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11-24-07, 01:57 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by grantman18

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[seems like good quality cross stuff]

...Parts to buy

Headset
Stem
Seatpost
New Wheels (the spoke count is kind of low on my spare set)

I'd prefer to stay somewhat on the inexpensive side for the rest of the build. I'm not saying want I go to very cheap, but what are some good mid-range components good for cross. I plan to race the bike as well as use it for winter training to avoid dirtying up my road bike. I think I have all parts accounted for. If not, please let me know.

Thanks

Personally, I'd go for

good headset (cane creek s6, shamino ultegra, campag centaur, etc.)
cheap strong stem (deda big logo or similar)
cheap strong seatpost (deda metalstick or similar)
good hubs (ultegra/centaur), deep v or v rims (velocity deepv, mavic cxp33, etc), beefy stainless spokes laced 3 cross with brass nipples (I'm probably a little heavier than you at 95kg/210lbs so personal preference here), cheap cassette (it's going to get thrashed so what the hey)

I'd add cross top levers (cheap tektro or similar), change to a quality BB and switch to disc brakes (personal pref. again)

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