• I did try them with mini vs. Had too much shudder and only just had mudguard clearance at the front. Deore V brakes worked much better..

  • I did try them with mini vs. Had too much shudder and only just had mudguard clearance at the front. Deore V brakes worked much better..

    The mini-v does have problem with juddering, as well as high squealing, which I'm not entirely sure why that is the case, however Shimano Mini-V made a difference compare to the entry level Tektro Mini-V.

    I assume you are referring to the Decathlon bike. Don't you think there's a bit of Gravel Tax in it's pricing?

    Dunno, £500 is pretty good for an entry level gravel bike that doesn't required expensive componentry to maintain (10 speed stuff can be found cheap as chip, especially through Decathlon).

  • True Ed,
    Considering getting one …. Decathlon bikes have hacking potential . Solid frames , reasonable parts, and the potential to alter or upgrade from your parts box.
    The Riverside 900 is another bike with the potential to become something different

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