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Weirdly I quite like it. No doubt very expensive spec-for-spec comapred to some other options.

I reckon they should probably do a rigid option too as the little stumpy Fox 32 is maybe a step too close to a mountainbike for me, I'm undecided.

 
Posted : 13/10/2020 12:38 pm
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The 1992 Aluminium O just called. It wants is frame back.

 
Posted : 13/10/2020 12:47 pm
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Isn't the RX9 the rigid option?

 
Posted : 13/10/2020 1:03 pm
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I was considering a Lauf, this maybe a better option.

 
Posted : 13/10/2020 1:07 pm
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Do a rigid version with a Flex-Stem and I'm sold! 🙂

 
Posted : 13/10/2020 1:10 pm
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Jacqui Phelan.

 
Posted : 13/10/2020 1:19 pm
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I was considering a Lauf, this maybe a better option.

When I saw snotrags pic, I laufed out loud. Are we getting into the realms of making bikes people were riding 30 years ago now?

 
Posted : 13/10/2020 2:05 pm
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I'm a bit late here but that looks like the bike most of us will end up riding and a very high smiles per mile ratio

 
Posted : 29/03/2021 4:40 pm
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Things do go full circle. That saying, I loved my original RX9 (remember "The Thing" video?)
I guess nowadays gravel bikes have sorted geometry, decent brakes, good frames, bearings that last, strong wheels etc...so we aint doing too bad compared to 25 yrs ago.

 
Posted : 29/03/2021 4:54 pm
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Is that a toy troll sticking out the top of her helmet?

 
Posted : 29/03/2021 4:57 pm
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Yep, certainly looks like it! 👍

 
Posted : 29/03/2021 5:00 pm
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Bibs over jersey, paired with a weightlifters belt. Strong look.

 
Posted : 29/03/2021 5:09 pm
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And toe loops 😮

I put some chunkier tyres on my gravel bike at the weekend so took it to some rougher trails. It was fun but I couldn't help thinking it would be more fun with a bit of squish at the front. But that's what the MTB is for. It's all just bikes though. They are all a compromise and the X9 is no better or worse a compromise than any other I guess.

 
Posted : 29/03/2021 5:09 pm
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Warning: Stealth Ad!

I have one of these for sale - medium with upgraded wheels (Hunt Gravel Wide 700c, tubeless Gravel Kings), and cockpit (bars, stem, seatpost) - will also inc a pair of brand new SKS Veloflex guards, fitted but unused

Let me know if any interest - it's in mint condition and the new wheels are a huge improvement over the stock wheels

 
Posted : 10/01/2022 4:01 pm
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That's about as stealth and when you see guys walking round Tesco in camo jackets, yep I can still see them!

 
Posted : 10/01/2022 4:23 pm
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I'm quite surprised that Hunt Gravel Wide 700s fit into a 1992 Aluminium O frame.
Got any photos?

 
Posted : 10/01/2022 4:24 pm
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Actually I think they would @ElShalimo -

Just need the qr inserts and…..

 
Posted : 10/01/2022 7:56 pm
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@GolfChick - no harm in trying tho! 😁

 
Posted : 10/01/2022 7:58 pm