All Steel Cyclocross Bike with 27.5 clearance?
05-05-17, 09:06 PM
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All Steel Cyclocross Bike with 27.5 clearance?
What I'm asking for is something rather unorthodox: an all steel bike, slack head tube angle (< 72 Degrees), Short Chaintays (420-430mm), Slightly high BB (60-65mm drop), and clearance for Road compact cranks and 27.5 x 2.1 tires + mud.
This is very close to how my current bike is set up, however things like crank clearance and tire clearance keeps me from being fully satisfied with it. I wanted to see if there were other options available for my particular niche, although I'm prepared for there not to be.
This is very close to how my current bike is set up, however things like crank clearance and tire clearance keeps me from being fully satisfied with it. I wanted to see if there were other options available for my particular niche, although I'm prepared for there not to be.
05-06-17, 04:07 AM
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https://www.curtlo.com/ -- made to your exact specifications for about a grand.
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Vassago fisticuff comes close, but is tight on tire clearance plus mud. I think trying to combine road chainring size and wide tire clearance is the sticking point.
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Sounds like the Soma Wolverine. It has everything you ask for except a slightly lower bottom bracket (70mm drop). I have one and it fits 2.1" tires in both 29" and 27.5" form. It may even take 2.25" tires depending on the brand. I currently have a SRAM Apex 46/36 crank on it as well as a Shimano MTB derailleur.
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Sounds like the Soma Wolverine. It has everything you ask for except a slightly lower bottom bracket (70mm drop). I have one and it fits 2.1" tires in both 29" and 27.5" form. It may even take 2.25" tires depending on the brand. I currently have a SRAM Apex 46/36 crank on it as well as a Shimano MTB derailleur.
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What I'm asking for is something rather unorthodox: an all steel bike, slack head tube angle (< 72 Degrees), Short Chaintays (420-430mm), Slightly high BB (60-65mm drop), and clearance for Road compact cranks and 27.5 x 2.1 tires + mud.
This is very close to how my current bike is set up, however things like crank clearance and tire clearance keeps me from being fully satisfied with it. I wanted to see if there were other options available for my particular niche, although I'm prepared for there not to be.
This is very close to how my current bike is set up, however things like crank clearance and tire clearance keeps me from being fully satisfied with it. I wanted to see if there were other options available for my particular niche, although I'm prepared for there not to be.
05-06-17, 10:23 AM
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It sounds like you are describing the Crust Evasion.
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Making frame choices around a low level road crank boggles the mind.
05-06-17, 12:00 PM
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There's a reason why I said that what I was asking for is unorthodox; my current bike is unorthodox.
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Well I did my research and see that you're coming from a Nashbar CX frame...the Vassago I mentioned up thread will have more tire clearance than your current frame, will fit the Sora crank, and matches all your other criteria. Reasonably priced as well. Good luck.
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Edit: It's not available when you click to buy..... sooo close...
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05-07-17, 10:20 PM
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I mean the frame choices are based on my current bike. I will literally be transplanting the components from my current bike to the new frame. All the things that I'm asking for are quality of life improvements based on my gripes with my current frame. As for the Crank statement, it's what's on my bike and it's affordable to maintain.
There's a reason why I said that what I was asking for is unorthodox; my current bike is unorthodox.
There's a reason why I said that what I was asking for is unorthodox; my current bike is unorthodox.
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I think the point being made is that a similar level crank / bb will run you maybe an extra $100-$150. Perhaps if you find the right frame, spending a bit more to get a crank that fits isn't that big a deal. Moving away from a road crank is going to open up all sorts of options and it sounds like you're replacing the wheels anyway.
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