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#1226
Eternal NooB
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Sonoma County,CA
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Bikes: Calfee Tetra Pro, Lemond BA, Spec Roubaix, Riv Homer Hilson, Cielo
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It rides great! I actually have a NOS '08 Campeon (their scandium road bike) I'm going to pickup tommorrow and have built up with Chorus 11 speed. Most of my miles on the Las Cruces have been pavement with road tires, but the few times I've had it out in the dirt it's been great! I'll see how it races this fall when I do the SoCal Cross series... I can't wait! I was a little hesitant about an aluminum frame as an all around bike, but it's turned out to be quite nice... I think Salsa does a heck of a job building a nice frame at a great price point... You can find a slightly used Chile Con Crosso (or a NOS one) for pretty cheap a lot of times, the Crosso is basically my bike without the disc tabs welded on (I just like the orange!)
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#1228
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Sweet Poprad, I've always loved those!
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#1229
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My new dream bike (not set up for cx right now):
2 more photo's in the link, i'm meaning to take more sometime soon.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/3014887...7619547373416/
2 more photo's in the link, i'm meaning to take more sometime soon.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/3014887...7619547373416/
#1230
Team Beer
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Sacramento CA
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In process. Will repost when complete.
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and a chain, some cables, pedals, bar tape, ect...
Working on it. All the parts are on the bench, I just need the time. I picked it up last night.
Working on it. All the parts are on the bench, I just need the time. I picked it up last night.
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#1234
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Thanks. The build is goes something like this:
Ultegra Shifters and RD (9 speed)
Cannondale BB30 carbon crank 42 single ring
12-27 in the rear
Tektro 720's front IRD CAFAM's in the rear
Clincher wheels - Ksyriums Equipes
Tubs- D/A Hubs laced to Mavic GL330 - Tufo T34 pro's
Thompson seatpost
Specialized stem
FSA bars (I forget the model)
Just got it together last night and it weighs in at 18-19 depending on wheels.
I'll post another pic after I wrap the bars.
Ultegra Shifters and RD (9 speed)
Cannondale BB30 carbon crank 42 single ring
12-27 in the rear
Tektro 720's front IRD CAFAM's in the rear
Clincher wheels - Ksyriums Equipes
Tubs- D/A Hubs laced to Mavic GL330 - Tufo T34 pro's
Thompson seatpost
Specialized stem
FSA bars (I forget the model)
Just got it together last night and it weighs in at 18-19 depending on wheels.
I'll post another pic after I wrap the bars.
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I'm not one for fawning over bicycles, but I do believe that our bikes communicate with us, and what this bike is saying is, "You're an idiot." BikeSnobNYC
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#1236
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My new dream bike (not set up for cx right now):
2 more photo's in the link, i'm meaning to take more sometime soon.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/3014887...7619547373416/
2 more photo's in the link, i'm meaning to take more sometime soon.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/3014887...7619547373416/
#1237
Genetics have failed me
Just finished the build 3 weeks ago.
Pedalforce CX1 with Easton fork, Open Pro rims and Dura Ace everything besides the crank, which is FSA SLK compact. Very comfortable to ride, I love that bike for casual rides and I hope it will do me good in the coming cyclecross season.
Pedalforce CX1 with Easton fork, Open Pro rims and Dura Ace everything besides the crank, which is FSA SLK compact. Very comfortable to ride, I love that bike for casual rides and I hope it will do me good in the coming cyclecross season.
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#1238
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thanks, it rides like a dream. is yours the same 08' frame? i originally was going to do rival but caved after planning it out a couple times... if i were to do some serious cross i'd probably switch out some components for more durable options.
#1239
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I'm very new to these forums and cyclocross in general but heres my bike. just in case your wondering, its in my closet because my garage door doesnt really work and things tend to...go missing in my neighborhood.
Pretty basic 2008 fuji cross comp, so far im really enjoying it(only other bike i have is a landrider so..) i'm having a bit of a tough time figuring out how to use the gears properly but itll come with time. other than that everythings great. my butt hurts a little...for bike related reasons
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#1240
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Where did you get that fuji? the different paint pattern caught my eye (looks nice!) but the cable routing is different too. The fuji cross bikes i've seen (and my '07 cross pro) have the rear brake and both shifter cables running along the top of the top tube.
https://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/pr...ross_Comp_2008
https://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/pr...ross_Comp_2008
#1241
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I just picked it up at the local bicycle village. I could be wrong on the year but they said it was the 2008 model. As I looked around the internet I couldnt find a similar paint job either which seems strange but shes treating me well so far
still being blown away by road bikers but thats probably more me than my bike lol
still being blown away by road bikers but thats probably more me than my bike lol
#1242
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Columbus, Ohio
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Bikes: Serotta Colorado III Track (Renyolds Ouzo Pro Aero Fork, Dura-Ace to Mavic CXP-14 wheels, Sugino crank, Thomson and 3T the rest), Steelman Cyclocross (Campy Record 10, Deda Newton & Thomson stuff)
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That pedalforce frame looks great, way better than I would have expected.
That would be an amazing platform for an amazing brevet or "casual long ride" kind of bike. The fender mounting is a nice touch.
Nice build too.
That would be an amazing platform for an amazing brevet or "casual long ride" kind of bike. The fender mounting is a nice touch.
Nice build too.
#1243
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My new (to me) Spot build, of new & old parts.
XT/Aerohead wheels, Ritchey WCS cranks, Ultegra rear der (1x9) & shift lever, King headset, etc etc.
Just took it out for a spin, and it rides great! It's begging for some mud already.......
XT/Aerohead wheels, Ritchey WCS cranks, Ultegra rear der (1x9) & shift lever, King headset, etc etc.
Just took it out for a spin, and it rides great! It's begging for some mud already.......
#1246
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I just picked it up at the local bicycle village. I could be wrong on the year but they said it was the 2008 model. As I looked around the internet I couldnt find a similar paint job either which seems strange but shes treating me well so far
still being blown away by road bikers but thats probably more me than my bike lol
still being blown away by road bikers but thats probably more me than my bike lol
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How do you like those cranks? They're pretty cheap a lot of places.
#1250
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yeah, it's an '08. I love the bike, it rides like a dream. Best aluminum frame I have ever ridden, it's so stiff, hopefully it will increase once I get carbon cranks and a better wheelset.