Purchased a used cyclo cross bike from here. Just back from first ride linking in road and bits of bridleway. Other than a hairy moment with the brakes, loved it - simple, minimal mud considering the rain we've had.
That is all.
Thanks
Could not agree more.
The skinny tyres make for much fun, drop bars are fun... now just ditch the gears and set it up fixed wheel.
love it... no risk of flats... great to get some miles in...
I like the idea of brakes on cross bikes better than poopy dediacted road brakes.
neilforrow - Memberlove it... no risk of flats...
Eh? 😕
I ride 'cross and I get flats, am I missing something here?
Was thinking same Frank 😆
Love my SS cx bike, so much fun!
I called my crosser "Pinchy" because I expected pinch flats and its a rock lobster (pinchy the lobster) never had a pinch flat in 6 years and I weigh 15+ stone. Had several lobsters mmmm lobster
I love my cross bike too, ideal for mixing on and off-road riding!
just had a week in the pyrenees on my cross bike.
very good indeed, managed some cols and also managed some moderate offroading too up to 1400 meters.
Can you get better/whats the best/powerful rim brakes for cyclo cross bikes ? Frame/forks wont take discs. Currently has mini v front canti rear.
Couple of pics from previous owner.
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Cheers
Rich
this cross lark all sounds rather good, i'm looking to get a cross bike, has anyone got one they're interested in selling?
i'd be looking for a large size most probably,
if anyone has anything send an email to chris-frisby@hotmail.co.uk
cheers
Thats very nice Rich!
I have mini Vees on mine, and tbh they do me fine, they are some tektro once by the way.
Although it i had your bike i would change seat/seat post. 🙄
Trying not to spend on it, but what should/would you advise ?
Cheers Rich
well set up mini v's are excellent with plenty of stopping power. Only become a nusiance when the wheels get dinged, they are so close to the rims it doesn't take much for them to rub
They are fantastic..
I love mine,which reminds me, i must dive out into the shed and clean it...
Covered in crud from Wednesdays night ride..
Um... I get a seat of a Specialized tricross as there very comfortable and don't weigh much, and then get a nice inline post, syncros or thomson s/h would be good.
Ooooh, nice bike, looks familiar 🙂
glad you're enjoying it
Yea first proper ride on it today superb ! Tyres swapped over from the conti's and then was good to go.
Thanks again
Rich
If you want more braking power you could try these :
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or the more expensive and slightly blingy'er 720's
you need to make sure your heel doesn't catch the rear one though - I have them ion my jake the Snake and they are so much better that mini v's of regular canti's for me
I'd like to build a cross bike, but use Alfine disc hubs and flat bars. That would be a "cross cross commuter"
A bike with an identity issue! 😆
Cantis are very sensitive to set-up. Of course you get the usual issues like dirty rims and pads but the height of the straddle wire makes a big difference too - lower feels spongy and vague but is also a lot more powerful.