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Old 04-19-07 | 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by dutret
braze ons work much much better since they are closer to the brake and stiffer. The lack of one is my main complaint with my crosscheck.

The crosscheck is also missing the spoke holder and the fork rack braze ons of the LHT.

I also have tiny feet so heel strike isn't a problem.
Extra spokes - get a cork, tuck them and other stuff you may never use into your seat post before putting it into the frame. (assuming there's enough room for them)

It is missing the lowriders up front - but this can be overcome with Old Man Mountain or Tubus racks.
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