Cyclocross - Show us your cross bike...

schnee: are those hutchinson piranhas? they were on chainlove yesterday for like 10$ a piece. how are they off road? ever raced with them?

http://qgd3.com/cxcometh/pictures/picture-1.jpg

Empella Bonfire
Dura Ace 9sp drive train

Looks like the first race of the year (this weekend) is going to be sans tubulars.

schnee: are those hutchinson piranhas? they were on chainlove yesterday for like 10$ a piece. how are they off road? ever raced with them?

Haven't raced with them... I don't race. The cross bike is my 'all arounder' for fun when I don't feel like getting lycra'd up or doing full MTB trail riding.

I can say they're good on single track. SoCal has very hard pack ground with dusty ball-bearings sprinkled on top, with ruts and rocks thrown in too. These tires handle that well, and have good grip for muscling up steep climbs. They're not great for fast turns on pavement... I've had a few close calls where they broke loose; I think it's the slight gap between the knobs in the center and the outside.

I also ride with Vittoria Cross EVO XN clinchers, and in comparison these are harder, a bit less supple, and better on technical climbs. The Vittorias corner fast better and have ridiculous grip on grass and softer ground. The Vittorias are overall better, but you definitely pay for the difference.

Haven't raced with them... I don't race. The cross bike is my 'all arounder' for fun when I don't feel like getting lycra'd up or doing full MTB trail riding.

I can say they're good on single track. SoCal has very hard pack ground with dusty ball-bearings sprinkled on top, with ruts and rocks thrown in too. These tires handle that well, and have good grip for muscling up steep climbs. They're not great for fast turns on pavement... I've had a few close calls where they broke loose; I think it's the slight gap between the knobs in the center and the outside.

I also ride with Vittoria Cross EVO XN clinchers, and in comparison these are harder, a bit less supple, and better on technical climbs. The Vittorias corner fast better and have ridiculous grip on grass and softer ground. The Vittorias are overall better, but you definitely pay for the difference.

thanks for the info. seems like they'd do well for most of the races around here.

gorgeous bike, btw.

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii294/ryanmckinnie/IMG_1080.jpg

ive been thinking of getting one of those raleighs myself. seems like a pretty good deal for an entry level race bike.

ive been thinking of getting one of those raleighs myself. seems like a pretty good deal for an entry level race bike.

+1.

The EC90X is supposedly a fantastic fork, and a pretty remarkable part on a bike of that price point. I've been looking for a white aftermarket EC90X myself, but it appears Raleigh owners hold on to theirs.

what i'm currently riding. dont think i posted this here already; i posted my project/build up 1984 Trek 410c though :D

http://s3.amazonaws.com/ibike/pictures/285949/IMG_2153_large.JPG


its a stock 2002(?) K2 Enemy frameset i picked up for $50
XeroLite XSR4 wheelset
FSA cranks / Campy 41t chainring
Sora 8spd shifters
DeoreXT rear deraillur / 8spd SRAM cassette
Tektro v-brakes
nothing special saddle/post
flats on it for commuting (right now)

ive been thinking of getting one of those raleighs myself. seems like a pretty good deal for an entry level race bike.

best bike for the money, just get ready to change the wheels as soon as you get it.

Truvaine, what brand is your stand?

My Czech-Japanese-French-Italian and who knows what else co-production.
Build from leftovers and spare parts.
Picture shows an early version.
I changed the brakes (Pedersen Canti,now Campa mini-V) after some quite exciting descents.
The frame is a czech Fort alloy,rather heavy but quite reliable.
Shimano 9spd mixture (105 shifters,DA front derailleur,Ultegra rear derailleur)
Sram 9speed cassette 12-25
1" Montano carbon fork with alloy shaft
Ritchey cockpit, Roox seatpost
Wolber rims,DA hubs

mfg Christian cw0110

Mine(Thanks Fort! and my LBS!):
Photo taken prior to chain adjustment, etc.
Stunk it up at Charm City last weekend.
Must do better to do justice to the bike.

2007 Yeti Arc-X

what brand is your stand?

its a Spin Doctor, got it on clearance from performance i think. works pretty well; dont really like that the thing tightens on the downtube. only complaint is sometimes when you really crank on it, the BB slips in the shell on the stand and you have to readjust the bike.

Here's mine. I don't race anymore. My racing days are behind me, but for me a cross bike is the perfect everything machine. I will probably never buy a roadbike again. Only cross machines for me. Stock except for the seat, pedals and wheels and stem and chainrings. Don't be jealous. Drooling allowed.

http://i38.tinypic.com/xeofnl.jpg

It won't look this way for long.

