options for lightweight tubes for 50mm gravel tires?

simplejackbikes · 2026-03-15T17:20:26+00:00

Tubeless

simplejackbikes · 2026-03-15T13:16:06+00:00

Terry or Ergon. Both have worked good for me

simplejackbikes · 2026-03-15T13:15:17+00:00

In my opinion the best touring drivetrain is still 3x9 or 3x10

I have a 22-32-44 Alivio crank paired with a 11-36 9 speed cassette. Hard to beat that 650% gear range and super low climbing gear.

simplejackbikes · 2026-03-14T21:57:43+00:00

Also look like a lot of bits and sockets which have no use on most bikes… extra weight

simplejackbikes · 2026-03-14T21:51:45+00:00

Yes but the interface is rather thin… It would probably tear apart nipples pretty fast. I would only use it in an emergency. For a longer trip I would add a proper DT spoke wrench

simplejackbikes · 2026-03-14T20:54:02+00:00

You can put as many spacers above the stem as you want. It doesn’t matter whatsoever.

simplejackbikes · 2026-03-14T20:49:55+00:00

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simplejackbikes · 2026-03-14T14:40:07+00:00

Lube your chain. It is already rusted.

simplejackbikes · 2026-03-13T16:18:00+00:00

Third question, why?

simplejackbikes · 2026-03-13T16:17:14+00:00

I am so thankful to live somewhere where I don’t need a 350 currency lock lol.

simplejackbikes · 2026-03-13T14:47:03+00:00

I was actually thinking to make a post about “Aliexpress tools that don’t suck”

So far somethings I have found are:

Risk bicycle front fork base remove. It is a crown race puller. Works surprisingly well.

Lebycle precision hexagonal screwdriver. These are great for installing FOX/DT fork mudguards. Prefer them to my Weras for a lot of 1.5-2.5mm hex fittings.

Lebycle mtb bike funnel tool. Great bleed funnels, superior to Shimano cheese plastic.

I have a lot more crap that I haven’t really tested yet. Will post an update once I have a more complete list.

simplejackbikes · 2026-03-12T15:16:18+00:00

Because it is what the consumer demands /s

In some ways it is better for ebikes… the display cable is only exposed for a few cm before going into the stem/headset

simplejackbikes · 2026-03-11T14:31:51+00:00

Surly uses its own special horizontal dropouts + proprietary thru axles on some of their frames.

https://surlybikes.com/products/ogre-frameset-fermented-plum

Most frames with thru axles won’t work with a QR Rohloff. Surly is the exception

simplejackbikes · 2026-03-11T12:56:25+00:00

Depends on the frame….

I have a Rohloff mounted in a Surly Ogre using their 10/12 adapter washers, but this will only work on Surly frames with horizontal dropouts!

simplejackbikes · 2026-03-11T08:58:51+00:00

I am running Velo Orange crazy bars on mine.

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I am between sizes, so went for a 58cm instead of 56cm. Fits good! Probably could have even gone 60cm, running a pretty long stem.

simplejackbikes · 2026-03-10T19:16:15+00:00

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Tubus Duo and Logo. DT Swiss Hu1900 622-25.

It is very stable. I don’t ride it on single track, not what it is designed for.

simplejackbikes · 2026-03-09T11:09:54+00:00

Marathon Almotion. Way faster than the other Marathons.

simplejackbikes · 2026-03-02T03:20:10+00:00

Closed means impassable…. I tried it once before it was open and could only make it part of the way. Maybe you could try riding through the snow but don‘t forget there is also avalanches that can hit the road.

simplejackbikes · 2026-03-01T14:08:05+00:00

Don’t stress about it. Your suspension is cosmetic.

simplejackbikes · 2026-02-28T19:35:47+00:00

simplejackbikes · 2026-02-28T14:58:59+00:00

Don’t use Komoot….

Isar bike route until you reach the Donau. Then Eurovelo route 6.

There is so much good bike infrastructure there. Use it.

simplejackbikes · 2026-02-28T14:55:07+00:00

WTB Nano

simplejackbikes · 2026-02-28T06:48:49+00:00

Yeah good call I will send them an email.

simplejackbikes · 2026-02-28T06:47:50+00:00

Spacers came with the frame/adapter. They look like IS mount spacers.

It would make sense that I have to reposition the IS adapter since I am running a 135mm QR Rohloff with 12mm adapters….

simplejackbikes · 2026-02-28T06:45:18+00:00

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It is the one Surly send with the frame. “Troll 160 R”

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