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07-13-10, 06:44 AM
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Frame: Specialized Crux
Fork: Specialized carbon 1 1/8 to 1 1/2 tapered
Shifters: SRAM Red
Brakes: Avid Shorty Ultimate with SwissStop yellow pads
Front Der: SRAM Force with K-Edge gold chain keeper
Rear Der: SRAM Red
Cassette 6700 12-27
Crank: SRAM Red with 46 tooth Rotor Q Ring, 38 tooth Red
Chain: KMC X10-SL Pink Lady
Wheels: Easton EC90 Aero
Tires: Challenge Grifo 700x34
Seatpost: Thomson Elite Setback
Saddle: Fizik Antares
Bar: PRO Vibe 7s 42
Stem: Specialized 100mm, but will change for a PRO when it comes in
Hudz: SRAM Soft Grip Red. I ride for the HUDZ-Subaru team, so I'm throwing out some love. These are awesome, and are super grippy.
Pedals: Shimano XTR - The only way to go for cross. In my opinion.
Bar angle changed after the took the picture. Didn't realize I put it that high in the stand.
Fork: Specialized carbon 1 1/8 to 1 1/2 tapered
Shifters: SRAM Red
Brakes: Avid Shorty Ultimate with SwissStop yellow pads
Front Der: SRAM Force with K-Edge gold chain keeper
Rear Der: SRAM Red
Cassette 6700 12-27
Crank: SRAM Red with 46 tooth Rotor Q Ring, 38 tooth Red
Chain: KMC X10-SL Pink Lady
Wheels: Easton EC90 Aero
Tires: Challenge Grifo 700x34
Seatpost: Thomson Elite Setback
Saddle: Fizik Antares
Bar: PRO Vibe 7s 42
Stem: Specialized 100mm, but will change for a PRO when it comes in
Hudz: SRAM Soft Grip Red. I ride for the HUDZ-Subaru team, so I'm throwing out some love. These are awesome, and are super grippy.
Pedals: Shimano XTR - The only way to go for cross. In my opinion.
Bar angle changed after the took the picture. Didn't realize I put it that high in the stand.
Edit: nvm.
07-13-10, 09:21 AM
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Thanks to the lurking in this forum for ages and seeping in the knowledge of all you fine folks, I have recently acquired a Kona Jake The Snake, everything about this bike is perfect for me. Thanks so much to the forum for schooling me without knowing it! Not racing right now, but hope to in the future, mostly just a go everywhere bike. Completely stock right now, may change out the saddle in the future, but so far I love it:
07-13-10, 10:21 AM
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07-14-10, 06:59 PM
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Frame: Specialized Crux
Fork: Specialized carbon 1 1/8 to 1 1/2 tapered
Shifters: SRAM Red
Brakes: Avid Shorty Ultimate with SwissStop yellow pads
Front Der: SRAM Force with K-Edge gold chain keeper
Rear Der: SRAM Red
Cassette 6700 12-27
Crank: SRAM Red with 46 tooth Rotor Q Ring, 38 tooth Red
Chain: KMC X10-SL Pink Lady
Wheels: Easton EC90 Aero
Tires: Challenge Grifo 700x34
Seatpost: Thomson Elite Setback
Saddle: Fizik Antares
Bar: PRO Vibe 7s 42
Stem: Specialized 100mm, but will change for a PRO when it comes in
Hudz: SRAM Soft Grip Red. I ride for the HUDZ-Subaru team, so I'm throwing out some love. These are awesome, and are super grippy.
Pedals: Shimano XTR - The only way to go for cross. In my opinion.
Bar angle changed after the took the picture. Didn't realize I put it that high in the stand.
Fork: Specialized carbon 1 1/8 to 1 1/2 tapered
Shifters: SRAM Red
Brakes: Avid Shorty Ultimate with SwissStop yellow pads
Front Der: SRAM Force with K-Edge gold chain keeper
Rear Der: SRAM Red
Cassette 6700 12-27
Crank: SRAM Red with 46 tooth Rotor Q Ring, 38 tooth Red
Chain: KMC X10-SL Pink Lady
Wheels: Easton EC90 Aero
Tires: Challenge Grifo 700x34
Seatpost: Thomson Elite Setback
Saddle: Fizik Antares
Bar: PRO Vibe 7s 42
Stem: Specialized 100mm, but will change for a PRO when it comes in
Hudz: SRAM Soft Grip Red. I ride for the HUDZ-Subaru team, so I'm throwing out some love. These are awesome, and are super grippy.
Pedals: Shimano XTR - The only way to go for cross. In my opinion.
