Recent content by carl06

I couldn't agree more with your thoughts. I have Analog gravel, mountain and road bikes plus an E-gravel and E-Mountain. I have two wheelsets for the E-gravel and use the second set for road rides. The two gravel bikes are my favorite bikes. I ride a lot of group ramble rides where we ride...

If the drivetrain is adjusted and maintained properly, a broken chain should not happen very often. My last broken chain was caused by a stick that got caught in the rear derailleur. Probably the most common cause assuming the drivetrain is properly adjusted is chain suck caused by a dirty...

It is a very good deal although there are other internet sellers for about the same price as Costco. Carbon frame, Fox suspension and Sram Eagle 12 speed drivetrain are generally found on much more expensive bikes. You won't have any problem with bike shops working on this bike. Intense is a...

I have a Bosch powered Diamondback Current e-gravel bike that is very similar to the your Wabash. I really like the bike but my biggest gripe is the harshness of the aluminum frame and fork. I also installed a Redshift suspension stem. My Current came with 50mm Ramblers which I have...

The tires that come standard on the Levo will cause a lot of drag when ridden on pavement. They will also wear out quickly riding them on pavement. If I was going to use a Levo for both mountain biking and for pavement/mild offroad. I would buy a second wheelset and mount general purpose...

Lots of variables depending on the specific tires involved but going from a heavier 50mm gravel tire with small knobs to a 38mm smooth tread tire using higher tire pressure, my range improved 5 to 10% on pavement.