Kings Cup Gravel Championship 2022 Race Bike
Kings Cup Gravel Championship Race Bike
I raced the Forwards X in the 2022 Kings Cup Masters Gravel Championship and it was exceptional. The bike was a stock Di2 build with a few tweaks which I have listed below for anyone interested.
Sector GCi 700c Gravel wheels.
Schwalbe G-One R tyres 700x40c set to 30psi for my 69kg weight, tubeless with 100ml of Orange Seal Endurance Seal in each tyre.
Rotor Aldhu Cranks with Inspider power meter, 170mm.
Gear ratios were, 42T chainring and 11-42T XT cassette.
Wolftooth chain guide.
Pro Stealth Performance Saddle, 142mm.
XTR pedals.
160mm rotors.
JRC Stealth mount for Wahoo Roam.
XOSS speed and HR sensors.
2x Elite Custom Race Plus in stealth black bottle cages.
Silca Secret Chain Blend hot waxed optimised chain.
Extremely detailed preparation went into the bike to prevent mechanicals.
Gravel Championship Track Side Repair Kit
My 435 gram survival kit contained the following carefully selected items that we stock and offer all customers when purchasing a bike.
Topeak Hexus X Tool.
Slug Plug Tool and pre tied inserts.
2x Muc Off CO2 carts and adapter.
1x chain link.
2x Forwards secret tyre repair plugs.
1x Pirelli 49g tube.
Apidura saddle pack.
Forwards X Gravel Race Bike
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