700c, Drop Bars, and Disc Brakes!
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700c, Drop Bars, and Disc Brakes!
Time to update the hell out of this thread: https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...highlight=drop
Commuting/Touring:
Surly Disc Trucker ($1400): https://surlybikes.com/bikes/disc_trucker
Jamis Aurora Elite ($1600): https://www.jamisbikes.com/usa/thebik...roraelite.html
Jamis Bosanova ($1275): https://www.jamisbikes.com/usa/thebik..._bosanova.html
Kona Sutra ($1500): https://www.konaworld.com/road.cfm?content=sutra
Salsa Fargo ($1400-$1800): https://salsacycles.com/bikes/fargo/
Singular Peregrine ($?): https://www.singularcycles.com/peregrine.html
Redline Metro Classic ($1100): https://www.redlinebicycles.com/bikes...-metro-classic
Redline Metro Sport ($800): https://www.redlinebicycles.com/bikes...12-metro-sport
Civia Bryant ($1800): https://civiacycles.com/bikes/bryant/
Gensis Day 1 (1000-1700 pounds): https://www.genesisbikes.co.uk/bikes/...y-01-alfine-11
Planet X Kaffenback ($1400): https://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/...sc_hybrid_bike
Kinesis Decade Tripster frame ($730): https://www.kinesisdecade.co.uk/product.php?id=1
Brodie Elan: https://www.brodiebikes.com/2012/bikes/elan.php
Brodie Argus: https://www.brodiebikes.com/2012/bikes/argus.php
Raleigh Sojourn: https://www.rb01web.com/bikes/steel-road/sojourn-12/
Lynskey Backroad Traveller frame ($3400): https://www.lynskeyperformance.com/st...-traveler.html
Lynskey Backroad frame ($2200): https://www.lynskeyperformance.com/store/backroad.html
Pompetamine Versa ($1100): https://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/CBOOPOMP...etamine_versa_
Traitor Ruben ($600, frame only): https://www.traitorcycles.com/Bikes_Ruben.cfm
Cyclocross:
Jamis Nova Race ($1200): https://www.jamisbikes.com/usa/thebik..._novarace.html
Van Dessel Gin & Trombones ($1149, frame only): https://www.vandesselsports.com/?page_id=31
Motobecane Fantom Outlaw ($900): https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...ane/outlaw.htm
Other bikesdirect.com bikes that have substandard components.
Felt F65X ($1750): https://www.feltbicycles.com/USA/2012...X/Cy/F65X.aspx
Specialized TriCross Elite ($1900): https://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/...01&scname=Road
(Mikesbikes has a version with worse components for ($1150)
Specialized CruX ($2100): https://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/...01&scname=Road
Genesis Vapour Disc (1200 pounds): https://www.genesisbikes.co.uk/bikes/...ur/vapour-disc
Genesis Croix De Fer (1100 pounds): https://www.genesisbikes.co.uk/bikes/...r/croix-de-fer
Merida Cyclocross 5D ($?): https://www.merida-bikes.com/en_gb/bi...oss+carbon+5-D
Stevens Vapour (1600 pounds): https://www.stevensbikes.de/2012/inde...=UK&lang=en_US
Focus Mares ($?): https://www.focus-bikes.com/int/en/bi...x-20-disc.html
Origin-8 CX700 Steel Cross ($162, frame only): https://www.origin-8.com/?page_id=91&...26+ACCESSORIES
Look X-85 ($: if you have to ask...): https://www.lookcycle.com/en/uk/route...x-85-bike.html
Brodie Romax: https://www.brodiebikes.com/2012/bikes/romax.php
Brodie Ronin: https://www.brodiebikes.com/2012/bikes/ronin.php
Lynskey Procross ($3600): https://www.lynskeyperformance.com/st...e-special.html
Lynskey Cooper CX frame ($1800, Ti): https://www.lynskeyperformance.com/store/cooper-cx.html
Soma Doublecross DC ($400, frame only): https://www.somafab.com/archives/product/double-cross-dc
Road:
Salsa Vaya ($1300-1700): https://salsacycles.com/bikes/vaya/
Kona ***** Inc ($1700): https://www.konaworld.com/road.cfm?content=*****_inc
Volagi Luscio ($2900-4500): https://www.volagi.com/bikes
Raleigh Roper ($1500): https://www.rb01web.com/bikes/steel-road/roper-12/
Raleigh Furley ($820): https://www.rb01web.com/bikes/steel-road/furley-12/
Monstercross:
Singular Gryphon ($?): https://www.singularcycles.com/gryphon.html
Rawland Drakker ($600, frame only): https://www.rawlandcycles.com/store/i...intItemID=3878
Van Dessel WTF ($700, frame only): https://www.vandesselsports.com/?page_id=17
Salsa Fargo ($1400-$1800): https://salsacycles.com/bikes/fargo/
Voodoo Nakisi ($300-350) (requires "Nakisi Stem" for drop bars): https://voodoo-usa.com/bicycles/nakisi
Vassago Fisticuff ($580): https://vassagomtb.com/fisticuff/
The list is not complete, add your input!
