Momentum Transend on Gravel

[Ludrus]

Has anyone done much riding with the Momentum Transend on gravel? I want to go on a 40 mile ride that has about 15 miles of gravel. I’ve riden on gravel briefly and it seemed to handle it okay but I was wondering if anyone has done any longer rides.

 

[Dewey]

I don’t own a Transend I’m just curious do you ride on gravel/unpaved paths with the tires that came with the bike or swap them out for a pair of gravel tires or mtb tires?

 

[PedalUma]

I have ridden a lot of bikes and did a group ride today up a mountain. I have not ridden the Momentum Transend. What I can add is that the Al fork is too ridged. For gravel you would like a steel or compliant carbon fork so your filling don't shake loose.

 

[Ludrus]

I have ridden a lot of bikes and did a group ride today up a mountain. I have not ridden the Momentum Transend. What I can add is that the Al fork is too ridged. For gravel you would like a steel or compliant carbon fork so your filling don't shake loose.

 

[Ludrus]

The ride would definitely be better with a suspension fork and I’ll probably add one someday but not sure if I’ll have time before this ride. I’m more worried about the handling than the comfort but I know 16 miles on gravel is a lot compared to just short rides.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Gravel guys don't care about ride comfort. The worse is better for them. No suspension. Fast on pavement, in love with damaged gravel and dirt. Just my 2 Polish Grosz