Reducing vibration on a hybrid/gravel bike

inogen · 10 Jun 2021 at 13:14

I am thinking about putting some carbon forks and or a carbon handlebar on my hybrid to try and reduce vibrations/chatter on my bike. I mostly ride on gravel/cinder tracks around parks.

Has anyone done this and got decent results?

SoliD · 10 Jun 2021 at 13:36

Get bigger tyres/move to tubeless and drop the pressures will probably be a cheaper/easier way to go.

inogen · 10 Jun 2021 at 13:41

SoliD said:
Get bigger tyres/move to tubeless and drop the pressures will probably be a cheaper/easier way to go.

Yeah, pressures I can't do much with as I'm a big (not fat

so losing weight is NA) fella at about 100kg. I've just put some 43mm tyres on (up from 35) and that has helped a lot. Still feel it in my arms though.

SexyGreyFox · 10 Jun 2021 at 13:56

If it's your arse you're worried about get a Suntour SP12 and Selle seat

UTmaniac · 10 Jun 2021 at 14:16

Carbon forks and bars can make a big comfort difference, did on my old fatbike (On One Fatty Carbon fork and On One Knuckleball bars). Grips can help too, I fitted some On One foam grips, better than the default solid rubber offerings.

Recently fitted a set of 38mm Prime Primavera Carbon bars to my road bike and they are so comfy, even without tape.

inogen · 10 Jun 2021 at 15:04

SexyGreyFox said:
If it's your arse you're worried about get a Suntour SP12 and Selle seat

I saw your thread earlier and am a bit jealous. Although my bum is okay, esp after moving to 43mm tyres

I also have one of these, which will do a similar thing except not so elegantly...

inogen · 10 Jun 2021 at 15:08

UTmaniac said:
Carbon forks and bars can make a big comfort difference, did on my old fatbike (On One Fatty Carbon fork and On One Knuckleball bars). Grips can help too, I fitted some On One foam grips, better than the default solid rubber offerings.

Recently fitted a set of 38mm Prime Primavera Carbon bars to my road bike and they are so comfy, even without tape.

Aye, this is what I keep reading. My grips are pretty good (I think!) but my bike is very stiff.

inogen · 13 Jun 2021 at 19:53

SexyGreyFox said:
If it's your arse you're worried about get a Suntour SP12

I've bought one of these seat posts. Some of which is out of sentimentality. I remember having SR hardware on some BMXs I had as a kid

inogen · 17 Jun 2021 at 11:15

Hey @SexyGreyFox, did you say you needed to shim your seat post?

The post I've bought is too big (so I can't shim it!) was wondering if maybe, if it suits us both you'd like to swap?

SexyGreyFox · 17 Jun 2021 at 11:24

Guess what has just come through the door an hour ago?

inogen · 17 Jun 2021 at 11:55

I think the post I've got is too big for you too anyway. It's 35mm...

SexyGreyFox · 17 Jun 2021 at 11:56

inogen said:
I think the post I've got is too big for you too anyway. It's 35mm...

My hybrid is 27.2 and MTB is 31.6

inogen · 17 Jun 2021 at 12:00

@SexyGreyFox

No it's not it's 31.6mm

inogen · 17 Jun 2021 at 12:05

SexyGreyFox said:
My hybrid is 27.2 and MTB is 31.6

I'm happy to swap if you are. Otherwise I'll return it. Shame as I found it quite cheap but they only have 31.6 in stock.

SexyGreyFox · 17 Jun 2021 at 13:07

inogen said:
I'm happy to swap if you are. Otherwise I'll return it. Shame as I found it quite cheap but they only have 31.6 in stock.

I've fitted that shim to the MTB and the Suntour fits perfect so I'll be staying as I am.

inogen · 17 Jun 2021 at 13:33

Cool

happy days.