Took it out for a long ride (50 miles). The bike is getting dialed in, I can't wait to do a century!
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^^^^Hell Yeah!!! How are you liking the Nashbar? Still on the fence about going that route or waiting who knows how long to find the perfect gem on craigslist, ebay, etc. Didn't know NC had such strong feelings for the military.

The Nashbar Steel CX is worth the money, I originally bought it for the 105 components so I can buy a used carbon/ti frame, but that's out of the window since I love the bike as is. Steel frame, carbon fork and shimano 105's for $600 bucks or so, you can't beat it! Plus you can class her up with brooks leather etc!!!

New 2011 Redline Conquest Pro... I think it'll be a nice ride!
http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=265381

Finished getting my On-One built up this afternoon and took it out for a spin to tweak the fit. Ten mile verdict: light and lively!

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Here's my CX bikes...

My Bridgestone X04 Commuter/Monstercross
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And my Sette CX-1
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With road tires on, just after finishing the first leg of the MS 150 Pedal to the Point.

Nice, how'd you get the bird to pose :)

Post ride peace.

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I believe he was raised by vultures and was just hoping I'd keel over and die. He hung out for quite some time.

LOL I know the feeling!

Seagulls around here snatch food right out of your hand, if you're not careful.
When you're not watching, they'll swoop down, & snatch it like a ninja! :eek:

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=267345

2012 Giant TCX

TIGER--My 6 month old Shih-Tzu puppy decided to pose with the bike

My new commuter

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Very nice - which Jake is that?

2013

Yeah, 2013 base level Jake.

My new race bike :)

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That Felt is sweet. I really like the look of the wheels. I'd be interested to hear a racing report on how disc brakes do relative to cantis.

Earlier this week I began using the new Pedal Force CX2. It's a great road bike alternative, 98% of the speed but twice the utility. The larger 700x32 tires on the CX2 allow me to enjoy the smoother trails and gravel that are common in the Midwest. I also can just ride across the pot-holed and patched suburban streets without the usual bob-and-weave that is necessary when on a smaller tire.

The added inertia of the wheelset and larger tires does slow acceleration by a small amount, the bike is a little slower to wind up. However the actual overall difference in speed on my usual route is about 2% or about 0.35 mph in contrast with my road bike with aero-bars.

However, the ride quality is exceptional. the bike feels solid and is very responsive, but the tires provide the right amount of suppleness that is very relaxing. If I need to maximize my speed by 2%, I still have a road bike.

The bike will also take fenders and a rear rack. I expect the bike to become my #1 ride.

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Me like!!! :thumb:

i sorta decrossed my cross bike this weekend by installing fenders and removing the eggbeaters:

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I like having fenders on 1 of my CX almost full time.
I wasn't aware it made was considered "De-CX'd"...
;)
Don't enjoy having dirt/mud in my teeth too much, or my glasses getting thrash by dirt/mud.

the fenders softened it up a little. the toe clips threw it over the edge.