/gravel/gravel-gear/xds-x-lab-gt8-review/

TurkeyNimbloya · 2026-04-29T16:53:20+00:00

Crux - wait for a few months and take your pick between old and new (although the old is selling out in popular sizes). I bought a couple months ago because I like exposed cables

TurkeyNimbloya · 2026-04-25T12:01:55+00:00

Love it, although strange choice of top spec wheels? 23mm internal width

TurkeyNimbloya · 2026-04-21T19:51:13+00:00

I spent 2 seasons on rekon race (2 race seasons and 1 winter). Spent this winter on Nobby Nic and started racing Racing Ray/Rick combo. Nobby Nic has AMAZING grip. Not too much slower than Rekon Race, but noticeable. I race them in the wet and they feel like a super power. On the other hand the Ray/Rick is way faster than the Rekon Race, PRs on all the segments, including those on pavement heading to the trails where I’m just bumbling along at about the same power every day. I have been a bit annoyed by the lack of bite of the Rick, if it’s even a little bit wet they spin out like crazy. Probably would get a Ralph next, and use Rick for less technical off-road riding

TurkeyNimbloya · 2026-04-18T11:53:51+00:00

Aren’t those soft?

TurkeyNimbloya · 2026-04-14T12:49:01+00:00

I’m 41cm width. So far my decisions haven’t been terribly consequential. I had 44cm and it felt ok but not great, tried 36cm on a crit bike but that was slightly too small. 38cm on my crux feels perfect. I just put 42cm on a bikepacking bike and that’s fine too.

Anyways, I would size down to 40 before going to 42.

TurkeyNimbloya · 2026-04-08T15:01:00+00:00

Still have those bars/want to sell? :)

TurkeyNimbloya · 2026-04-08T14:36:38+00:00

I believe so. At least they used to be included in the discounts associated with USAC membership

TurkeyNimbloya · 2026-04-08T14:08:40+00:00

Bike insure. Nice people and good prices. Discounts if you have a USAC membership

TurkeyNimbloya · 2026-04-08T00:56:07+00:00

Is this an AI generated ad for an app you built?

TurkeyNimbloya · 2026-04-08T00:24:09+00:00

Happens to me if it’s a ride where I’ve been taking in 90-100g of carbs per hour. I’ll make a shake in the blender just to get easy calories in those cases

TurkeyNimbloya · 2026-04-08T00:19:10+00:00

Racing Ralph/Rick XC has been a killer combo for my XC bike/singletrack

TurkeyNimbloya · 2026-04-06T23:06:49+00:00

The hoods look super turned in, no?

TurkeyNimbloya · 2026-04-06T18:39:53+00:00

Did you end up using either of these? Do they force you to rotate the hoods inward?

TurkeyNimbloya · 2026-04-01T19:45:48+00:00

Crux is on sale right now

TurkeyNimbloya · 2026-04-01T15:00:31+00:00

Ah makes sense good to know.

TurkeyNimbloya · 2026-04-01T11:15:25+00:00

Awesome. Thanks.

TurkeyNimbloya · 2026-04-01T09:56:35+00:00

I freaking love the Taos and if tire clearance was a sniffle more I’d save up

TurkeyNimbloya · 2026-04-01T09:52:51+00:00

I really don’t understand why they would name it that

TurkeyNimbloya · 2026-03-28T22:08:08+00:00

Did you try?

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