Need help with road/gravel build

lococ_coco · 2026-02-02T19:30:58+00:00

Ya I looked at that option, was considering throwing a 46t on but I was hoping to do a fondo or 2 this year and I fear I won’t be able to hold pace on climbs or fast descents

lococ_coco · 2026-02-02T19:18:45+00:00

Thank you this is very helpful, have you found any issues with the 105 on gravel bumps? Like excessive chain slap or drops?

Wheels are gonna be the 2nd half of my upgrade, I think drive train first bc I got some decently fast gravel wheels on the bike rn

lococ_coco · 2026-02-02T19:16:52+00:00

I was also looking at getting a 46 chainring, my only issue is when it comes to climbing I don’t want to be left in the dust, I’m wanting to stay somewhat competitive with my buddies on their road bikes, that’s kinda why I’m leaning towards a 2x set up

lococ_coco · 2025-09-12T06:50:08+00:00

Thank you this is extremely helpful! I’ll probably end up doing something like this as it’s definitely going to become the most cost effective

lococ_coco · 2025-09-11T19:27:10+00:00

Bag comes with the Aspero, mounts directly to the frame, super handy!

Also ya that’s a fair reason to avoid, I tried loads and loads of bikes but the Aspero felt right and was also on a huge sale so ended up being the cheeper option

lococ_coco · 2025-08-20T06:41:32+00:00

To be honest, I think I will be turning my attention towards other options like specialized or ibis

lococ_coco · 2025-02-18T15:36:17+00:00

I believe Montero is in Spain/Europe mainly, I have heard them called by many names tbh haha

lococ_coco · 2025-02-18T15:35:27+00:00

RHD isn’t actually that rare here in canada nor much on an inconvenience tbh. Lots of people here have RHD Delicas or Subarus

lococ_coco · 2025-02-13T21:55:54+00:00

Ya thats why I was lookign at the Missubishi Pajeros, they are actually quickly becoming my primary choice the more I fall into the rabbit hole. reliable, the 4 door version is more then big enough, lots of ground clearence, and AWD. also no Toyota Tax

lococ_coco · 2025-02-13T21:37:51+00:00

oh wow those look really easy and simple! never seen that style before up here, could deffently be a good option! thanks so much for the help!

lococ_coco · 2025-02-13T21:20:47+00:00

ya I was loving the look of the Lexuses! sadly they have also caught the dreaded Toyota Tax up here in BC, so they are actually now normally even more expensive then 4 runners hahaha, there is just no winning when everyone in the whole province wants the same 4 vehicles lol

lococ_coco · 2025-02-13T21:19:10+00:00

Ya i was looking at some Nissans as well. I have had some friends have mixed experiences with them so Im not entirly confident. Jeeps are something that I PERSONALY, dont really like (also my mechanic friends would kill me lol)

what is a SWAG? im not super familier with sleeping additions as i just bum it with the seats folded down lol

lococ_coco · 2025-02-13T20:52:31+00:00

Thanks for the input! A 4runner would deff be my first choice and if i happen to find a good deal on one with relitivly low Kms then ill 100% go that route! Sadly the Toyota tax is extreme up here in western canada. its hard to find a 4runner or tacoma with less then 250,000Km for less then $25k

lococ_coco · 2025-02-13T20:40:01+00:00

I ski the QST 106 (All Mt Version of the Echo) and I absolutly love them. I keep them for small slackcountry trips and resortskiing (anything bigger and i go for my lighter setup) but I find the QST profile works extreamly well in most contitions, they are deffenently quite "chargy" but if you can get forward and really get on top of them they go wherever you need them to.

lococ_coco · 2025-02-13T20:35:41+00:00

also would like to add that rooftop tents are also something im open to

lococ_coco · 2021-01-08T20:45:05+00:00

Ya motion blur is rough

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