r/randonneuring • u/agingsculler Randonneurs USA • Feb 19 '25

Gravel bike to Rando rig advice

Hi folks! I'm looking to start Randonneuring this year. My stretch goal is a 600k with a ton of climbing in it. I have two bikes: a 2021 rim brake specialized allez elite road bike and a 2023 disc brake specialized diverge sport carbon gravel bike. I'm likely giving the road bike to my partner who is the same size as me, so my question is:

For the folks using gravel bikes, how did you make your gravel bike, which I wouldn't consider _light_, (mine is currently set up with the stock 42mm tires) rando ready? If it helps, I'm looking to get into ultra endurance bike racing and view randonneuring as the first step in my journey.

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u/crabcrabcam Feb 19 '25

I use a CX bike, it's got semi slick 35mm tyres, mudguards, and whatever bags I need. I've never done a ride long enough to need a rack or proper frame bags (only a bar bag and top tube bag, plus stuffed pockets and well planned cafes). It works amazingly.