I think a few people may be doing this, so I’m asking if anyone has any feedback on it: has anyone gone for a ‘groadie’ or ‘groaval’ setup as their main bike? For a variety of reasons, I’m contemplating a Factor LS or an Open UP. The idea would be to have 2 wheelsets, one with slick 28s for road us…

I run a cheap set of Alex rims with gp5000 for group rides. On gravel I run a set of bontragers pro3V 25id and tubeless.

A couple of thoughts to consider, @RecoveryRide , after reading the good points already made: OpenUp, according to its designer, is an off-road setup that does road. 3T Exploro, according to its designer (the same as above), is a road bike that does off-road. Experiences differ, but my personal ta…

I’ve also got a Diverge - what’s your rationale for changing the wheel set? Weight? Mine is the axis sport wheels which are ~2000g I believe. The wheel set weight could probably be decreased by ~500 for a ballpark $500 alloy set but frankly I don’t see it as a game changer?

Hey there, I have an Ibis Hakka and the two wheelsets for my setup. I use 30mm slicks on the road for riding, training, randoneeuring and fondo type rides then a slighter wider wheelset with 42mm knobbier tires for gravel and easy singletrek. I couldnt be happier, I think it comes down to what your …

Does anybody of you have a powermeter on your Groadies? i have a GRX crankset and am thinking about a PM. Which one would make sense?

Lots more discussion here: [image] Buying a new bike. One bike to rule them all Equipment I have been riding a Specialized Allez for the past ten years which has had a few upgrades in its time. It has served me well and is good to train on but I think the time has come t…

I am running a Quarq d-four on both of my Groadies. Also one is 2x with Dura Ace rings and ultergra derailleur so I could run 50/34 and get that 1:1 ratio and the other bike is 1x. Since both bikes are running GRX I wanted to keep Shimano rings is the reason for using Quarq.

[image] Twinans: I use sram’s 46-33, 10-36 12 speed and for me its perfect. That would be the groupset of choice, absolutely, with Ekar a close second I think.

I just swap my Powertap P1S between my bikes and thats it. I’m not riding “technical grave” (if this exists) so no problem with the road type pedal on gravel…except that my road shoes get dirty haha

A few reasons (or excuses) I guess. Weight is a big one. I also work in the composites industry, so I just like carbon stuff. Then the other benefits of having a second set for the rollers/trainer, not having to change tires out, and being able to go tubeless. I definitely don’t need them. I just l…

Groadie as main bike

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