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08-25-07, 04:04 AM
#526
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Originally Posted by rjacob
It's converted from a Trek 700 hybrid! It was fun to build! 
Tim
08-27-07, 05:36 PM
#527
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This bike morphed from a Bridgestone MB2 that I put a cross fork on and had cantilever bosses brazed on the seat stays to what it is today. I plan on getting rid of the triple and thowing a compact crank on. Haven't raced cross for many years due to a back surgery but I think this year it's time to give it a try to see how I hold up.
08-31-07, 05:37 PM
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2007 Empella Bonfire SL - FINALLY !!
Frame: 2007 Empella Bonfire SL, 58cm
Fork: Empella CarbonFire
Headset: FSA / Cane Creek Integrated (and a very disappointed Chris King Ti sitting in a drawer)
Stem: Thomson Elite X4 31.8 100mm
Handlebar: 3T Carbon BioMorphe, 44cm
Shifters/Brake Levers: Shimano Dura-Ace 7801, 10sp
Brakes: Spooky Carbon Cantilever
Wheelset: Mavic Ksyrium ES
Tires: Vittoria Cross EVO XG, Silver, 700x32c
Front Deraileur: Shimano Dura-Ace, 7800 10s
Rear Deraileur: Shimano Dura-Ace, 7800
Bottom Bracket: Shimano Dura-Ace 7800 HT2 109.5mm/68mm
Crankset: Shimano Dura-Ace 7800, Double 39/52 172.5
Pedals: TIME ATAC XS Titan Carbon
Cassette: Shimano Dura-Ace, 12-25
Chain: Shimano Dura-Ace 7801 10sp
Seatpost:Thompson Masterpiece 250 x 27.2mm
Saddle: Selle Strike Evolution
Fork: Empella CarbonFire
Headset: FSA / Cane Creek Integrated (and a very disappointed Chris King Ti sitting in a drawer)
Stem: Thomson Elite X4 31.8 100mm
Handlebar: 3T Carbon BioMorphe, 44cm
Shifters/Brake Levers: Shimano Dura-Ace 7801, 10sp
Brakes: Spooky Carbon Cantilever
Wheelset: Mavic Ksyrium ES
Tires: Vittoria Cross EVO XG, Silver, 700x32c
Front Deraileur: Shimano Dura-Ace, 7800 10s
Rear Deraileur: Shimano Dura-Ace, 7800
Bottom Bracket: Shimano Dura-Ace 7800 HT2 109.5mm/68mm
Crankset: Shimano Dura-Ace 7800, Double 39/52 172.5
Pedals: TIME ATAC XS Titan Carbon
Cassette: Shimano Dura-Ace, 12-25
Chain: Shimano Dura-Ace 7801 10sp
Seatpost:Thompson Masterpiece 250 x 27.2mm
Saddle: Selle Strike Evolution
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08-31-07, 08:23 PM
#529
So I says to Mable I says
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wow.. that's quite the angle on that seat!
Do those bars have a really funky extension on the drops?
Do those bars have a really funky extension on the drops?
09-01-07, 12:28 AM
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No extensions on the drops.. Standard BioMorph 3T.. which has GREAT ergonomics for a ton of positions. Really love these bars. 
And, yeah.. I experimented with a forward slope on the saddle for some climbing in Palos Verdes... Bombing down those hills with a position like that is something that everyone should experience....... once. 
And, yeah.. I experimented with a forward slope on the saddle for some climbing in Palos Verdes... Bombing down those hills with a position like that is something that everyone should experience....... once.
09-01-07, 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by filmhack
Frame: 2007 Empella Bonfire SL, 58cm
But hey, if you get sponsors... plaster it all over your bike cause who the hell am I to talk at that point.
Nevertheless,
Very nice build mind you. Very nice !
09-01-07, 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by filmhack
Frame: 2007 Empella Bonfire SL, 58cm
Whats it weight?
What do you think of the the Spooky Carbon Cantilever?
09-04-07, 04:26 AM
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nevermind the date stamp on the pic, i've not bothered to fix/turn off that crap. i'm commuting on my cross rig today and just took the picture a bit ago.
2004 58cm x01
DA9
open pros
specialized
thompson
speedplay
avid
yada yada yada
09-04-07, 06:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Fishy
2008 Giant TCX 0
Have only had it for a matter of a day or so, but so far, so good....