Commuting/Touring:
Surly Disc Trucker ($1400): https://surlybikes.com/bikes/disc_trucker
Jamis Aurora Elite ($1600): https://www.jamisbikes.com/usa/thebik...roraelite.html
Jamis Bosanova ($1275): https://www.jamisbikes.com/usa/thebik..._bosanova.html
Kona Sutra ($1500): https://www.konaworld.com/road.cfm?content=sutra
Salsa Fargo ($1400-$1800): https://salsacycles.com/bikes/fargo/
Singular Peregrine ($?): https://www.singularcycles.com/peregrine.html
Redline Metro Classic ($1100): https://www.redlinebicycles.com/bikes...-metro-classic
Redline Metro Sport ($800): https://www.redlinebicycles.com/bikes...12-metro-sport
Civia Bryant ($1800): https://civiacycles.com/bikes/bryant/
Gensis Day 1 (1000-1700 pounds): https://www.genesisbikes.co.uk/bikes/...y-01-alfine-11
Planet X Kaffenback ($1400): https://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/...sc_hybrid_bike
Kinesis Decade Tripster frame ($730): https://www.kinesisdecade.co.uk/product.php?id=1
Brodie Elan: https://www.brodiebikes.com/2012/bikes/elan.php
Brodie Argus: https://www.brodiebikes.com/2012/bikes/argus.php
Raleigh Sojourn: https://www.rb01web.com/bikes/steel-road/sojourn-12/
Lynskey Backroad Traveller frame ($3400): https://www.lynskeyperformance.com/st...-traveler.html
Lynskey Backroad frame ($2200): https://www.lynskeyperformance.com/store/backroad.html
Pompetamine Versa ($1100): https://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/CBOOPOMP...etamine_versa_
Traitor Ruben ($600, frame only): https://www.traitorcycles.com/Bikes_Ruben.cfm
Cyclocross:
Jamis Nova Race ($1200): https://www.jamisbikes.com/usa/thebik..._novarace.html
Van Dessel Gin & Trombones ($1149, frame only): https://www.vandesselsports.com/?page_id=31
Motobecane Fantom Outlaw ($900): https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...ane/outlaw.htm
Other bikesdirect.com bikes that have substandard components.
Felt F65X ($1750): https://www.feltbicycles.com/USA/2012...X/Cy/F65X.aspx
Specialized TriCross Elite ($1900): https://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/...01&scname=Road
(Mikesbikes has a version with worse components for ($1150)
Specialized CruX ($2100): https://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/...01&scname=Road
Genesis Vapour Disc (1200 pounds): https://www.genesisbikes.co.uk/bikes/...ur/vapour-disc
Genesis Croix De Fer (1100 pounds): https://www.genesisbikes.co.uk/bikes/...r/croix-de-fer
Merida Cyclocross 5D ($?): https://www.merida-bikes.com/en_gb/bi...oss+carbon+5-D
Stevens Vapour (1600 pounds): https://www.stevensbikes.de/2012/inde...=UK&lang=en_US
Focus Mares ($?): https://www.focus-bikes.com/int/en/bi...x-20-disc.html
Origin-8 CX700 Steel Cross ($162, frame only): https://www.origin-8.com/?page_id=91&...26+ACCESSORIES
Look X-85 ($: if you have to ask...): https://www.lookcycle.com/en/uk/route...x-85-bike.html
Brodie Romax: https://www.brodiebikes.com/2012/bikes/romax.php
Brodie Ronin: https://www.brodiebikes.com/2012/bikes/ronin.php
Lynskey Procross ($3600): https://www.lynskeyperformance.com/st...e-special.html
Lynskey Cooper CX frame ($1800, Ti): https://www.lynskeyperformance.com/store/cooper-cx.html
Soma Doublecross DC ($400, frame only): https://www.somafab.com/archives/product/double-cross-dc
Road:
Salsa Vaya ($1300-1700): https://salsacycles.com/bikes/vaya/
Kona ***** Inc ($1700): https://www.konaworld.com/road.cfm?content=*****_inc
Volagi Luscio ($2900-4500): https://www.volagi.com/bikes
Raleigh Roper ($1500): https://www.rb01web.com/bikes/steel-road/roper-12/
Raleigh Furley ($820): https://www.rb01web.com/bikes/steel-road/furley-12/
Monstercross:
Singular Gryphon ($?): https://www.singularcycles.com/gryphon.html
Rawland Drakker ($600, frame only): https://www.rawlandcycles.com/store/i...intItemID=3878
Van Dessel WTF ($700, frame only): https://www.vandesselsports.com/?page_id=17
Salsa Fargo ($1400-$1800): https://salsacycles.com/bikes/fargo/
Voodoo Nakisi ($300-350) (requires "Nakisi Stem" for drop bars): https://voodoo-usa.com/bicycles/nakisi
Vassago Fisticuff ($580): https://vassagomtb.com/fisticuff/
The list is not complete, add your input!
