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Originally Posted by STEVEtheEMT
(Post 9129941)
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 :D
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http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...k/IMG_7969.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...k/IMG_7971.jpg http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...k/IMG_7972.jpg my single speed 'cross bike in road form. |
What size is that Motobecane?
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Originally Posted by arcellus
(Post 9158934)
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....... |
Originally Posted by helloamerican
(Post 9119077)
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.
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Originally Posted by M_S
(Post 9268441)
How do you like those cranks? They're pretty cheap a lot of places.
A couple words of warning: these were recalled due to fracturing on the non-drive side. The machining seems to have weakened them in the mid-section of the NDS arm. See details here: http://www.ritcheylogic.com/news_article.php?id=495 . But they did fix the problem by beefing up this part of the crank and reissuing--just make sure whatever cranks you're looking at have the date code after the problem became known. Also, these take a Shimano Octalink BB, which for a while were becoming hard to find--I think they've since started offering more options for replacement in their 105 line (phasing out Ultegra and Dura Ace). All the same, a cheap crank will still require some more investment in an outmoded (but still perfectly fine) BB. Hope this helps. |
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Originally Posted by kbjack
(Post 9286383)
I have the same crank on my Specialized CX and like it a lot--very stiff and seem to have narrower Q factor than other cranks I've tried.
A couple words of warning: these were recalled due to fracturing on the non-drive side. The machining seems to have weakened them in the mid-section of the NDS arm. See details here: http://www.ritcheylogic.com/news_article.php?id=495 . But they did fix the problem by beefing up this part of the crank and reissuing--just make sure whatever cranks you're looking at have the date code after the problem became known. Also, these take a Shimano Octalink BB, which for a while were becoming hard to find--I think they've since started offering more options for replacement in their 105 line (phasing out Ultegra and Dura Ace). All the same, a cheap crank will still require some more investment in an outmoded (but still perfectly fine) BB. Hope this helps. TBH I probably would run them on my SS road bike rather than my cross bike, as I'm pretty happy with my new Race Face cadence cranks (stiff!). |
My first bike after 15 years of bike-less... Not the best, but it works.
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_5h-8VIq0uEQ/Sm...antom%20CX.jpg |
Originally Posted by wec12
(Post 9374168)
My first bike after 15 years of bike-less... Not the best, but it works.
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_5h-8VIq0uEQ/Sm...antom%20CX.jpg |
Originally Posted by anaheim flash
(Post 9383691)
i like that moto....thinking of getting one myself, what is the skinny on these?
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Originally Posted by wec12
(Post 9387565)
Ah, what did you mean?
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Haha, got it, thanks cs1 ;p .
I think my Motobecane Fantom CX works great. Have only ridden less than 30 miles on it on the road. It's a really nice entry level bike for a newbie who has a tight budget like me.
Originally Posted by cs1
(Post 9387632)
"The skinny" is an old slang term for what's the low down. He's asking you basiclly how is it? Are you by chance under 30? :lol:
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wtf? have i finally faded into that twilite of fogie-dom when no one under the age of dirt can understand what i say? HEY YOU KIDS, GET OFF MAH DAMN LAWN!!!!! :roflmao2: glad to hear the moto gets good marks, as i am on a budget and really needing a better fit |
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Sweet use of barcons as downtube shifters.
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you need some moustache bars, silver stem and spacers and you are set. (though i personally prefer bar end shifters over downtube shifters)
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My summer project:
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y18...s/DSC03410.jpg And my lovely assistant shows off the carbon fork: http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y18...s/DSC03419.jpg |
new cx
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My crosser
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Mainly into cycling on the road but going to have a dabble at CX with main aim being the 3 peaks cyclocross this year. Tyres now changed to Schwalbe land cruisers.
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I'm not a cross rider but I do enjoy hitting up the local MTB trails...
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Had this ride since late May. Loving it so far.
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Originally Posted by Saddle Up
(Post 9283716)
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Installed the headset and fork. Just throwing on bars, saddle and wheels to get an idea of reach and drop before I break out the hacksaw.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y18...CXbuild002.jpg So far, so good. Although I may flip the stem up. |
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