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11-29-14, 08:43 AM
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I would add that as the frame size decreases so does stem length. It wouldn't be uncommon to spot a 75mm stem on a 49cm bike. Additionally, a 52cm will make for a more comfortable bike, as it'll get the handlebars much closer to level with the saddle.
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11-29-14, 02:32 PM
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12-02-14, 02:06 PM
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12-02-14, 02:34 PM
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12-06-14, 04:02 PM
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My new 2015 Raleigh RX 2.0 swapped to clement x'plor ush 700x35
12-06-14, 04:20 PM
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Where do you ride while in the Ozarks?
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12-06-14, 04:22 PM
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That looks familiar :-)
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12-06-14, 08:21 PM
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Not familiar to me, but I like it a lot. Vintage, barcons, biopace, huge tires, canti's and a steel frame make for a great setup.
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12-07-14, 10:32 AM
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...and the bike really turned out great!! How does it ride?
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When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.
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12-07-14, 10:38 AM
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the ride is great! still working on my fit but it's very comfortable. really looking forward to doing some bike camping with it when the weather gets warm again
12-08-14, 08:31 AM
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Forte 700x35 Gothams onAlex DA28 rims. Eventually going to put 32s and fenders on it
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12-08-14, 02:53 PM
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Mostly in south-central and southeast Missouri. Most of my gravel-grinding takes place in Washington, Iron, Reynolds, and Madison counties (both on county and forest service roads). I'll occasionally also ride in Texas, Howell, and Wayne counties as well. I think our gravel down here may be second to none in the Midwest, South or the East - there are many more miles of roads than I'll be able ride in my lifetime, most are really scenic, and most have little to no traffic.
12-11-14, 05:10 PM
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Raleigh Roper Special Edition SSCXWC13 Roper, with upgraded 525 Reynolds tubing, and a Salsa Vaya fork. 40c front tire, 35c rear. Racktime rack. Nitto Randonneur handlebars. 1x10 Shimano XT Drivetrain with RaceFace chainring and Sora cranks. Built to shred!
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12-14-14, 08:30 PM
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Raleigh Roper Special Edition SSCXWC13 Roper, with upgraded 525 Reynolds tubing, and a Salsa Vaya fork. 40c front tire, 35c rear. Racktime rack. Nitto Randonneur handlebars. 1x10 Shimano XT Drivetrain with RaceFace chainring and Sora cranks. Built to shred!
More pics at MaxTheCyclist.com
12-15-14, 07:36 PM
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2013 Raleigh RX2.0 size 56.
My first cx bike and I love it! It is totally stock at this point, but this spring and summer could see me making a few changes. I'll see what is needed when the time comes.
My first cx bike and I love it! It is totally stock at this point, but this spring and summer could see me making a few changes. I'll see what is needed when the time comes.