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Civia Bryant (Alfine) $1800
https://civiacycles.com/bikes/bryant/
Felt F65X (Cyclocross) $1750
https://www.feltbicycles.com/USA/2012...X/Cy/F65X.aspx
I'm sure there are more.
https://civiacycles.com/bikes/bryant/
Felt F65X (Cyclocross) $1750
https://www.feltbicycles.com/USA/2012...X/Cy/F65X.aspx
I'm sure there are more.
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Volagi Luscio Ultegra (~$3600)
https://www.volagi.com/bikes/introduc...es-msrp-359500
https://www.volagi.com/bikes/introduc...es-msrp-359500
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Specialized TriCross Elite (Cyclocross, although Specialized calls it "Freeroad") ~$1600 https://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/...01&scname=Road
Also, disc version of TriCross Sport ~$1150 https://mikesbikes.com/product/12spec...c-130907-1.htm
Specialized CruX Comp Disc (Cyclocross) ~$1900 https://mikesbikes.com/product/12spec...x-130562-1.htm
Also, disc version of TriCross Sport ~$1150 https://mikesbikes.com/product/12spec...c-130907-1.htm
Specialized CruX Comp Disc (Cyclocross) ~$1900 https://mikesbikes.com/product/12spec...x-130562-1.htm
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Specialized crux https://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/...01&scname=Road
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Thanks for the input! I've updated the list in the original post so that everything is all in the same place.
I have to say, that Volagi....it makes me drool.
I have to say, that Volagi....it makes me drool.
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we're getting closer to my ultimate commuter bike: 700c, drop bars, HYDRAULIC disc brakes, IGH, and titanium frame with fender clearance.
bikesdirect.com does sell a titanium cyclocross with disc frame and fork tabs and disc compatible wheelset, but comes equipped with canti's.
will anyone ever make hydraulic levers for drop bars?
bikesdirect.com does sell a titanium cyclocross with disc frame and fork tabs and disc compatible wheelset, but comes equipped with canti's.
will anyone ever make hydraulic levers for drop bars?
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Genesis Day 01: https://www.genesisbikes.co.uk/bikes/...y-01-alfine-11
Genesis Vapour: https://www.genesisbikes.co.uk/bikes/...ur/vapour-disc
Genesis Croix De Fer: https://www.genesisbikes.co.uk/bikes/cross/croix-de-fer/croix-de-fer
Merida Cyclo Cross Carbon 5-D: https://www.merida-bikes.com/en_gb/bi...oss+carbon+5-D
Stevens Vapor: https://www.stevensbikes.de/2012/inde...=UK&lang=en_US
Focus Mares AX 2.0:https://www.focus-bikes.com/int/en/bi...x-20-disc.html
Focus Mares AX 4.0: https://www.focus-bikes.com/int/en/bi...res-ax-40.html
Planet X Kaffenback: https://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/...sc_hybrid_bike
Origin-8 CX 700 frame: https://www.origin-8.com/?page_id=91&...26+ACCESSORIES
Kinesis Decade Tripster frame: https://www.kinesisdecade.co.uk/product.php?id=1
Photo with drop bars.
