the deacon
03-03-06, 05:41 PM
I'm new to cross (used to ride an riginal fisher for single track) and want to start off with a realativly good bike to see how I like it. I plan on using it for really low key racing, commuting and some short touring. I have found a 2002 check frame set that is in good condition for about 150 bucks. I was wondering if anyone knows if the geometry or mesurements changed much from the 02' to the 05'. I have heard good things about the cross check, are the 02's as good as the 05's?
I know that the factory builds of the 05 are in the 850$ range. To be honest I don't have full on knowledge of building up a bike, but I'd like to learn so I'm thinking about taking on the challenge. Will the cost be much more than the factory build with the frame costing so little? and does anyone have any recommendations for some good literature that would help me along.
thanks for the help
deacon
I know that the factory builds of the 05 are in the 850$ range. To be honest I don't have full on knowledge of building up a bike, but I'd like to learn so I'm thinking about taking on the challenge. Will the cost be much more than the factory build with the frame costing so little? and does anyone have any recommendations for some good literature that would help me along.
thanks for the help
deacon
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