Show us your cross bike...

[rjacob]

It's converted from a Trek 700 hybrid! It was fun to build! :)

http://www.fitness4sports.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/04/cyclocross-bike.jpg

http://www.fitness4sports.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/04/cyclocross-bike-trek-700.jpg

[maestro862]

Well if you aren't running an STI lever you could always take the easy way out and get a dia-compe v-brake compatatible road lever.
like you said, it's the "easy way out" ... where's the fun in that:D

[danlikesbikes]

Not quite loaded yet, but I thought some people might be interested in my barbag set up. I leave for the TransAmerica on this thing in 3 weeks.

Put Nokon high performance gear cable on front so I could get the cables out of the way and make room for the bag.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/226/472067355_6eed5a7657.jpg

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[endform]

How is the shifting on that? I've never been a physical witness to a set up like that so I'd love to hear how snappy the shifting is.

[renhack]

Thats pretty sweet. I use my cross to commute back and forth to work every day. I'm ready to ditch the backpack allready and its only 60-65 degrees outside. What pack is that? The mount looks great.

[Lectron]

59cm Ti frame, Tubular tires, Tune hubs, Full CF Fork, Eggbeater Ti
Thomson Masterpiece/X4 post/stem, 18.5 lbs (8,4 kg)..................

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/Lectron/Nettbilder/CD/CD2-1.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/Lectron/Nettbilder/CD/CD2.jpg)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/Lectron/Nettbilder/CD/CD1-1.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/Lectron/Nettbilder/CD/CD1.jpg)

[danlikesbikes]

How is the shifting on that? I've never been a physical witness to a set up like that so I'd love to hear how snappy the shifting is.

The shifting is a little tight right now, but definitely smooth, I've barely riden it since I put the new cables on so I'll update again after a few weeks of riding.


Thats pretty sweet. I use my cross to commute back and forth to work every day. I'm ready to ditch the backpack allready and its only 60-65 degrees outside. What pack is that? The mount looks great.

The pack I am using is the Arkel Big Handlebar Bag (http://www.arkel-od.com/panniers/hb_bag/overview.asp?fl=1&site=). It's a little pricey, but the build quality is great, and the service from Arkel is really outstanding. Their website also has tons of good info about the thing before you buy it, liike blue prints with all dimensions including the mount set up and pictures of all the pockets open and shut and so on.

I should prolly send them some pictures of my rig.

[idcruiserman]

Picked up a VD Country Road Bob today. Setting a new standard for OCP bike display . . .

[mellowdave]

I didg the JTS. I have such a sweet spot for Cross bikes...

[pitboss]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/197/475820978_c9c59e0da7.jpg

[Cynikal]

']http://farm1.static.flickr.com/197/475820978_c9c59e0da7.jpg

Very nice. Now go tear it up.

[pitboss]

have been

I ditched out on road miles and a track clinic just to ride this bike. I regret nothing

[somnambulant]

damn, 165, you're making me rethink getting the planet-x! Very hot! Do you have any pics showing how much clearance there is around the stays? Also: what size tires are those?

[heliumb]

This weekend, I finally had a chance to get this thing muddy out on the trails. Big fun.
City exploration just got at least twice as interesting now that I can leave the pavement.

http://velospace.org/files/bianchi3jose01.JPG

[endform]

To 165.

I've found that on my mtn bike running a full length of housing between the rear stop on the top tube to the rear derailleur really slows down the cable housing destruction when riding in nasties. My cross bike unfortunately has downtube cable routing which is pretty much the only thing I don't like about it.

[pitboss]

damn, 165, you're making me rethink getting the planet-x! Very hot! Do you have any pics showing how much clearance there is around the stays? Also: what size tires are those?
I will try and get soemthing on this tonight/tomorrow - cool?


To 165.

I've found that on my mtn bike running a full length of housing between the rear stop on the top tube to the rear derailleur really slows down the cable housing destruction when riding in nasties. My cross bike unfortunately has downtube cable routing which is pretty much the only thing I don't like about it.
odd you should bring up this topic. originally, I had a brake noodle and 5mm housing, but the cable was binding and not shifting into higher gears. so we ditched the noodle, but the same crap happened. 4mm housing it is. shifts damn near perfectly now - I am reeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaallllly happy with this bike.

[somnambulant]

Sure, no big hurry.

also: I take it you picked up the fork separately, yes?

[pitboss]

Sure, no big hurry.

also: I take it you picked up the fork separately, yes?
yup - I was going to use one I had, but there was a tiny crack. Not a good thing. New fork - Ritchey Comp.

My first carbon fork. Love it

[somnambulant]

Yeah, it looks like a really nice fork. Another jealousy factor.. :P If I go with a custom build from my friend that's likely the fork I'll use as well. I've got a thing for Ritchey parts. :)

[renhack]

Picked up a VD Country Road Bob today. Setting a new standard for OCP bike display . . .

Very nice. I'm itchin for a single.

[pitboss]

damn, 165, you're making me rethink getting the planet-x! Very hot! Do you have any pics showing how much clearance there is around the stays? Also: what size tires are those?
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/226/482250736_144e3abac9_o.jpg
The tires are Ritchey Speedmax Cross 700x30. The distance from the tire to the bottom of the seat stay bridge is just shy of one inch.

[somnambulant]

Awesome, thanks dude! Did you pick that up locally? Or direct from Planet-X?

[pitboss]

Zedsport - the US Distributor

The medium fits damn near perfect - to be honest, I am surprised at how well an OTP frame fits me (with some adjustments).