Look X-85: https://www.lookcycle.com/en/uk/route...x-85-bike.html
Brodie Romax: https://www.brodiebikes.com/2012/bikes/romax.php
Brodie Ronin: https://www.brodiebikes.com/2012/bikes/ronin.php
Brodie Elan: https://www.brodiebikes.com/2012/bikes/elan.php
Brodie Argus: https://www.brodiebikes.com/2012/bikes/argus.php
Raleigh Roper: https://www.rb01web.com/bikes/steel-road/roper-12/
Raleigh Furley: https://www.rb01web.com/bikes/steel-road/furley-12/
Raleigh Sojourn: https://www.rb01web.com/bikes/steel-road/sojourn-12/
Redline Metro Sport: https://www.redlinebicycles.com/bikes...12-metro-sport
Lynskey Procross: https://www.lynskeyperformance.com/st...e-special.html
Lynskey Cooper CX frame: https://www.lynskeyperformance.com/store/cooper-cx.html
Lynskey Procross frame: https://www.lynskeyperformance.com/store/procross.html
Lynskey Backroad Traveller frame: https://www.lynskeyperformance.com/st...-traveler.html
Lynskey Backroad frame: https://www.lynskeyperformance.com/store/backroad.html
Genesis Vapour: https://www.genesisbikes.co.uk/bikes/...ur/vapour-disc
Genesis Croix De Fer: https://www.genesisbikes.co.uk/bikes/cross/croix-de-fer/croix-de-fer
Merida Cyclo Cross Carbon 5-D: https://www.merida-bikes.com/en_gb/bi...oss+carbon+5-D
Stevens Vapor: https://www.stevensbikes.de/2012/inde...=UK&lang=en_US
Focus Mares AX 2.0:https://www.focus-bikes.com/int/en/bi...x-20-disc.html
Focus Mares AX 4.0: https://www.focus-bikes.com/int/en/bi...res-ax-40.html
Planet X Kaffenback: https://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/...sc_hybrid_bike
Origin-8 CX 700 frame: https://www.origin-8.com/?page_id=91&...26+ACCESSORIES
Kinesis Decade Tripster frame: https://www.kinesisdecade.co.uk/product.php?id=1
Photo with drop bars.
Look X-85: https://www.lookcycle.com/en/uk/route...x-85-bike.html
Brodie Romax: https://www.brodiebikes.com/2012/bikes/romax.php
Brodie Ronin: https://www.brodiebikes.com/2012/bikes/ronin.php
Brodie Elan: https://www.brodiebikes.com/2012/bikes/elan.php
Brodie Argus: https://www.brodiebikes.com/2012/bikes/argus.php
Raleigh Roper: https://www.rb01web.com/bikes/steel-road/roper-12/
Raleigh Furley: https://www.rb01web.com/bikes/steel-road/furley-12/
Raleigh Sojourn: https://www.rb01web.com/bikes/steel-road/sojourn-12/
Redline Metro Sport: https://www.redlinebicycles.com/bikes...12-metro-sport
Lynskey Procross: https://www.lynskeyperformance.com/st...e-special.html
Lynskey Cooper CX frame: https://www.lynskeyperformance.com/store/cooper-cx.html
Lynskey Procross frame: https://www.lynskeyperformance.com/store/procross.html
Lynskey Backroad Traveller frame: https://www.lynskeyperformance.com/st...-traveler.html
Lynskey Backroad frame: https://www.lynskeyperformance.com/store/backroad.html
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You got an LBS with all those brands? in stock?
NB the early adopter needs a big wallet for any of the cable to hydraulic conversion
schemes , to have brifters and hydraulic discs.
Boutique small German shops,+ Hope, UK and TRP all put that part alone
up to several hundred bucks..
https://www.hopetech.com/page.aspx?itemID=SPG342
https://www.trpbrakes.com/article_detail.php?aid=21
the Magura Drop bar hydraulic was a closed system, for their rim brakes.
they stopped making those LongAgo.
will anyone ever make hydraulic levers for drop bars?
schemes , to have brifters and hydraulic discs.
Boutique small German shops,+ Hope, UK and TRP all put that part alone
up to several hundred bucks..
https://www.hopetech.com/page.aspx?itemID=SPG342
https://www.trpbrakes.com/article_detail.php?aid=21
the Magura Drop bar hydraulic was a closed system, for their rim brakes.
they stopped making those LongAgo.
Last edited by fietsbob; 12-08-11 at 07:14 PM.
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Awesome list to refer to as I'm jonesin' for one next year (in a couple weeks!)
Add On-One Dirty Disco and Foundry Auger to the list.
