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  • Favorite dry bag in a 7” or smaller diameter for a rear rack? I’d like to get a durable dry bag to use for an OMM Elkhorn in combination with the SCSW Love Handle harness.

    Ben Zuehlsdorf

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    Posted in Bags and Racks Recommendations
  • Tyre selection. I'm in Europe and my Ogre needs new boots, I ride dry hard trails and some tarmac in spain. Does anyone have a strong recommendation on a tyre choice that gives puncture resistance and durability ( tubeless)

    Mark Williams

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    Posted in Component Selection
  • I'm looking to purchase a dynamo hub with boost spacing. I plan to run it on my 2025 Yeti ASR on a bike packing trip. It will hook into a Sid fork with boost spacing. Any recommendations? Thanks, everyone!

    Robert Taylor

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    Posted in Component Selection
  • Hey guys, I recently created this account to share cycling routes in my province, Tucumán. I work in press relations for the Tourism Board. Is that possible with my Builder subscription? I'd appreciate any guidance you can offer. Thanks!

    ENTE TUCUMAN TURISMO

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    Posted in Route Advice
  • Headed to the Asheville Area March 18, 2026 and using post Hurricane notes have put together a route from Brevard to Morganton using bits from App Beer trail route, Wilson’s Ramble and the old App Gravel Growler route. Wondering if folks have been out on these sections this spring as I want to avoid any big hazard while on tour w a loaded bike. Staying off the parkway but is there anything else that especially washed out or bad this spring? Thanks!

    Carl Bolyard

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    Posted in Route Advice
  • I am building a Tumbleweed Sunliner, size medium. I am 5'9" with a 33" inseam. I want to get a fit/ride similar to a Jones SWB. I'll be using the Hbar in my build. But curious to see if anyone out there has insight on my build and suggestions/tips for building a bike from the frameset up.

    Richard Bednarski

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    Posted in Component Selection
  • I'm going to be in Lusaka, Zambia in May and have a week to bike the country. I read many cyclist come through on the Great East Road but was wondering if there are other, less traffic-heavy options people can recommend? Also, does anyone have local knowledge about bike rental in Lusaka? Thank so much all for this wonderful community!

    Jan Penfrat

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    Posted in Route Advice
  • I will be traveling to Shanghai, China in late April. Does anyone have any route recommendations or specific areas that are gravel bike friendly? I have flexibility to travel outside of the area a few days so feel free to suggest anything within a days train ride away. Thanks in advance!

    Casey Hyde

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    Posted in Route Advice
  • Hey there, I'm interested in buying a Esker Lorax but I have no way to test ride one. I have test road a Fenrir in both M and L, for me the L was a better fit. I know stand-over is subjective and Esker doesnt list theres at all. Does anyone like a Lorax L and have feedback on the stand over and fit? With riding shoes on and feed spread I am 32 inseam..

    Patrick Shields

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    Posted in Bike Choice
  • I’m gunna have to ride the GAWR. All articles mention a database of resupply points but can’t find it anywhere. Anyone know where that might be found?

    Noel Camp

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    Posted in Route Advice
  • A dear friend of mine generously gave me a large VO Polyvalent frame after I expressed interest in building up a frame from the ground up for the first time. He insisted that I could make the frame work in spite of the fact that I'm 5'7, while other informed friends in the bike industry expressed doubt that the bike would be comfortable; is the frame simply too big for me? My ideal build is a drop-bar do-it-all daily rider.

    Cameron Garrett

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    Posted in Bike Choice
  • Hi everyone, I'd like to replace the brakes on my gravel bike. I currently have mechanical Tektro brakes. I'd like to stick with mechanical brakes. Do you think the TRP Spyres are a good upgrade, or should I switch to the TRP Hy/rd hybrids? Do you have any other suggestions? Thanks everyone. Davide

    Davide Stefanini

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    Posted in Component Selection
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