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Don't make the same mistakes! 5 of the worst gravel bike upgrades we’d rather forget (www.bikeradar.com)
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[–] teft 3 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

They aren’t super heavy. A few dozen grams tops.

They’re really great for preventing pinch flats when you’re riding lower pressure which is what gravel bikers ride.

Most downhill bikers use them to save on rims and inner tube costs.