Add On-One Dirty Disco and Foundry Auger to the list.
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when will manufacturers make those? they make hydraulic brake levers for flat bars, why won't someone make them for drop bars? is it really too much to ask?
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Dan, dan , dan,
When will "They" make this for you?
When there is a demand, in short.
Ah, time to get some investors and design engineers
and take the bull by the horns..
Market survey, and see what the market demand is..
Consumer goods manufacturers respond, to sufficient consumer demand..
or have great sense that the demand is untapped, risk the money and give it a go.
for now you maybe a demand population of one.
Cyclo cross racing is the market the parts I linked to, are meant to serve..
Those people run brifters, that occupy the space inside the brake lever body.
You need to go to trade show in Taipei, with a line of credit, some Drawings,
and talk to the movers and shakers in the industry..
In the Autumn, there is a EuroBike industry trade show in Germany
those pieces were introduced this year, there.
and one for North America, in 'Vegas.
Magura of Germany is a precision metal die casting company,
mountain bike brakes and M/C brakes are just Part of the company, for example..
show them the money and they can do the job too.
When will "They" make this for you?
When there is a demand, in short.
Ah, time to get some investors and design engineers
and take the bull by the horns..
Market survey, and see what the market demand is..
Consumer goods manufacturers respond, to sufficient consumer demand..
or have great sense that the demand is untapped, risk the money and give it a go.
for now you maybe a demand population of one.
Cyclo cross racing is the market the parts I linked to, are meant to serve..
Those people run brifters, that occupy the space inside the brake lever body.
You need to go to trade show in Taipei, with a line of credit, some Drawings,
and talk to the movers and shakers in the industry..
In the Autumn, there is a EuroBike industry trade show in Germany
those pieces were introduced this year, there.
and one for North America, in 'Vegas.
Magura of Germany is a precision metal die casting company,
mountain bike brakes and M/C brakes are just Part of the company, for example..
show them the money and they can do the job too.
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Pompetamine Versa
https://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/CBOOPOMP...etamine_versa_
https://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/CBOOPOMP...etamine_versa_
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I'm slowly updating the OP with all the great new bikes you guys are identifying.
Since I'm still a budget-conscious student, I'm extremely intrigued by the Origin-8 CX700. Less than $200?!? I don't know anything about this company; is there a catch? When it comes to CroMo frames, I think Surly/Salsa, which are over $500. Hell, I even found Soma Fabrications for $450 (which also looks great, BTW).
Can someone please tell me what the catch is, there? I mean, it's less than half the price of competing frames! Also, what's up with that 132.5 mm hub spacing? They're claiming it will fit 130 mm and 135 mm hubs...is that actually true and/or acceptable?
Since I'm still a budget-conscious student, I'm extremely intrigued by the Origin-8 CX700. Less than $200?!? I don't know anything about this company; is there a catch? When it comes to CroMo frames, I think Surly/Salsa, which are over $500. Hell, I even found Soma Fabrications for $450 (which also looks great, BTW).
Can someone please tell me what the catch is, there? I mean, it's less than half the price of competing frames! Also, what's up with that 132.5 mm hub spacing? They're claiming it will fit 130 mm and 135 mm hubs...is that actually true and/or acceptable?
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My personal favorite: Traitor Ruben.
$600 for the frame.
~$1,700 for the build kit.
Sharp4a9: Just noticed you're a fellow Minneapolitan! Happy trails, neighbor.
BTW, yeah 132.5mm rear spacing will fit both 130 and 135 mm hubs. No prob in my experience.
$600 for the frame.
~$1,700 for the build kit.
Sharp4a9: Just noticed you're a fellow Minneapolitan! Happy trails, neighbor.
BTW, yeah 132.5mm rear spacing will fit both 130 and 135 mm hubs. No prob in my experience.
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I'm slowly updating the OP with all the great new bikes you guys are identifying.
Since I'm still a budget-conscious student, I'm extremely intrigued by the Origin-8 CX700. Less than $200?!? I don't know anything about this company; is there a catch? When it comes to CroMo frames, I think Surly/Salsa, which are over $500. Hell, I even found Soma Fabrications for $450 (which also looks great, BTW).
Can someone please tell me what the catch is, there? I mean, it's less than half the price of competing frames! Also, what's up with that 132.5 mm hub spacing? They're claiming it will fit 130 mm and 135 mm hubs...is that actually true and/or acceptable?
