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08-14-13, 10:37 AM
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Come on out! It's true there's more dirt than grass on most of our West Coast courses but we have a blast.
There's a race in your town, San Jose, on a new course this year. See the NCNCA Calendar here: https://ncncacx.blogspot.com/p/2012-n...ndar-here.html
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There's a race in your town, San Jose, on a new course this year. See the NCNCA Calendar here: https://ncncacx.blogspot.com/p/2012-n...ndar-here.html
Brent
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08-14-13, 01:06 PM
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I'm debating using my Centurion for a CX race. I'm still trying to get better on it.
I've been challenged to attempt the Gran Prix of Gloucester.
I bought some Kenda KrossCyclo tires for it. I have a Retroshift CX1 that I need to put on as soon as my 105 shifters come in.
I imagine I'll hurt myself quite badly
I've been challenged to attempt the Gran Prix of Gloucester.
I bought some Kenda KrossCyclo tires for it. I have a Retroshift CX1 that I need to put on as soon as my 105 shifters come in.
I imagine I'll hurt myself quite badly
08-14-13, 01:31 PM
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Nice bikes in here 
some of the bikes i had seen already so i'll submit my crosser.
I probably won't race this
but bought this aluminium Alan CX Guerciotti from a guy from Amsterdam that used to be a pretty good racer in the eighties.
It has this flattened top tube feature which should allow for a little bit easier carrying during races and it feels pretty light for a Classic CX.
some of the bikes i had seen already so i'll submit my crosser.I probably won't race this
but bought this aluminium Alan CX Guerciotti from a guy from Amsterdam that used to be a pretty good racer in the eighties.It has this flattened top tube feature which should allow for a little bit easier carrying during races and it feels pretty light for a Classic CX.
08-14-13, 01:34 PM
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Nice bikes in here some of the bikes i had seen already so i'll submit my crosser.
I probably won't race this but bought this aluminium Alan CX Guerciotti from a guy from Amsterdam that used to be a pretty good racer in the eighties.
It has this flattened top tube feature which should allow for a little bit easier carrying during races and it feels pretty light for a Classic CX.
some of the bikes i had seen already so i'll submit my crosser.I probably won't race this
but bought this aluminium Alan CX Guerciotti from a guy from Amsterdam that used to be a pretty good racer in the eighties.It has this flattened top tube feature which should allow for a little bit easier carrying during races and it feels pretty light for a Classic CX.
08-14-13, 03:26 PM
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Fillet brazed Steelman cross, I use it for mixed terrain rides. A little too big for racing, but very comfortable for long rides. I have ridden it on a Fleche for 24 hours.
08-15-13, 06:20 AM
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I typically ride 54cm TT. The Rawland has an ETT of 56cm and a long headtube. For my cross bike, I sized down to a 52cm TT. We'll see how that goes!
08-15-13, 06:34 AM
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Whats the deal with the shiftmate on a Shimano/Shimano system? 9 speed shifters over 8 speed cassette?
08-15-13, 08:54 AM
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It rocks! never noticed that crankset before... 46-43 eh? Never knew they made 43t chainrings, seems odd 
Nice bikes in here some of the bikes i had seen already so i'll submit my crosser.
I probably won't race this but bought this aluminium Alan CX Guerciotti from a guy from Amsterdam that used to be a pretty good racer in the eighties.
It has this flattened top tube feature which should allow for a little bit easier carrying during races and it feels pretty light for a Classic CX.
some of the bikes i had seen already so i'll submit my crosser.I probably won't race this
but bought this aluminium Alan CX Guerciotti from a guy from Amsterdam that used to be a pretty good racer in the eighties.It has this flattened top tube feature which should allow for a little bit easier carrying during races and it feels pretty light for a Classic CX.
08-15-13, 09:25 AM
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Just a couple more and then I'll restrain myself. The Fisher is an MTB, but I just dig the paint job.
08-15-13, 10:53 AM
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Very nice Guerciotti, Steffen. I've had the same, but somewhat taller and in red with white panels. Nice light bike. Pity I let it go.
08-15-13, 11:10 AM
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I like the aggressive fit setup of these (RFC's) bikes.
The Fisher looks to be based on a properly-large frameset for better handling as a road bike.
(Cool color scheme as well).
How wide are those bars?
Does that long stem play nice with road bars and out-of-the-saddle climbing?
I see that you've got the reach to the hoods shortened up, which seems to makes sense.
No reason that a mtb frame can't go fast, right?
The Fisher looks to be based on a properly-large frameset for better handling as a road bike.
(Cool color scheme as well).
How wide are those bars?
Does that long stem play nice with road bars and out-of-the-saddle climbing?
I see that you've got the reach to the hoods shortened up, which seems to makes sense.
No reason that a mtb frame can't go fast, right?
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08-15-13, 02:15 PM
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I've only ridden a Steelman road bike, but I had a great time with it.
Yours looks perilously close to my size.
08-15-13, 03:07 PM
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Ok first off Kool Bike! Second, noob question here, how do you get two sets of brake levers to work on one set of brakes? Or are only the small brake levers in the middle attached to the brakes?
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08-15-13, 03:21 PM
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The levers on the tops are "inline" levers, so they are on the same "line" as the outer drop bar levers.
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08-15-13, 03:26 PM
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The inline levers spread the housing, thus actuate the brakes. Nice design.
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08-15-13, 03:37 PM
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They feel at least as strong as the STI levers. The big advantage for me is to be able to sit back and keep the weight off the front wheel in loose descents.
Here is a picture from last weekend. I have another mixed terrain ride this Saturday. I will try to get some good pictures after I wash it.
Here is a picture from last weekend. I have another mixed terrain ride this Saturday. I will try to get some good pictures after I wash it.
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They feel at least as strong as the STI levers. The big advantage for me is to be able to sit back and keep the weight off the front wheel in loose descents.
Here is a picture from last weekend. I have another mixed terrain ride this Saturday. I will try to get some good pictures after I wash it.
Here is a picture from last weekend. I have another mixed terrain ride this Saturday. I will try to get some good pictures after I wash it.
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It's the most fun you can have on a bike. I am hooked, looking for mixed terrain every time I get a chance. I am also lucky to live close to Marin headlands and Mt Tamalpais where mountain biking was invented. Here are more pictures from last weekend:
https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/1...80748082999601
https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/1...80748082999601
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It's the most fun you can have on a bike. I am hooked, looking for mixed terrain every time I get a chance. I am also lucky to live close to Marin headlands and Mt Tamalpais where mountain biking was invented. Here are more pictures from last weekend:
https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/1...80748082999601
https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/1...80748082999601
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