Gravel / Gravé / Gnarmac / Groad / ATB

Banana biek vibezzz

@hippy

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and they're all different sizes too...

Gold.

Nice part of the world and not too far from me, I might have to pop down there once I've built a suitable bike.

Is that cos crap clearance at rear?

Both are 2.1" tyres. GravelKing that's on the front also fits on the rear. Wouldn't call it crap.

I’ve just been informed that there is tyre mismatching going on in this thread. Please keep it friendly folks.

I’ve just been informed that there is tyre mismatch shaming going on in this thread. Please keep it friendly folks.

FTFY

Some Essex 'Gravel' today

What tyres are those?

Goodyear Connectors. First ride on them today, this frame is limited clearance wise and these come up as a pretty true to size 40 on 25c internal width rims. First impressions are favourable, they seated with a track pump, lost no air at all (sans sealant), roll very fast and seem to have enough grip. They're not the most supple so it was a little harsh at times.

Two days of baked-on shitfromabutt, fallen trees, suddenly appearing gradients that prompt maniacal laughter and/or tears.

The route wasn't entirely successful but I may make some edits if anybody fancies riding Guildford -> Goodwood, some sections were great

[photos actually from nearly the end of the second day back towards Brighton on the SDW]

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Aah a dusty bike..satisfying

Looks great! Do you mind sharing some of the route?

It was a recce for an event. I'll put the link up when the charity launches it. It starts and finishes from just outside Chelmsford.

There were some truly excellent byway descents, super dry and just sketchy enough to keep it interesting but not too scary when loaded up

Can you share the charity? I might just sign up

Sure, it's Action Medical Research

Some from last week in the Brecons. Returned home with mild sunburn, which can't happen very often.

Yes, the sky really was that blue on day 1!

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From Facebook: what happens when you ride #shitfromabutt on hub gear.

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Quality content.

@Tijs Yeah likewise apart from the fixed bike. Didn't think it'd be so frowned upon.

when bicylepubes becomes mainstream

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Innovation is always met with resistance at first.

Is that mud or rust? I thought they were quite well sealed and oil-bathed?