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    Noob - any flaws to my plan please?

    For reference, my friend has sent me a photo of his squeezed into 130mm and from what I can see there are no spacers? I know he said it is really hard to get in and out and would struggle if he got a puncture and couldn't get home :S Is that just a lack of stretching the frame or is it a bad...
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    Noob - any flaws to my plan please?

    I appreciate the advisory on the thru axle else I would have ridden it for a week before starting installation and then found a big issue / no return issue. I read the comment on Saturday night (but couldn't remember my pw on my phone to log in). Annoyingly Blacks were so good at dispatching...
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    Noob - any flaws to my plan please?

    Thank you. I used to be able to ride the flats at 19-20mph on my road bike without electrical assistance. I didn't realise that such wide tyres / 650b would have such an impact though in reality I would be happy swapping down to nearer 40mm if required :) I also need to determine if topbikekit /...
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    Noob - any flaws to my plan please?

    Hi, I am looking to commute to work (10 miles each way) at a fairly brisk pace as I used to cycle reguarly about 5 years ago. I would like to buy a bike that doesn't look out of place at around 22mph, but will still remain comfortable and safe. I have therefore narrowed it down to gravel bikes...