A more detailed explanation as to why this is the best gravel bike (at least for me). I'll run through individual components, what I like about them and maybe some considerations for your own gravel bike build.
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Gear I’m Riding and Into ↓↓↓
Favorite Road Tires: Pirelli Race TLR https://amzn.to/49jhn7i
Classic Tires: Continental GP5000 S TR https://amzn.to/3ZdCD9Q
Gravel Tires: Pirelli Citurato Gravel M https://amzn.to/4ghsTCj
Sealant: Orange Sealed https://amzn.to/3ZjIOt9
Road Race Bike: Specialized Tarmac SL8 https://geni.us/dD4d
Gravel Bike: Specialized Crux https://geni.us/USRdxh
MTB Bike: Epic 8 https://geni.us/1APpjc
OSPW: CeramicSpeed OSPW RS https://amzn.to/4eVD8v6
All-Around Helmet: Kask Protone Icon https://amzn.to/4f0y093
Road Helmet: Specialized Evade 3 https://geni.us/ReXn7
Road Shoes: Specialized Torch https://geni.us/ALhUC
Gravel/MTB Shoes: Recon Lace https://geni.us/tzba
Computer: Wahoo ELMNT Bolt https://amzn.to/45VERgm
Saddle: Pro Stealth https://amzn.to/3sVd9S7
Chain Lube: CeramicSpeed UFO Drip https://amzn.to/3B19Opd
Road Wheels: Enve SES 4.5 https://geni.us/yy3ao
Gravel Wheels: Reserve 40|44 https://geni.us/1iKt6Z
Valves: Fillmore Valves https://geni.us/uQQTZ6
Nutrition ↓↓↓
Everyday Workout Drink Mix: https://amzn.to/3VpgrZo
Everyday Recovery Protein: https://amzn.to/41bJqU9
Everyday Oats: https://amzn.to/3CTW0x4
Creatine Monohydrate: https://amzn.to/4gfyhpF
Camera Equipment ↓↓↓
Camera: Sony A7RV https://amzn.to/3BdfPPs
Lens: Sony 16-35 f/2.8 GMII https://amzn.to/49oGBBk
Microphone: DJI Mic 2 https://amzn.to/4g2ik6r
Tripod: Mactrem https://amzn.to/49oGBBk
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0:00 Intro
0:34 Frame: Specialized S-Works Crux
1:01 SRAM RED 1x XPLR AXS
3:00 Hola Adios Ad
3:31 Wheel and Tire Choices: Pirelli PZERO Race TLR, Enve Hex, Maxxis Ikon
5:07 Pirelli Cinturato Gravel M (45mm)
5:39 Tire Pressure
5:48 Cadex AR35 Disc Wheelset
6:31 Gear Ratio Calculator Suggestion
7:01 Current Weight
7:13 Additional Components: Zipp SL70 Carbon Bars, Stem, Seatpost, Saddle, etc.
8:42 Why It's the Best Bike (For Me)
9:30 Jack of All Trades