Thursday, February 13, 2020

Framed Gravier looks like a deal!

At $1400 US you get a carbon-framed bike, decently outfitted with Tiagra.

Likes:
  • 142x12mm Thru Axle. 100x15mm Thru Axle
  • A tapered carbon steerer. 
  • AVID BB7-S Mechanical brakes should work with top bar levers
  • the wheelset (PUB Hub 100x15mm, 142x12mm, ALEX Draw 2.1p Asymmetric) is tubeless compatible.
  • the 58cm size is said to fit 5'11 to 6'4''
  •  the 52 x 30 (!!) crankset!


Concerns:
  • a lower bottom bracket could mean pedal strikes when in single-track.  
  • wheelbase, reach, and head angle are not quite as MTB-ish as some
  • 31.6mm seatpost won't be flexing much
  • Clearance might only be for 40mm tires
  • presumably, this bike does not accept 650b wheels


https://www.framedbikes.com/collections/gravel-bikes/products/gravier-carbon-gravel-bike-700c?variant=30140183412787

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