I'm going to Campy, and Discs

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii294/ryanmckinnie/IMG_1080.jpg


Who'd ya steal that white fork from ?

:)

Mine(Thanks Fort! and my LBS!):
Photo taken prior to chain adjustment, etc.
Stunk it up at Charm City last weekend.
Must do better to do justice to the bike.

Cannondaleman - what wheels are those on your bike? And are those white spokes?

Thanks

Here's a Voodoo!



http://weightweenies.starbike.com/forum/files/voodoo_knobbies2s_203.jpg

http://weightweenies.starbike.com/forum/files/voodoo_knobbies4s_941.jpg

Cannondaleman - what wheels are those on your bike? And are those white spokes?

Thanks

Looks like Mavic Ksyrium SLs.. and no, the spokes wouldn't be white. They're just blade aluminum spokes, shining in the light.

Looks like Mavic Ksyrium SLs.. and no, the spokes wouldn't be white. They're just blade aluminum spokes, shining in the light.

Yea, that makes sense - what I figured too - thanks!

Nice looking Voodoo Velo-Love! Are those BB7? Do my eyes deceive me or are you running that thing single speed or maybe even fixie?

Scott

Nice looking Voodoo Velo-Love! Are those BB7? Do my eyes deceive me or are you running that thing single speed or maybe even fixie?

Scott


Thanks Scott,

Yes those are the Avid BB-7 Calipers and i am running it as a single speed rig.

Yeah, i know, disc brakes on a SS is pretty much OTT, but I really wanted disc brakes, plus I was also settled on having a Single Speed rig. So, from that, I ended up with this rig.

Also to add, I am enjoying the stopping power of these brakes.. plus additional weight was only a pound plus change!

Thanks Scott,

Yes those are the Avid BB-7 Calipers and i am running it as a single speed rig.

Yeah, i know, disc brakes on a SS is pretty much OTT, but I really wanted disc brakes, plus I was also settled on having a Single Speed rig. So, from that, I ended up with this rig.

Also to add, I am enjoying the stopping power of these brakes.. plus additional weight was only a pound plus change!


No problem Velo. I am looking at getting a cross bike as a road and multi-use training bike instead of riding one of my mountain bikes. I really like the way you have that setup but would not go with a single speed. I hope you enjoy the heck out of it.

Scott

Zaskar: cross bikes are great for that sort of thing. If you don't want one for racing only there are lots of options out there with braze-ons / eyelets for racks/fenders/etc, so they make great all-weather training, light touring and commuting bikes.

here's my do-it-all:
Salsa La Cruz 2008
Surly SS 48t single chainring (the wonky chainline isn't really an issue for my riding—low abuse, no racing)
Ultegra 9-speed brifters
Deore XT SGS RD with Sram 11-34 cassette

i adjusted the fender line after this picture by adding a cork spacer to the lower rear stay attachment; i still think i'll go with some nice VO fenders i the future. i bent the SKS fender stays to accommodate the disc brakes, but the VO fenders would obviate this hack. i also added a good-enough-for-commuting Axiom rack—works great. this bike is is easily the most fun lovin' bike i've ever had.

pre-fender line adjustment:
http://www.pwdeegan.org/image/salsa_la-cruz_01.jpg
http://www.pwdeegan.org/image/salsa_la-cruz_01.jpg

with the rear rack:
http://www.pwdeegan.org/image/salsa_rack2.jpg
http://www.pwdeegan.org/image/salsa_rack2.jpg

Cool, I was thinking of setting my bike up like that for the road season. Running a 42 for cross.

cannondale.
crashed up ultegra on loan from my roommate's girlfriend.
easton ec90 aero.
challenge grifo xs.
fsa gossamer bb30.
shorty 6.
swiss-stop.
http://chris.onegear.com/imgdump/cdale-cx-01.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s240/jnoffsinger/redline-1.jpg

I just put on some new sweet 34c tires, rewrapped the handlebars, packed some grease in the pawls, cleaned the chain and cassette -- I'm going to go get it dirty tomorrow. WOOHOO!!!

