Is it sick to own two Cyclocross bikes...
08-08-09, 11:07 AM
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Is it sick to own two Cyclocross bikes...
... and never race cross?
I'm considering a lighter/faster sport bike to complement my Soma Double Cross.
My Soma has great for everything I ask it to do. It's been a commuter, fitness bike and century-ride bike. I can stay with the CF road bikes during longer group rides with a high degree of comfort and no-worries durability.
I'm considering putting a touring triple crankset, fenders & racks on the Soma and will begin using the bike for credit card touring. It will soon become a little to heavy for faster group rides.
While searching for a faster & lighter road-bike to build, I came across the Gin & Trombones from Van Dessel: https://www.vandesselsports.com/gandt.html
The bike is not only awesome, It's a bargain.
I don't think I could find a better deal on a frameset. It should also be stable and road worthy with a 7 CM BB drop. I could see a 18 lbs road bike with Campy 11 speed and 700 x 28 tires. That's just the way I like 'em.
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I'm considering a lighter/faster sport bike to complement my Soma Double Cross.
My Soma has great for everything I ask it to do. It's been a commuter, fitness bike and century-ride bike. I can stay with the CF road bikes during longer group rides with a high degree of comfort and no-worries durability.
I'm considering putting a touring triple crankset, fenders & racks on the Soma and will begin using the bike for credit card touring. It will soon become a little to heavy for faster group rides.
While searching for a faster & lighter road-bike to build, I came across the Gin & Trombones from Van Dessel: https://www.vandesselsports.com/gandt.html
The bike is not only awesome, It's a bargain.
I don't think I could find a better deal on a frameset. It should also be stable and road worthy with a 7 CM BB drop. I could see a 18 lbs road bike with Campy 11 speed and 700 x 28 tires. That's just the way I like 'em.
Michael
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08-08-09, 11:26 AM
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Nothing wrong with your plan at all. I'd probably go more road in the 2nd bike just to have more variety/difference (there are a lot of relatively relaxed road bikes out there at great prices), but if you really like a CX bike for road riding, this looks like a nice one.
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08-08-09, 11:43 AM
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I have no idea whether this bike is any good or not, but the "Gin And Trombones" name is brilliant - this is the cross bike Tom Waits would ride! (Especially if it came with an ashtray on the handlebars.)
08-08-09, 03:29 PM
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I don't think so. Reason I say that is I just bought a second Tricross Comp a few minutes ago. 2010 model. Not sure I'll keep my 2006 model though, but might keep it to race on. Cross bikes are such sweet bikes.
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I have an aluminum SS cross bike that I ride fixed gear all year round, I don't own a car so I consider it my car replacement. I have a steel mutli speed cross bike that I use for my summer urban/suburban transport. I'm playing with the idea of an alu. frame with carbon stays that I want to build as light as posssible. So I'm thinking yes two cross bikes really does not make a lot of sense. It needs to be three.
And of course now that you've mentioned Van Dessel I'd really like to get a Country Road Bob.
And of course now that you've mentioned Van Dessel I'd really like to get a Country Road Bob.
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08-09-09, 05:07 AM
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I just bought a third cross bike (TCX frameset off ebay), and I've never raced cross, so I clearly support this. Cross bikes make fine road bikes (and yes, I've ridden "real" road bikes too)
08-09-09, 03:12 PM
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The main thing wrong with your plan is that it involves not racing cross. Fix that and you'll be good to go. 
08-09-09, 04:31 PM
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I have two of the same model 
Though if I ever convince the gf to ride more, one will be hers... Currently set up one for road, one for offroad.
Though if I ever convince the gf to ride more, one will be hers... Currently set up one for road, one for offroad.
08-09-09, 09:52 PM
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It is sick.. I have a 08' Bianchi Axis and a 07' Specialized Tricross s-works, both are great bikes. I dont race cross either, just like the versatility. I say if you want it, go for it.
