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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Lake Geneva, WI
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Bikes: Ridley Helium SLX, Canyon Endurance SL, De Rosa Professional, Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra, Schwinn Paramount (1 painted, 1 chrome), Peugeot PX10, Serotta Nova X, Simoncini Cyclocross Special, Raleigh Roker, Pedal Force CG2 and CX2
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Originally Posted by
TenThousandSuns
Funny, I was just researching this exact frame. Currently on the fence about which Single-Speed CX frame to get for my ultra commuter build, Origin8 CX700 or Pake C'mute. I'm curious how much your set-up weighs, if you don't mind indulging a random netizen.
Not sure if this was an option for you, but I checked with my local bike shops which carried Origin 8 products (most of them, as it turns out, origin 8 is pretty prolific with random bike parts) and they were able to order the frame should I want it.
Thinking of going with the C'mute at the moment, but this certainly puts the CX700 in a good light.
The frameset, wheelset and Schwalbe tires add about 5 pounds to the bike compared to my Soma Cross Check with a CF fork & road bike wheels & tires. My guess is that it's 28 pounds. But I have yet to hang it from a precise scale. I think I saved about 2 pounds by changing the fork and using cantilevers brakes.
Originally Posted by
himespau
cool looking bike, but I have a stupid question for you. I've never understood woodchipper bars. What's the value of the outward angle? Just curious.
They should improve stability on rocky & technical MTB trails. They're as wide as hell, 46cm at the brifters, more than 50cm at the ends.
Originally Posted by
Boostin
The way you built it looks great. I have thought about one of these for a beater/commuter. I dig the tire clearance/ease of single speed and these things are super cheap from j&b. A bit heavy though.
Yes, touring-bike tough but touring-bike heavy. The weight is within 1 pound of a Surly Cross Check using the same build items. The bike is lighter than a Salsa Vaya or Fargo.
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Last edited by Barrettscv; 01-25-12 at 08:27 AM.