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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-10-14, 10:26 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,611
Posted By aaw

One last thought. I do spin out the 46/11 on road...

One last thought. I do spin out the 46/11 on road rides. But since I don't do road racing (and I'm too scared to go that fast in my aerobars during a triathlon), it isn't a big deal. I think of it as...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-10-14, 10:23 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 12,567
Posted By aaw

I think I got the weight off of their website?...

I think I got the weight off of their website? Maybe weight weenies? I don't remember. Whatever the weight, my bike is darn light, and it works great for road, cross, and triathlons.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-10-14, 10:22 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 12,567
Posted By aaw

I said I would come back and report on my carbon...

I said I would come back and report on my carbon cross bike set up after some road rides and triathlons. I've been riding my Canondale Super X for not quite a year. I freaking love this bike. I've...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-10-14, 10:10 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,611
Posted By aaw

In case someone ever looks to this forum for...

In case someone ever looks to this forum for info, I'll say that after over a year of riding my cross/road bike combo, I have left the front rings all the same (46/38). I race with my biggest...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-18-13, 10:14 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,611
Posted By aaw

One of my secret motivations for wanting to...

One of my secret motivations for wanting to combine my cross/road bike was that I'd only have 3 bikes to clean instead of 4! Less cleaning = more riding! (not sure that really works out though - I'll...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-17-13, 04:56 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,611
Posted By aaw

Yes, *one* could swap them back and forth; *I*...

Yes, *one* could swap them back and forth; *I* however am unlikely to do so! I squeeze racing and training in around the fringes of working and parenting 2 small children. 15 minutes of bike dealing...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-14-13, 11:04 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,611
Posted By aaw

Thanks all. I'm currently at: keep 46/38...

Thanks all.

I'm currently at: keep 46/38 for a while and see how it goes. I will keep my 11-25 on for CX racing; I just bought a second pair of rims (Rev30s closeouts!) and a 11-28 cassette for...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-06-13, 11:55 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,611
Posted By aaw

Thanks again. I've gone from having my head spin...

Thanks again. I've gone from having my head spin reading so many threads to starting to get a grip on all this. I am deeply appreciative.
Kopsis - ok, I see I need to think about both maximum cog...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-05-13, 07:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,611
Posted By aaw

Thanks for calcs, Kopsis. I think I am maybe...

Thanks for calcs, Kopsis. I think I am maybe understanding this better. I looked at Sheldon Brown's gear calculator to try to figure out where you were getting your GI numbers. I have a road bike...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-04-13, 02:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,611
Posted By aaw

Thanks for responses. And I just realized that...

Thanks for responses. And I just realized that the smaller ring has been swapped to a 38, so my bike is actually a 46/38, which explains a bit about why I found it reasonable to stay on that ring...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-04-13, 12:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,611
Posted By aaw

Seeking straight dope on gearing for cross and road bike all in one

Greetings -
After reading all the excellent advice from folks on this forum across many threads about using a cross bike for a road bike, I'm giving it a try.

I love the bike as a cross machine...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-04-13, 11:30 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 12,567
Posted By aaw

I forgot to say two other specs: Brakes: the...

I forgot to say two other specs:
Brakes: the Cannondale bike has FSA SL-K cantis on it and I stop just fine and can feather onto someone's wheel in a cross race. Not sure I can work in peleton...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-04-13, 11:19 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 12,567
Posted By aaw

Well, I gotta say, I love the Cannondale SuperX...

Well, I gotta say, I love the Cannondale SuperX in cross races! Man, what a difference. I don't feel the need to vomit on the second lap from being so bashed up on the aluminum frame, and I've gone...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-10-13, 10:59 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 12,567
Posted By aaw

Thanks again for everyone's thoughts. I pulled...

Thanks again for everyone's thoughts. I pulled the trigger on a Cannondale Super X hi-mod carbon frame that comes with some nice tubular cross rims. The Redlines were hard to find as a full bike, and...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-03-13, 11:52 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 12,567
Posted By aaw

Maybe it's about the brakes...

Given everyone's recommendations, I am ogling three bikes (my best estimate at specs on a 54 cm bike)
Redline Conquest Pro Carbon (BB drop 70mm, weight 1230 grams, SRAM Rival/Apex Groupo)...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-03-13, 11:31 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 12,567
Posted By aaw

At the risk of sounding (demonstrating that I am)...

At the risk of sounding (demonstrating that I am) obtuse and definitely demonstrating that I am lazy, how hard would it be to build/obtain a set of road and cross wheels (one of each) with the disc?...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-02-13, 08:40 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 12,567
Posted By aaw

flargle - thanks for the great info. That would...

flargle - thanks for the great info. That would be my hope - a relatively fast swap since in a summer week I might easily do both a cross and a road ride. fietsbob - I had steered away from discs,...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-30-13, 02:55 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 12,567
Posted By aaw

Best carbon cross bike for road racing

Ok, I know what you are going to say, but I have my reasons, and I understand the drawbacks. A carbon cross bike will be a HUGE upgrade over my current cross bike and according to a Strava'd test...
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