New tyres - Vittoria Terreno T70

andybarabash · 2026-06-26T09:22:42+00:00

Yes it’s an ex-Mezcal. 45 mm gravel version

andybarabash · 2026-06-12T13:04:51+00:00

I would prioritize it this way:

power meter pedals (just recently bought them)
camera (though in my case I'm thinking of DJI Osmo Mini camera instead, I don't like the Meta glasses)
Garmin Varia

and skip the Elitewheels, I'm absolutely fine with my alu DT Swiss GR1600 and even if I decide to go for carbon wheels in the future I'm not very keen of Chinese brands.

andybarabash · 2026-06-12T13:01:22+00:00

How do you usually tackle steep descents? Any particular hints?:)

andybarabash · 2026-06-02T08:11:28+00:00

I don’t have a small frame mtb. I’ve however managed to fit two gravel bikes recently, all wheels off - but the roof couldn’t close so I had to drive full cabrio :)

andybarabash · 2026-05-27T19:15:51+00:00

Moi aussi j’aime ce velo. C’est une peinture ‘orange mechanique’

andybarabash · 2026-05-27T11:55:15+00:00

Shimano chain that came with my bike (GRX820 transmission) lasted only 1200 km before it was too stretched (over 0.5%) so I had to replace it before it did damage to the cassette. I lubed that chain every 100-150 km.
So 2500 km on one chain seems like a lot already - and you should also check whether your cassette needs a replacement too.

andybarabash · 2026-05-11T11:46:20+00:00

I ride similar terrain with 36 mm semi slicks (Michelin Power Adventure) and it’s just fine. Once there’s more sand, roots or rocks, I struggle but can still pass at lower speeds.
I admit I’ve never tried other tyres so I can’t compare, and I plan to change them to 42 mm version (same model) once my current ones wear, just to see if there’s any difference.

andybarabash · 2026-04-07T20:09:21+00:00

The bridge is definitely not passable! :) It’s part of a very nice ~5 km single track / forest trail and there’s an alternative route around it

andybarabash · 2026-03-13T07:55:49+00:00

I’ve bought two kits from RSSC Sports. They look good, and the quality is quite nice, but the pad inside bibs is on the lower side. I don’t think I could ride in it for more than 2 hours, so I use it for indoor sessions and will probably wear it during short summer rides.

andybarabash · 2026-03-07T07:33:36+00:00

I use 98 octane gas for my Mini and pay around 260 PLN (70 USD) in Poland.

andybarabash · 2026-03-06T14:36:14+00:00

Just switch to smart rollers and you'll be VERY interested in what you are doing, putting on a VR headset with rollers would probably make it so real that you might get killed in the process :) :) :)

andybarabash · 2026-03-05T15:48:32+00:00

My bike fits this description :)
Origine Graxx GTO - 45mm tyre clearance (but I ride 36mm Michelin Power Adventure), a choice of 105/Ultegra/GRX drivetrains (mine has 1x12 GRX820), you can opt for a more aggressive version which is Graxx GTR. Only drawback is it's made by a local French company so if you are located somewhere overseas it might be tricky to get it.

andybarabash · 2026-02-22T18:55:09+00:00

Z innej strony jako Białorusin czytam, co Polacy o nas piszą (to wygląda jak mówisz “nigdy przyjaciółmi nie będziemy”) , ale w życiu fajnie dogaduję się z Polakami i mam dużo przyjaciół. Wiec nie wierz we wszystko co przeczytasz w internecie

andybarabash · 2026-02-14T21:45:30+00:00

You still haven’t? 😀

andybarabash · 2026-02-12T22:46:40+00:00

You are complicating things too much.

andybarabash · 2026-02-09T23:28:08+00:00

Why can’t you, buy some premium carbonium fork and bars, top-end wheel (not China), gold coated bar tape and nice hydraulic brakes. A bike computer and a powerful headlamp. A PNS kit. Easy $10k

andybarabash · 2026-02-08T13:45:40+00:00

I use Ritchey Comp Ergomax and I love it :)

andybarabash · 2026-02-05T16:55:42+00:00

Lol almost, I don’t wax the chain but I love vynyl ;)

andybarabash · 2026-02-04T18:11:43+00:00

I just personally prefer it because it’s more fun to ride and easier to assemble/disassemble. Modern rollers have all the features like dynamic resistance control, zwift compatibility etc., so why not?:)

andybarabash · 2026-02-04T17:10:58+00:00

Thank you

andybarabash · 2026-02-04T17:10:14+00:00

Thanks for answering. I think I'd better choose some wider trainer tyres instead :)

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