Gravel / Gravé / Gnarmac / Groad / ATB

Gravel fork so 385 ac right? If the frame is designed for 395 ac does this change the geo much? Im considering a similar change for my orlo so i can get all the mounts and slightly lower position. Current geo has 72.5 degree HT and ST and 65mm bb drop so could be a good change

Reckon that fork would fit 2 inch 650b knobblies?

1cm equals 0.5° HT angle or what is the rule of thumb?

Possibly, or even 1° maybe. Scoble might know

I seem to remember it being 395 actually. This frame never came with its original fork and it’s so ridiculously too small for me that I can’t really tell how it handles or how it’s supposed to I’m afraid

Pretty much exactly on average wheelbases, yes.

is that the Surly front rack?

Yup! Very overkill, might sell to get that surly front rack.

Aye?

Looks good!

if you don't get on with the frame, let me know and I'll take it off your hands!

Aye?

Ah good point, you'd like it, it's quite likely the stiffest, adjustable rack you can buy if you don't mind the weight penalty of a whopping 1382g.

Happy to sell to you for £50, it can be set quite low or high due to the mount and long adjustable arm on the left side in the photo.

Thanks but I don't need, I need to get my 12 pack modified and then I'll put low riders on when needed

if spotter doesn't want it, I've been after one of these for a while...

actually - edit - it's black isn't it? I need a silver one because I like shiny things

Nope, it's silver, look like you now got a reason to spend money.

dang, you got me! ok PM me with your paypal etc if it's mine

Might have to wait a while, as I'm leaving to Spain in a couple days for a couple weeks! I'll be able to sell it before the end of June.

yeah, that's cool! I'm in no hurry. long term dibs!

Noiiice. Where are you exploring?

Spain mainly, this;

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27192919

HA! That's near enough KM for KM the route I drove down to Barcelona! Two exceptions were diverting to Bilbao via N634, and stuck to the N260 from Senterada to Adrall. What a route man. Exploring or rapid pace?

Please watch out for Motorcycle riders in summer. Lots of lane cutting wankery.

Bit of both, some of the route are a little off the beaten track, some are fast road to get to the better bit.

Can't wait, should be fun.

Today's 40 miler. Literally have no complaints about this bike, only my lack of physique!

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Reader's wife... Enjoying the sun this morning!

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I be impress if you rode off road on those tiny slow tyres.

Haha I know mate, nearly killed myself before even venturing there. Today was a road ride but need to get some good gravel numbers that aren't too slow on tarmac aswell.

Maxxis Refuse in place of the Switch Back Hills. Larger, sturdier, and meaner. Definitely feel like they can hold up to much more abuse than the Compass set, not as supple mind.

I refuse to acknowledge how good this is!

Current favourite bike for sure.