Show us your cross bike... [Archive] - Page 7

Tequila Joe

08-25-06, 02:10 PM

Hey, Thanks for the nice comments. The CX experiment is fun and the bike is really starting to grow on me. I'm discovering a lot of things about building/riding CX. I don't think I will put ona rear disk because this would require a disk compatable rear hub and welding of disk tabs to the frame. However, thanks for the suggestion. If I discover that I CX quite a bit, I will buy a dedicated CX bike with disk brakes.

Any suggestions?

thatguy

08-28-06, 08:30 PM

Oh, a disc brake. I thought you meant a disc wheel. Now THAT would be cool.

velocipedio

08-28-06, 08:48 PM

The latest version of my race bike...

2001 Kona Major Jake frame
Winwood carbon fork
Campagnolo Centaur 9v group
Truvativ Rouleur GXP 38/46 crankset
Shimano BR-550 brakes
Campagnolo Proton wheels
Tufo Prestige tubular clincher tires
Time ATAC pedals
Fizik Arione saddle

Weighs just a bit more than 19 lbs. The second pic is how it looked four years ago.

CaptMatt15

08-28-06, 10:04 PM

I must say, kudos to both the Bianchi and the Kona... couldnt ask for my lowly conquest to be trumped by nicer bikes :D

MarkWW

08-30-06, 10:57 PM

Here's my soma doublecross. I love this bike!

http://sports.webshots.com/album/553441769nKrKYI

I just got my 'cross tubulars today, so in a few days I'll glue them up and get practicing for the upcoming cross season.

steelforme

09-02-06, 04:32 PM

Here's my new cross rig with training wheels.

http://www.velocarbon.com/images/06cross.JPG

92degrees

09-08-06, 12:15 PM

Finished last night :) for the first race on Sunday :eek:

http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/7522/kona1gr8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Leviathan

09-08-06, 09:36 PM

Finished last night :) for the first race on Sunday :eek:

http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/7522/kona1gr8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Is that a custom paint job?

92degrees

09-10-06, 04:57 PM

Is that a custom paint job?

Yeah, the only way I could find a frame in my size (49) without waiting for next year's bikes was to find a shop in another state that happened to have a team frame that didn't get built up. It's a sweet paintjob, I think. I raced my first race ever today. Got my *ss kicked, and I'll have to see how I feel about cross in a couple of days, but I'm pretty sure I'm hooked. I don't think I like the Eggbeaters; I think I may put something on with some platform. Otherwise, I was very happy with the bike.

jeremyb

09-13-06, 10:58 AM

yeah i like the paint also.

Try the candys if you want more platform, then you wouldnt have to swap cleats.

amorrow

09-13-06, 01:14 PM

Hey Steelforme, is that carbon fork stock on your bike? I think I have one just like it, but your headset seems to be integrated. Can you tell more about the source of the bike, and parts?

amorrow

09-13-06, 01:36 PM

Hey Steelforme, is that carbon fork stock on your bike? I think I have one just like it, but your headset seems to be integrated. Can you tell more about the source of the bike, and parts?

amorrow

09-13-06, 03:19 PM

Well, here's my nearly completed cross project. I picked up the frame for a really good price, moved some parts off my oldish road bike, bought a new fork and some tires, etc. Like all bike projects, it wasn't as cheap to put together as I imagined. Nonetheless, I think it looks allright and it's pretty light and stiff. I don't have a scale, so I don't know the weight. I'm still playing with the the tilt of the bars, I need a fang or 3rd eye for the chain, and I'm thinking about painting something on it. My first cross race is in a few weeks. I have no offroad handling abilities. Wish me luck.

