Have bike, will travel
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Lake Geneva, WI
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Bikes: Ridley Helium SLX, Canyon Endurance SL, De Rosa Professional, Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra, Schwinn Paramount (1 painted, 1 chrome), Peugeot PX10, Serotta Nova X, Simoncini Cyclocross Special, Raleigh Roker, Pedal Force CG2 and CX2
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I've just changed the tires to 29x1.9 Small Block 8's and the saddle on my Origin8 Monstercross. It's a fun bike on local trails and gravel.
Frame: Origin 8 CX700
Fork: Surly Cross Check
Handle bar: Salsa 46mm woodchipper
Stem: Forte MTB 120mm
STI Brifter: Tiagra 3x9
Saddle: Forte
Seat post: Thomson Elite
Seat post clamp: Surly
Rear canti cable hanger: Surly
Front derailleur: Tiagra for triple
Crankset: Shimano Deore FC-M590 48-36-22t
Rear derailleur: Shimano Deore SGS RD-M591
Cassette: 11-32 Shimano 9 speed
Brakes: Tektro CR720
Brakepads: Kool-stop Salmon Thinline
Wheelset: 40 spoke Velocity Dyad/Formula
Tires: 29x1.8 Kendra Small Block 8
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When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.
Last edited by Barrettscv; 03-25-16 at 11:37 AM.