/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!
/r/xbiking
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Had so much fun racing my xbike at Old Man Winter Rally!
03:06 UTC
how would you choke this?
02:55 UTC
Hard time explaining these at the post office
I got these from China Zniino for my monster gravel project. They just looked a bit suspect the were packaged.
22:34 UTC
CroMo Vs Aluminum
Hey gang. Im looking at some 90s MTBs and hybrids in my area, trying to find a frame to build up a fun gravel grinder, nothing crazy.
There is no shortage of Trek Mountaintracks and Singletracks in butted CroMo like we all love. I have a 920 that I really like already.
But a Marin San Rafael caught my eye, it isnt a 90s frame, maybe 2000s or even newer, its got 700c wheels with what looks like enough clearance to fit tires in.
My only concern is the frame is 7005 aluminum alloy which I don’t know anything about! I’ve got this idea in my head where Im wary of preowned aluminum frames, though Im not sure I need to be. I’m asking you all to assuage my fears and either tell me to send it and snatch it up or pass on it for a sick GT or 800 series Trek.
Your thoughts please! Is old-ish aluminum too scary and better to stick with steel or am I making this to be a much bigger deal than it really is?
21:34 UTC
Really cool bike in NYC’s West Village
19:30 UTC
Missing the drops but the new setup is comfy
19:11 UTC
Taking suggestions: what type of bike should I look for for my wife?
I’m sick of looking at her torpedo7 step through.
P.s., Can’t guarantee I’ll follow through.
18:49 UTC
There’s a New 2 Speed Kickback!
Berm Peak did a great video on the new Buffalo by World Bicycle Relief. One of the things it has is a 2 speed kickback! It was designed by SRAM and should be super durable and reliable. I haven’t been this excited about a bike component in a long time!
I don’t know if the part will be available to regular consumers, but I am definitely going to email WBR and ask! I’d love to build a bike around this 2 speed.
I know Sturmey has a 2speed but this one is just cool!
17:39 UTC
Affordable Cargo Fork recommendations in EU. For my Winter Project, 1970s Steel ATB.
17:35 UTC
Is a 2001 bike considered vintage yet?
Picked this up at Play It Again Sports yesterday. It’s a bit dirty and ratty but I expect will clean up nicely. I got them down to $75 because the fork needs rebuilding/servicing, and the grime on the parts allowed me to convince them that no one else would want it, which actually could be true since most people aren’t into old bikes that need work.. Fortunately I have a nice vintage Fox fork and a Marzocchi Bomber fork that I can use instead. I have a donor bike that has all the parts I will need to make this a great vintage trail bike.
16:37 UTC
Ultimate gravel rig: 1980s Colnago Superissimo
16:23 UTC
What is this called/worth
Hey guys, was wondering what you call these frame straps for carrying your bike on your shoulder. A friend just picked this up and was wondering how much he could ask for it.
16:15 UTC
Options for single speed cogs for microspline hub?
Is there any? Found only reverse components but surely there is other options as well?
14:13 UTC