[danlikesbikes]

rollin' over the Manhattan bridge on this fine spring evening...

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/200/489480096_6572872e4a_b.jpg

[Revtor]

Love the red Poprad!!!! Nice photo too!

~Steve

[scattered73]

This weekend, I finally had a chance to get this thing muddy out on the trails. Big fun.
City exploration just got at least twice as interesting now that I can leave the pavement.

http://velospace.org/files/bianchi3jose01.JPG
Is that rudyards in the background??

[Vespa]

http://surlylht.googlegroups.com/web/Vespa_CC.JPG?gda=CGzVlD0AAAAssEdSQXvFa01KZhqawmtMvWW9wrvleFGzbWezdMTf7mG1qiJ7UbTIup-M2XPURDRKPp0njh7vcQBgw9aPK_IG

Here's mine strapped to my other new ride. 62 CC in pearl green with Campy Mirage Groupset, Ambrosio Evolution wheels etc

[reppans]

Tricross Comp Triple

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/197/535431428_ae03aa5bc7_b.jpg

[Winter76]

reppans, I bet specialized would pay you for more pictures like that.

[dzinehaus]

Reppans, long ****ing cage on the RD how do you not hit anything?

[SLB Canuck]

My new Poprad, it's a great bike!

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b227/Canada03gti/IMG_3305_2.jpg

[smurfy]

reppans,

What kind of hubs are those on your ride? They look very interesting.

[superswede]

reppans,

What kind of hubs are those on your ride? They look very interesting.

That would be the Specialized Roval Classique Pavé (http://www.cyclingforums.com/reviews/data/110/large/1Roval_Classique_Pav_Wheelset.jpg)

[croscoe]

oh me, oh my! that tricross is SEXY! *drool*

[Timo]

Two old pics of my ride...

http://ourworld.compuserve.nl/Ruimteaapje/rechterkant.jpg
http://ourworld.compuserve.nl/Ruimteaapje/linkerkant.jpg

[amorrow]

Hey Timo, don't you have a new frame in the works?

[Timo]

I'm in the middle of building a new road bike. After that my attention turns to whatever updates I want for the cycloscross rig.

[ekimyel]

Just added this to the stable. 2007 Motobecan Fantom Cross Pro. So far, I'm loving it!

http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/1306/motofullbikekb8.jpg

[CAX]

59cm Ti frame, Tubular tires, Tune hubs, Full CF Fork, Eggbeater Ti
Thomson Masterpiece/X4 post/stem, 18.5 lbs (8,4 kg)..................

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/Lectron/Nettbilder/CD/CD2-1.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/Lectron/Nettbilder/CD/CD2.jpg)

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Very, very nice! Does it ride as nice as it looks?

[filmhack]

Frame: 2007 Empella Bonfire SL, 58cm
Fork: Empella CarbonFire
Headset: FSA Integrated
Stem: Thomson Elite X4 Stem 31.8 100mm
Handlebar: 3TTT BioMorphe, 44cm
Shifters/Brake Levers: Shimano Dura-Ace 7801, 10sp
Brakes: Spooky Cyclocross Carbon Cantilever
Wheelset: Mavic Ksyrium ES
Tires: Vittoria Cross EVO XG, Silver, 700x32c
Front Deraileur: Shimano Dura-Ace, 7800 10s
Rear Deraileur: Shimano Dura-Ace, 7800
Bottom Bracket: Shimano Dura-Ace 7800 HT2 English, 109.5mm/68mm
Crankset: Shimano Dura-Ace 7800, Double 39/52 172.5
Pedals: TIME ATAC XS Titan Carbon
Cassette: Shimano Dura-Ace, 12-25
Chain: Shimano Dura-Ace 7801 10sp
Seatpost:Thompson Masterpiece Seatpost, 250 x 27.2mm
Saddle: Selle Strike Evolution, Black

Build being completed this weekend.. pics soon

[Cynikal]

I picked up an 05 Poprad frame this weekend. I'll post pics as soon as she is built.

[somnambulant]

Build being completed this weekend.. pics soon

Sounds hot. Don't forget the pics! :) The Bonfire SL is up there on my list of possible frames for the Fall.

[grahny]

2006 Trek X01 (58)
Bontrager Select Wheelset
Bontrager Jones CX tires
Shimano 105 9sp group
SRAM cassette (12-26)
FSA compact crank (50/36)
Avid Shorty 6 brakes
Selle Italia Max Flite Saddle
Bontrager CX bars
Bontrager Select Stem & seatpost
Shimano PD-959 SPD's

http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/8695/dscn1670oi5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[cslone]

Just finished my 07 Fuji Comp. Campy components, Deep V tubulars.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y163/cslone/DSC_2271.jpg

[volleybrad]

Just finished the build today.
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[Lectron]

Very, very nice! Does it ride as nice as it looks?
Thank You :)

The ride is very nice. Very stable, but still easy and fast on the steering.

I was out with some mountain bikers recently in a typical MTB terrain.
They were pretty impressed on how a CX bike could handle those trails.
Doing the same route today. I'll post some pics in a new thread.

[dzinehaus]

Just finished the build today.

wow... if thats a budget build id like to have your budget

[Mpower077]

Just finished my 07 Fuji Comp. Campy components, Deep V tubulars.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y163/cslone/DSC_2271.jpg



Looks great!! Love the wheels and tape.

[Mpower077]

2007 Cross Comp - stock

http://i16.tinypic.com/67qr869.jpg
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[IchbinJay]

Is that Fuji part of ad or what?