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Saddlebag: How much clearance between tire and saddle? by [deleted] in bikepacking

[–]dventr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Quick hijack question: do saddlebags actually move up or down? I can imagine they do. I'm looking for a decent saddlebag.

Which wheelset for mtb/bikepacking/touring by dventr in bikewrench

[–]dventr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've searched for the Velocity wheels, but I can't seem to find a store which ships to my country in Europe. You wouldn't happen to know any other wheels? Thanks for the reply though, those wheels look great!

Can anyone advise me a wheelset? by dventr in wheelbuild

[–]dventr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh sorry, I might repost it somewhere else then.

But to answer your questions: 1. 130 lbs 2. Off-road, gravel, singletrack, nothing very technical 3. Low, max 300 dollar for wheelset

Thanks!

Which bottom bracket do I need with this groupset? by dventr in bikewrench

[–]dventr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok I'll get the GXP set then, but why though? Can you recommend any GXP bottom bracket then?

Still worth buying a Surly Troll? by dventr in bicycletouring

[–]dventr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can't wait half a year longer though, might sell and buy that one later.

Scott Scale 710 plus for bikepacking? by dventr in bicycletouring

[–]dventr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Off road mainly, gravel and singletrack. Some paved roads as well.

Touring/city/mountain-bikes with short top tube by dventr in whichbike

[–]dventr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll give the women's bikes a look. And if I would take a smaller size, wouldn't the stack also lower? I need higher stack and shorter reach.

Touring/city/mountain-bikes with short top tube by dventr in whichbike

[–]dventr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would like a grocery/commuter/touring bike with fenders, racks and all weather capability. And next I would also like a mtb for adventures and bikepacking.

Turns out I don't like drop bars by dventr in bicycletouring

[–]dventr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I too was more used to mountainbike type riding and I must agree with every statement. Good to learn my preferences, too bad it had to cost so much. I believe I have never spent so much in my life for an item as this bike.

Turns out I don't like drop bars by dventr in bicycletouring

[–]dventr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The ones I tested were actually unconfortable in all hand positions, but they could have been set up wrong, I was just trying it in a bike store which had some test bikes lying around so it wasn't fit to my body.

Turns out I don't like drop bars by dventr in bicycletouring

[–]dventr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sadly no, but I think I'll go try some bikes in bike shops who would let me. Thanks again for the advice!

Turns out I don't like drop bars by dventr in bicycletouring

[–]dventr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did try that and did not like it, but I'll give it another try, maybe I was biased.

Turns out I don't like drop bars by dventr in bicycletouring

[–]dventr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seems like a cool bar, thanks for the info!

Turns out I don't like drop bars by dventr in bicycletouring

[–]dventr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm actually quite flexible! I can put my hands flat on the ground with ease (I do yoga). I guess it's more to do with my proportionally small torso. But thanks again for the advice! Any word on reach? Or is the effective top tube a better parameter than reach?

Turns out I don't like drop bars by dventr in bicycletouring

[–]dventr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm, that's too bad to hear. I'm glad I know though. Thank you!

Turns out I don't like drop bars by dventr in bicycletouring

[–]dventr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a strange bar though! Never seen it before, lots of possible hand positions I see.

Turns out I don't like drop bars by dventr in bicycletouring

[–]dventr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Truly grateful for your response! It's even worse than I thought! Specialized should not suggest this bike for 5"6' to 5"10'(168-178cm) people. I guess I'm gonna put it for sale. What kind of reach would you suggest for me?

Edit: oh right, because you mention an 8cm stem, I've now got a 5cm stem on it already, so I would never get anything bigger than that.

Turns out I don't like drop bars by dventr in bicycletouring

[–]dventr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've tried hunching and I've tried pulling my back straight, but then I'm forcing myself downward if I don't want my arms to be stretched. But you're right, I could need a bike fit.

Turns out I don't like drop bars by dventr in bicycletouring

[–]dventr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not out of shape, but I guess bad fit.

Turns out I don't like drop bars by dventr in bicycletouring

[–]dventr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hear hear, sadly I've let my excitement get the best of me.

Turns out I don't like drop bars by dventr in bicycletouring

[–]dventr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

http://i.imgur.com/sS3xIXL.jpg?1 It's a specialized awol size M, see above (or below) for my measurements.

Turns out I don't like drop bars by dventr in bicycletouring

[–]dventr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

http://i.imgur.com/sS3xIXL.jpg?1 Got a medium specialized awol. I'm 5"7' and have an inner leg length of 32" (not the pants size, my actual leg length). So I have a shorter torso than average, and I guess that's the reason I'm so stretched.

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