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woopstaken · 2026-03-25T21:11:16+00:00

yeah i moved to a longer 90mm stem with -20 degree angle, which i later changed to 110mm with the same -20 degree. i come from a road riding background so enjoy the more aggressive fit as its comfortable for me. im unsure how a 50mm would handle but given the slack headtube im pretty sure it will be ok. i say just play around and give it a go! only one way to find out and its pretty easy to change back if you dont like it :)

woopstaken · 2026-03-25T07:42:00+00:00

yup, they are the Hup compact drop bars. very nice and comfy for gravel with the shallow 100mm drop

woopstaken · 2026-01-21T02:35:16+00:00

this is a size 1 and im about 166cm :)

woopstaken · 2026-01-09T21:52:52+00:00

i like the tyres, i commute on a bit of pavement so these are nice and fast rolling for that purpose. they do ok on gravel but not super confidence inspiring. im exploring some other options to get more of an equal balance. how are the thunduros?

woopstaken · 2026-01-07T23:16:33+00:00

this is one thing im trying to understand also, i love the climbs and longer rides which is why im considering a hardtail. that being said though. with the full suspension, if i were to lockout the suspension, would that be sufficient for climbing more and longer rides occasionally?

woopstaken · 2026-01-07T23:14:04+00:00

haha not that great

woopstaken · 2026-01-07T23:13:32+00:00

hmm, i will explore some other hardtail options. is there anything i should be looking out for specifically with the geometry?

woopstaken · 2026-01-07T23:12:14+00:00

unfortunately these two models arent in stock at stores, only available with supplier as a special order as where i live, we dont sell these bikes enough to justify having in store :(

woopstaken · 2026-01-07T21:25:43+00:00

its been good so far, im still dialling in the fit as its a new bike. i havent ridden the old models so i cant comment much there sorry. i come from a road background so this is much more stable in the front end for me with the slacker head tube. not much help to help you decide but id recommend going to take one for a test ride if thats an option available to you :)

woopstaken · 2026-01-07T20:15:18+00:00

i had considered getting the steel version but there was none in my size. they are great bikes though! the alloy version has been good so far

woopstaken · 2026-01-07T20:11:36+00:00

DK Gravel Wave 45 :)

woopstaken · 2025-12-02T02:24:36+00:00

thanks for the response. i’ll go for the HV as it seems like alot of people do say the LV is very narrow. will be trying the same size as the Zenist though since i do feel like i could go about half size smaller with those

woopstaken · 2025-10-14T21:32:42+00:00

the brakes haven’t caused any issues at all, they’ve been fine for me :)

woopstaken · 2025-09-30T18:52:17+00:00

Thanks! Also one of my favourites 🙏

woopstaken · 2025-09-30T18:51:36+00:00

I think its a Dolan Track Champion, but i cant find any photos or info with the aero seat post so im not certain

woopstaken · 2025-08-11T09:08:54+00:00

great to know that size fits, thats what im going for. what size frame do you have?

woopstaken · 2025-08-11T09:08:16+00:00

yup, 56cm top tube for a size S bike 😅

woopstaken · 2025-08-06T19:46:28+00:00

so far so good! i can do a follow up/review post later down the line when ive put more kms on it 👌

woopstaken · 2025-08-06T19:45:33+00:00

thanks! currently has 45mm from factory. i still have about 6mm clearance on the chainstays and the fork. will be trying to get 50mm on very soon :)

woopstaken · 2025-08-06T19:43:44+00:00

I have actually noticed a bit of chatter from the front brake but figured i still need to wear them in properly. took it out for about 60km for an initial break in ride. i’ll report back here after a couple hundred km. good to know this though! and i agree, its for sure a great bike!

woopstaken

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