Bar angle changed after the took the picture. Didn't realize I put it that high in the stand.
07-14-10, 07:19 PM
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Are you sure? I checked and it said stock is 0 and they are expected late August, for the one that has Apex anyway.
07-15-10, 06:00 AM
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07-15-10, 06:01 AM
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07-15-10, 06:06 AM
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07-15-10, 06:33 AM
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Ah. Okay, well, that's a bit out of my price range.
07-15-10, 07:06 AM
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My CX.
SOLO CX
Frame7005 RMB Custom Alloy Super Triple Butted Tubes ForkAlloy W/ Eyelets Front TravelN/A Rear ShockN/A Rear TravelN/A Head SetFSA Threadless W/15mm Alloy Top Cover StemRMB Flip-Flop 6° X 90-100-110-120-130mm HandlebarFSA Vero 31.8mm X 400-420-440mm BrakesAvid Shorty 4 Alloy Cantilever Brake LeversWith Shifter Levers/ Tektro RL721 Top Mount ShiftersShimano Tiagra Gearing (FR)Shimano Tiagra 34.9mm Gearing (RR)Shimano Tiagra Cranks & ChainringsFSA Omega EXO 170-172.5-175 50/34T Bottom BracketFSA Mega EXO PedalsN/A Hubs (FR)Wheeltech Disc Glide Sealed W/ Alloy QR Hubs (RR)Wheeltech Disc Glide Sealed W/ Alloy QR CassetteShimano Tiagra-9 12-25T ChainShimano Tiagra SpokesStainless RimsAlex ACE24 Alloy DBL Wall CNC Side Wall 700C Tires (RR/FR)Vittoria Cross XG 700X34C F.V. Seat PostRMB 31.6mm SaddleSan Marco Ponza Power
SOLO CX
Frame7005 RMB Custom Alloy Super Triple Butted Tubes ForkAlloy W/ Eyelets Front TravelN/A Rear ShockN/A Rear TravelN/A Head SetFSA Threadless W/15mm Alloy Top Cover StemRMB Flip-Flop 6° X 90-100-110-120-130mm HandlebarFSA Vero 31.8mm X 400-420-440mm BrakesAvid Shorty 4 Alloy Cantilever Brake LeversWith Shifter Levers/ Tektro RL721 Top Mount ShiftersShimano Tiagra Gearing (FR)Shimano Tiagra 34.9mm Gearing (RR)Shimano Tiagra Cranks & ChainringsFSA Omega EXO 170-172.5-175 50/34T Bottom BracketFSA Mega EXO PedalsN/A Hubs (FR)Wheeltech Disc Glide Sealed W/ Alloy QR Hubs (RR)Wheeltech Disc Glide Sealed W/ Alloy QR CassetteShimano Tiagra-9 12-25T ChainShimano Tiagra SpokesStainless RimsAlex ACE24 Alloy DBL Wall CNC Side Wall 700C Tires (RR/FR)Vittoria Cross XG 700X34C F.V. Seat PostRMB 31.6mm SaddleSan Marco Ponza Power
07-19-10, 05:15 PM
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Looking at the photo, the steerer easily could be much shorter; the problem is that the handlebars are mis-aligned. If they were set up so the bottom tips were pointing between level and at the rear axis, then the hoods would be much higher and the length of protruding steerer could be halved. The bars would be more comfortable and the steerer less likely to break.
07-19-10, 10:55 PM
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Looks great Scrub! I miss that frame but it need to be one size bigger. Are you racing it this season? I'll be up in Seattle for the SSCXWC at SIR. I'll keep an eye out.
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07-19-10, 11:28 PM
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I'm hoping to get out for a couple of races (I have to race at least one since the Silver Lake race is at my work and I have to be there anyway) but I need to get fitter! I've been running and riding more dirt, started working on dismounts but I don't have much standover so its a bit scary, damn my short legs!
07-22-10, 07:05 PM
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My first ever build. Not built as a cross bike, but since it's built from an older VooDoo Wazoo frame figured you cross folks would like a look. Built it as a do-it-all ride.
07-25-10, 01:43 PM
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I'm new here, with my old bike
Hello im Ronny and i just joined here.. I wanted to show you my cycloross..
Tell me what you think of it. She's not new
Tell me what you think of it. She's not new
07-26-10, 08:19 AM
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That is awesome!
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07-27-10, 12:55 PM
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07-27-10, 03:06 PM
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I thought you would like that one Cal.
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07-27-10, 08:29 PM
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18.5 like this 19.5 with heavier cross wheels.
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