Convert current CrossCheck or get a complete ?
11-18-11, 06:47 PM
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Convert current CrossCheck or get a complete ?
I am floating two options
Convert CC to fixed
Things I need:
dropout adjusters (I bought the bike used)
shorter chainring bolts
fixed rear wheel, pre-built with a 130mm Surly hub from Handspun
fixed cog with lockring
Should run about $200, from TreeFort Bikes.
or
Buy complete
NOS Specialized Langster for about $450 shipped or pickup Wabi in Downtown LA for about $800 plus or other NOS fixed.
Other considerations, I live in apartment. One bike will have to go to storage. Or current wheel will go to storage. Current cranks are 175mm and I am worried about tagging them on turns.
Not really a true dilemma, but slow work day and I am trying to figure out ways to waste money!!
Convert CC to fixed
Things I need:
dropout adjusters (I bought the bike used)
shorter chainring bolts
fixed rear wheel, pre-built with a 130mm Surly hub from Handspun
fixed cog with lockring
Should run about $200, from TreeFort Bikes.
or
Buy complete
NOS Specialized Langster for about $450 shipped or pickup Wabi in Downtown LA for about $800 plus or other NOS fixed.
Other considerations, I live in apartment. One bike will have to go to storage. Or current wheel will go to storage. Current cranks are 175mm and I am worried about tagging them on turns.
Not really a true dilemma, but slow work day and I am trying to figure out ways to waste money!!
11-18-11, 08:26 PM
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convert the CC. they're awesome and versatile bikes
11-18-11, 08:30 PM
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Skip the Surly Hub. It is pretty simple to respace other hubs and you wont have to deal with a Surly hub
Last edited by hairnet; 11-18-11 at 08:48 PM.
11-19-11, 10:52 PM
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Anyways, opted for plan B. I found NOS Paddy Wagon's for $431 tax free and free shipping. Hope to get it in a couple of weeks.
I figured I can keep the CrossCheck for sustained hilly rides and do my flat rides with the PW.
I figured I can keep the CrossCheck for sustained hilly rides and do my flat rides with the PW.
11-20-11, 05:26 AM
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11-20-11, 10:38 AM
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True, but it is still very easy to screw up the bearings when setting the "cones". I had one and eventually sold it because why the hell did I have a cartridge bearing hub that needs adjustment like a loose ball hub?
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