Show us your gravel/cross bike...
07-11-12, 08:11 AM
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You'll probably all hate me for this, but it won't be used as intended (racing cross), rather as a fire road bike and fat tire roadie...
Disclaimer - I won't be able to ride this for another 2 months, so the seatpost and saddle are not dialed in.
Disclaimer - I won't be able to ride this for another 2 months, so the seatpost and saddle are not dialed in.
07-11-12, 08:50 AM
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I do hate you a little bit. 
That is awesome! I assume you ordered it in 07 and just now received it right?
That is awesome! I assume you ordered it in 07 and just now received it right?
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07-11-12, 09:34 AM
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Nahhh...I bought it used. I wish that I could afford a new custom, or that I had a time machine so I could go back to 2005 when he took orders, but this was as good as I could get. I believe I'm actually the third owner.
07-13-12, 08:47 PM
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I have the same pedals as you. And that is exactly where any similarity between my bike and yours ends.
Class looking bike. Well done man.
Class looking bike. Well done man.
07-13-12, 09:47 PM
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Still breaking in my new CAAD X 5 105, getting ready for a tour from the top of New Hampshire to the bottom:
New Cannondale CAAD X 5 105 by UnbreakableComb, on Flickr
Night Bike 33 by UnbreakableComb, on Flickr
Night Bike 34 by UnbreakableComb, on Flickr
From Clough, Home by UnbreakableComb, on Flickr
After Work, to Clough by UnbreakableComb, on Flickr
Bridge in Contocook by UnbreakableComb, on Flickr
New Cannondale CAAD X 5 105 by UnbreakableComb, on Flickr
Night Bike 33 by UnbreakableComb, on Flickr
Night Bike 34 by UnbreakableComb, on Flickr
From Clough, Home by UnbreakableComb, on Flickr
After Work, to Clough by UnbreakableComb, on Flickr
Bridge in Contocook by UnbreakableComb, on Flickr
07-13-12, 11:22 PM
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I had a Lemond Poprad that I LOVED, but which was ever slightly too small for me. It's one of the few bikes I regret selling, and I hope this rides as well as the humble Lemond did. This bike is total over kill for my purposes, but I've spent the past 3 months on a couch with a broken leg, and acquiring the bits and pieces, and dreaming of the build, helped keep me sane.
07-14-12, 08:56 PM
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Here's a few of my CX's, along with my newest build(my 1st modern road bike)
My Kona JTS is my mud/rain/"dirty girl". I know I have to slam the stem, & remove the fenders, but I find it more "user friendly" when I have to commute.
My Opus is my "Tank", I use her to train, & commute. I changed the stock for with a CF fork. I've set a few KOM's with her, most of them for climbing.
I have a few 2nds, & 3rds with both of these girls.
Thanks to these girls, I thought I'd give road biking a try.
My Kona JTS is my mud/rain/"dirty girl". I know I have to slam the stem, & remove the fenders, but I find it more "user friendly" when I have to commute.
My Opus is my "Tank", I use her to train, & commute. I changed the stock for with a CF fork. I've set a few KOM's with her, most of them for climbing.
I have a few 2nds, & 3rds with both of these girls.
Thanks to these girls, I thought I'd give road biking a try.
07-25-12, 10:56 AM
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Mine is a Nashbar Steel CX with 105's and a carbon fork. They sold them as a promo for 600 bucks when I bought. Couldn't be happier...except I need to find full fenders and brooks leather to class things up 
07-28-12, 07:08 PM
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98 miles with 40 miles of gravel trail along the Des Plaines river today. 700x38 Vittoria Randonneur Hyper on my Soma Double cross made for a smooth ride and a solid pace
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When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.
08-01-12, 05:37 PM
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cross bike is ready for the 2012 season!
fuji cross comp with carbon fork, thomson stem and post, fizik tundra saddle, FSA gossomar cranks and 38t ring, ultegra 12-27 cassette, sram pg1050 chain, sram rival shifters, sram force rear derailler, ultegra hubs laced to velocity escape rims, challenge fangos in 34, paul neo retro canti front, touring canti rear, paul chain keeper for 1x10, fsa energy bars, pink bar tape, full housing from top tube to rear derailler to keep the **** out. bring it on!
08-01-12, 07:13 PM
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2012 Gravity Liberty. Nothing special. Helped me lose 22lbs in 450 miles. Fresh air beats the gym any day
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08-02-12, 12:43 AM
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Coming together.
08-02-12, 08:39 AM
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Awesome Caloso. Let me know if you need any parts, I have a garage full.
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08-02-12, 10:33 AM
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Thanks, Cynikal. I may hit you up for a chainring. Speaking of parts, I had to swing by City the other day for a cable hanger and Bowen said, "Oh, is it cross season already?"
08-02-12, 10:58 AM
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I have a bunch. Drop me a line. You should get by Bike Biz. There are stocked up with cross gear. They should have a great team this year.
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08-02-12, 11:57 PM
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^^^^Hell Yeah!!! How are you liking the Nashbar? Still on the fence about going that route or waiting who knows how long to find the perfect gem on craigslist, ebay, etc. Didn't know NC had such strong feelings for the military.
08-03-12, 10:37 AM
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The Nashbar Steel CX is worth the money, I originally bought it for the 105 components so I can buy a used carbon/ti frame, but that's out of the window since I love the bike as is. Steel frame, carbon fork and shimano 105's for $600 bucks or so, you can't beat it! Plus you can class her up with brooks leather etc!!!
08-05-12, 11:11 PM
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Finished getting my On-One built up this afternoon and took it out for a spin to tweak the fit. Ten mile verdict: light and lively!
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