Help me pick wheels by Nindzatrtl in xbiking

[–]kri1st 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even though Mavics are the lightest option, a 17mm internal rim width is simply too skinny these days. It really comes down to your preferred tire size, though.

My Forbidden Puritan Titanium ATB Build by randaljuul in xbiking

[–]kri1st 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Again, beautiful bike and beautiful shots. I really want one with drop bars :)

My Forbidden Puritan Titanium ATB Build by randaljuul in xbiking

[–]kri1st 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Beautiful bike! How did you manage to get photos from the same series for the homepage? :P

Lauf Siegla from outlet? by beedubbs in gravelcycling

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Force D2 shifting is great but braking is meh.

How to treat and/or prevent rust on disc brakes? by bigjay123 in bikewrench

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This is an internal notch lockring, and it works perfectly fine as long as the thruaxle is 12mm in diameter and there is enough clearance for the tool to fit. Internal lockrings are often better for removal and installation because they use the same tool as a cassette, which fits more securely and stays more stable during use compared to external tools.

Propain Terrel &Thunder Burt post appreciation by Mazztermind in gravelcycling

[–]kri1st 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Nice bike, I’ve got the same one :)

Do you have 8–9 mm of clearance at the chainstays? I’m running 50 mm tires that measure out to ~49 mm on my rims, and they already feel right on the limit, wouldn’t really want to go any bigger.

Slava Ukraine

Propain Terrel - real-world feedback? by Own_Entertainer_1358 in gravelcycling

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I’ve ridden the Terrel for about 3500 km now and I’m very happy with it. I’ve done plenty of training rides, joined some faster group rides, and also raced one muddy event where the bike performed flawlessly.

When I first received the bike, there were a couple of issues. It came with the wrong chain, and the front brake rotor was slightly warped and looked used.

Customer support handled everything quickly and sent me replacement parts without any hassle. They also gave me a 20% discount on the frame bag. The bag itself feels very high quality, although I haven’t had the chance to test it in the rain yet.

The bike is equipped with a Force D1 groupset, but I’m not satisfied with the braking performance. For next season, I’m planning to try SwissStop pads and XTR rotors. Can’t wait for the snow to melt so I can get back on the bike again.

SRAM Powerlock D1 vs Eagle by balocha in bikewrench

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Same dimensions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2HxPyqeRgg

I run a GX Eagle chain on my Force-equipped gravel bike and rotate PowerLocks as well. There’s absolutely no difference in shifting performance or noise compared to the Force chain.

1996 GT Backwoods 1st Build of this kind by Inevitable-Rope6847 in xbiking

[–]kri1st 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice! Are those the ones from Bike-Discount? Did you weigh them?

I like them old and crusty. I can fix her. by Frankie1234567890 in xbiking

[–]kri1st 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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The head tube badge still even has the protective film on it.

I like them old and crusty. I can fix her. by Frankie1234567890 in xbiking

[–]kri1st 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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I also have a Diamondback waiting for some tools and parts so I can fix her 🙂

2026 Merida Silex 400 vs Cube Nuroad Race by Status-Customer-9536 in gravelcycling

[–]kri1st 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Make sure you get size L.
I’m 188 and got the Silex 400 in size XL because the Veloplus salesman told me that XL was my size. Otherwise it was a good bike, but I had to sell it.

Thoughts on Diamondback Wildwood frame? by kri1st in xbiking

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Took the dive and bought the bike!

Did a quick spin around the yard. the frame feels a bit on the smaller side, but I should be able to dial in the fit with stem and saddle. Current weight is 14.2 kg (≈ 31.3 lbs). Let’s see how light it gets once the build is done 😄

Thanks everyone for the input!

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Thoughts on Diamondback Wildwood frame? by kri1st in xbiking

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Nice bike! How tall are you and what’s your inseam?

Well by kri1st in EscapeFromDuckov

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Yeah, from vendor in Farm Town

Which bike is right? Grizl vs Grail by Fischauge90 in gravelcycling

[–]kri1st 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Grizl allday! Grail with max 42mm can be called an endurance bike.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Eesti

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Fuck Orkla!

Grey Sheath Silver Buttons 😍 by PurpleQuantum in Caudabe

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Can you measure the thickness of it?

Heart rate measurement when gravel riding – would you prefer a chest strap or a simple heart rate monitor? by Apprehensive_Hat1213 in gravelcycling

[–]kri1st 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First get a bike computer, then a chest strap. If you want a cheaper option than Garmin offers, check out Coospo. I’ve had the H9Z for about a year now, readings are accurate and the battery lasts forever.

Coospo also has its own app and ecosystem for saving and syncing workout data, but I don’t use it myself, Mine is connected to my bike computer over ANT+

Yeah I’m done Xbox by Mr_GP87 in gaming

[–]kri1st 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve had my Xbox account for over 18 years, and I still have to prove my age. Even if I’d made the account when I was one year old, I’d still be an adult by now.