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07-28-11 | 06:22 PM

enrohT5

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Cross Check Build - Done

Just thought I'd drop a line.

I finished my Cross Check build from start to finish. This was my first build and it's purpose is to serve as a commuter bike, approx 20 mi. round trip ever day.

The build was as follows:
Cross Check Black Frame
Sugino 75 Crank
Miche Primato BB
Surly 18T Cog
Thomson Seatpost and Stem
Chris King Headset
Tektro Ergo Brakes and Cantis
Mavic Open Pros to Formula Hubs
Schwalbe Marathon Plus'
A cheapy CL seat/drop bars
MKS Lambda pedals

Took a few days and forgotten parts to finish it, but it's all complete. I've ridden it twice so far, and the fixed gear change definitely makes you feel alive.

Thanks for all the forum posts helping me to decide on parts.

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07-28-11 | 06:39 PM

xB_Nutt

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Awesome, congrats! Drive side pics please. (It's a sin not to highlight that 75 crank. Nobody puts baby in a corner....)

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07-28-11 | 06:46 PM

fixedgear80

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Add 2 links on that chain! You want that axle as far back as possible!
Looks nice otherwise. Nice conversion

07-28-11 | 06:53 PM

enrohT5

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Quote:

Originally Posted by fixedgear80

Add 2 links on that chain! You want that axle as far back as possible!
Looks nice otherwise. Nice conversion

Yeah, I'm gonna try and fix that this weekend.

07-29-11 | 12:54 AM

cc700

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awesome! though i would rather have rear facing dropouts or gears... still, awesome!

07-29-11 | 03:23 AM

tFUnK

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How about a rear rack and some panniers?

07-29-11 | 11:06 AM

EssEllSee

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Mmmm.. sexy...

07-29-11 | 12:19 PM

ianjk

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How about some foot retention?

07-29-11 | 07:28 PM

enrohT5

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Rear rack and panny are currently on my girlfriends bike. I'll gank it soon!

Foot retention, I'm running cages on my road bike... Not the biggest fan. Any recommendations?