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Originally Posted by
jdefran
I'm starting to think the Nashbar steel cyclocross frame/bike might be a better fit for my purposes. This bike makes me think I might as well throw some drops & 700c wheels on my 29er.
If I had the money I would just get the Soma or a Surly Cross Check.
I'm sure the Nashbar CX bike would be better, unless you need to run tires larger than 700x35 & fenders.
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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Last edited by Barrettscv; 12-08-11 at 03:26 PM.