Hello,
I’m going to build my SO a flat bar “gravel” bike to replace her department store boat anchor. I’m going to the parts bin for this—I have thru-axle(non-boost) or QR 29” wheel sets, although the TA wheels are far nicer (CK/Hope hubs), a take-off 12 spd NX drivetrain, and plenty of bars/stems kicking around. I’m not sure what to do for the frame—mtb hardtail? She’s 5’2”. Gravel paths, *****, and the occasional FSR. The bike won’t be ridden hard, but she’s looking to increase her mileage significantly. Not interested in curly bars. I’d like tires to be 40’s at a minimum. I do want it to look nice, which makes everything a little more difficult.
I’m going to build my SO a flat bar “gravel” bike to replace her department store boat anchor. I’m going to the parts bin for this—I have thru-axle(non-boost) or QR 29” wheel sets, although the TA wheels are far nicer (CK/Hope hubs), a take-off 12 spd NX drivetrain, and plenty of bars/stems kicking around. I’m not sure what to do for the frame—mtb hardtail? She’s 5’2”. Gravel paths, *****, and the occasional FSR. The bike won’t be ridden hard, but she’s looking to increase her mileage significantly. Not interested in curly bars. I’d like tires to be 40’s at a minimum. I do want it to look nice, which makes everything a little more difficult.
