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    Dmart
    啓蒙家
    @goosehd
    Joined: 24 Mar 2021

    @goosehd I have one Assos which I really like. expensive but worth it, especially after 100 miles...

    last edited by 5 Feb 2024, 14:38 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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      setandsetting
      Raw and Unwashed
      Joined: 5 Jan 2016

      Thanks for the recommendations guys. I had bought some less expensive Bontrager, REI, and Pearl Izumi stuff and I'm looking to try something a little nicer especially on the bibs side. I went on a not crazy gravel ride yesterday (27 miles) and despite the Pearl Izumi chamois I was wearing my taint got a little rubbed the wrong way. (To be fair I am still breaking in a Brooks saddle.)

      last edited by 5 Feb 2024, 20:25 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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        endo
        見習いボス
        Joined: 29 May 2020

        I like the designs of the cycology jerseys

        si tacuisses

        last edited by endo 2 May 2024, 20:29 5 Feb 2024, 20:29 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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          setandsetting
          Raw and Unwashed
          Joined: 5 Jan 2016

          None of this cycling wear is really my aesthetic. (What do you mean you don't make a modified type III!?!?!?!?!?) But I think I like the look of the Maap best.

          I do feel kinda silly wearing expensive kit though because I don't have clipless pedals and I'm not thin and I don't go fast or anything.

          last edited by 5 Feb 2024, 21:33 G 1 Reply Last reply 5 Feb 2024, 21:38 Reply Quote 0
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            goosehd
            Mod Squad
            @setandsetting
            Joined: 8 Apr 2016

            @setandsetting It really depends on what you’re doing. Extended hours/miles on a bike can lead to chafing in spots that can be extremely painful doing everyday normal activities. The more miles on the saddle and the more money you want to invest in clothing to minimize that chafing. As mentioned about the taint, you don’t want to aggravate it and if you do, watch out.

            "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

            last edited by 5 Feb 2024, 21:38 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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              Brock
              Raw and Unwashed
              Joined: 8 Sept 2015

              I’ve got to the point where I no longer bother with a jersey or bibs. I just wear some Patagonia baggies and whatever shirt I want. Weather it’s a cropped T, long sleeve, sweatshirt etc… I have bags on all my bikes to carry anything I’ll need. So the loss of a couple back pockets is fine… plus, even on a long road ride being comfortable and having some clothes flap in the wind a little is just as fast as wearing Lycra and looking like an idiot… all my roadie friends wear Lycra and ride super expensive carbon bikes and I’m just as fast as them in my baggies on my steel frame.
              In the end, it’s personal preference… just do what’s comfortable for you

              last edited by 6 Feb 2024, 19:48 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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                T.J.
                Joined: 10 Apr 2015

                Got a Gravel Bike recently. Added some Mudguards for longer cycling trips. Not as cool as some bikes here but I’m very happy with my purchase

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                last edited by 11 Feb 2024, 08:06 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 4
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                  setandsetting
                  Raw and Unwashed
                  Joined: 5 Jan 2016

                  @T-J That looks like a light, fun bike. Congrats on joining the gravel gang!

                  last edited by 11 Feb 2024, 15:43 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                    Inorganic
                    Haraki san Student
                    Joined: 7 Sept 2022

                    I picked up this All City Gorilla Monsoon back in 2019, then during Covid for whatever reason I stopped riding...well I recently was inspired to get this beauty back on the road. I've converted it from drop bars to flat bars and put some hydraulic brakes on it as well - fun project - I'm stoked to have this back on the road again. (photos are from the day I bought it to today when the build wrapped up).

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                      Denimhead 0
                      Iron Heart Deity
                      @Inorganic
                      Joined: 4 Sept 2023

                      @Inorganic looks like a fun bike. Love the VW!

                      IG - gratefuldenimhead (jeans and boots), Norseamerican (bicycles)

                      last edited by 16 May 2024, 09:44 I 1 Reply Last reply 16 May 2024, 14:46 Reply Quote 0
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                        Inorganic
                        Haraki san Student
                        @Denimhead 0
                        Joined: 7 Sept 2022

                        @Denimhead-0 ah yes, my beloved '86 syncro westfalia - many a memory made in that beast.

                        last edited by 16 May 2024, 14:46 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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                          motojobobo
                          啓蒙家
                          Joined: 22 Aug 2015

                          @Inorganic stunning colors on that bike!!

                          The journey is the objective.

                          last edited by 16 May 2024, 14:52 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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                            RobeOfTheMagi
                            Haraki san Expert
                            Joined: 15 Apr 2024

                            Can any Germans here recommend a good platform for selling a gravel bike? Is (Ebay)Kleinanzeigen the only way?

                            If got a Salsa Rohloff Fargo that I'd like to sell.

                            last edited by 30 May 2024, 06:36 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                              Brock
                              Raw and Unwashed
                              Joined: 8 Sept 2015

                              Some pics from this spring
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                              last edited by 7 Jun 2024, 15:13 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 5
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                                Brock
                                Raw and Unwashed
                                Joined: 8 Sept 2015

                                A few more
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                                last edited by 7 Jun 2024, 15:19 D I 2 Replies Last reply 7 Jun 2024, 15:20 Reply Quote 7
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                                  Denimhead 0
                                  Iron Heart Deity
                                  @Brock
                                  Joined: 4 Sept 2023

                                  @Brock beautiful scenery. Fabio’s chest front bag??? On my wish list.

                                  IG - gratefuldenimhead (jeans and boots), Norseamerican (bicycles)

                                  last edited by 7 Jun 2024, 15:20 B 1 Reply Last reply 14 Jun 2024, 14:53 Reply Quote 0
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                                    Inorganic
                                    Haraki san Student
                                    @Brock
                                    Joined: 7 Sept 2022

                                    @Brock majestic Oregon!!! great photos.

                                    last edited by 7 Jun 2024, 15:49 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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                                      Brock
                                      Raw and Unwashed
                                      @Denimhead 0
                                      Joined: 8 Sept 2015

                                      @Denimhead-0

                                      Yes! I also run one on the rear when bikepacking… they are the best bags out there in my opinion

                                      last edited by 14 Jun 2024, 14:53 D 1 Reply Last reply 14 Jun 2024, 16:55 Reply Quote 1
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                                        Denimhead 0
                                        Iron Heart Deity
                                        @Brock
                                        Joined: 4 Sept 2023

                                        @Brock Agree, I need one.

                                        IG - gratefuldenimhead (jeans and boots), Norseamerican (bicycles)

                                        last edited by 14 Jun 2024, 16:55 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          setandsetting
                                          Raw and Unwashed
                                          Joined: 5 Jan 2016

                                          Hey, do you guys know if these are sanforized or unsanforized? Not sure if I should soak first. https://ostroy.com/collections/denim

                                          last edited by 19 Jun 2024, 16:49 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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