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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!
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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..
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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?
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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.
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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
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Hi, I will be riding from Samarcande in Uzbekistan to Dushambe in Tadjikistan. I have identified 2 possibles routes : 1. Shortest, through the famous Anzob tunnel, passing it on a lorry 2. A bit more east, through the Pereval Rost pass. Which is the most advisable, not only on road condition but also on supplies for the option 2. Thanks a lot !
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Building an 2025 Esker Japhy and trying to decide on some solid downcountry tires. According to Esker the Japhy can run up to 2.8. On my current bike I am running 2.6 Maxxis Minion DHR II/DHF. I want to go lighter and faster without sacrificing too much toughness.
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Bike shoes for bikepacking on flat pedals. I want a shoe that'd be good all around comfortable shoe for those hike-a-bike moments as well as decent for days off. Main goal is a one shoe for all the things in order to reduce packing weight while keeping comfortable-ish. In advance, appreciate the suggestions.
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So frustrated by loss of Jones truss fork packs previously made by Revelate. Any suggestions out there? I recall some notes about a 3d printed hanger on the site but I'm looking for something a little simpler.
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