Cyclocross - Starting a budget build

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Blackdays
07-26-11, 11:37 AM
I'm trying to build a CX bike on a budget, and decided to go with this frame:
http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product_10053_10052_173397_-1_202650_10000_202337

I want to make it a single-speed build, so I was planning on using this conversion kit: http://www.performancebike.com/bikes/Product_10052_10551_1031512_-1___

I've never done anything like this before, nor have I heard much about it, but I was wondering how effective a kit like this was? And if it's advisable?

Will there be any performance detractions? And if so, am I better off trying to find a single-speed CX frame?

I am completely new to cross, so I'm open to any other advice on the matter.

flargle
07-26-11, 03:25 PM
We who've had bad experiences with cheap tensioners are legion. I would not cheap out on the drivetrain, in fact I would recommend going for something like this:
http://www.soulcraftbikes.com/goods.php?category_id=5

$175 sounds like a lot until you compare it to a geared gruppo.
Barrettscv
07-26-11, 03:31 PM
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/uno.htm

Blackdays
07-26-11, 03:46 PM
That Motobecane looks like my cheapest option.

Thanks.
cs1
07-27-11, 02:52 AM
That Motobecane looks like my cheapest option.

Thanks.

Does it get any better than the Orange Uno?

http://i553.photobucket.com/albums/jj396/cs1sales/uno_orange_2100.jpg
mr.smith.pdx
07-28-11, 10:43 PM
Read this thread (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/684763-Anybody-try-the-Nashbar-X-aluminum-cross-frame-I-just-ordered-one-for-80). 7 pages of discussion about the X frame.