• Home
  • Recent
  • Calendar
  • Register
  • Login
  • Home
  • Recent
  • Calendar
  • Register
  • Login
Iron Heart Forum
Iron Heart Forum

Iron Heart Fall/Winter 2025 Collection Preview - Now Live

Gravel Bikes

General Chat
25
104
6.6k
Loading More Posts
  • Oldest to Newest
  • Newest to Oldest
  • Most Votes
Reply
  • Reply as topic
Log in to reply
This topic has been deleted. Only users with topic management privileges can see it.
  • T
    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

    IMG_2299.jpeg

    last edited by 11 Feb 2024, 08:06 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 4
    • S
      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
      • I
        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).

        58052061037__53ABCCA6-0C89-4DCB-ACBF-1665CBF4FD27.JPG

        IMG_9893.jpg

        last edited by 16 May 2024, 05:33 D 1 Reply Last reply 16 May 2024, 09:44 Reply Quote 3
        • D
          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
          • I
            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
            • M
              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
              • R
                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
                • B
                  Brock
                  Raw and Unwashed
                  Joined: 8 Sept 2015

                  Some pics from this spring
                  IMG_1986.jpeg
                  IMG_4733.jpeg
                  IMG_1927.jpeg
                  IMG_3939.jpeg
                  IMG_3926.jpeg
                  IMG_4534.jpeg

                  last edited by 7 Jun 2024, 15:13 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 5
                  • B
                    Brock
                    Raw and Unwashed
                    Joined: 8 Sept 2015

                    A few more
                    IMG_4482.jpeg
                    IMG_4479.jpeg
                    IMG_4436.jpeg
                    IMG_6760.jpeg
                    IMG_6264.jpeg
                    IMG_1741.jpeg
                    IMG_1730.jpeg
                    IMG_1732.jpeg

                    last edited by 7 Jun 2024, 15:19 D I 2 Replies Last reply 7 Jun 2024, 15:20 Reply Quote 7
                    • D
                      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
                      • I
                        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
                        • B
                          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
                          • D
                            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
                            • S
                              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
                              • S
                                scarfmace
                                Haraki san Expert
                                Joined: 20 Feb 2015

                                Going to wake this post up from the dead.

                                When I was a kid, I rode mountain bikes all over the place, got older and switched to motorcycles. Then I got kids, abandoned the 2 wheelers and started getting into BBQ. My ex bought a TERN GSD Longtail and told me to also go electric to keep up. I caved and bought a Cowboy bike but was never a fan of electric bikes so I didn't ride it much.

                                Fast forward to a month ago when a coworker asked me if I wanted to sell him my bike. I agreed and decided it was time for me to get the bike I've always wanted and get into a new hobby along the way. For some reason, I've always been drawn to Ti bikes, the simple, strong frame paired with the corrosion resistance made it a 'one bike to rule them all'.
                                So I bought a Van Nicholas Rowtag With a Shimano GRX820 groupset and DT Swiss wheels. I'm still in my early stages and rode about 300km so far, No 'Click in' pedals yet because I'm not yet 100% at ease. Doing as much commuting as I can to build up stamina and when I have the time, I use komoot to help me find the small roads to get home.

                                I really dig riding 'gravel', It brings me back to my MTB days but my experience from riding motorcycles helps in reading the trials and keeping my momentum going. Looking forward to much more happy rides and for those interested, the Ti does not disappoint, it has a certain sturdy yet comfortable feel so I couldn’t be happier. I’m only at the start of this new hobby but things look promising for sure.

                                IMG_20250417_185333_058.jpg
                                IMG_20250417_185345_277.jpg

                                "It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt."

                                last edited by 24 Apr 2025, 10:02 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 5
                                • R
                                  RobeOfTheMagi
                                  Haraki san Expert
                                  Joined: 15 Apr 2024

                                  Hello surly riders,

                                  I need some advice for surly bike frames:

                                  I’m looking for a straggler frame that I’d like to ride with a drop bar. I’d say that 56 is usually my bike size, but Surlys seem to measure really large (I’ve never had a Surly). I’m 178cm tall and my standover hight is 84 cm (without shoes). I have a neutral ape index and slightly longer legs than torso.

                                  Would you recommend a size medium (54) or large (56) for me?

                                  last edited by 30 Apr 2025, 12:29 goosehdG R 2 Replies Last reply 30 Apr 2025, 12:38 Reply Quote 0
                                  • goosehdG
                                    goosehd
                                    Mod Squad
                                    @RobeOfTheMagi
                                    Joined: 8 Apr 2016

                                    @RobeOfTheMagi You might have better luck going over to the forums at https://www.pinkbike.com/

                                    "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 30 Apr 2025, 12:38 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 2
                                    • D
                                      Denimhead 0
                                      Iron Heart Deity
                                      Joined: 4 Sept 2023

                                      Paceline.net is another great site.

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

                                      last edited by 30 Apr 2025, 23:08 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
                                      • R
                                        RobeOfTheMagi
                                        Haraki san Expert
                                        Joined: 15 Apr 2024

                                        Cheers lads!

                                        last edited by 1 May 2025, 14:45 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                        • JCMx800J
                                          JCMx800
                                          Raw and Unwashed
                                          Joined: 20 Sept 2012

                                          BF895154-2756-47AF-890C-A615CC892692.jpeg

                                          I am also into gravel bikes. My road bike is collecting dust.

                                          This is my Standert Kettensäge (Chainsaw) it’s made from Scandium, the little brother from Titanium.
                                          650b wheels with 48mm Rene Herse tyres. Tyres are made in Japan of course!

                                          Les Paul -> ProCo Rat -> Super HardOn -> JCM800 Low Input
                                          XXX

                                          last edited by 3 May 2025, 08:34 D B 2 Replies Last reply 3 May 2025, 09:30 Reply Quote 2
                                          • First post
                                            Last post
                                          Copyright Iron Heart 2025.