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07-07-09, 10:33 AM
I don't want this bike for racing, but I do want the general purpose nature of a crosser, crosser level offroading ability, and exceptional toughness. 26" wheels and a sloping top tube suit me better than 700C and a straight tube (to get an idea of body shape, think of Vic Mackie and make him a little more so - people used to call the Troll when I did messenger work and I've added 30lbs since then, *most* of them muscle) so I'm converting an old Kona Lava Dome - its a great chromolly frame, and the frame dimensions really work for me. I posted in Mechanics about this, but would appreciate comments from youse guys:
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=559247
The previous 26" crosser I found the article on - see the link in that thread - is really nice, btw! I suppose what I'm aiming at is a Tricross but more so, and perhaps rather tougher, a general purpose and exploration bike, winter trainer, etc. The Cotic Roadrat would be an even nearer match.
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=559247
The previous 26" crosser I found the article on - see the link in that thread - is really nice, btw! I suppose what I'm aiming at is a Tricross but more so, and perhaps rather tougher, a general purpose and exploration bike, winter trainer, etc. The Cotic Roadrat would be an even nearer match.