Time has come for me to get a proper gravel racing bike, no budget constraints really. The bike will have to serve as ocasional road bike. Here’s the current rank: Enve MOG BMC Kaius 01 Factor Gravel Ostro Scott Addict Gravel Tuned Specialized Crux S-Works Cervelo Aspero 5 Trek Checkmate Canyon …

Gravel gearing question: In terms of gearing, how do people feel about the Easton cranksets. I believe they work with GRX, I’ve found the stock 2x GRX 600 46/30 with the max 11-34T cassette is too light with the 30T. I find when racing CX I really want something in between. I was thinking of trying…

That seems like a good option. I’m very similar w/kg but nearer 70kg. I do like to spin though so often prefer smaller rings than many. GRX810 48/31 is amazing for me so 47/32 will probably be pretty good for you too. I wouldn’t like having a small ring as big as 36 for gravel. My bike was orig…

I looked at that originally but would be the hassle of switching back and forth between that 1x 38t setup during cx season and back to 2x outside of CX season as I think I would appreciate 2x more outside of CX, there won’t be something that is likely ideal for all conditions but thinking 46/36 or 4…

[image] alexfthenakis: My choice would be 47/32 in your shoes, and then fit a tighter cassette for CX. 11-30 and 11-32 are both in-spec. I think that would complicate switching wheelsets if my gravel wheelset has 11-34 and cx/road had 11-32 wouldnt it? Different sized chain and rear derailleu…

[image] Dexvd: I think that would complicate switching wheelsets if my gravel wheelset has 11-34 and cx/road had 11-32 wouldnt it? Different sized chain and rear derailleur adjustment? Technically yes, but not in practice. If you size your chain for 11-34 the drivetrain has to keep appropria…

I was considering a Factor, but a lot of the “harsh” ride comments kind of turned me off. I did end up pulling the trigger on the Crux. Now I have to go down the SRAM rabbit hole as I have been a Shimano person for 30yrs. SRAM groupset/compatibility is very confusing. :slight_smile:

It needn’t be. I’m a Shimano fan as well, but envious of SRAM’s simplicity in compatibility… Basically if its 11 speed it’ll all work with any 11 speed parts. 12 speed is pretty compatible, but the main differentiator is the chains. You have flat top chains for the road, and Eagle type chains for…

[image] Upcountry: but envious of SRAM’s simplicity in compatibility… Yea. I guess if WT teams don’t complain about efficiency we shouldn’t either.

And she finally arrived: [IMG_9967] I usually don‘t try to hype up bikes too much, but this one is an absolute weapon. It’s reasonably light (8kg dead with the Top Tube Bag, pedals etc.), definitely capable, and just feels aero AF. It’s really hot where I live right now, so the air is thin, and …

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