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I've had one of those Ryder plugs in a wide gravel tyre for a couple of months now, holds air. But these might be better, haven't tried https://www.notubes.com/DART
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I liked the quieter roads in Romania a lot. But I couldn't always guess which ones were quiet and which ones busy. Like the 76/E79 was nice, cows on the road, but then on the descend south on Transfagarasan and some mid size roads after that, the cars seemed to be brakeless and barely staying on the road.
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Mikko's thoughts about integrity and the spirit of the race:
https://www.randonneurs.fi/values-of-the-transcontinental-race-are-good-values-and-how-we-cheat/
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Adjustable flare/width/bend must be the next big thing.
Just came across this: https://bikepacking.com/index/gravel-bars/
I haven't put a flared bar on the bike as I ride it on roads mostly. But who knows where I end up with it.
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If the drops are at good height for using them on the rougher stuff they might be great, so why not try.
I do like having the hoods as narrow as they are now though, for the smooth gravel I usually ride, so not sure about the wider ones for most of the time, but they might be great for some events/rides. Winter would be a good time to test, with the snow and all.
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Basic 42 ish. It's as good as it is on paved roads too, if the gravel is fairly smooth and you're going fast. But if there's deep mud, roots and ruts, it would be easier to turn with a wider shorter position. I'm thinking of trying something wider for when the going gets more mtb. Venturemax or Cowchipper or something.
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I had a pair of the Arctic GTXs too and liked how they felt, almost like a summer shoe but waterproof and warm, though they were a bit fragile. The neoprene around ankle is stretchy but the waterproof lining isn't, so I tore it a bit as I was pulling them on. And the ratchet/boa type thing broke off as it scratched a rock, the part in the shoe that was holding it.
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Winter boots are worth it, but thick insoles with a layer of foil in them help with the cold pedals. But then the shoes souldn't be too tight and actually should be left a bit loose so there's space for air and to keep the blood flowing. Then thick overshoes and also keep your whole legs warm enough, not just the toes.
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No that's the row above mine, I got 4 hours.
Yep, I used GP Urbans, no problems, very comfortable. With tubes.