Cyclocross - My first CX build.........in 2010

It all started out with me having these leftover handlebar tape

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu137/fastgjest/Sykkel/LynskeyCX/Tape.jpg

I figured.....Hmmmmm....This would make a nice CX....:giver:

So I Laced myselves a pair of wheels and glued on some decent rubber

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu137/fastgjest/Sykkel/LynskeyCX/CXWheels.jpg

This should be a good start :thumb:

Good bartape and wheels/tires is half the battle!

How about some cheap, bling and reliable brakes :)

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu137/fastgjest/Sykkel/LynskeyCX/Canties.jpg

I've decided on the frame and also decided to paint the fork that same Team Liquigas apple green
Then the frame-manufacture offered me a nice deal to paint it for me and put on original stickers :)

With that settled, I could go for a nice seatpost and stem. They wher also gonna give me the colorcode
so I could have the seatpost done as well. Now I need to find a place to purchase a 2009 Team Liquigas Fizik antares saddle

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu137/fastgjest/Sykkel/LynskeyCX/stempost.jpg

So far so good :-)

The world is so full of colors, and CX is such a colorful sport. Let's use'em

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu137/fastgjest/Sykkel/LynskeyCX/cables.jpg

You're going to need one of these kits.

http://www.embrocationmagazine.com/images/1327.jpg

The world is so full of colors, and CX is such a colorful sport. Let's use'em

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu137/fastgjest/Sykkel/LynskeyCX/cables.jpg

I've got to have a set of those. Where did you get them?

It's Jagwire Racer kit - Merida green

They have different team colors.
I have'em in gold on my Racer I

I bought'em locally, but I guess they can be had in any good online store :)

When does the frame arrive?

It's kinda stuck in painting...Or. Not the frame but the fork. Here's a sneak peak ;)
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Images/Models/Original/45193-4.jpg

Levers

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu137/fastgjest/Sykkel/LynskeyCX/Levers.jpg

Subscribed! The suspense is killing me!

No surprise I'm sure....Here's the color of the fork, stem and seatpost :)

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu137/fastgjest/Sykkel/LynskeyCX/apple_green.jpg

Let's crank it up. And yes....It's a DA 46T outher ring ;)

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu137/fastgjest/Sykkel/LynskeyCX/Crank.jpg

No surprise I'm sure....Here's the color of the fork, stem and seatpost :)

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu137/fastgjest/Sykkel/LynskeyCX/apple_green.jpg

Thanks for that! I am in the process of repainting my old Cannondale. It will be one of those greens with white. Now I don't have to search the color code. Easy-peasey.

A few primed Easton products waiting to be green :)

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu137/fastgjest/Sykkel/LynskeyCX/stempostprimed.jpg

Nice, another subscriber :)

Saddle is here, and Lynskey tells me the fork is ready :)

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu137/fastgjest/Sykkel/LynskeyCX/Saddle.jpg

http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/muppet/images/a/ae/Kermitbike.jpg

It's not easy being green.

Woot :beer:

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu137/fastgjest/Sykkel/LynskeyCX/track.jpg

subscribed!

I too am interested to see where this is going!

http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/muppet/images/a/ae/Kermitbike.jpg

http://www.gasolinealleyantiques.com/kits/images/CarMonogram/monogram-trantula.JPG

Yeah, I know --it's a car-- but it somehow seemed appropriate. Built one of these as a kid.

This is the most amazing thread ever. Keep it comin'

Any progress yet on the green machine?

What about some hoods?

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu137/fastgjest/Sykkel/LynskeyCX/hoods.jpg

Thanks you sir. Now more please!!!

Because of this thread, I am soon to build up a crosscheck with a green theme. About half the parts acquired.

Where did you get those milano green hudz?

Those had to be ordered from hudz directly...

They have, by some reason(?) not put'em out on their site.

Sometimes, all you have to do is ask :)

Is that the actual dropbar you will be using?

yup

Because of this thread, I am soon to build up a crosscheck with a green theme. About half the parts acquired.
cool...green is the new black...Flames are yesterdays news ;)

I know, rub it in....Cages on a CX, but still....Here they are

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu137/fastgjest/Sykkel/LynskeyCX/Cages.jpg

Where is this bike? I keep checking back waiting to see it!

The frame should be here today, but I can't stay home (I work from home) to receive it :cry:

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu137/fastgjest/Sykkel/LynskeyCX/Frame2.jpg

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu137/fastgjest/Sykkel/LynskeyCX/Frame3.jpg

Still had some decals left I see?

Interesting color combo with the red. Not sure if I like it, I think I should have to see a finished product :)

The decals are not my work...It's pained by the Lynskey dudes ;)

Subscribed, this should be good

Love the frame. What a motivation to build!

Looks good, looks really good. My green build should be up and running in a month or so.

That downtube is sexy.

subscribed. this should be good.

Lectron, thanks for the motivation to get my first build under my belt. How is yours coming along?

yeah, i need motivation by more pics from an immaculate build!

The build up is looking awesome! Give a ride report too.

Lectron, what's the latest?