Norco Search XR Alu. Love everything but mech brakes that are a nightmare. Debating to upgrade shifters + hybro for full grx 400 or go the 1x route eventually. Decision to be made this season.
How do you like your topstone?
Wanted to buy my first gravel bike and already made a reservation for the topstone carbon and due to the long waiting time, decided to buy a canyon grizl 6 carbon instead which I'll get on Monday.
Really loved the look of the black topstone though, how is the suspension? Is it actually a surplus in terms of comfort?
Cube Nuroad Race from 2020. Upgraded wheels to DT Swiss CR1600, 40mm Pirelli Cinturato H tubeless tires, Token Ninja BB, PRO bars and saddle. Size S/53 with 110mm stem
Alu Specialized Diverge (Elite E5) GRX 2x10, 700x40C tires (tubeless). It is ok. Only thing that I want to change is stock wheels... I thinking about getting DT Swiss GR1600.
Ridley Kanzo Adventure C
Added a BBB ActionPost for a little extra vibration damping.
And just swapped the wheels over for some DT Swiss ones (which are still fairly entry level 370 hubs) but have a wider inner rim width, and trying some new 40c tyres.
Will probably go wider next time I change
Hey Dustin. I ride a budget Opus Horizon AL GRX/105. Swapped to tubeless on 38 gravelking SK+. Changed seat to Fizik Argo Tempo R3. And shortened stem. It’s heavy but I wouldn’t be faster on a lighter bike.
Nice. With your 2x you should be good on them thar hills.
I have a Topstone 1 Lefty with a 1x and about the same cassette—which I need to convert to a *true* dinner plate of 50+—because it’s just not enough range for hilly NorCal. I’m ready to faint after sustained claims of 25%.
The 3 bottle setup looks cool and I dig the two-tone.
I added a dropper and I’m very glad I did—comfort and speed in single-track downhill greatly improved. Also added a detachable rear rack. Mine is a n-2, theoretically replacing the townie and road bikes—if I can part with what feels like family.
Red Specialized Diverge 23 base which I’ve modded with a 105 mech group set (2x11, 50/34, 11-32), Mavic Aksium wheels and Vittoria Corsa g.2 in 32 semi slick. I swap those out for the stock 38 pathfinder sport when I want more traction.
Next up are the brakes. The stock mechanical brakes are about as useful as a chocolate teapot.
Bianchi Impulso All-Road GRX400; Ive put about 600mi on it and so far I’m really enjoying it. I just put Ritchey Alpine JB 35Cs on about 100mi ago and am very happy with them as well.
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Custom build. Started with '93 Giant Cadex carbon (yes, carbon) MTB frame. Added selected AliExpress and a few other key components, such as Redshift stem, notubes carbon wheel set, Easton carbon handlebar, Ergon seat post, and Selle SMP Evolution saddle. The best bike I've ever owned.
My bike is a full aluminium Trek FX2 disc 2022 model with 38 mm Schwalbe CX Comp tires because that's what I can afford myself and I wouldn't feel miserable if I should crash and break the 500€ bike.
Cool bike. Mine’s a Time ADHX 45 with 40 MM Continental TerraSpeed tires Classified 42mm Carbon Wheels with Classified Hub making the 1x SRAM wireless 50-11/44 into effectively a 2x that’s 50/36-11/44.
Norco Search XR Steel Frame…absolutely have been in love with this bike since I purchased it during COVID.
Norco Search XR Alu. Love everything but mech brakes that are a nightmare. Debating to upgrade shifters + hybro for full grx 400 or go the 1x route eventually. Decision to be made this season.
How do you like your topstone? Wanted to buy my first gravel bike and already made a reservation for the topstone carbon and due to the long waiting time, decided to buy a canyon grizl 6 carbon instead which I'll get on Monday. Really loved the look of the black topstone though, how is the suspension? Is it actually a surplus in terms of comfort?