Have only had it for a matter of a day or so, but so far, so good....
Nice bike, and nice picture as well! Haven't got that much of proper cyclocross training area where I live so it's more light mtbing for me but that area looks nice.
09-04-07, 05:45 PM
#536
OH SNAP!
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my '08 poprad, done up with chorus/centaur. sorry i suck at the internet, maybe someone can tell me why my pics don't work?
09-05-07, 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by godless scum
my '08 poprad, done up with chorus/centaur. sorry i suck at the internet, maybe someone can tell me why my pics don't work?
09-05-07, 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by 55/Rad
09-09-07, 09:31 AM
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My first Cross build. Done on the super cheap thanks to Troy Bike Rescue (https://myspace.com/trinityrescue).
The parts are mainly whatever was on hand. Including an Iron Horse 700c hybrid frame (rattlecaned by yours truly), stock Fuji/Alex wheels, RPM cranks and a salsa ring. I bought a 13/28 8 spd cassette, new chain, some bar tape, tires, and cross levers. Total investment well under $100.
I took it out for the first ride today. I will need a chain guard and keeper for sure as I droped the chain twice in 30 min. The one bar end shifter slips a little, but once I iron out those issues, I should be all set to hurt myself this fall.
The parts are mainly whatever was on hand. Including an Iron Horse 700c hybrid frame (rattlecaned by yours truly), stock Fuji/Alex wheels, RPM cranks and a salsa ring. I bought a 13/28 8 spd cassette, new chain, some bar tape, tires, and cross levers. Total investment well under $100.
I took it out for the first ride today. I will need a chain guard and keeper for sure as I droped the chain twice in 30 min. The one bar end shifter slips a little, but once I iron out those issues, I should be all set to hurt myself this fall.
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09-14-07, 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by CF4L
My first Cross build.
Can we expect to see this beauty at nycross events this season? Great build!
09-14-07, 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by fix
Can we expect to see this beauty at nycross events this season? Great build!
09-16-07, 10:12 PM
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Hello all, I'm new here so I thought this might be a good first post. I originally got my San Jose for commuting only (hence the leather bling), but my friend says there's a league for single speed cross, so I'm pretty psyched about that. I won't do it until next year so that'll give me some time to upgrade.
By the way, you guys have some amazing rides!
By the way, you guys have some amazing rides!
09-16-07, 10:13 PM
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profile, you need to use the [IMG] tag one, not the one with the HTML code.
edit: nevermind, you beat me with the ninja edit.
edit: nevermind, you beat me with the ninja edit.
09-17-07, 08:37 AM
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Updated pics:
Trek X01 (size 58 - 56.5TT)
Full DA group (ultegra cassette, chain, BB)
Avid shorty 6 brakes (will be replaced as I can't stand them)
Boat anchor fork (will also be replaced)
Rolf Vigor RS wheels w/ vittoria tires
Selle Italia SLR
Nitto noodle bars
3T mutant stem
Thomson post
Shimano PD-959 SPDs
Flightdeck
Trek X01 (size 58 - 56.5TT)
Full DA group (ultegra cassette, chain, BB)
Avid shorty 6 brakes (will be replaced as I can't stand them)
Boat anchor fork (will also be replaced)
Rolf Vigor RS wheels w/ vittoria tires
Selle Italia SLR
Nitto noodle bars
3T mutant stem
Thomson post
Shimano PD-959 SPDs
Flightdeck
Last edited by grahny; 12-30-07 at 08:01 PM.
09-17-07, 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by flargle
Why not?
09-17-07, 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by profile
I just got into biking only a few months ago, so I'm a little out of shape (I'm a regular smoker so I'm serious enough about this to quit).
At least go to a local race and watch the C's before deciding. If you race and get your ass kicked, it will be good motivation for off-season training.
Originally Posted by profile
Do you have any suggestions or tips if I'm training strictly for cyclocross?
09-17-07, 05:40 PM
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just finished it... 1999 Surly crosscheck frame courtesy of BF member Jasonguard
1999 Surly crosscheck frame courtesy of BF member Jasonguard
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Road: 2001 Bianchi XL Boron
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Road: 2001 Bianchi XL Boron
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XC Mtb: 2007 Bianchi Sok 29er
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09-17-07, 05:56 PM
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That Surly is my favorite CX on here so far.
That's Sweet!
That's Sweet!
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Because, yeah... uh huh! Umm, yeah!
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