Gravel / Gravé / Gnarmac / Groad / ATB

Oh yeah, the 105 version of the new bike will have a 46/30t FSA chainset (new 105 R7020 hydraulic).

Finally a sensible ratios.

all the mount you can dream of.

Anything cages on the forks...

46t still way too big for anything ‘proper’ off-road, let alone loaded

Edit: no, I can't get sucked into gear ratio chat again

Any source of price and date for the 105?

This top-secret Cannondale?... ;)
https://weightweenies.starbike.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=153130

That's why there's a 30t on the inside. Lovely colour though.

Yes please, if I hadn't already just built up a new bike. Resist!

30t inner ring tho?

But yeah, even 11-34t cassette was barely enough off road with the 30t ring.

But it’s too big.

Don't do this to me!

I was just having another whinge about Shimano not making parts for low gearing. No one needs to hear it

no, I can't get sucked into gear ratio chat again

@Alb @frankenbike you guys need this:

fire emoji

Edit: do folks have a different perception of what a gravel bike is? That's the archetype IMO, I personally think that most so-called "gravel" bikes (as dubbed by the industry) are just road bikes with a tiny bit more clearance and one extra bottle cage. something something paradigm, modalities, other bullshit words, knowledge is porridge, etc.

I'd see the above as an ATB, personally.

Maybe the bars would put it in 'monstercross' category?

Fuck it, it's a bike. I'll close the thread...

I think most "gravel" bikes are just road bikes with a tiny bit more clearance and one extra bottle cage.

You're right, I was joking. And you don't need any lower gear than 30(front)/34(rear) for carrying that extra bottle and bigger tyres.

just kidding, that's just like my opinion man

Edit: For my money @sensom 's Wolverine is maybe the best "gravel" bike of all time:

Importantly, more important than any of the component choices, he rides the shit out of it on real hardcore terrain (rather than arguing about ratios and definitions on the internet like me right now) and his write ups of the rides are pure art.

"most so-called "gravel" bikes are just road bikes with a tiny bit more clearance and one extra bottle cage. "
that reminds me - i need an extra bottle cage for my...........gravel bike :eek:

Gravel bikes are designed to ride in gravel roads shocker

Gravel Bike Roller Coaster.

Jesus that some big fucking gearing.

Is the Arkose still the recommendation from the Pinnacle/Evans range for a colleague wanting to do some bridle-way touring in Germany?

I keep doing imaginary bike builds and purchases in my head, wanting something cooler but I just can’t fault my Arkose to justify replacing it. Such a capable bike though very boring in its otp build