The Cycling Thread - Page 436 - SV650.org

pookie · 08-01-16, 08:29 PM

yes .. my personal favourite is cannondale's slate lefty although gravel bikes do seem to be a bit jack of all trades and master of none. I can see a frankenstein gravel bike in the near future

Adam Ef · 08-01-16, 09:24 PM

I'm keeping an eye out for an old lightweight steel road frame that took 27 x 1 1/4" wheels, which I hope to convert into a cheap commuter "gravel bike" by using 700c wheels with 32c CX tyres. Something cheaper than my road bike which I keep trashing riding the gravel and mud paths on my 20 mile round trip commute.

carelesschucca · 08-01-16, 09:36 PM

It is weird, a gravel bike would probably be perfect for my commute to work but I'd rather convert the Triban with wider tyres, and get a better lighter road bike (preferably with disc brakes) for fun rides out.

I really have done this the wrong way round haven't I.

maviczap · 08-01-16, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pookie

yes .. my personal favourite is cannondale's slate lefty although gravel bikes do seem to be a bit jack of all trades and master of none. I can see a frankenstein gravel bike in the near future

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam Ef

I'm keeping an eye out for an old lightweight steel road frame that took 27 x 1 1/4" wheels, which I hope to convert into a cheap commuter "gravel bike" by using 700c wheels with 32c CX tyres. Something cheaper than my road bike which I keep trashing riding the gravel and mud paths on my 20 mile round trip commute.

Quote:

Originally Posted by carelesschucca

It is weird, a gravel bike would probably be perfect for my commute to work but I'd rather convert the Triban with wider tyres, and get a better lighter road bike (preferably with disc brakes) for fun rides out.

I really have done this the wrong way round haven't I.

Did someone say gravel bike? this is my incarnation of Pookie's Frankenstein bike and I invented it before this current rash of fashionable gravel bikes

IMAG0212 by maviczap, on Flickr

Its an MTB frame, with 700c carbon forks, from a Voodoo cross bike. 700c disc wheels, 35mm Schwalbe cross tyres, 46/36 cross chainset. Tiagra shifters, deore rear mech.

The only brand new parts were the wheels, everything else was 2nd hand off Ebay or from my parts bin. The frame I bought years ago, built it up as an MTB, but didn't like it. Think the frame cost £70 new

I could fit wider tyres, there's plenty of clearance.

Its a great ride

carelesschucca · 08-01-16, 10:11 PM

Can you give me Pookies address please?

Not that I'm gonna come down and borrow it or anything

punyXpress · 08-01-16, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam Ef

I'm keeping an eye out for an old lightweight steel road frame that took 27 x 1 1/4" wheels, which I hope to convert into a cheap commuter "gravel bike" by using 700c wheels with 32c CX tyres. Something cheaper than my road bike which I keep trashing riding the gravel and mud paths on my 20 mile round trip commute.

?

Adam Ef · 08-01-16, 10:36 PM

^ ideally something in Reynolds 531c. Thanks though

Adam Ef · 08-01-16, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maviczap

Its an MTB frame..
I could fit wider tyres, there's plenty of clearance.

Looks great.

The clearance on the back is enough for wider than 35c too ?

maviczap · 09-01-16, 06:44 AM

Yes, although how much i don't know.

I could always stick a mountain bike wheel in, although then it would really look like a Frankenstein bike!

carelesschucca · 09-01-16, 12:38 PM

What do you guys think of this?

I just don't know enough ATM to know if its a decent bike or not.

08-01-16, 08:29 PM	#4351
pookie Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Essex Posts: 938	Re: The Cycling Thread yes .. my personal favourite is cannondale's slate lefty although gravel bikes do seem to be a bit jack of all trades and master of none. I can see a frankenstein gravel bike in the near future __________________ "an unedifying exercise in postmodern, operatic grunge" Was - 2000 Candy blue sv650s -2003 Sonic silver sv1000s Gone - 2007 Wildfire Orange Ninja zx6r Now - 2010 Triton blue sv650s -Back to the future

08-01-16, 09:24 PM	#4352
Adam Ef Member Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Bristol Posts: 1,200	Re: The Cycling Thread I'm keeping an eye out for an old lightweight steel road frame that took 27 x 1 1/4" wheels, which I hope to convert into a cheap commuter "gravel bike" by using 700c wheels with 32c CX tyres. Something cheaper than my road bike which I keep trashing riding the gravel and mud paths on my 20 mile round trip commute.

08-01-16, 09:36 PM	#4353
carelesschucca Member Mega Poster Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kilsyth - Bonnie Scotland Posts: 2,727	Re: The Cycling Thread It is weird, a gravel bike would probably be perfect for my commute to work but I'd rather convert the Triban with wider tyres, and get a better lighter road bike (preferably with disc brakes) for fun rides out. I really have done this the wrong way round haven't I. __________________ Innuendo - it's great when you get it. sv650s (gone) gsx-r600 (gone) Street R675 (now living in Inbhir Nis )

08-01-16, 10:11 PM	#4355
carelesschucca Member Mega Poster Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kilsyth - Bonnie Scotland Posts: 2,727	Re: The Cycling Thread Can you give me Pookies address please? Not that I'm gonna come down and borrow it or anything __________________ Innuendo - it's great when you get it. sv650s (gone) gsx-r600 (gone) Street R675 (now living in Inbhir Nis )

08-01-16, 10:36 PM	#4357
Adam Ef Member Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Bristol Posts: 1,200	Re: The Cycling Thread ^ ideally something in Reynolds 531c. Thanks though

09-01-16, 06:44 AM	#4359
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: The Cycling Thread Yes, although how much i don't know. I could always stick a mountain bike wheel in, although then it would really look like a Frankenstein bike! __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

09-01-16, 12:38 PM	#4360
carelesschucca Member Mega Poster Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kilsyth - Bonnie Scotland Posts: 2,727	Re: The Cycling Thread What do you guys think of this? I just don't know enough ATM to know if its a decent bike or not. __________________ Innuendo - it's great when you get it. sv650s (gone) gsx-r600 (gone) Street R675 (now living in Inbhir Nis )

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