Hi there all,
The plan is to do the Munda Biddi trail around Sept 2019, end to end if possible (depends on how much time I can take off and how in shape I am in). I have a Specialised Sequoia Elite with has a Shimano 105 setup. I love my bike and use it for commuting mostly on Melbourne's beautiful creek trails, which are mix of gravel and paved.
I'd love to hear from anyone who has ridden this trail on a CX or gravel grinder drop bar bike.
Would you for example recommend a switching out group sets to a lower gearing etc (I don't have super climbing legs)?
What tires might you recommend?
Thanks in advance to any taking the time to reply
Cheers, NreeK
Specialized Sequoia Elite for Munda Biddi
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Re: Specialized Sequoia Elite for Munda Biddi
Postby Cycleops70 » Mon Nov 26, 2018 2:50 pm
I'd definitely recommend dropping your gearing to as low as you can get it.
When you're carrying all your gear up & down constantly, You'll be glad you did.
The terrain varies a lot, from sand, road, gravel, rock, pea gravel, & single track.
If you plan for the worst, then the easy will be too easy, but no loss.
Pushing is part of the trail.
When you're carrying all your gear up & down constantly, You'll be glad you did.
The terrain varies a lot, from sand, road, gravel, rock, pea gravel, & single track.
If you plan for the worst, then the easy will be too easy, but no loss.
Pushing is part of the trail.
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Re: Specialized Sequoia Elite for Munda Biddi
Postby RonK » Mon Nov 26, 2018 5:53 pm
I wouldn't recommend tackling pea gravel on cx tyres.
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Re: Specialized Sequoia Elite for Munda Biddi
Postby NreeK » Tue Nov 27, 2018 1:29 pm
Thanks Cycleops70, I'll do some research into how low I can go.
RonK, the original tyres on the Sequoia are like a herringbone pattern designed for gravel I think, but no doubt not for pea gravel. Do you have any recommendations?
RonK, the original tyres on the Sequoia are like a herringbone pattern designed for gravel I think, but no doubt not for pea gravel. Do you have any recommendations?
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Re: Specialized Sequoia Elite for Munda Biddi
Postby RonK » Tue Nov 27, 2018 6:36 pm
The pea gravel is very deep in places. In in WA you'll encounter lots of sand. You need plenty of flotation. I would suggest a 2.1" tyre at a minimum. Tubeless, so you can run them at low pressure.NreeK wrote:Thanks Cycleops70, I'll do some research into how low I can go.
RonK, the original tyres on the Sequoia are like a herringbone pattern designed for gravel I think, but no doubt not for pea gravel. Do you have any recommendations?
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Re: Specialized Sequoia Elite for Munda Biddi
Postby NreeK » Mon Dec 10, 2018 8:34 pm
thanks Ronk, much appreciated.... BTW, are you originally from Adelaide?
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Re: Specialized Sequoia Elite for Munda Biddi
Postby RonK » Mon Dec 10, 2018 8:38 pm
Hehe - no, I'm originally from Darwin.NreeK wrote:thanks Ronk, much appreciated.... BTW, are you originally from Adelaide?
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Re: Specialized Sequoia Elite for Munda Biddi
Postby wicksey » Wed Dec 12, 2018 11:38 am
Depends on what year your Sequoia is, I think you may be limited to 35mm wide unless you're 2018 or newer (then you can go up to 45-47mm)
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Re: Specialized Sequoia Elite for Munda Biddi
Postby Bjbiker » Wed Dec 12, 2018 6:16 pm
For an enjoyable ride on the Munda biddi I would only use a mountain bike with 2.1 minimum tyre size ,and travel as light as possible ,rear panniers only , bike packing gear even better, sure you could do it on a touring bike ,but there will be a bit of walking to be done ,both uphill and at times downhill.
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