Frame - Redline Conquest (pro?)
Fork - Generic Carbon, It's quite light, has an aluminum crown and seems stiff
Wheels - Mavic Reflex, 105 fr, Ultegra Rr, Conti Twisters (These were my first wheel build about 8 yrs ago)
D-Train - Shimano 600 Crank, 39t FSA Ring, Ultegra 9spd DR,11-23 Cassette, 42t ring used for chain retention.
Pedals - Time ATAC
Cockpit - Cinelli Eubios, Thomson 100mm, Ultegra 9spd STI, Salsa cross lever

lunacycle

09-25-06, 10:13 AM

Alright, here's mine, freshly overhauled and ready to go.

http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=25498&stc=1&d=1159200711

Specs:

Frame: GT ZRX aluminum alloy.
Wheels: Nashbar special -- 36h Open Pros/ 14ga DT spokes / Ultegra Hubs.
Drivetrain: DA rear derailleur w/ DA bar-end shifter, Ultegra cassette & chain, Sugino cranks w/ 38t single chainring and Spot chainguard.
Brakes: Avid 10c w/ Shimano 600 levers & Cane Creek in-line brake levers.
Misc: Stock saddle, seatpost, stem and handlebars; Michelin Cyclocross Sprint tires, Time ATAC Alium pedals, Profile bar wrap.

Cynikal

10-02-06, 10:16 AM

My new SS CX is finally done.

Frame is a Nishiki touring frame steel - Tange 2
Rear wheel - dura-ace freewheel hub laced to an open-pro
Front wheel - 600 hub laces to a cx-22 or 33 (I forget)
Front brakes - suntour cantis (came with frame)
Rear Brakes - Cheap shimanos
Salmon kool-stops
Cranks - shimano 600
Currently geared for the street with 45x16
39x16 or 42x16 will be used off road

http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/9985/img1336kp5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img316.imageshack.us/img316/4453/img1337ki2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/1483/img1338tv7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img316.imageshack.us/img316/8170/img1339wi5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

42x16

10-02-06, 06:43 PM

Here are my Steelaman Eurocross and my Gunnar singlespeed cross bikes.

JimmyMack

10-04-06, 12:19 PM

Cynikal

10-05-06, 10:46 AM

Thanks, Jeffery and I are hitting the trails on Monday, enjoying a public sector holiday ;) . Jeffery found a frame last night for his SS CX project, so we have a new build to think about. Any luck with finding a frame?

JimmyMack

10-05-06, 12:21 PM

Sold some stock. IRO Rob Roy in the works. Maybe by Winter it will be done. In the meantime I have my curbside pickup (http://velospace.org/node/1013).:D

http://velospace.org/files/DSC_0095.JPG

DRLski

10-05-06, 01:29 PM

Thanks, Jeffery and I are hitting the trails on Monday, enjoying a pulic sector holiday ;) . Jeffery found a frame last night for his SS CX project, so we have a new build to think about. Any luck with finding a frame?

Very nice SS bike, who did your painting?

DRLski

10-05-06, 01:32 PM

Sold some stock. IRO Rob Roy in the works. Maybe by Winter it will be done. In the meantime I have my curbside pickup (http://velospace.org/node/1013).:D

http://velospace.org/files/DSC_0095.JPG

Dang, Nice Peugeot, love the color, not sure if I care for the straight bars but everything else is sweet.

Cynikal

10-05-06, 02:24 PM

Very nice SS bike, who did your painting?

The Nishiki has the stock paint, she was that clean when I found her.

DRLski

10-05-06, 02:25 PM

The Nishiki has the stock paint, she was that clean when I found her.

wow

JimmyMack

10-05-06, 03:05 PM

Dang, Nice Peugeot, love the color, not sure if I care for the straight bars but everything else is sweet.

I'm not sure about the straight bar either, but they were laying around and getting no use. They work ok for city slicking. :)

BIGPAKO

10-05-06, 03:30 PM

Cynikal

10-05-06, 03:38 PM

Usually, a CX bike has a more relaxed geometry with more clearance for larger tires. Similar to a touring bike. Also, the frames and fork have canti mounts for better braking and clearance.

JimmyMack

10-05-06, 05:40 PM

I should probably post this in the dumb questions thread but here I go:

Is a cyclcross essentially a road bike with "nobby" tires? what components would I need to change in order to turn my existing road bike into a cyclecross?

Thanks,

If you can fit some nobby tires, within the confines of your fork, rear stays, and with the brakes on your bike, then go for it. Tall skinny tires in the dirt is a lot of fun if you cyclocross race or just ride. :D

Mayonnaise

10-10-06, 09:57 AM

mud on white

superswede

10-10-06, 11:41 AM

UPS just came with my new Jake the Snake that I've bought from Germany, 799€!
http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/183/jakethesnake0xy1.jpg
http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/1008/jakethesnake4bt3.jpg

I hadn't seen it in real life before, and when i unpacked i saw...it's really orange! :D
But it's so nice to ride...LOVE IT!

first post btw...

fubar5

10-10-06, 05:49 PM

superswede, sweet bike man!!

are you going to leave those reflectors on the wheels?

