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02-04-14, 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by ThermionicScott
That's a sweet-looking machine! What crank and bottom bracket length are you using?
02-05-14, 03:28 PM
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Finished my build a couple weeks ago and have been having a blast , this bike has given new life to some familiar trails and is capable of some mild trials moves.
2014 Crux disc frame and fork , MTB gearing to handle the trails I like, Stans wheelset with 700x40c tubeless , and Hope Mono disc brakes adapted with Barend shifters 2X10. 18lbs 4 oz which is respectable for an aluminum frame dual disc bike IMO.
This is pretty much a budget rip of Martyn Ashtons Road bike party II bike and somewhat of a tribute to a down ( but not out) biking great.
Anyway, Fun build and really fun learning to ride "in the drops"
2014 Crux disc frame and fork , MTB gearing to handle the trails I like, Stans wheelset with 700x40c tubeless , and Hope Mono disc brakes adapted with Barend shifters 2X10. 18lbs 4 oz which is respectable for an aluminum frame dual disc bike IMO.
This is pretty much a budget rip of Martyn Ashtons Road bike party II bike and somewhat of a tribute to a down ( but not out) biking great.
Anyway, Fun build and really fun learning to ride "in the drops"
02-07-14, 05:31 PM
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Soma Doublecross DC with Retroshift shifters, VeloOrange cranks, and BB7 MTB disc brakes.
https://scontent-b-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/...10718635_o.jpg
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02-08-14, 07:12 AM
#2754
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Originally Posted by Grindill
Soma Doublecross DC with Retroshift shifters, VeloOrange cranks, and BB7 MTB disc brakes.
https://scontent-b-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/...10718635_o.jpg
https://scontent-b-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/...10718635_o.jpg
I almost went with a VO crank when I built my Surly. It looks great with that frame.
02-08-14, 12:41 PM
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Soma Triple X
It's a fun ride. Gravel grinders are popping up all over the country now and it's a good crowd just out to challenge themselves and enjoy the camaraderie.
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02-09-14, 01:45 AM
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Originally Posted by motrheadsroadie
my crux with unorthodox colors
Sweet rig!
02-09-14, 05:59 AM
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60Cycles - I absolutely love the Soma Triple Cross, but then I am partial to shiny bikes too. That frame has been saved to my favorites folder for quite sometime now, but I am sure they will be sold out before I can save up. Enjoy that ride!
Here is my drop bar converted Jamis Coda that serves as my latest gravel rig.
Here is my drop bar converted Jamis Coda that serves as my latest gravel rig.
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02-09-14, 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by motrheadsroadie
no, its called starburst.
Still "sweet".
I heard theres one called skittles too.
Edit:
Found it, its limited edition apparently.
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02-09-14, 03:13 PM
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The Triple Cross does not use Tange Prestige tubing. As per Soma's website: Fillet brazed KVA MS2 double butted stainless steel tubing. Really nice frame btw.
02-09-14, 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by kaliayev
The Triple Cross does not use Tange Prestige tubing.
02-09-14, 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by kaliayev
The Triple Cross does not use Tange Prestige tubing. As per Soma's website: Fillet brazed KVA MS2 double butted stainless steel tubing. Really nice frame btw.
It cleans up real nice.
Anyone going to Almanzo?
02-09-14, 04:06 PM
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the skittles paint was from a year or two ago. the starburst is only available as a frameset for 2014.
02-09-14, 04:09 PM
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Nice rig. How are you liking the shifters? I have known a couple of the brifters to develop problems and sometimes think less (moving parts) may be more on an unsupported ride, miles from nowhere.
02-09-14, 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by kaliayev
The Triple Cross does not use Tange Prestige tubing. As per Soma's website: Fillet brazed KVA MS2 double butted stainless steel tubing. Really nice frame btw.
02-10-14, 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by denisesewa
Finished my build a couple weeks ago and have been having a blast , this bike has given new life to some familiar trails and is capable of some mild trials moves.
