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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-02-04, 09:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,071
Posted By tmessenger

Depends on the type of racing, check out Colango...

Depends on the type of racing, check out Colango road bike geometry it looks a lot like cross bike geometry. BB height is usually only about 10-15 mm higher, not a deal breaker, and you'll have a...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-28-04, 02:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 820
Posted By tmessenger

Don't know what kind of cantilevers your bike...

Don't know what kind of cantilevers your bike come with but if they are the low profile type they'll need help. Look at the angle of the straddle cable and how cantilevered the arms are, this will...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-28-04, 01:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 846
Posted By tmessenger

The deal with CX frames is the wheel base is not...

The deal with CX frames is the wheel base is not as long as a touring frame (shorter rear triangle) so you may have heel strike problems with rear panniers. Also generally the bottom bracket is a...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-26-04, 08:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,035
Posted By tmessenger

In the past the canon's use to punish their rider...

In the past the canon's use to punish their rider (harsh ride) but it's been a long time sense I've tried one and a lot of progress has been made in metallurgy. If you have access to one crank the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-26-04, 10:24 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 481
Posted By tmessenger

New Litespeed carbon cross fork great deal.

As of 4/26/04 Colorado Cylist has a Litespeed carbon cross fork list in their sale catalog for $129. This is a 1-1/8 steer tube, my frame is 1" so I'm out of luck but thought someone else on this...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-25-04, 07:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 952
Posted By tmessenger

Thanks for the responses my LBS is getting me a...

Thanks for the responses my LBS is getting me a Surly fork for $65 and I know I already like that one, I'll just live with the few extra ounces.

Tim
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-22-04, 08:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,202
Posted By tmessenger

If you're not doing a vintage resto why not just...

If you're not doing a vintage resto why not just buy a threadless stem adapter from Nashbar (around $12) then you have infinit choices for stems.

tm
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-22-04, 10:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 952
Posted By tmessenger

Winwood fork ride quality?

Howdy

I sold my Surly Crosscheck this winter and purchased a used and rare GSR Forza Cross. The GSR came with a Wound Up fork that was way to stiff for may taste, I ride mostly on the road in...
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