Suggest a Cyclocross frameset..
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Suggest a Cyclocross frameset..
But here's the kicker... it needs to be available for purchase in 54cm. And disc capable.
That's ruled out:
Soma Double Cross DC
Kona Jake The Snake
Neither of which seem to be in stock anywhere in 54cm.
Not particularly fond of the Surly Crosscheck and can't stand the Salsa colors. Special preference given to steel..
I know I'm missing some out there, looking to the collective for ideas. Not looking to give up my first born as far as cost is concerned.
Oh, and on edit... Nothing from BikesDirect. I own one of their heaps. Never again.
Thanks.
Roger
That's ruled out:
Soma Double Cross DC
Kona Jake The Snake
Neither of which seem to be in stock anywhere in 54cm.
Not particularly fond of the Surly Crosscheck and can't stand the Salsa colors. Special preference given to steel..
I know I'm missing some out there, looking to the collective for ideas. Not looking to give up my first born as far as cost is concerned.
Oh, and on edit... Nothing from BikesDirect. I own one of their heaps. Never again.
Thanks.
Roger
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Do want: Vassago Fisticuff
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You would be hard pressed to beat the price of this:
https://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product...397_-1___14500
https://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product...397_-1___14500
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You would be hard pressed to beat the price of this:
https://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product...397_-1___14500
https://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product...397_-1___14500
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Do want: Vassago Fisticuff
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You can gear it:
I want to get one of those. Since getting my Jabberwocky, I'm a big fan of their bikes.
I want to get one of those. Since getting my Jabberwocky, I'm a big fan of their bikes.
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+1 on the Nashbar X
I've been commuting on this frame for 2 years and it's a great deal. I'm also running the Nashbar carbon disc fork.
I've been commuting on this frame for 2 years and it's a great deal. I'm also running the Nashbar carbon disc fork.
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What I had my heart set on from the moment I saw it was this: https://www.cycles-for-heroes.com/bik...oss/pure-blood. But it's not particularly cheap, which is why I don't have one.
Getting disc-friendly front fork is another option - front brake is the important one.
Others may know more though.
Getting disc-friendly front fork is another option - front brake is the important one.
Others may know more though.
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What I had my heart set on from the moment I saw it was this: https://www.cycles-for-heroes.com/bik...oss/pure-blood. But it's not particularly cheap, which is why I don't have one.
Getting disc-friendly front fork is another option - front brake is the important one.
Others may know more though.
Getting disc-friendly front fork is another option - front brake is the important one.
Others may know more though.
One ever so slight step down on the funny meter is their bike called "The Peacemaker", which sports the slogan; "White State of the Art."
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And thanks all for throwing these out here. It's also helping me to define the "needs to have" list
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These guys used to do custom only, and might be able to accommodate the disc braze-ons for an upcharge. Not an inexpensive frame though! https://www.spotbikes.com/bikes/tan
This is a custom framebuilder in Colorado who is known for his bang for the buck factor. https://www.waltworks.com/dev/index.php
The Vassago Fisticuff looks like a GREAT bang for the buck. I've been planning to build up a Jabberwocky SS 29er, and have heard nothing but good about their frames.
This is a custom framebuilder in Colorado who is known for his bang for the buck factor. https://www.waltworks.com/dev/index.php
The Vassago Fisticuff looks like a GREAT bang for the buck. I've been planning to build up a Jabberwocky SS 29er, and have heard nothing but good about their frames.
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I scored a new Cannondale 09 X7 for under a grand and it's been an awesome bike, got SKS 45's on it, in the winter it's got Hakka W106, summer Gatorskin 28's. I still defer to a fast road bike for nice days but on the wet and winter days it's just slightly slower than my R1000 C'dale. Wheels are a little weak but eventually will get swapped out for something much better. The Sora brifters aren't actually that bad, they're good with long finger gloves in the winter, eventually a nice SRAM setup will go in but for now, bang for the buck complete bike, this was impossible to beat IMO. Made in the USA too... Took me several months of stalking Craigslist and ebay before I found what I wanted though...
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Cycletofitness.com is showing a Soma Double Cross DC size 54 in stock (at least on their website) with free shipping. Never heard of them but it might be worth checking out.
https://storesense4.megawebservers.co...oss/Detail.bok
https://storesense4.megawebservers.co...oss/Detail.bok
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https://www.salsacycles.com/fargoComp09.html
I know you said no salsa bikes but there is the salsa fargo. It's not too hideous of a green color. I just hate the sloping top tube. I understand why they did it but I still don't like it.