Since I'm still a budget-conscious student, I'm extremely intrigued by the Origin-8 CX700. Less than $200?!? I don't know anything about this company; is there a catch? When it comes to CroMo frames, I think Surly/Salsa, which are over $500. Hell, I even found Soma Fabrications for $450 (which also looks great, BTW).
Can someone please tell me what the catch is, there? I mean, it's less than half the price of competing frames! Also, what's up with that 132.5 mm hub spacing? They're claiming it will fit 130 mm and 135 mm hubs...is that actually true and/or acceptable?
I'm in the process or building-up the CX-700.
The Soma is better all-around, but won't take silly-big tires for singletrack or winter trail riding. I got the Soma down to 22 lbs and the bike was a fast century bike, the CX-700 would fail as a pure road bike.
The CX-700 is cheap enough to have for fun, but a monster-cross bike will be slower and require more effort to ride as an everyday bike, I expect.
The CX 700 has huge flexability. It has fender & rack mounts that most MTB do not have. It can be a drop-bar 29er like the Fargo or Vaya. It can take Cantilever or Disc brakes. It can be a single speed or multi-speed bike. It can even take an IGH.
I'm going to use it as a test bike for winter conditions, touring and single-track.
But, it will be heavier and more of a beast than most CX bikes.
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My personal favorite: Traitor Ruben...132.5mm rear spacing will fit both 130 and 135 mm hubs. No prob in my experience.
What category is the Ruben to be placed in? Marketed as a cyclocross/commuter, mine is recognizable as a road bike with 25mm slicks, the genre blurs a bit with 32mm Cypres tires mounted, and one poster labeled it Monster Cross when I displayed it with wide 650b wheels.
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I've heard other people have problems with the 132.5 mm sizing. I have a 135mm hub and it works fine. My points of reference have been old, much cheaper bikes, however, so I might have different standards when it comes to how a bike feels.
I think my Ruben can be placed in the cyclocross/commuter and maybe light touring category. For me it's my fun bike which means long road rides and occasional off-road dirt riding. I never ride it to work as my workplace is in a high theft area and I am a paranoid mfer (my old mtb gets to sweat it out while I'm working).
I've heard other people have problems with the 132.5 mm sizing. I have a 135mm hub and it works fine. My points of reference have been old, much cheaper bikes, however, so I might have different standards when it comes to how a bike feels.
I think my Ruben can be placed in the cyclocross/commuter and maybe light touring category. For me it's my fun bike which means long road rides and occasional off-road dirt riding. I never ride it to work as my workplace is in a high theft area and I am a paranoid mfer (my old mtb gets to sweat it out while I'm working).
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No problems with 132.5 mm dropouts on my Soma Double Cross.
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The OP is now updated with everyone's posts so far. I'm beginning to think that it would also be good to organize by frame type and cost, rather than just geometry. Maybe I'm just thinking that because I kind of like Excel.
Interesting info on dropout spacing...I have no idea what to make of it.
Interesting info on dropout spacing...I have no idea what to make of it.
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I used to see these at REI. It looked like a great all season commuter, that would accommodate studded tires for winter commuting and training. I might even have used it for certain cross races that are less conducive to to my usual SS cross race rig. I really wanted one, but they never had it in my size, and now I don't see them around at all.
https://www.rei.com/product/779985/novara-buzz-road-bike
https://www.rei.com/product/779985/novara-buzz-road-bike
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The Monster-Cross group needs refinement. A Monster-Cross bike can take 29er tires in the 700x45 to 700x50 (or larger) ETRTO size range. Most of these will require a MTB crank and will not fit a road crank with a standard BB length.
The Origin 8 is a Monster-Cross Bike.
Add the Gunner Fast Lane to the commuter group: https://gunnarbikes.com/site/bikes/fast-lane/
Add Gunnar Hyper X is a (racing) Cyclocross bike frame: https://gunnarbikes.com/site/bikes/hyper-x/
Most Gunner Rock Tour frames are set up with drop bars, this would be another Monster-Cross frame: https://gunnarbikes.com/site/bikes/rock-tour/
The Origin 8 is a Monster-Cross Bike.
Add the Gunner Fast Lane to the commuter group: https://gunnarbikes.com/site/bikes/fast-lane/
Add Gunnar Hyper X is a (racing) Cyclocross bike frame: https://gunnarbikes.com/site/bikes/hyper-x/
Most Gunner Rock Tour frames are set up with drop bars, this would be another Monster-Cross frame: https://gunnarbikes.com/site/bikes/rock-tour/
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