Dedicated road bike vs gravel grinder/cross bike

[RobW]

Riding in a pace line with a group that really knows what they're doing is probably the only thing I miss about doing group road rides. It's really amazing how fast you can get going.

and I doubt anyone would care what type of bike you're riding either.... but then again...there's people who judge you based on what type of kit you wear... @Dairyman get what you are comfortable riding... I wouldn't be concerned with getting dropped... as a novice road rider... its bound to happen regardless....

 

[hotsauce]

Everyone gets dropped at some point. It's good to ride above your capacity every now and then. Sometimes that leads to getting spit out the back.

 

[Dairyman]

Leaning towards the cannondale caad 12. I feel like I will take my mtb off road 99.999% of the time. Why not have a dedicated road machine? it will be nice to have the gearing for zwift over the winter months as well.

 

[Dairyman]

I'm 6'4" wear 34" pants. Think I should order a size 60 or 63?

 

[Jmann]

I've done above 60 mph racing the Bear Mountain circuit a few years back. Sketchy AF in a group of 50-80 other guys, especially when some smart guys are sitting on their top tubes. This is unrelated to the bike type debate but shows the necessity for disc brakes. Rim brakes ain't stopping shit at those speeds.

Dude that descent in the bear mountain classic is ridiculous. Crazy speed into an almost 180 corner. Each lap I had my levers to the bars and barely made the turn. If I ever do it again I'm getting to the front and not letting a guy 50lbs lighter in front of me.
The descent at your of the Catskills is pretty crazy too but no hairpin at the end of it.

 

[Jmann]

I'm 6'4" wear 34" pants. Think I should order a size 60 or 63?

You need to measure your inseam for real, don't go by your pants size. The book in the crotch and measuring tape and all. I have a 34" inseam but never buy 34 pants.

 

[Steve Vai]

This thread sucks.

 

[Dairyman]

This thread sucks.

🙁

 

[alex_k]

I'm 6'4" wear 34" pants. Think I should order a size 60 or 63?

Go to a decent shop, which does proper fitting. You do not ask this question if Halters takes care of you.

 

[Carson]

Take your pants off.

 

[Ian F]

Where? I ride in Cape May and Atlantic Counties extensively during the summer and only find sand, pot holes, and red necks.

Through the state parks. Brendan Byrne and Wharton.

 

[The Kalmyk]

Where? I ride in Cape May and Atlantic Counties extensively during the summer and only find sand, pot holes, and red necks.

Maurice river area has Tooonnssss of packed roads. Marmora and west I've ridden extensively since my marriage in 2005

 

[easyasballinacup]

this is gravel worthy. Will out last the snap and dies bikes too.

 

[Ian F]

Hmm... looks like someone has started their holiday drinking early... 😛