I know you said no salsa bikes but there is the salsa fargo. It's not too hideous of a green color. I just hate the sloping top tube. I understand why they did it but I still don't like it.
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Cycletofitness.com is showing a Soma Double Cross DC size 54 in stock (at least on their website) with free shipping. Never heard of them but it might be worth checking out.
https://storesense4.megawebservers.co...oss/Detail.bok
https://storesense4.megawebservers.co...oss/Detail.bok
Sorry, I don't have a recommendation to share. I'm kind of in the same boat. Good luck!
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https://www.salsacycles.com/fargoComp09.html
I know you said no salsa bikes but there is the salsa fargo. It's not too hideous of a green color. I just hate the sloping top tube. I understand why they did it but I still don't like it.
I know you said no salsa bikes but there is the salsa fargo. It's not too hideous of a green color. I just hate the sloping top tube. I understand why they did it but I still don't like it.
https://fisherbikes.com/bike/model/kaitai
Comfy bike, but looking for something a bit more road oriented but not a full-on road bike.
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Hoo boy. A German bike called the "Pure Blood" for which the marketing slogan is; "The Rebirth of Race". If that's not on purpose, well, you can't write fiction with advertising accidents that funny.
One ever so slight step down on the funny meter is their bike called "The Peacemaker", which sports the slogan; "White State of the Art."
One ever so slight step down on the funny meter is their bike called "The Peacemaker", which sports the slogan; "White State of the Art."
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Oh, and as Banzai pointed out to me in a previous thread, the Nashbar "X" now comes with 130mm rear spacing. I have an older model with 135mm - and would have recommended it to you except for that little change.
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Thanks Not in stock. Talked to Soma today, there are none in the channel at all and the ones in the pipeline are bobbing around in the Pacific and are 3-4 weeks out.
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I want to add 2 thumbs up to the Nashbar X frame. A little backstory....I built a commuter using the frame and their carbon fork. I live about 25 miles from where I work and to make things a little easier, I drive in with the car and bike just inside the city limits, park and then ride the bike in the last 6 miles.
The second week of commuting with it, I had the bike on trunk mount car carrier. It was early in the morning, and I didn't realize I hadn't strapped the bike on the carrier. Well, I guess you know what's coming....
Well, I got out on the main highway and at about 50 miles per hour the bike flew off the carrier and hit the road. I saw it go in the rear view mirror. I just knew that was it for my new bike. I pulled over and jumped out and ran back while the cars behind me were trying to work their way around my bike lying in the road.
I grabbed it up and got it off onto the side of the road. The bike had no significant damage. The frame had held up, no cracks, no odd bends. The Nashbar carbon fork got off scot free as well. The handlebar, rear rack, pedal, rear skewer, seat and left brifter (Nashbar MicroShift) took the brunt of the fall. I have a Vuelta Corsa wheelset with Conti GP 4 Season tires. They were OK. I rode the bike in that morning without further incident. I've given it a good check out, been on a couple of 23 mile group rides with it. No problems!
I got off easy. I know it could have been far worse. But still, I'm pretty impressed with the frame and fork.
The second week of commuting with it, I had the bike on trunk mount car carrier. It was early in the morning, and I didn't realize I hadn't strapped the bike on the carrier. Well, I guess you know what's coming....
Well, I got out on the main highway and at about 50 miles per hour the bike flew off the carrier and hit the road. I saw it go in the rear view mirror. I just knew that was it for my new bike. I pulled over and jumped out and ran back while the cars behind me were trying to work their way around my bike lying in the road.
I grabbed it up and got it off onto the side of the road. The bike had no significant damage. The frame had held up, no cracks, no odd bends. The Nashbar carbon fork got off scot free as well. The handlebar, rear rack, pedal, rear skewer, seat and left brifter (Nashbar MicroShift) took the brunt of the fall. I have a Vuelta Corsa wheelset with Conti GP 4 Season tires. They were OK. I rode the bike in that morning without further incident. I've given it a good check out, been on a couple of 23 mile group rides with it. No problems!
I got off easy. I know it could have been far worse. But still, I'm pretty impressed with the frame and fork.