The Road Bike thread

[Tugboater203]

That's what I'm trying to figure out. According to Reddit it should be a 32mm with 4mm clearance, but 6mm is preferred for gravel.

Edit- I have a 29er mountain bike but it's really heavy and a hardtail with no dropper. So it's a rough ride.

[BLachance75]

That's what I'm trying to figure out. According to Reddit it should be a 32mm with 4mm clearance, but 6mm is preferred for gravel.

Edit- I have a 29er mountain bike but it's really heavy and a hardtail with no dropper. So it's a rough ride.

I don't think you need 6mm but it depends on what you're riding on. Mud you may want that but on hard pack dirt you can get away with less. When I put 50mm tires on my bike I'm definitely pushing the limit on the drive side clearance wise, maybe 2mm at best, but I haven't had any problems. I also mainly use those on hard pack dirt rail trails or dirt single/double track. I'm a fair weather rider and don't go out in the mud.

I'd look for some 32mm tires and go have fun.

[Tugboater203]

I don't think you need 6mm but it depends on what you're riding on. Mud you may want that but on hard pack dirt you can get away with less. When I put 50mm tires on my bike I'm definitely pushing the limit on the drive side clearance wise, maybe 2mm at best, but I haven't had any problems. I also mainly use those on hard pack dirt rail trails or dirt single/double track. I'm a fair weather rider and don't go out in the mud.

I'd look for some 32mm tires and go have fun.

Any recommendations for a wheel set and cassette? I just want to be able to swap out the wheel set and go

[BLachance75]

Any recommendations for a wheel set and cassette? I just want to be able to swap out the wheel set and go

What cassette and crankset does your bike currently have? You may be ok using that. I have 2 wheel sets but they both have the same cassette. Really depends on your riding though.

As for wheels check marketplace or Craigslist. Or swap the tires you currently have on your rims. 32mm tires will fit on your current rims.

[chops]

These are my road and gravel rides. Picked up the Canyon Grizl pretty recently and have been really enjoying it for gravel and more chilled out endurance rides.

[BLachance75]

Got the bike ready for outdoor riding. Cleaned the cassette, rewaxed chain, new sealant, fresh grease all around.

[boomersruckus]

Finally able to get off the Diamondback mountain bike. Looking at the Trek Domane AL5 gen 4 or the Giant Defy Advanced with similar kit to the Domane and similar price point. Anyone have any opinions of either of these 2 "entry" level machines?

[Hobbes]

Bringing this Raleigh Olympian back to life and about to take it on its re-maiden voyage.

[BrickHaus]

I'm waiting on a few hub spacers to hopefully fix my chain line. Been tossing parts at this bike hoping to make myself a single speed curb hopper, and the issues just keep shifting as I add random parts.

Its been a long journey. Bought the rock hopper to get back into mtb, but it had trashed cassetts mismatched derailleurs, and the wrong chain for the cassettes.

I decided to single speed it and ride. I initially replaced the tubes, and got a cheap single speed kit. Rode it for about 5 kiles and debeaded a tire and it blew. Then it sat forever. I recently got the wheels, but the threaded hub threw me for a loop. Got a 14 tooth bmx freewheel, and now my chain line is jacked.

If I can fix my chain line with this new wheelset, then I just need grips, but I may add a high rise handle bars to make it more cruiser like. Not til I get it rolling proper though.

in all cases I would have been better off buying a new road bike, but I love this old school frame.

[BLachance75]

Finally able to get off the Diamondback mountain bike. Looking at the Trek Domane AL5 gen 4 or the Giant Defy Advanced with similar kit to the Domane and similar price point. Anyone have any opinions of either of these 2 "entry" level machines?

The Defy is carbon and starts at $3300 so you'd be looking for a Giant Contend. That is their aluminum entry level road bike and priced the same as the Trek. It is spec'd the same as the Trek and they both have pretty much the same geometry. I'd go with which every you like to look of or what your local store sells.

[Jaan]

I've built two e-bikes from scratch over the last few years. This is my latest one. Haro Beasley DLX with a CYC Gen 4 Pro motor and a mild 2100 watt 52 volt battery pack. She can still go 45 mph in race mode. I can't ride analog bikes because of health reasons soooooo...

I started late last fall with used '97 Cannondale Criterium. >snip<

How tall are you? I can't ride analog bikes anymore, which makes me sad because I have this beautiful 1988 Cannondale Criterium gathering dust. Back then the frames were hand built in the USA. All SunTour components and I had replaced a lot of them with NOS parts before parking it. It's a big frame and I can barely fit at 6 feet tall. Can you use it?

[Tugboater203]

That is a beautifully kept bike!

[Tugboater203]

I've built two e-bikes from scratch over the last few years. This is my latest one. Haro Beasley DLX with a CYC Gen 4 Pro motor and a mild 2100 watt 52 volt battery pack. She can still go 45 mph in race mode. I can't ride analog bikes because of health reasons soooooo...






How tall are you? I can't ride analog bikes anymore, which makes me sad because I have this beautiful 1988 Cannondale Criterium gathering dust. Back then the frames were hand built in the USA. All SunTour components and I had replaced a lot of them with NOS parts before parking it. It's a big frame and I can barely fit at 6 feet tall. Can you use it?

That would be awesome but I'm a hair under 6', so if it' s too big for you it's probably too big for me.

[Hobbes]

Here is an 05 Specialized Sequoia Elite. It's all original except for the pedals. Shimano 105 components and some carbon fiber bits. Likely the lightest bike I've ever had.

[boomersruckus]

Been a minute since I last posted here. Very recently went and bought a Trek Domane. 105 gear set, nothing to rant and rave about. Put a few miles on it and got a professional fit done. What a difference. That bike is not a race bike nor and I a cyclist with massive skills or power but it sure is a lot faster than the mountain bike I had been road riding. Doing some touch ups to make it have more of the .....mine....feeling. Got to get a power meter and a computer. I think this is a hobby that will be taking a ton of my attention from here on out.

[Hobbes]

Got another road bike :-0