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Multi-surface bikes were used by the Japanese to take the Malay Peninsula. Allied forces were stuck mostly to main roads and heavy...
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Yes Stompandgo.... I need to see your papers!
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Yeah, this is a good point. Modern gravel bikes are just good general purpose bikes. They tend to have more relaxed, comfortable...
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This video pretty much sums it up for me: Additional reasons: o Little or no traffic. o Rode lots of gravel as a school kid 60-70...
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DaveMatthews replied to the thread Why do you like gravel?.Good idea!
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The perfect companion to this thread! I'm going to add a link to it in the original post.
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I enjoyed @stompandgo distinction between sport and competition. I like the intrinsic aspects of sports like sailing a small boat, cross...
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DaveMatthews reacted to Chargeride's post in the thread 2026 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos with
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Returned with Bri to Sunderland point with the intenetion of riding the headland and actually getting to the nuclear reactor. Imagine... -
DaveMatthews replied to the thread Why do you like gravel?.A similar thread here... :) https://forums.electricbikereview.com/threads/the-sound-of-gravel.54469/
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Hmmm I tended to have bikes like this one (1985): All Japanese parts pre Shimano days: Tange double butted frame & forks Araya rims...
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DaveMatthews replied to the thread Why do you like gravel?.There's a reason my fav destination is "the bay". Almost all of it is away from traffic, and on gravel. The relaxed feeling of no cars...
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Let's Yes, let's get back to the positive, inclusive side of gravel riding. You don't have to be a card-carrying "gravel cyclist" to...
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For the same reason they buy road bikes even if they aren't interested in road competition, or mountainbikes even if they don't want to...
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Yes, I know, but its mesmerising to watch. Dont make me post the cat version.