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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

05-03-14, 05:57 PM

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searching for a CX bike... opinions on these?

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Posted By bres dad

I appreciate the opinions and options. The...

I appreciate the opinions and options. The Schwinn fits the bill. Actually did some trail riding. I got some strange looks and one guy asked why I was taking a road bike on single track. I pointed to...

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

04-22-14, 03:39 PM

Replies: 25

searching for a CX bike... opinions on these?

Views: 4,117

Posted By bres dad

I pulled the pads out of the calipers & the...

I pulled the pads out of the calipers & the caliper off the bike and reset everything... no more shuttering, squeaking, etc. Just need to fine tune the brakes. Problem solved...

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

04-22-14, 08:11 AM

Replies: 25

searching for a CX bike... opinions on these?

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Posted By bres dad

anything is possible. I thought the pads were in...

anything is possible. I thought the pads were in right (they clicked like they should and looked straight) but who knows. If its even remotely possible to put them in backwards, upside down, etc. I'm...

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

04-22-14, 05:35 AM

Replies: 25

searching for a CX bike... opinions on these?

Views: 4,117

Posted By bres dad

I'll check it out. I did find & download the set...

I'll check it out. I did find & download the set up manual from Avid/SRAM. When I picked this up, someone had taken the caliper off & removed the pads. The front pads & cable housing were missing and...

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

04-21-14, 10:09 PM

Replies: 25

searching for a CX bike... opinions on these?

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Posted By bres dad

I'm not familiar enough with Ridley to comment on...

I'm not familiar enough with Ridley to comment on the bike but it looks like its speced out nice. No Ridley dealers around otherwise I'd have looked at one. I'm sure someone else can chime in. Might...

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

04-21-14, 10:06 PM

Replies: 25

searching for a CX bike... opinions on these?

Views: 4,117

Posted By bres dad

I may have found the problem, or at least a clue....

I may have found the problem, or at least a clue. I thought I'd start by pulling the pads & sanding them as recommended. I was looking at the wear on the rotors to see if it was uneven, hinting at a...

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

04-21-14, 06:51 AM

Replies: 25

searching for a CX bike... opinions on these?

Views: 4,117

Posted By bres dad

This has been on hold as I've had some vehicle...

This has been on hold as I've had some vehicle repairs to make. I found a NOS Schwinn Super Sport DBX I was able to trade out some stuff and a little bit of cash. I will be tweaking it for awhile but...

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

04-04-14, 12:03 PM

Replies: 25

searching for a CX bike... opinions on these?

Views: 4,117

Posted By bres dad

I'm leaning towards the Jamis. I'll probably sell...

I'm leaning towards the Jamis. I'll probably sell my Trek 1000 to help fund the CX bike. Until then, I have an old Giant hybrid frame I was given I may build up (it uses cantilevers and will take a...

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

04-03-14, 07:02 AM

Replies: 25

searching for a CX bike... opinions on these?

Views: 4,117

Posted By bres dad

searching for a CX bike... opinions on these?

I'm looking for an entry level cross bike, budget $700 or less. There isn't much around in the used market and what I've seen, I think I'd be as well off to spend a little more $$ and buy new. This...

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