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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

08-16-14, 04:33 AM

Replies: 34

CX or MTB ?

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For Cthulhus sake - don't buy a suspension bike...

For Cthulhus sake - don't buy a suspension bike for this job! And don't trust a store which tells you that you should. Talk to the people on Winter Cycling. I'm pretty sure that they'll tell you that...

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

08-16-14, 04:21 AM

Replies: 34

CX or MTB ?

Views: 5,037

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The only way that you would have seen an FEA of...

The only way that you would have seen an FEA of the Tricross fork would be if you worked for Specialized as an engineer. You don't (because you're obviously not an engineer.) So, yes, I do know you...

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

08-15-14, 10:47 AM

Replies: 34

CX or MTB ?

Views: 5,037

Posted By meanwhile

You have no idea whether they are "overbuilt" are...

You have no idea whether they are "overbuilt" are not, because you haven't seen a stress analysis. What you know is how the marketing people wanted them to look, which is butch. And, again, tough is...

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

08-15-14, 10:33 AM

Replies: 34

CX or MTB ?

Views: 5,037

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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

08-15-14, 05:19 AM

Replies: 34

CX or MTB ?

Views: 5,037

Posted By meanwhile

..Black really is the new black for you, isn't...

..Black really is the new black for you, isn't it? You know, you could go over those pink Koolstops with a black sharpie..

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

08-15-14, 05:16 AM

Replies: 34

CX or MTB ?

Views: 5,037

Posted By meanwhile

Disagree. Winter bikes should be spill proof and...

Disagree. Winter bikes should be spill proof and forgiving: the Tricross uses too much carbon fibre and there's no way of knowing if it has delaminated after a minor bang. (Remember you're falling on...

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

08-14-14, 12:49 PM

Replies: 34

CX or MTB ?

Views: 5,037

Posted By meanwhile

I don't see why the bike shouldn't be fast; the...

I don't see why the bike shouldn't be fast; the aero looks good.

Btw: that looks like exemplary work on the front canti! It's completely squeal free?

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

08-14-14, 10:23 AM

Replies: 34

CX or MTB ?

Views: 5,037

Posted By meanwhile

..You also pay a potential handling penalty for a...

..You also pay a potential handling penalty for a suspension bike on the road without getting any of the benefits. And good suspension costs an awful lot of money. And you add weight.

Gorgeous...

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

08-14-14, 09:39 AM

Replies: 34

CX or MTB ?

Views: 5,037

Posted By meanwhile

Winter is hard on a bke. And to be honest some of...

Winter is hard on a bke. And to be honest some of those old MTBs are probably better than almost all of the $3000 hype bikes. You can buy a nice Zaskar or a Lava Dome for $300 if you're lucky and...

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

08-14-14, 08:42 AM

Replies: 34

CX or MTB ?

Views: 5,037

Posted By meanwhile

Fenders = excellent point. Carry racks are also...

Fenders = excellent point. Carry racks are also nice: stuff on your back reduces breathability of your shell - and you do NOT want moisture build-up.

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

08-14-14, 08:39 AM

Replies: 34

CX or MTB ?

Views: 5,037

Posted By meanwhile

Either a hardtail rigid fork MTB or cross bike...

Either a hardtail rigid fork MTB or cross bike should work brilliantly. I wouldn't spend $3000 though - a Kona Jake or a 90's MTB like a Zaskar (maybe converted to drops) would be ideal. Winter bikes...

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