Mayonnaise

Mayonnaise is looking for a cross bike. Might even race it.

Alexi

I just ordered a 06 frame, should be in next week... very excited

12XU

Anybody have the disc version of this? I like the thought of intense stopping power even in the dead of winter when I'm plowing through foot tall snow drifts.

cyclintom

I love this - people argueing grams of cranks weight and then putting disk brakes on.

RACING2GOD

I got my 06 poprad about 2 weeks ago and its awsome. made some minor ups on it like a specialized avatar saddle and switched the brakes right to left. only thing i dont like is the fork. push the front brakes and it starts jacking back and forth. love that steel feel. also the bontrager tires dont like playing in the sand too much....as a matter of fact they floated so bad it put me on my butt the first ride out. rock on to the choice all you other poprad owners...we will see you coming a mile away with that beautiful cannibal orange. peace and good rides

cyclintom

Sounds like a loose headset.

noisebeam

No. Sounds like a stock Poprad.

Al

KeatonR

Mine doesn't do this. And regardless, it's not brand-specific. Check out this thread:

https://www.bikeforums.net/cyclocross-gravelbiking-recreational/149621-front-brake-chatter.html

NealH

This is a nice looking bike and makes me interested in one. I am in the market. I have a few questions if you don't mind:

Does the Poprad have rack and/or fender eyelets?

Also, why do they stop at a 59 size? Is this measurement C/C or C/T?

Maybe I can fit on one but, I worry a little as I ride 63 and 64cm road bikes. I also note the headtube sure is short. Is this normal for a Cross type bike?

Alexi

here is my new toy

Alexi

oops here it is

propagandrew

oooooooh man, that's definitely the funniest post I've seen on here in a long long time.

and alexi, that's a pretty nice bike, named bob dobalina no doubt? kinda ugly, but 'style and dress is not the key' afterall.

metal_cowboy

Tufo prestige clincher/tubular from cyclocrossworld.com

Got to have orange tires to match that orange paint job.

metal_cowboy

Most cross racers like to have their cross bikes a bit smaller than their normal road frame. I ride a 64/65 cm road bike, but my cross bike is a 60cm. The top tubes are close in measurement (60cm) but the stand over is less on the cross bike. It would be tough to jump on and off a big 64cm frame, although I have seen many riders do it with grace.

I am not sure if Lemond markets their Propad as a cross/commuter, but many frame builders do. If you are looking for a multi purpose bike that you can race on Sunday and ride to work on Monday, look at the Gunnar Crosshairs and the Suly Crosscheck.

Singlespeedster

Mine should be in any day. I'm nearly sick of waiting. The Bell Lap bars are in and waiting...

Singlespeedster

Mine should be in any day. I'm nearly sick of waiting. The Bell Lap bars are in and waiting...

cyclintom

I think that mine was a 2001 and I agree with you completely.

The only changes would be personal - if you don't like the feel of the saddle then change it out. If you don't like the feel of the really wide handlebars change them out.

I've NEVER worn out a headset on a modern bike with a cartridge headset.

cyclintom

Just out of curiosity what is it you believe a LeMond can't do as well or better? It's not that I don't like Surly, but to build up a Surly with the same equipment would cost the same as the LeMond and what would you gain?

BTW, after riding my Raleigh Team CX I'd now just as well have stayed with the Poprad. There's nothing wrong with the Raleigh and perhaps the carbon parts make it ride a little smoother, and it is a pound and a half lighter, but I don't think I gained enough in the changeover. Starting from scratch I would have prefered the Raleigh but already having the Poprad I should have just kept it.

NealH

How do you like that SC Superlite there "cyclintom"? I have been pondering over one of these for light train and greenway riding around here.

Scott H

I've owned a Surly CrossCheck and currently own/race a Poprad (an '01 model, I think). While the Surly is alright, it rides like a pig relative to the Lemond. Don't know if it's a geometry difference or attributable to the differences between straight gauge cro-moly vs Reynolds 853, or both, but the Lemond rides really nicely on-road or off, whereas the Surly is heavier and, while steel, doesn't have that nice steel feel to it. It just feels like a cheap steel bike, not a race-quality ride.

moose1

Wow, that is a beautiful bike! Any idea how much the Propad Disc goes for? Did you consider the Disc at all? Curious to know more about cross bikes with disc brakes.

RACING2GOD

I've had my Poprad for a few weeks now...just did my first cross race this morning and it was awsome. the only thing i want to upgrade is the fork but its a great bike.