1) An "all road" bike would suit, yes. The 1x requirement is very limiting here.
2) This feels way more complicated than just getting hydraulic brakes! There's a few out there with cable actuated hydraulic calipers as well. I dunno...is full hydraulic really that much to ask? I think CUES will really change expectations here.
3) Ya. I've been looking. Really just down to price point/size. Haven't found anything that works.
4) I think she would hate that.
It's a weird space, for sure. She doesn't need full gravel, but that seems to be the only way to get the 1x drivetrain. I also don't want to build her a weird frankenbike.
Feb. 12, 2025, 4:01 p.m. - Dave Tolnai
1) An "all road" bike would suit, yes. The 1x requirement is very limiting here. 2) This feels way more complicated than just getting hydraulic brakes! There's a few out there with cable actuated hydraulic calipers as well. I dunno...is full hydraulic really that much to ask? I think CUES will really change expectations here. 3) Ya. I've been looking. Really just down to price point/size. Haven't found anything that works. 4) I think she would hate that. It's a weird space, for sure. She doesn't need full gravel, but that seems to be the only way to get the 1x drivetrain. I also don't want to build her a weird frankenbike.