Anyone use cross check as main ride?
10-22-07, 06:27 AM
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10-22-07, 07:17 AM
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My height is what kept me from buying a CC. I'm 5'6" so if I size the CC like a road bike I'm on a 52. Combining suitably fat tires and fenders would result in unacceptable(to me) toe overlap. So I ride a Surly Pacer and a Gunnar Sport. The Surly is unfendered with 700x28s, and I have no overlap. The Gunnar has the same tires and fenders and overlap is a bit of an issue. I believe that smaller bikes which are capable of being fendered would benefit from smaller tires. Why more manufacturers don't do this as a matter of course is beyond me.
10-22-07, 04:23 PM
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07-28-08, 11:25 PM
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I am the dorkishly stoked owner of a 60 cm Surly Cross-Check as of this coming Thurs, according to the shop.
I have never ridden one, even though I tried like hell to find one to test. I sold my Specialized Allez on CL because i hated it's twitchy handling and lack of room for commuter tires. Wrong bike for me.
I haven't been this thrilled about a bike I've never ridden. I was torn between an REI Randonee, An on sale Fuji Cross Comp (great bike, but aluminum) or the CC.
The Cross Check will be my only bike unless I get a Motobecane Messenger(flame on!) to party on.
I'm getting it fit with the bars near the seat level, all Rivendell style in the hizzy.
One day I will own a red LegoLas....one day.
By the way, the Randonee was the smoothest test drive of any bike ever.
I have never ridden one, even though I tried like hell to find one to test. I sold my Specialized Allez on CL because i hated it's twitchy handling and lack of room for commuter tires. Wrong bike for me.
I haven't been this thrilled about a bike I've never ridden. I was torn between an REI Randonee, An on sale Fuji Cross Comp (great bike, but aluminum) or the CC.
The Cross Check will be my only bike unless I get a Motobecane Messenger(flame on!) to party on.
I'm getting it fit with the bars near the seat level, all Rivendell style in the hizzy.
One day I will own a red LegoLas....one day.
By the way, the Randonee was the smoothest test drive of any bike ever.
07-29-08, 10:32 AM
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I am the dorkishly stoked owner of a 60 cm Surly Cross-Check as of this coming Thurs, according to the shop.
I have never ridden one, even though I tried like hell to find one to test. I sold my Specialized Allez on CL because i hated it's twitchy handling and lack of room for commuter tires.
I have never ridden one, even though I tried like hell to find one to test. I sold my Specialized Allez on CL because i hated it's twitchy handling and lack of room for commuter tires.
07-29-08, 11:37 AM
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I loved my cross check!!
The only problem being that Im a clyde with a Roman legion gorilla build.
Short legs and VERY long torso thus nonE of the Cross check frames realy fit me WELL (NOR ANY OTHER HORIZONTAL TOP TUBE FRAME) I used a size 50 I realy needed a 56.
but the 56 was way too tall in the groin , and the seatpost would be fred like with no space for my bags.
I now have a full custom frame 51 in the rear and 56 in the front with a long top tube BUT!, if I had a more average type build Id still be riding my XC
Its a great frame a bit heavy But who cares! tons of clearance!!!, ALL THE BRAZONS YOU NEED
VERY NICE practical comfortable geometry , and it wont break the bank.
a very good choice.
BTW my 50 is for sale, green (headset and bb)
"john"
The only problem being that Im a clyde with a Roman legion gorilla build.
Short legs and VERY long torso thus nonE of the Cross check frames realy fit me WELL (NOR ANY OTHER HORIZONTAL TOP TUBE FRAME) I used a size 50 I realy needed a 56.
but the 56 was way too tall in the groin , and the seatpost would be fred like with no space for my bags.
I now have a full custom frame 51 in the rear and 56 in the front with a long top tube BUT!, if I had a more average type build Id still be riding my XC
Its a great frame a bit heavy But who cares! tons of clearance!!!, ALL THE BRAZONS YOU NEED
VERY NICE practical comfortable geometry , and it wont break the bank.
a very good choice.
BTW my 50 is for sale, green (headset and bb)
"john"
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07-29-08, 11:57 AM
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I've also considered a crosscheck for taking over my commuter but for now I 'll second the KM
08-01-08, 11:52 PM
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I just got my Cross Check tonight and took it on an inaugural beer run (even tho i really don't drink beer much nowadays, I picked up a single Heineken fat can), and I am stoked! Smooth, holds the line nicely with my swapped out Michelin 28mm City tires. I went down an alley full rocks and dirt and was so happy I wasn't on my Specialized Allez. My first steel bike aint quite as fast as the Allez, but makes up for it in every other way possible. I want this bike for good. I can't wait to start replacing my car miles as I build up my bike legs after a long hiatus due to injury.
It is currently my only bike, but I suspect some others are coming my way through the ether
I must say that Rage Cycles in Scottsdale hooked me up quite nicely. The owner built it up for me himself and made a free stem/tire swap, which was super cool. They get my business from now on.
I am 100 percent bike-geeked and satisfied.
It is currently my only bike, but I suspect some others are coming my way through the ether
I must say that Rage Cycles in Scottsdale hooked me up quite nicely. The owner built it up for me himself and made a free stem/tire swap, which was super cool. They get my business from now on.
I am 100 percent bike-geeked and satisfied.
