Ask the Gravel Cyclist Crew a Question - Episode 13

2,945 views · Published 28 January 2018 · 10:20 · Indexed 25 September 2026

Channel: Gravel Cyclist · 2018 · Sports

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Episode 13 of "Ask the Gravel Cyclist Crew a Question", is online!

Questions in this episode:

1. Is a single chainring (1x) drivetrain system lighter than a double (2x) chainring for the same total gear range?

2. If a bike can accommodate a 700c x 40mm tyre, or a 650b x 2.1" tyre, what are the best applications for each option, and when do you personally use them?

3. What are the ideal features of a GPS device? Standalone maps? Smartphone connectivity? Screen size? Battery life? And more...

4. I want to build my own standalone gravel bike. What frame would you recommend?

5. Will there be problems if I swap a wheel on my bike that uses centre lock disc rotors to a wheel with 6-bolt disc rotors?

6. Has the Rockshox RS-1 fork ever been brought about for gravel bikes?

Links to stuff in this video:

Lauf Grit Fork Review - https://wp.me/p4V4se-45J
Lynskey GR250 / GR260 Review - https://wp.me/p4V4se-4CJ

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