Cynikal

10-10-06, 05:54 PM

I doubt you need them with the color. :D Great bike

Serendipper

10-10-06, 06:07 PM

When I find the guy that stole my CX bike, I will beat him with a stick severely about the head and chest.

fore

10-10-06, 07:12 PM

i'm not as fast as my bike might make you think i am.

jmgorman

10-10-06, 11:13 PM

^^^

I'm not trying to troll -- I'm just a nub -- but aren't 16 spoke wheels a bad idea for cx? I thought the point was to build something bombproof.

fore

10-11-06, 04:25 AM

These rims are actually quite strong.

Plus, if I should have a problem, I've got backup wheels.

superswede

10-11-06, 05:14 AM

superswede, sweet bike man!!

are you going to leave those reflectors on the wheels?

Not sure about the reflectors, the coppers here in sweden are really strict about cycling safety and such...
But I think I will remove them, they're butt ugly!

StankApe

10-11-06, 06:52 AM

Man, that Jake is so very orange. Am hoping my 07 is so very green ;)

KrisA

10-11-06, 08:01 AM

Man, that Jake is so very orange. Am hoping my 07 is so very green ;)

Trust me on this, they ARE very green! Wear your sunglasses during first viewing. ;) The carbon fork is a nice upgrade from previous Snakes, the 10sp is debatable, the fact that they are now using DT spokes is a HUGE plus. I've become adept at replacing the garbage spokes on my 05 Snake, the damn heads just pop right off the things!

StankApe

10-11-06, 03:22 PM

Trust me on this, they ARE very green! Wear your sunglasses during first viewing. ;) The carbon fork is a nice upgrade from previous Snakes, the 10sp is debatable, the fact that they are now using DT spokes is a HUGE plus. I've become adept at replacing the garbage spokes on my 05 Snake, the damn heads just pop right off the things!

Great info, thanks. The bike shop said "any day now" so I is all jiggy :)

specialK

10-16-06, 01:53 PM

I'm looking to get into cyclocross, and i have a question for you riders. I have a old alu giant ocr (which i dont road ride anymore) and if i threw a pair of knobby tires onto it would it be alright as a cross bike? I dont really want to go out and drop money on a new bike esp when trying a new sport out. Any help would be appreciated

hellboy

10-18-06, 06:35 AM

my cross bike.
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g185/robsfuel/trekCX.jpg

back up bike.
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g185/robsfuel/trekFB.jpg

jeremyb

10-18-06, 12:19 PM

scroll down to the section of can i convert my bike to cx bike....

http://plusonelap.blogspot.com/2005/09/cyclocross-frequently-asked-questions.html

SpeedByBill

10-22-06, 06:12 PM

I just finished setting this thing up. Bars and Stem are there until I determine the best set-up. This bike is great so far and the Force shifters are very nice. Still need some help setting up the front, but, the rear is perfect and very nice to use on rough terrain. Fulcrum Racing 1 wheels with Tufo tubulars.

See Photos Below -

auk

10-22-06, 06:54 PM

BMC Hotness.

Matty Manuva

10-23-06, 02:00 AM

Just got my 07 Jake the Snake:
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i81/gesticulate/IMG_0336.jpg

SO green:)

StankApe

10-23-06, 04:34 AM

Heya Matty, I got mine also :) Am waiting for new eggbeaters to arrive from the US before snapping a pic, but am riding the hell out of the snake with lesser crank bros in the meantime. Congrats :)

StankApe

10-23-06, 06:08 AM

And yes, pretty much any BMC makes my pants go tight and that one rocks

candybottom

10-24-06, 01:49 AM

i'll be joining the green snake club; expecting my 07 JTS to come in any day now.

StankApe

10-24-06, 08:19 AM

Here's my JTS outside my place of work...the building may look familiar :)

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p41/Ferret668/Jake2.jpg

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p41/Ferret668/Jake1.jpg