My new budget gravel/cx build. It's an Octane One Gridd frameset (the cheap one from CRC/Wiggle) that I picked up on ebay. Thought I would share as it's one of a few cheaper frameset options. Stack and reach are a bit lower and shorter than an Arkose so a long stem gets you a fairly roady position. The welds are pretty agricultural but it has thru axles, mudguard and rack mounts, and takes 3 bottle cages. First riding impressions are good - I think this will be a fun bike. Need to acetone some logos and chop the steerer, of course. Build is mainly parts bin stuff with some Light Bicycle wheels off here.
My new budget gravel/cx build. It's an Octane One Gridd frameset (the cheap one from CRC/Wiggle) that I picked up on ebay. Thought I would share as it's one of a few cheaper frameset options. Stack and reach are a bit lower and shorter than an Arkose so a long stem gets you a fairly roady position. The welds are pretty agricultural but it has thru axles, mudguard and rack mounts, and takes 3 bottle cages. First riding impressions are good - I think this will be a fun bike. Need to acetone some logos and chop the steerer, of course. Build is mainly parts bin stuff with some Light Bicycle wheels off here.