/r/xbiking
This is an adventure-biking sub dedicated to the vast world that exists between ultralight road racing and technical singletrack. All-road, crossover, gravel, monster-cross, road-plus, supple tires, steel frames, vintage bikes, hybrids, commuting, bike touring, bikepacking, fatbiking, single-speeds, fixies, Frankenbikes with ragbag parts and specs, etc. are all fair game here. The unifying element is the mentality! Ask a question, share a thought, post a photo, connect with other riders.
Discord Server - xbiking Discord server created and run by a sub member
AMA Schedule & Archive - The schedule of upcoming & archive of previous xbiking AMAs
Scheduled Discussion Prompt Submission - Submit topic ideas for scheduled discussions in r/xbiking here!
Scheduled Discussion Archive - An explanation & archive of the Scheduled Discussion posts made sporadically in the sub
General Chat Room - The general chat room for all the chillers in xbiking
IRL Riding Chat Room - This is a chat room designed to facilitate IRL meet-ups and rides among xbiking members. Let's see how useful it is!
Stickers - Cop xbiking / Super Nice stickers here. PM u/RipVanBinkle to swap for your own stickers!
What is xbiking? - A thread addressing the sub's most frequently asked question
Xbiking Strava - The Strava for all the interested chillers in xbiking
Wikis
Toolshed - An editable xbiking resource for all things related to DIY bike mechanics, repair, modification, etc. Add to it!
Gear Recommendations - An editable resource for gear recommendations created by the xbiking community. Find gear and add your own suggestions!
LBS Recommendations - An editable resource for LBS recommendations created by the xbiking community. Find a solid LBS, and add your own recommendation!
Ride Recommendations - An editable resource for ride recommendations created by the xbiking community. Find cool rides and routes, and add your own recommendations!
Related Websites
650b Google Group - Google forum for discussion surrounding 650b and related topics
Bike Counterculture - The self-described "third-best bicycle website on the internet." A collection of bike enthusiasts with interesting opinions about relevant xbiking topics
Bike Insights - A powerful tool for understanding and comparing bike design and fit, with an appreciation for the sorts of bikes you'll find in this sub
Bikepacking.com - Bikepacking focused website with relevant adventure biking content
CyclingAbout - The expansive project of "Allee," a perpetual bike tourer and bike-travel enthusiast
Gravel Cyclist - Gravel grinding news, updates, and reviews
Off the Beaten Path - The heavily opinionated and thoroughly enjoyable blog of biking personality Jan Heine (Bike Quarterly, Compass Tires)
The Paceline Forum - Expansive forum covering a wide range of biking topics, with increasingly prevalent xbiking related content
The Radavist - Rubber side up. Rad biking culture magazine with a focus on xbiking themes
Riding Gravel - Gravel grinding news, updates, and reviews
Super Nice Blog - My own blog-style website featuring related xbiking content, an AMA catalog, and other resources
Related YouTube Channels
Bike Radar - General biking channel with increasingly plentiful and relevant adventure/gravel content
Global Cycling Network - Road bike focused channel with increasingly plentiful and relevant adventure/gravel content
Global Mountain Bike Network - Mountain bike focused channel beginning to dabble in adventure biking content
The Path Less Pedaled - The supple life. An active and informative channel conducted by adventure and gravel bike enthusiast Russ and his partner and sometimes-collaborator Laura
Related Print Reading
Bicycle Quarterly - A (not free) physical magazine edited by Jan Heine (also the founder of Compass Tires) that deals with several xbiking themes, with roots in randonneuring
If you have a recommendation for bitchin' xbiking related content outside of Reddit, please post about it or send me some mod mail!
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Found this thing for free on marketplace, drove 1hr to pick it up. Ripped off all the old accessories (dork disc next) and it’s ready to ride. Going to swap on an avocet touring saddle, some Sugino VP cranks, Tioga tires, and a suntour ARX derailer.
About to bring this one back to life.
I’m hosting the rigid bike Classic in Bakersfield, CA 1.4mile downhill race with three categories Klunker Class(coaster brakes) Vintage Rigid(rim brake)& Modern Vintage(disc brake) follow my shop @grizzlycycles661 for the details!
Mods Delete if this isn’t allowed
Hey all, I have a sweet little all-city space horse Microshift and I love the look and feel of it.
I am a year round commuter and I have fenders and a rear rack on my other bikes. I love that for practicality, keeping clean and hauling my shit around.
But I don’t want to clutter up my space horse with all these items!
Any suggestions for fenders and racks that will protect me and my bike, allow me to carry shit, and not mess up the aesthetic and feel of my bike too much??
Thx 🚲 Space Horse
Has anybody tried a fitting the Quad Lock Out front mount to the Sims Works Getaround Bar? Curious if the bends near the center of the bar prevents the Quad lock from mounting straight. TIA!
Marin Larkspur 2 frame on my VO Neutrino 🥴
Facebook marketplace impulse buy- I have absolutely no need or use for it… but it was so fun to ride I couldn’t pass it up 😅
My new to me 90's mountain bike(1990 to be exact (. I really like this thing, handles really well. My goal is to keep it looking crusty but well maintained. Primary shortish rides, grocery getter etc.. Upgrades may be some new tires and a rack or two.
Before the upgraded drivetrain
94 Hardrock with AdventX 10 Spd in the rear, but I need help choosing the right BB/Cranks to keep a good chain-line. Ideally I would run a 104 BCD 40T chain ring so I can size down if needed.
Big question - what BB and Cranks should I be looking at?? There are just so many options and I want to start off with a good chain line this time. I mentioned 104 BCD as i currently have this and would be able to interchange chain rings and keep the same cranks. If it matters, i would prefer black components for cosmetics.
Side question - does 104 bCD bolt pattern safely support 40T chain ring?
Additional info: BB shell 68mm, rear dropout/hub spacing - 135mm, 26" tires, tall rider
It was good to get out; some road, some bike path, and even some frozen single track.
I have a full carbon 2021 Santa Cruz Tallboy and curious about converting it to a gravel setup for the Unbound 200. Anyone made a similar full-sus mtb to gravel conversion? Tips/recommendations appreciated.
Seller asking $80, it’s Columbus SLX New, shimano 105, Wolber wheels. I’ve got a set of 32mm tires at home hoping I can cram em in there. Don’t really need/want a bike that can only fit 25s. What do we think? I’m thinking it’s gonna be a tight fit but may just slide by.
Definitely gonna replace the seat but should I give it a brake job? Also what accessories would people reccomend? I plan to use it for a short work commute when the weather cooperates.