Many gearing options have become available since the Gear Ratios page was written in 2016 that make it easier to get lower gearing on road bikes. This includes super-compact gravel cranksets, 12-speed systems, and single-chainring setups. I therefore re-wrote the page to be clearer and include all of the latest options including extensive tables of all useful cassettes.
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Price: US$250 Weight: 575 grams (27.2mm x 350mm version) Travel: 35mm Gravel bike suspension Some newer gravel bikes incorporate minor…
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As always, I focused on products aimed at bikepacking and ultra-distance cycling during my visit to Eurobike 2019. I noticed…
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I explored some incredibly beautiful Swiss Alpine valleys this summer and autumn on the bike and by foot due to…
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The 2018 Transcontinental Race (TCR No. 6) starts Sunday evening, July 29th! Details of the route are on the dedicated…
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If you like Riding High as well as Riding Far and you like to get off of the regular paved…
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I’m heading to Ireland next week to take part in the TransAtlantic Way race, which starts in Dublin on June…
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I look at ways to have front suspension on a road or gravel bike. I review the Specialized FutureShock fork found on the Roubaix and Diverge bikes and the RedShift ShockStop stem that can be put on any bike. I also list aftermarket gravel bike suspension forks and the effect of lower tire pressure.
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The RedShift Dual-Position Seatpost allows cyclists to easily change the fore and aft saddle position while riding, so it’s useful for people riding a road bike with clip-on aerobars who want the saddle setback to be optimized for both positions. I found it to be well made and to function admirably.
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I’ve created the Ride Far Strava Club to give Ride Far followers a chance to connect with each other and to see what other ultra-distance cyclists are up to. Join us on Strava!
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