Cyclocross - Singlespeed Cyclocross with a derailleur hanger option.

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max5480
05-31-10, 06:41 PM
Hi.
I am looking for a frame mostly for singlespeed and fixed gear cyclocross, but also want the option to add a derailleur to use the frame for touring. I was looking at the Surly Cross Check and the Vassago Fisticuff. Does anyone have any other suggestions? Thanks.

scattered73
05-31-10, 10:10 PM
If you can deal with long reach brakes instead of cantis that might open your options up. I have run cross tires (35's) with long reach brakes on my fixed gear on a cross course on a rainy day and it worked fine. Salsa casserole and masi speciale commuter just off the top of my head.
Andy_K
06-01-10, 08:07 AM
Cielo Cross (http://cielo.chrisking.com/bikes/cross-details/)

Or, if you just want something different, Swobo Crosby (http://www.swobo.com/catalog/product_info_b.php?cPath=201_1503).

Cynikal
06-01-10, 09:20 AM
Any frame you want with a White Ind hub or one of these

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BwroRVbKVHo/Sy56HkghjZI/AAAAAAAAACc/xa1IhXi9gzE/s320/EBB+Bearing+Housings.jpg
flargle
06-01-10, 10:50 AM
Any frame you want with a White Ind hub or one of these I can vouch that the White Ind hub is very nice and indeed works. White's freewheels and splined fixed gear cogs are works of art.

There's a bit of a knack to adjusting the ENO hub correctly (just as there is with horizontal dropouts) but once you do it a couple times you're golden.
Cynikal
06-01-10, 12:03 PM
I also have a WI Eno and really like it but I am considering the eccentric BB method so I can run tubulars (well the ones I already have.) Also, I hate readjusting my brakes after a gearing change.