Gravel Biking

Took my new Jamis Renegade Elite on its maiden commute this morning - I must say that it's perfect for the route - so much so that I tried some smaller lanes which were quieter and more fun. The farmer must have spotted me because, by the time I was heading home, he'd gravelled a few hundred metres (he thoughtlessly left his excavator in the way). I have to say that the bike inspires a lot of confidence on loose surfaces - the geometry is quick slack and very stable - and the hydraulic discs are very very good (I got to test them when the barrier at work came down rather unexpectedly!).
The only slight drawback (which I can address) is that the semi-knobbly tyres throw up a lot of censored at speed - my arms were filthy. I might need to borrow some MTB tricks or fit a short front guard.
The 35mm tyres are so comfortable. It's early days but I think it's only a smidge slower than the Foil over the route.
The only slight drawback (which I can address) is that the semi-knobbly tyres throw up a lot of censored at speed - my arms were filthy. I might need to borrow some MTB tricks or fit a short front guard.
The 35mm tyres are so comfortable. It's early days but I think it's only a smidge slower than the Foil over the route.
ROAD < Scott Foil HMX Di2, Volagi Liscio Di2, Jamis Renegade Elite Di2, Cube Reaction Race > ROUGH
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I think the Jamis tips the scales at around 8kg or so for the 56cm so not exactly a tank. I don't know that extra grip makes them slower up hills - in fact I'd think that any additional rolling resistance shows itself more at speed.
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As mentioned elsewhere, the thru axles are a waste of time and space. I'd much rather it had QR. 11sp Di2 is good - I'm liking the constant shift setting as standard - I'd replicate that to my 10-sp set ups.
All-in-all a great bike