Alright, let’s go! Today, we’ve got Lauren Mehl’s 2022 Lynskey GR300 tie gravel bike. It’s a pretty rad custom build with some cool bags, an ergonomic cockpit, and a groupset from SRAM. Lauren is super active in the Queer cycling scene. She’s a co-founder of Queer Plus Bikes, Board Member of Friends of FoCo Fondo, and co-founder of Joy Ride (coming soon). I had a blast shooting her Lynskey, so do me a solid and check it out below.

Lauren Mehl’s 2022 titanium Lynskey GR300 in size medium.

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The Build

Frame: 2022 Lynskey GR300 titanium frame, size Medium (Lauren is 5’8″)
Fork: Lynskey Carbon Adventure Fork

Drivetrain: SRAM Rival 2x AXS Road Groupset (E1)
Cassette: SRAM Rival XG-1250, 10–36
Cranks: SRAM Rival AXS Power Meter, 46/33, 160mm
Power Meter: SRAM Rival AXS Power Meter

Brakes: SRAM Rival AXS hydraulic with 160mm rotors

Wheelset: Hunt 35 Carbon Gravel X-Wide (XDR freehub)
Tires: Maxxis Rambler 40

Saddle: Ergon SR Pro W
Stem: Redshift ShockStop Stem
Bars: Easton EA70 with Redshift Cruise Control Top & Drop Bar Grips, Ergon BT Gravel bar tape in the Swamp Green colorway
Seatpost: Canyon SP43 carbon seatpost, 27.2 x 350mm, 20mm setback

Pedals: Shimano PD-M324 dual-sided pedals

Computer: Hammerhead Karoo
Computer Mount: Garmin

Tools: Silca Tattico Pump
Sealant: Orange Seal Endurance

Bags:
Front: Swift Industries Ardea Pack (hip pack/handlebar)
Top Tube: Rockgeist Cache XL

Headset Bracket: Rockgeist Spacelink
Fender: Ass Saver Win Wing 2


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