Much appreciated! Il give all these little tips a try and see what works. My first challenge though is subtly bringing the bike into the lounge so I can work on it in the warm. Let’s see how that goes down with the other half, fingers crossed
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After a bit of tinkering the bike fits much better thanks for all of the pointers! I’m after some tyres that will only be used for 40% road riding and 60% gravel. We’re not talking anything crazy! No jumps & no racing etc.. i just want a confidence inspiring tyre I can use comfortably on the road and also on a route similar to the downs link which is mainly compacted gravel with small areas of muddy sections which I can take it slow on. I just want a comfortable/reliable tyre. Thanks
hawkhill97
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TBH 2" slicks would probably be fine for that usage, just pick a level of puncture protection (which is usually a direct trade off for weight / rolling resistance!) that you're happy with.
I really like Conti Cross King tyres for a fast rolling mountain bike, but I'd say they might be overkill for road / gravel.
I really like Conti Cross King tyres for a fast rolling mountain bike, but I'd say they might be overkill for road / gravel.
jonthefish
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I use these a lot for mixed road and tracks. https://www.bananaindustries.co.uk/...-30tpi-wire-black?_pos=1&_sid=a54e6cbf2&_ss=r
I’ve just ordered myself a pair of these thanks to your recommendation. I couldn’t believe how cheap they were. I’ve never heard of this company but the reviews online seem pretty good! How have you found them? Any issues? It’s also a great website! I can definitely see my self spending some money with them once I finally financially recover from Christmas
Happy new year
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It was someone on here flagged them up under a "cheap tyres" heading. I bought a couple of different sets. Great price. Arrived as expected. All good. Hope it works out for you.
I’ve been out on the bike at the weekend and I could do with the handlebars being higher. Have you got any stem/handle bar recommendations? I’ve been looking online but I thought I’d ask? Thanks
jonthefish
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Might be good to post up a photo of the bike as it is now (side view) so we can see saddle/bar set up as it is now..
Chances are a shorter stem, maybe with a bit more rise, would help.
You could also put on a riser bar with some back-sweep in place of the flat bar. The rise will move your hand upwards. The back-sweep will move them closer to you. Both will give a more upright position.
Chances are a shorter stem, maybe with a bit more rise, would help.
You could also put on a riser bar with some back-sweep in place of the flat bar. The rise will move your hand upwards. The back-sweep will move them closer to you. Both will give a more upright position.
Like I said it just feels like you’re slightly leaning forward on it with my weight on my wrists. I’d just prefer it if it could be a bit more up right
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Twozaskars
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Try some riser bars if you can? Where are you based? If you're anywhere near me (M1 j26) I've a dozen or more bars you could try.
Earlier comment about twisting them too is a great free idea, I reckon my Karakoram bars are twisted slightly more forward than yours. Little things.
Earlier comment about twisting them too is a great free idea, I reckon my Karakoram bars are twisted slightly more forward than yours. Little things.
