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04-08-16, 07:35 AM

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Barrettscv

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I've just changed the tires to 29x1.9 Small Block 8's and the saddle on my Origin8 Monstercross. It's a fun bike on local trails and gravel.

Frame: Origin 8 CX700

Fork: Surly Cross Check

Handle bar: Salsa 46mm woodchipper

Stem: Forte MTB 120mm

STI Brifter: Tiagra 3x9

Saddle: Forte

Seat post: Thomson Elite

Seat post clamp: Surly

Rear canti cable hanger: Surly

Front derailleur: Tiagra for triple

Crankset: Shimano Deore FC-M590 48-36-22t

Rear derailleur: Shimano Deore SGS RD-M591

Cassette: 11-32 Shimano 9 speed

Brakes: Tektro CR720

Brakepads: Kool-stop Salmon Thinline

Wheelset: 40 spoke Velocity Dyad/Formula

Tires: 29x1.8 Kendra Small Block 8

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