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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-16-14, 06:28 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,928
Posted By rekon

Thanks!! Is it weird that the bike has no...

Thanks!! Is it weird that the bike has no motobecane decals?? The guy said BikesDirect shipped him a frame without decals and called about it. He said, they offered to exchange but he didn't care...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-16-14, 08:51 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,928
Posted By rekon

Thanks I ended up meeting him yesterday and test...

Thanks I ended up meeting him yesterday and test driving it. There may be more reach on his bike but I found it comfortable even with a fair amount of seat post. I ended up trading him last night. ...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-15-14, 06:37 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,928
Posted By rekon

Sorry to resurrect this thread. But a local dude...

Sorry to resurrect this thread. But a local dude said his bike is too small and wants to trade me a Motobecane Fantom Cross Outlaw that's 52cm for my bike. Is this a decent trade?

I wanted to...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-10-14, 12:34 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,928
Posted By rekon

Funny you wrote this. I ended up at a bike shop...

Funny you wrote this. I ended up at a bike shop after work today and tried a bunch of 51s. I really liked how the CAAD 8 bike fit - even though it's not a CX.

Problem is I'm stuck with the 54...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-08-14, 09:25 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,928
Posted By rekon

Thanks for sharing your experience. Do you ride...

Thanks for sharing your experience. Do you ride a 51 now? If so, how much seat post did you gain with the smaller bike?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-08-14, 09:21 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,928
Posted By rekon

Nope. They just said the 54 and a short stem is...

Nope. They just said the 54 and a short stem is a good fit for me.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-07-14, 06:24 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,928
Posted By rekon

I mean my bike is generally comfortable... I'm...

I mean my bike is generally comfortable... I'm not sure what gains I would get from a higher seat post and TBH I wouldn't know if a higher seat post would be more comfortable. The shop I bought it...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-07-14, 06:19 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,928
Posted By rekon

I think your right. I'm trying to work with the...

I think your right. I'm trying to work with the shop to get me into a 51 cm that way I can raise the seat post a bit and probably be more comfortable. However, the more I research I do... The more...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-07-14, 05:56 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,928
Posted By rekon

Thanks. Does that apply to 51 cm sizes as well?

Thanks. Does that apply to 51 cm sizes as well?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-07-14, 05:15 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,928
Posted By rekon

54 cm.

54 cm.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-07-14, 04:40 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,928
Posted By rekon

Thanks, does this mean a smaller bike frame is...

Thanks, does this mean a smaller bike frame is less reliable?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-07-14, 02:09 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,928
Posted By rekon

Yes to both.

Yes to both.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-07-14, 11:32 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,928
Posted By rekon

5'6...

5'6...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-07-14, 10:48 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,928
Posted By rekon

I also would like more seatpost. Do you have an...

I also would like more seatpost. Do you have an example of bikes without much seatpost?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-07-14, 09:00 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,928
Posted By rekon

Cannondales Tiagara bike is about the same price.

Cannondales Tiagara bike is about the same price.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-06-14, 05:03 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,928
Posted By rekon

Ya I tried that... If I raise the saddle anymore...

Ya I tried that... If I raise the saddle anymore it would straighten my leg.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-06-14, 02:48 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,928
Posted By rekon

Also I want this bike for commuting but I also...

Also I want this bike for commuting but I also want to enter in some local competitions.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-06-14, 01:37 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,928
Posted By rekon

I bought this bike a few months ago. I just...

I bought this bike a few months ago. I just talked to the LBS where I bought it from. The guy is going to talk to the owner to see if I can return it for a CX that fits properly and get back to me....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-06-14, 01:37 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,928
Posted By rekon

Good question... not sure why my came with...

Good question... not sure why my came with reflectors.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-05-14, 11:44 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,928
Posted By rekon

Thanks my LBS said most commuters just lower the...

Thanks my LBS said most commuters just lower the saddle. The bike is comfortable but the saddle is low. Should I try to trade on for a bike that fits? Maybe I can just trade this for a better fit...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-05-14, 06:45 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,928
Posted By rekon

What do you mean too big?

What do you mean too big?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-05-14, 05:29 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,928
Posted By rekon

Cyclocross Upgrades

I understand my Jamis Nova Sport is a value orientated model and the manufacture probably takes short cuts and saves cost on various parts. My question is what upgrades should I do to my CX bike? ...
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