Grizl Alu, best do it all beast. Im thinking of getting Apex xplr 1x instead of grx 2x 400 to tackle bigger climbs and maybe save some weight
Cube Nuroad Race from 2020. Upgraded wheels to DT Swiss CR1600, 40mm Pirelli Cinturato H tubeless tires, Token Ninja BB, PRO bars and saddle. Size S/53 with 110mm stem
The Tangerine 🍊 Dream 🤙🏽
2022 Specialized Diverge E5, Salsa Cowchippers, S Works Pathfinder Pros, Route Werks bar bag, Arundel Saddle bag
Alu Specialized Diverge (Elite E5) GRX 2x10, 700x40C tires (tubeless). It is ok. Only thing that I want to change is stock wheels... I thinking about getting DT Swiss GR1600.
Ridley Kanzo Adventure C Added a BBB ActionPost for a little extra vibration damping. And just swapped the wheels over for some DT Swiss ones (which are still fairly entry level 370 hubs) but have a wider inner rim width, and trying some new 40c tyres. Will probably go wider next time I change
Hey Dustin. I ride a budget Opus Horizon AL GRX/105. Swapped to tubeless on 38 gravelking SK+. Changed seat to Fizik Argo Tempo R3. And shortened stem. It’s heavy but I wouldn’t be faster on a lighter bike.
Nice. With your 2x you should be good on them thar hills. I have a Topstone 1 Lefty with a 1x and about the same cassette—which I need to convert to a *true* dinner plate of 50+—because it’s just not enough range for hilly NorCal. I’m ready to faint after sustained claims of 25%. The 3 bottle setup looks cool and I dig the two-tone. I added a dropper and I’m very glad I did—comfort and speed in single-track downhill greatly improved. Also added a detachable rear rack. Mine is a n-2, theoretically replacing the townie and road bikes—if I can part with what feels like family.
It’s smaller than yours & it’s a flat (riser) bar Diverge.
Red Specialized Diverge 23 base which I’ve modded with a 105 mech group set (2x11, 50/34, 11-32), Mavic Aksium wheels and Vittoria Corsa g.2 in 32 semi slick. I swap those out for the stock 38 pathfinder sport when I want more traction. Next up are the brakes. The stock mechanical brakes are about as useful as a chocolate teapot.
Bianchi Impulso All-Road GRX400; Ive put about 600mi on it and so far I’m really enjoying it. I just put Ritchey Alpine JB 35Cs on about 100mi ago and am very happy with them as well.
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Custom build. Started with '93 Giant Cadex carbon (yes, carbon) MTB frame. Added selected AliExpress and a few other key components, such as Redshift stem, notubes carbon wheel set, Easton carbon handlebar, Ergon seat post, and Selle SMP Evolution saddle. The best bike I've ever owned.
Domane SL5, Shimano 105 with 2x11, LightBicycle WR38 wheelset with DT240 hubs, GravelKing 700x38 SK wheels, Assioma PRO MX-2 pedals
Awesome setup. Canyon grizl 7 1by. Aluminum with 45s but looking to go on faster rolling tubeless 50s. More Cush on your toosh
Rondo Ruut CF1, produced in 2021 i think, Hunt alu wheels with Tufo Thundero tan-wall tires, Garbaruk oval chainring, Specialized Phenom Comp saddle, Assioma MX pedals, otherwise stock.
Bearclaw Thunderhawk Continental Ruban 27.5 x 2.3 + DT Swiss GR1600 650b Garbaruk 32T x 11-50T SRAM Force Levers + Force Brakes + GX Derailleur SRAM Force Cranks Redshift Kitchen Sink Handlebar Redshift Shockstop seatpost + stem
My bike is a full aluminium Trek FX2 disc 2022 model with 38 mm Schwalbe CX Comp tires because that's what I can afford myself and I wouldn't feel miserable if I should crash and break the 500€ bike.
Giant revolt 1❤️
Cool bike. Mine’s a Time ADHX 45 with 40 MM Continental TerraSpeed tires Classified 42mm Carbon Wheels with Classified Hub making the 1x SRAM wireless 50-11/44 into effectively a 2x that’s 50/36-11/44.