Crosslake: Alum or Moly?
06-21-08, 09:50 PM
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Crosslake: Alum or Moly?
I can't imagine both versions weighing the same (22lbs)? Not to mention the weight difference between a 52cm and a 61cm. Or is that a negligible difference?
https://www.crosslakesales.com/Cycling/Track%20Bikes/
I'm new to fixed and haven't ridden a bike in many, many years. Doing this for exercise and so I can get out more and spend more time outside. I've become far to sedentary. The fixed is appealing because of it's simplicity, purity, and it's different from what I've ridden in the past (BMX, MTB, 10-speed)
I've read peoples doubts and concerns about this bike. I've looked at the Mercier, Windsor, Dawes, and Surly.
I can get one of those later if need be.
Something about this model appeals to me. I think it's the low key sticker-less anonymity. I wish those wheels didn't have all that writing on them.
What are the advantages/disadvantages to alum/moly?
Has anyone here actually bought/ridden or even seen one of these in person?
Have you seen this little note some eBay seller has posted?
I contacted Crosslake and they said 'The broker that we deal with is the South American distributor for Raleigh among other things. So they are likely made at the same factory.'
I imagine this frame is the exact same as some other bikes and not made specifically for Crosslake(hence no stickers). I imagine I'll learn more once I see the box.
(as a note(as you likely already know), it's cheaper to pick one up through the same company on eBay rather then buying directly from the site)
https://www.crosslakesales.com/Cycling/Track%20Bikes/
I'm new to fixed and haven't ridden a bike in many, many years. Doing this for exercise and so I can get out more and spend more time outside. I've become far to sedentary. The fixed is appealing because of it's simplicity, purity, and it's different from what I've ridden in the past (BMX, MTB, 10-speed)
I've read peoples doubts and concerns about this bike. I've looked at the Mercier, Windsor, Dawes, and Surly.
I can get one of those later if need be.
Something about this model appeals to me. I think it's the low key sticker-less anonymity. I wish those wheels didn't have all that writing on them.
What are the advantages/disadvantages to alum/moly?
Has anyone here actually bought/ridden or even seen one of these in person?
Have you seen this little note some eBay seller has posted?
I contacted Crosslake and they said 'The broker that we deal with is the South American distributor for Raleigh among other things. So they are likely made at the same factory.'
I imagine this frame is the exact same as some other bikes and not made specifically for Crosslake(hence no stickers). I imagine I'll learn more once I see the box.
(as a note(as you likely already know), it's cheaper to pick one up through the same company on eBay rather then buying directly from the site)
06-22-08, 07:10 PM
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22lbs sounds awfully heavy. I just "retired" my 44yr old fixie conversion frame which the complete bike weighted 23lbs. I would like to examine one up close to form an opinion. They look kind of nice but it's hard to tell with all that black!
