Cyclecross Info & Discussion

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Cyclecross Info & Discussion
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flag crowaan
Posted: Apr 28, 2013 at 11:36 Quote
I'm not looking to race so would BB height really matter? What I want is basically a road bike that I can take on some of the dirt/gravel trails.
flag road-psyclist
Posted: Apr 28, 2013 at 11:47 Quote
Get a Surly Steamroller or something along those lines. They're tough, have the clearances and can go on dirt and gravel.
flag tylerthegiant
Posted: Apr 28, 2013 at 13:58 Quote
crowaan wrote:
I'm not looking to race so would BB height really matter? What I want is basically a road bike that I can take on some of the dirt/gravel trails.
what year is it? My buddy's 70 motobecan is a fun bike. The rear spacing is big anuff to run a 29er tire. We changed front fork and found road brakes that clears 700c x 35. Cyclocross bikes were 70s steel frames. I took a. Walmart mongoose catch single speed. Changed the for had cantilever up front stick brake in the rear. And tires. Lasted a full year of racing and rides. Bb broke on it Frown . Post pics and I will help.
flag never-stop
Posted: Apr 28, 2013 at 14:49 Quote
powerful brakes, so choose the right pads. BB hight can be helped a bit by larger tyres and shorter cranks.
flag crowaan
Posted: Apr 28, 2013 at 21:22 Quote
I dont' have a bike as of yet, was just wondering in consideration of possible future purchase of an old road bike.
flag tylerthegiant
Posted: Apr 28, 2013 at 22:55 Quote
Old road bikes have wide spacing." For wide tires.
flag smashine
Posted: May 21, 2013 at 16:37 Quote
Cross started on old roadies that were too beat to ride on the roads with messed up old parts what were layin around. And merino wool, and mustaches and arm wrestling
flag lumberjerk
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Posted: Jul 10, 2013 at 10:28 Quote
I'm thinking of going 1x on my crosscheck, what would be a good tooth count up front and cassette range in back?
flag oeae
Posted: Jul 21, 2013 at 14:47 Quote
Looking forward to trying a few trails on this

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flag lumberjerk
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Posted: Jul 21, 2013 at 14:50 Quote
Looks nice oeae. What brand? (On mobile).


Bump: what chainring and cassette range would everyone recommend for 1x10 for CX/light trails??
flag oeae
Posted: Jul 21, 2013 at 14:54 Quote
Its a Boardman, British brand. Its got SRAM Apex, BB5 discs..
flag griff369
Posted: Jul 22, 2013 at 4:36 Quote
lumberjerk wrote:
Looks nice oeae. What brand? (On mobile).


Bump: what chainring and cassette range would everyone recommend for 1x10 for CX/light trails??
38 - 42 ring with a 28 t cassete
flag madd-matt
Posted: Jul 23, 2013 at 8:19 Quote
oeae wrote:
Its a Boardman, British brand. Its got SRAM Apex, BB5 discs..

Looks good, meant to be nice bikes. Should have my cross bike built by Thursday hopefully.
flag hodges
Posted: Jul 27, 2013 at 23:49 Quote
Seriously, anyone thinking about doing it. JUST DO IT!
It is so awesome, my next round is in two weeks.
I ride open class on my over the top 700c PK Ripper.
You can make PVC hurdles too. SO fun and easy.

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