I droool'l..!!! @_@


here's a voodoo!



http://weightweenies.starbike.com/forum/files/voodoo_knobbies2s_203.jpg

http://weightweenies.starbike.com/forum/files/voodoo_knobbies4s_941.jpg

here's my do-it-all:
Salsa La Cruz 2008
Surly SS 48t single chainring (the wonky chainline isn't really an issue for my riding—low abuse, no racing)
Ultegra 9-speed brifters
Deore XT SGS RD with Sram 11-34 cassette

i adjusted the fender line after this picture by adding a cork spacer to the lower rear stay attachment; i still think i'll go with some nice VO fenders i the future. i bent the SKS fender stays to accommodate the disc brakes, but the VO fenders would obviate this hack. i also added a good-enough-for-commuting Axiom rack—works great. this bike is is easily the most fun lovin' bike i've ever had.

pre-fender line adjustment:
http://www.pwdeegan.org/image/salsa_la-cruz_01.jpg
http://www.pwdeegan.org/image/salsa_la-cruz_01.jpg

with the rear rack:
http://www.pwdeegan.org/image/salsa_rack2.jpg




I love the way you have setup this Salsa. Great color .. A definite 'Do Everything' bike!

i love riding this bike - it is awesome!
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f75/khgulledge/Felt%20F1x/DSC02907800x600.jpg

Who'd ya steal that white fork from ?

:)

I cant tell if you are serious or not but those white ec90 forks come standard on these bikes. The blue version even has the white fork. I am probably wrong but I think at least at the time you couldnt get a white ec90 fork anywhere else.

http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr205/fotosparalagente/IMG_4793.jpg
My old Soulcraft, rode it around with an eno hub laced to a salsa delgado for a few months in North Carolina... held up great as daily commuter, but I got schooled in an alleycat..

I cant tell if you are serious or not but those white ec90 forks come standard on these bikes. The blue version even has the white fork. I am probably wrong but I think at least at the time you couldnt get a white ec90 fork anywhere else.yeah, i think you can only get them ON bikes. giant had a blue and white EC90x on the TCX for 08. Also, I have seen other compaines get forks custom painted as well.

I do think those white EC90x's look sweet though.

Jiminy Christmas, that Salsa is fantastic.

Here's my Gunnar that's served me faithfully for many years:

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y105/seat_boy/IMG_4401.jpg

I just finished this build incarnation, and man, is that stem too long. I put on a shorter one after I took this picture.

My only issue with the bike is that the head tube is so short--I need that mondo stack of spacers to get the bars where I want them. Well, also the powdercoat on these old Gunnars was pretty poor, but now I just enjoy it's battered, lived in look.

Eric

My only issue with the bike is that the head tube is so short--I need that mondo stack of spacers to get the bars where I want them.

That's a great looking bike, but the reason you need such a high stack is that the bike was made for someone with much shorter legs than you have, judging by the height of your saddle.

Just built it up last week. I'm just running a 105 10 speed right now. I'm waiting for a switch to some sram force!

It's a 60cm frame, the biggest they made back then. I'm 6'3", 36" PBH, not huge, but yeah, I agree, the tall seat and bars make it look too small.

Ironically, I bought it used from a cross racer who was selling it because it was too small. That was back about 2000 or so. Now, I would have trouble giving it up. Although I do like the tall head tubes on those Somas. I wish I could combine that with the dropouts and tire clearance of a Surly, that would give me a perfect bike.


That's a great looking bike, but the reason you need such a high stack is that the bike was made for someone with much shorter legs than you have, judging by the height of your saddle.

Top Tube = 56.5 C-C
Seat Tube = 56 C-C
Main triangle is double butted 3.25 Ti
All Shimano components - 9 Speed Dura Ace
Fork = Easton CX cnt fork
Wheels = Neuvation Aero
Saddle = Flite
Handle bar = Reynolds Race 31.8mm
Stem = Syncros
Headset = IRD Technoglide (King knock off :))
Brakes = Shimano BR550 Canti's
Seatpost = Dura Ace Easton
As is the bike weight is right at 18.5ibs.
It rides really well and the rear is stiff with over-sized chain (1 inch diameter ) and seat stays. Has a chainstay bridge in front of the rear wheel. This bike is really smooth and stiff. Love it.!!! :):thumb:

Am looking at replacing the brakes with Pauls Neo-retro Canti's and switching the wheels to Tubulars. Will update this post later after doing so.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3035/2966284323_a64a13e7a5.jpg

made some minor changes to my desalvo.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3032/2967131454_d874cdb45e.jpg

and here's my crosscheck commuter.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3165/2966284033_55a8e7ea81.jpg

I just finished this build incarnation, and man, is that stem too long. I put on a shorter one after I took this picture.

My only issue with the bike is that the head tube is so short--I need that mondo stack of spacers to get the bars where I want them. Well, also the powdercoat on these old Gunnars was pretty poor, but now I just enjoy it's battered, lived in look.


