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10-05-06, 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by BIGPAKO
I should probably post this in the dumb questions thread but here I go:
Is a cyclcross essentially a road bike with "nobby" tires? what components would I need to change in order to turn my existing road bike into a cyclecross?
Thanks,
Is a cyclcross essentially a road bike with "nobby" tires? what components would I need to change in order to turn my existing road bike into a cyclecross?
Thanks,
10-10-06, 11:41 AM
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UPS just came with my new Jake the Snake that I've bought from Germany, 799€!
I hadn't seen it in real life before, and when i unpacked i saw...it's really orange!
But it's so nice to ride...LOVE IT!
first post btw...
I hadn't seen it in real life before, and when i unpacked i saw...it's really orange!
But it's so nice to ride...LOVE IT!
first post btw...
10-10-06, 05:49 PM
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superswede, sweet bike man!!
are you going to leave those reflectors on the wheels?
are you going to leave those reflectors on the wheels?
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10-10-06, 05:54 PM
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I doubt you need them with the color. Great bike
Great bike
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10-10-06, 06:07 PM
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When I find the guy that stole my CX bike, I will beat him with a stick severely about the head and chest.
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10-10-06, 11:13 PM
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^^^
I'm not trying to troll -- I'm just a nub -- but aren't 16 spoke wheels a bad idea for cx? I thought the point was to build something bombproof.
I'm not trying to troll -- I'm just a nub -- but aren't 16 spoke wheels a bad idea for cx? I thought the point was to build something bombproof.
10-11-06, 05:14 AM
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Originally Posted by fubar5
superswede, sweet bike man!!
are you going to leave those reflectors on the wheels?
are you going to leave those reflectors on the wheels?
Not sure about the reflectors, the coppers here in sweden are really strict about cycling safety and such...
But I think I will remove them, they're butt ugly!
10-11-06, 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by StankApe
Man, that Jake is so very orange. Am hoping my 07 is so very green 
The carbon fork is a nice upgrade from previous Snakes, the 10sp is debatable, the fact that they are now using DT spokes is a HUGE plus. I've become adept at replacing the garbage spokes on my 05 Snake, the damn heads just pop right off the things!
10-11-06, 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by KrisA
Trust me on this, they ARE very green! Wear your sunglasses during first viewing. The carbon fork is a nice upgrade from previous Snakes, the 10sp is debatable, the fact that they are now using DT spokes is a HUGE plus. I've become adept at replacing the garbage spokes on my 05 Snake, the damn heads just pop right off the things!
The carbon fork is a nice upgrade from previous Snakes, the 10sp is debatable, the fact that they are now using DT spokes is a HUGE plus. I've become adept at replacing the garbage spokes on my 05 Snake, the damn heads just pop right off the things!
10-16-06, 01:53 PM
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I'm looking to get into cyclocross, and i have a question for you riders. I have a old alu giant ocr (which i dont road ride anymore) and if i threw a pair of knobby tires onto it would it be alright as a cross bike? I dont really want to go out and drop money on a new bike esp when trying a new sport out. Any help would be appreciated
10-18-06, 12:19 PM
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scroll down to the section of can i convert my bike to cx bike....
https://plusonelap.blogspot.com/2005/...questions.html
https://plusonelap.blogspot.com/2005/...questions.html
10-22-06, 06:12 PM
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New BMC Cross Machine
I just finished setting this thing up. Bars and Stem are there until I determine the best set-up. This bike is great so far and the Force shifters are very nice. Still need some help setting up the front, but, the rear is perfect and very nice to use on rough terrain. Fulcrum Racing 1 wheels with Tufo tubulars.
See Photos Below -
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10-22-06, 06:54 PM
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BMC Hotness.
10-23-06, 04:34 AM
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Heya Matty, I got mine also Am waiting for new eggbeaters to arrive from the US before snapping a pic, but am riding the hell out of the snake with lesser crank bros in the meantime. Congrats
Am waiting for new eggbeaters to arrive from the US before snapping a pic, but am riding the hell out of the snake with lesser crank bros in the meantime. Congrats
10-28-06, 09:19 AM
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My newest cross bike with a mullet:
Who needs the Bianchi Roger? My main reason for doing this modification was that when I use the bike for my winter ride, I wanted to go fixed but not with the weak front CC canti as my only brake.
Who needs the Bianchi Roger? My main reason for doing this modification was that when I use the bike for my winter ride, I wanted to go fixed but not with the weak front CC canti as my only brake.
10-28-06, 09:23 AM
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your bianchi's chain seems pretty loose.