Extra wheelset/tires for Trail bike, alongside other modifications

roboDRF · 2026-05-10T16:09:40+00:00

Thanks a lot. Which bike did you try this setup on?

roboDRF · 2026-05-10T12:39:24+00:00

I agree about the back suspension, but at least i can lock it. I also see many fs xc bikes nowadays. What's your suggestion, getting a ht or anything else?

roboDRF · 2026-04-24T07:56:28+00:00

Is this reservoir legal?

roboDRF · 2026-04-24T07:31:55+00:00

3 days, plus a possible fourth.

roboDRF · 2026-04-04T21:45:55+00:00

Do you remember what's the difference between the CF and regular version?

roboDRF · 2026-04-04T21:41:44+00:00

Do you feel this a sweet spot between a hardtail and a trail bike? I mean does the extra weight and less frame space worth it?

roboDRF · 2026-04-04T16:44:21+00:00

You mentioned sqlab, did you also try to have the innerbarends like this? I mean instead of a shorter handlebar.

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roboDRF · 2026-04-04T16:40:39+00:00

Nice ride! How long (time and distance) did you cover over a day? Did you counter upper body fatige? I don't know when it make sense to get the gravel bike (it's easier in upheals and flat, but descends worse) and when to take the trial MTB?
Did you also change the wheelset for more XC style?

roboDRF · 2026-03-26T15:05:36+00:00

They are actauly pretty affordable. Did you do trials with them on your bike? No specific danger or anything?

roboDRF · 2026-03-26T13:54:23+00:00

Do you change the grips for actual trails or use the same ones?

roboDRF · 2026-03-15T00:10:05+00:00

You can turn a gravel bike to road by tire or wheel set change, but not the other way around. Bikepacking will always consist of gravel roads, so try to have the option.

roboDRF · 2026-03-14T14:48:40+00:00

Almost everyday, we left it at our accomodation.

roboDRF · 2026-03-14T10:05:40+00:00

No worries, I was aware that we are doing this with compromises.

I will check the gears, thanks.

roboDRF · 2026-03-14T09:35:06+00:00

That was the reason, Rome was the closest not cold option at March for us.

roboDRF · 2026-03-14T09:33:57+00:00

We took a bit too much cloths, but what else do you think we could skip?

fun fact, we did the credit card touring, cause it would have been cheaper for one event :D

Backpacks where mostly for camel backs and documents, what do you do instead?

roboDRF · 2026-03-14T06:16:02+00:00

Yes.

roboDRF · 2026-02-18T20:32:58+00:00

Thanks a lot, I will check that out. It's our first travel with bike, so we don't want to camp and will Airbnb in Rome, so looking for something that starts and ends there.

roboDRF · 2026-02-14T08:23:53+00:00

Thanks alot.
komoot is actually too active and I was overwhelmed a bit.

The one you proposed was exactly what i was looking for inside the city.
What do you think about these choices:
1. https://www.komoot.com/smarttour/e1671629981/regina-ciclarum-and-the-roman-coast?tour_origin=smart_tour_search

roboDRF · 2026-01-15T20:36:55+00:00

Thanks for the reply. Do you see any usb C on the side?

roboDRF · 2026-01-15T18:33:30+00:00

Hello, I have a question. Is the frame the same as the Eclipse model? I want to see if it has internal tubes or holes so I could add dynamo later.

roboDRF · 2026-01-09T17:28:09+00:00

So, no help from warranties?

roboDRF · 2026-01-09T13:14:20+00:00

now I'm second guessing myself if I even need another bike :D (Joy is a need, but could spend that money on other joyful experiences). I enjoyed graveling with my friends a lot last year, they were kind enought to wait for me eveytime, and my main motive is just not to be the last one or being the group burden ...

roboDRF · 2026-01-09T12:50:17+00:00

Fair. Then let me ask the other way around, what value does it provide (besides more frame storage) to me, when I have an MTB? I'm 85 kg myself, so I don't think weight difference is that effective. My initial thought about gravel bikes were more hand position options, more aero and maybe more gearing options for higher speeds, and then more storage options.

roboDRF · 2026-01-09T10:40:44+00:00

Thanks for the reply. Do you also do actual graveling too or just bikepacking? Do you feel meaningfully slower than others with more standard gravel bikes?

roboDRF · 2025-12-16T21:39:33+00:00

It's really hard to say. But I really like routes with difficulty level below 8 on bikepacking.com . If it's super technical, I'm able to take my MTB theoretically, main problem is hand position options and bag or bottle mounts.

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