A couple weeks ago I knocked out the Los Padres Traverse. It’s a long point-to-point gravel route through the Sierra Madre and San Rafael mountains of the Los Padres National Forest, made popular by Christopher Blevins’ successful FKT attempt/film from a few years back. The route was long, rugged, and isolated with the only water available along the route coming from a spring 50 miles in. 10/10 recommend.
Have you ever bought a bike and then been in trouble with your spouse? I have, but it wasn’t this one. I once bought a Trek Madone back in the 2000s and learned my lesson. Silent treatment for 2 weeks. So now I always let my spouse know, that I’m buying this. lol how about you? Yeah you’re going to say you are single and do what you want. Ok ok. Made this funny meme for this group. Peace out. Get out there.
I went with the medium and couldn’t be happier. It’s perfect. I even love the stock saddle which never happens.
I will probably ditch the Betassos and go with either the Tufo Gravel Thunderos 48mm (which I’ve been rocking on my other gravel) or the Schwalbe G-One R Pros 50mm.
Anybody running the G-Ones?