2014 Crux disc frame and fork , MTB gearing to handle the trails I like, Stans wheelset with 700x40c tubeless , and Hope Mono disc brakes adapted with Barend shifters 2X10. 18lbs 4 oz which is respectable for an aluminum frame dual disc bike IMO.
This is pretty much a budget rip of Martyn Ashtons Road bike party II bike and somewhat of a tribute to a down ( but not out) biking great.
Anyway, Fun build and really fun learning to ride "in the drops"
2014 Crux disc frame and fork , MTB gearing to handle the trails I like, Stans wheelset with 700x40c tubeless , and Hope Mono disc brakes adapted with Barend shifters 2X10. 18lbs 4 oz which is respectable for an aluminum frame dual disc bike IMO.
This is pretty much a budget rip of Martyn Ashtons Road bike party II bike and somewhat of a tribute to a down ( but not out) biking great.
Anyway, Fun build and really fun learning to ride "in the drops"
02-10-14, 01:14 PM
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bump - Would love a large scale poster of this. Thanks for posting!
Originally Posted by ThermionicScott
Agreed. Cycling is returning to its roots, one way or the other. 
02-10-14, 03:01 PM
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crank addict - Let me know if you come across any. I saw some on ebay, but they were fairly small. Would love a 4'x3' size.
Here is another:
Here is another:
02-10-14, 05:27 PM
#2772
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Originally Posted by denisesewa
Finished my build a couple weeks ago and have been having a blast , this bike has given new life to some familiar trails and is capable of some mild trials moves.
2014 Crux disc frame and fork , MTB gearing to handle the trails I like, Stans wheelset with 700x40c tubeless , and Hope Mono disc brakes adapted with Barend shifters 2X10. 18lbs 4 oz which is respectable for an aluminum frame dual disc bike IMO.
This is pretty much a budget rip of Martyn Ashtons Road bike party II bike and somewhat of a tribute to a down ( but not out) biking great.
Anyway, Fun build and really fun learning to ride "in the drops"
2014 Crux disc frame and fork , MTB gearing to handle the trails I like, Stans wheelset with 700x40c tubeless , and Hope Mono disc brakes adapted with Barend shifters 2X10. 18lbs 4 oz which is respectable for an aluminum frame dual disc bike IMO.
This is pretty much a budget rip of Martyn Ashtons Road bike party II bike and somewhat of a tribute to a down ( but not out) biking great.
Anyway, Fun build and really fun learning to ride "in the drops"
02-10-14, 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by linus
No brake access from top?
With hydro you really only need 1-2 finger to grab the lever.
02-10-14, 06:56 PM
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My Gravel Grinders
My first gravel grinder (29er Mountain Bike/Monster Crosser)
geared with 2.1 Nano raptors and road drops
geared with 38c and Salsa Woodchippers
Singlespeed, Monster Cross, 1.95 Kenda Klaws
Singlespeed, Monster Cross, Pro Pulsion Gary I bars, 1.95 Vee Rubber
1999 Cannondale XS800
2010 Surly Cross Check
I just sold the Qball (last night), and the Cannondale went last month, and I picked up the Cross Check around Christmas, hence the sale of the two other bikes. By far, the Cross Check is the best Gravel Grinder, as well as commuter, and winter workout bike.
geared with 2.1 Nano raptors and road drops
geared with 38c and Salsa Woodchippers
Singlespeed, Monster Cross, 1.95 Kenda Klaws
Singlespeed, Monster Cross, Pro Pulsion Gary I bars, 1.95 Vee Rubber
1999 Cannondale XS800
2010 Surly Cross Check
I just sold the Qball (last night), and the Cannondale went last month, and I picked up the Cross Check around Christmas, hence the sale of the two other bikes. By far, the Cross Check is the best Gravel Grinder, as well as commuter, and winter workout bike.
02-10-14, 11:08 PM
#2775
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Originally Posted by Ghost Ryder
What do you need cross brakes/interuptors for?
With hydro you really only need 1-2 finger to grab the lever.
With hydro you really only need 1-2 finger to grab the lever.
Interuptors? LOL
