Gravel / Gravé / Gnarmac / Groad / ATB

Turns out Red cranks aren’t grav grav approved - PPF ordered 😬

No protection on the Crux. I’ll sell it before it gets scratched.

I’ve been running red on my cross bike 😬

Ive also loads of questions lined up!
Had a crazy weekend so not looked at any of the bits I’ll need.

How’s that pump?

It's lovely. I've got a zefal HPX and a Topeak road master blaster, both of which function perfectly. The Silca works just as well but feels more solid and smooth.

Can you replace the rubber around the valve end?

Yes. £9 I think from memory
Mine looks worn but it hasn't had any effect functionally yet. I've carried it on almost every ride for the last 3 years

Mine randomly lost a chunk the other day somehow!?

Oh lame.
I think it's this one, 323, sold out at saddleback
https://saddleback.co.uk/products/silca-elastomer-seals?_pos=1&_sid=b35dda000&_ss=r&variant=10726978388011

Oh no sorry the bit around the end valve end

Oh where it touches the frame?

Yeah

That's no good. Send me a pic and I'll see if there can't be some warranty situ we can look at

Did about a hundred miles of riding through all sorts of wetness this weekend with some Finish Line ceramic lube on my chain. Have to say, it faired much better than other wet lubes I've tried, no crunchy dry chain sounds!

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So just the brake levers?

Still trying to work this out, Silca wet lube is the best so far. Going to try their ebike lube next time. Squirt doesn't seem to be able to last 5+ hours and muc off was awful

I've been using the Silca wet lube but after a muddy ride and a hose-down it's all washed out anyway. Might as well get the cheapest possible oil.

I think wetness is a better term than gravel for the UK, don't you think?

Yep, it still requires reapplication every weekend but it seems to last a whole ride without turning too gunky

This is the current web lube I'm using for the Brompton (when I don't use a waxxy lube) and other commuters. ZFC* rates it well.

*I wonder if Zero Friction Cycling is comparable to Power Meters in this convo?

ZFC

I miss Zad's Fried Cauliflower.

Boeshield?

I've not found a wet lube that doesn't cause more hassle than it's worth. I just use the driest lube available, re-apply after every wash down and accept the eventual crunchy chain on each ride. @b0n0rv2 if anyone does find a good solution for SFAB I'm all ears.

Stick some lube in an eye dropper bottle and re-apply half way round?

Shorter rides?

Avoid muc off wet lube like the plague.