What do you think of my beefy 26” tyres on my gravel bike – ignore the levers and saddle, I like it that way
by Budget_Half_9105
What do you think of my beefy 26” tyres on my gravel bike – ignore the levers and saddle, I like it that way
by Budget_Half_9105
11 Comments
Hey if it works it works. Ride your own ride.
I think I can see why your lever setup might actually be quite nice. I’m guessing you have quite a big difference between the drops and the top bar bit. Does this allow you two really different and positions?
I posted a picture of my bike with the saddle like that and I got a lot of comments 😂.
My example was due to a crappy seat clamp design which means there’s saddle tilts forward sometimes when hitting bumps.
But to be honest I completely couldn’t tell the difference between the saddle tilted and horizontal! So I don’t think its weird.
Don’t think of an elephant!
Where/what’s your shifter? I just bought an old specialized crossroads this morning for a gravel conversion but I need ideas please.
Really like your tires.
I wish you didn’t mention the levers or the saddle so I didn’t have to see them 😂
You’re a monster for those ergonomics, but if it suits you, who am I to complain? Cool ride!
Beefier the better. I’m riding Maxxis gumwall monsters. It’s like driving a Caddy.
That saddle angle… to each their own but, over time, having the saddle angled forward like that can cause pain to your hands and knees as they’re working harder to keep you from moving forward as you ride. You’ll also develop significantly less power without a proper base. Plus you’re opening yourself up to being tossed forward under sudden braking. Even a three degree downward slope could be too much. If you get the opportunity it might be a good idea to drop into the LBS for a preliminary fit. Again, to each their own, but it wouldn’t hurt to get some advice.
I got a pair of rat trap pass tires. They roll like crazy and have great shock absorption.
Hey, I’ve parked my bike there before! 😄