Gravel / Gravé / Gnarmac / Groad / ATB

Great idea, me and julie want matching bikes, he wants your frame :D

This is what I am thinking exactly!

Hello sir 😏

what are fire roads?

Roads made of fire!

Not really, single vehicle width tracks, normally in forests that allow access for emergency vehicles.

Basically forestry tracks.

I was hoping this is true

Roads made of fire would be far too exciting for the New Forest. They are indeed gravel roads wide enough for fire engines to drive along to get to the forest fires. As we are not in California we don't actually get any but just in case...

Nice! Anyone know what saddle that is?

A fabric scoop of some sort

my spare planet x pickenflick is for sale -ti frame. Still my 'best' bike - set up with 650b 47mm horizons but will also fit 700 x40 easily

Would have loved this. Sadly I think it is a little small. I'm 5' 10" and usually ride a medium frame.

no problem, I'm 5' 8" and its perfect with a 100mm stem, but I guess it would be a bit small for you. Keep an eye out for them having a sale/discount - great frame and really versatile

One bike I am considering is the Cannondale Slate. But I'd need to sell the Caad12 first. as with ultegra it is 2k

Yes!

Or even better the Slate CX1 but can't find that anywhere in stock.

my orlowski ready for the season

uci legal 33mm tyres even

Nice! What saddle and post is that? And how do you like the oval ring?

What brakes are those?

@platypus, Ergon CF3 Pro or a chinese replica.

Aka Canyon VCLS 2.0

true, they rebranded the Ergon post.

Yep. Bought mine from aliexpress as VCLS so just mentioned for that reason

How's the quality on that? I've been thinking about buying an Ergon for a while now, just a bit afraid that the Ali version is gonna be really shit.

I don't have it any more, sold it on but it was fine, the two halves slipped a bit at first but tightened up and all was well for several months of use. Didn't notice any improvement in comfort but it worked at holding my saddle up.