Cyclocross - Aluminum frame w/ disc tabs

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Lycc825
10-31-08, 01:34 AM
I tried searching the net / threads. I'm searching for a aluminum frame w/ disc tabs for cyclocross. I currently have a Soma DoubleCross with disc tabs (BB7 brakes). The steel is nice for commuting and general riding but too heavy and non-responsive for racing. I'm not really looking for a full complete bike but just the frame and frame/fork combo. Any advice will help. Thanks.

jts125
10-31-08, 10:47 PM
check out the Redline Conquest frame at Nashbar: http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?category=6000130&subcategory=60001176&brand=&sku=24916&storetype=&estoreid=&pagename=Shop%20by%20Subcat%3A%20Frames%2FBikes
Nickel
10-31-08, 10:54 PM
Do you have BB7 Road? If so, how do you like them?

Saving Hawaii
11-01-08, 12:33 AM
Do you have BB7 Road? If so, how do you like them?

Just got them, but they're the best thing since bread and butter, far as I'm concerned.
Lycc825
11-03-08, 03:16 AM
Do you have BB7 Road? If so, how do you like them?

I do like them. Takes a bit to get the pads broken in. stops so much better than regular cantis
Nickel
11-03-08, 11:34 AM
I think the Conquest has 130mm spacing in the rear so you would have to probably modify a hub (usually 135mm) in order to get it to fit. I don't know why they did that.

I have the Road BB5s and they are more finicky than my mtb ones. I have heard of others complaining about them being squishy but didn't know if that happened with the 7s.