I have the same bike in the same color, pretty sure it's the same year ('99?). I'm on the 50cm and the head tube is way too short for me, too, so I've got the mondo stack going. It drives me crazy. I'm thinking about selling the frame and swapping the parts onto something else.

http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/1282/dsc0068fo8.jpg


'09 Kona Jake the Snake frameset, Ultegra SL (except crank Ultegra Compact), FSA Omega Compact bars, Ritchey stem, FSA seatpost, Mavic Aksium wheels and Tektro CR720 brakes. Tires are Ritchey Speed Max.

[edit] I just need to figure out the pedals and I will be finished and ready to just ride ...sally ride...

my new redline conquest
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u218/Plow13/8185463.jpg
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u218/Plow13/Photo_102408_001.jpg

The frame showed up FedEx today and golly it's beautiful!

DeSalvo Frame
Wound-up fork
Dura-ace 9 speed shifters
Customized XTR rear derailleur
Customized spot bashguard
Customized ultegra cranks
Thomson stem and seatpost
King headset and hubs
Sapim spokes
Mavic CXP-33 rims
Deda-Elementi Supernatural bars
Selle San Marco Regal Ti saddle
Paul neo-retro/touring brakes w/ onza chill pill hangers
IRD hanger
Kenda Small Block Eight 700x32c tires
Time Atac pedals.

about 20.25lbs, Rides like a friggen dream. Will try to hit a couple races in the bay area this season, but mostly a fun trail/do anything bike. I plan to do some trailer touring, and try out some SS 'cross riding as well.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3010/2970102343_f3d4f5cc00.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3239/2970103205_fea6a478b6.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3003/2970106125_2783e0fcc1.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3218/2970948274_437a57be39.jpg?v=0
(posted on RBR as well)

It's a 60cm frame, the biggest they made back then. I'm 6'3", 36" PBH, not huge, but yeah, I agree, the tall seat and bars make it look too small.

Ironically, I bought it used from a cross racer who was selling it because it was too small. That was back about 2000 or so. Now, I would have trouble giving it up. Although I do like the tall head tubes on those Somas. I wish I could combine that with the dropouts and tire clearance of a Surly, that would give me a perfect bike.

Somas at the same top tube length have a 1.2cm shorter head tube (edit: compared to a Crosshairs). If you get the biggest Soma, the top tube is 2cm longer, which means a shorter stem, which means probably the same amount of risers to get the bars up to the height you have now.

Gunnars for the same effective size (i.e. the more reliable top tube length) actually have taller head tubes. You just like really high bars, which will mean lots of stack on pretty much any non-custom frame.

Not stalking you, I only know this because I practically CADed out each frame before I bought my Gunnar. :)

The new Gunnars have taller head tubes: the current 60cm frame has a 187mm head tube length, vs. my old one at 160mm. That's almost three (of my five) 10mm spacers removed right there. I wish Surly would pick up on this and extend the head tube on the Cross Check.

I've run my potential frames on CAD too:lol:


Somas at the same top tube length have a 1.2cm taller head tube. If you get the biggest Soma, the top tube is 2cm longer, which means a shorter stem, which means probably the same amount of risers to get the bars up to the height you have now.

Gunnars for the same effective size (i.e. the more reliable top tube length) actually have taller head tubes. You just like really high bars, which will mean lots of stack on pretty much any non-custom frame.

Not stalking you, I only know this because I practically CADed out each frame before I bought my Gunnar. :)

The frame showed up FedEx today and golly it's beautiful!

DeSalvo Frame
Wound-up fork
Dura-ace 9 speed shifters
Customized XTR rear derailleur
Customized spot bashguard
Customized ultegra cranks
Thomson stem and seatpost
King headset and hubs
Sapim spokes
Mavic CXP-33 rims
Deda-Elementi Supernatural bars
Selle San Marco Regal Ti saddle
Paul neo-retro/touring brakes w/ onza chill pill hangers
IRD hanger
Kenda Small Block Eight 700x32c tires
Time Atac pedals.

about 20.25lbs, Rides like a friggen dream. Will try to hit a couple races in the bay area this season, but mostly a fun trail/do anything bike. I plan to do some trailer touring, and try out some SS 'cross riding as well.

http://farm4.static.flick r.com/3010/2970102343_f3d4f5cc00.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flick r.com/3239/2970103205_fea6a478b6.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flick r.com/3003/2970106125_2783e0fcc1.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flick r.com/3218/2970948274_437a57be39.jpg?v=0
(posted on RBR as well)

Hey OTS,
That's a sweet bike. Let me know which race you aim to make it to. I'm doing the Pilarcitos series.

OTS - could you explain whats going on with your rear derailleur?