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  • Hello everyone, I'm looking for my next hardtail frame to be added to my gravel bike for Bikepacking outings on more complicated terrain and also for a Trail use, my choice was reduced to these 3 frames: -Sklar tall tale with 150 mm fork -Nordest Sardinha 3 with 120 mm fork -Cotic bfe with 140 mm fork I know they are frames with quite different characteristics but on paper and reading the reviews all three should behave very well; do you have any advice to give me? Thank you all Davide

    Davide Stefanini

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    Posted in Bike Choice
  • I'm looking for a pair of pants similar to the Ornot Mission Pants, but for women. My husband has the Mission Pants, and they just look so good on and off the bike - I want something that I can wear on a rest day, or going out for dinner, that will look smart. Everything I look at is very MTB-y, or has the brand name down the side - I just want smart and stretchy!

    Victoria Veldhuizen

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    Posted in Choosing the Right Outdoor Gear
  • Any experience with SQlab 314 handlebar? I in theory like the front sweep on the horizontal section but can't try them and don't understand why the width options are so different to the Redshift top shelf.

    Manuel Herndler

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    Posted in Component Selection
  • Multi-tools? So, I am not really a multitool sorta person. But I do know multitool people.... If you have a favorite cycling worthy multitool can you offer your recommendation up? Thanks in advance!

    Clifford Greer

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  • Hey all, I just finished installing my GX t-type drivetrain on my Revel Wayward V2. To my dismay, when I shift into the smallest cog, the chain binds against my sliding dropout. I’ve triple checked everything, taken it to a few local bike shops, and I’m pretty sure it’s just an issue with my dropouts, but I’d appreciate feedback if anyone else has dealt with this issue. I have contacted Revel support. I emailed one customer service person for a few weeks and called in to the customer support yesterday. I have gotten nowhere; they don't think it's an issue with the dropouts and insist the mistake is on my end. I am pretty frustrated.

    Charles Costa

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    Posted in Component Selection
  • I’ve got a Sonder Camino drop bar gravel bike and want to find a quick and easy to bring my small (<5kg) dog along. Initially just to see if she likes it so would prefer not to spend too much money at this stage. Have an Ortlieb qr rack on the back and an OMM Elkhorn I can fit to the front. Thanks in anticipation…

    Andrew Melia

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    Posted in Choosing the Right Outdoor Gear
  • Anyone know what the new POI option 'Bikepacking.com Hub' on RideWithGPS is all about? I was playing around on the website a few days ago and noticed some changes happening in realtime- options that weren't available one minute were the next. Is this something new that hasn't been announced yet?

    William Kessler

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    Posted in GPS and App Advice
  • I am looking for recommendations and advice on a Ti hardtail purchase. Primary use would be routes like Pinyons and Pines with a lot of gravel, but also chunky forest road descents and single track. Times when its not rough enough for full suspension, but more than I want to handle on my Cutthroat. I was using an old Niner Air 9 for this purpose, but it is past worn out. I would love to find a suitable mid-high end Ti option. Something more XCmarathon oriented and quick, but also comfortable for multi-day events. I'm hung up on not wanting something too twitchy, but also don't want to be slacked out and slow. Currently looking at Chumba YauponSendero, Moots WombleMXC, Revel El Jefe. Thanks!

    Timothy Nipper Nipper

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  • I have a Salsa Heyday! (2021) and was curious about fitting it with non-fat tire wheels + tires. Any recommendations for what to look for and would fit the bike properly?

    Dan Johnson

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    Posted in Component Selection
  • Hi, very basic question from a newbie, “how do I save a bikepacking.com route to my favorites? Thanks

    Robert Botta

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    Posted in GPS and App Advice
  • Hi, I'm looking for a good way or adaptor to attach a BXB Goldback bag to my WTB Pure saddle, I'm may end up switching to a Brooks just to get the strap loops in the back but I would rather find a good way to work with I currently have. Thank you

    Yaakov Gamliel

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    Posted in Bags and Racks Recommendations
  • Hi I'm looking into purchasing the 7 roads 18 litre seat pack , does anyone have any experience of this product ? The other bag /rack combination I've looked at is the Tailfin aeropack but it's a little out of my comfort zone financially!

    Jes Parr

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    Posted in Bags and Racks Recommendations
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