Show us your gravel/cross bike...
02-13-15, 06:06 PM
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Thanks, I literally walked in the shop and fell for the colors. I have 35's on it, maybe 38 but I won't buy a tire to try haha. I had a Slingshot before the BMC and this BMC is just as comfortable as the Slingshot. I was amazed with the ride.
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02-14-15, 04:38 PM
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Specialized Crux
Just finished this today. A 2012 Crux Expert frame built up with a flat bar. It's replacing my 10 year old MTB and is my new do-it-all rig. Too cold to ride but it's ready to go!
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02-14-15, 05:21 PM
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02-14-15, 05:23 PM
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02-14-15, 05:24 PM
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Thanks 
I may be going overboard but I ordered a set of these cages to replace the cheapo chinese knock offs I put on it above which do a poor job of keeping the bottles secure...
and of course some orange bottles to go with it...
Then someday when the white bar tape is cashed, I'll have to decide between basic black or the Fizik orange so it is an exact match to the saddle. (I'll probably go with black but you never know):
I may be going overboard but I ordered a set of these cages to replace the cheapo chinese knock offs I put on it above which do a poor job of keeping the bottles secure...
and of course some orange bottles to go with it...
Then someday when the white bar tape is cashed, I'll have to decide between basic black or the Fizik orange so it is an exact match to the saddle. (I'll probably go with black but you never know):
02-14-15, 06:37 PM
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02-16-15, 02:41 PM
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Soma Double Cross
This is currently set-up as my commuter but have the tires for making it gravel worthy.
02-18-15, 02:37 AM
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Here's my Shogun Prairie Breaker Expert, changed it over from 3x7 to 3x10 with 105 STI's, rides really nice and comfortable
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02-18-15, 03:00 AM
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This is my Favorite thread. Great to see how everybody loves their bikes. Cool Bean People.
02-18-15, 11:39 AM
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fenders are planet bike speedez hybrid. they are sold to fit up to 35mm tires, i got 28 and sure there is plenty of room. rattle free, but only ridden once and on semi good asphalt after ice on the road had cleared out and just before a snow fall.
i did modify the front fender with a planet bike longer rubber flap and since it has the same opening for grommets it looks OME.
i did modify the front fender with a planet bike longer rubber flap and since it has the same opening for grommets it looks OME.
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02-18-15, 01:22 PM
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02-18-15, 01:30 PM
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02-18-15, 01:32 PM
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New to me, 2013 Felt F75X. In need of some bar tape and pedals.
02-20-15, 09:56 PM
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It sure looks that way. I decided not to go with those black/orange cages. The orange was a little too far off. The bottles though look awesome. As for the orange tape, I'm sticking with white for now and maybe black down the road if I find the white too difficult to keep clean.
02-21-15, 05:34 PM
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Motobecane Cross Pro Ti
Forgot how much fun it is to ride in the snow.
*Manhattan NY, West Side Greenway.
Forgot how much fun it is to ride in the snow.
*Manhattan NY, West Side Greenway.
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02-24-15, 03:37 PM
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02-25-15, 09:28 AM
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Getting ready for the Holey Roller this weekend. weather looks a little soggy and chilly.
54cm Salsa Vaya w/ Apex and TRP Spyre brakes. 42mm Continental Speed Ride tires.
54cm Salsa Vaya w/ Apex and TRP Spyre brakes. 42mm Continental Speed Ride tires.
02-27-15, 04:05 PM
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Hello from Belgium!
Obviously there are plenty of local cyclocross bike manufacturers here in Belgium, but still, I was drawn to a legendary American frame, which I built up with SRAM Force, TRP brakes, DT Swiss/Tune wheels and a lot more Ritchey stuff. It rides brilliantly, especially on longer rides. For proper cx racing, carbon fibre is the way to go, but I use this bike on 2-3 hour rides where my friends are on MTBs, and on anything bar very rocky downhills, they are at a disadvantage.
Obviously there are plenty of local cyclocross bike manufacturers here in Belgium, but still, I was drawn to a legendary American frame, which I built up with SRAM Force, TRP brakes, DT Swiss/Tune wheels and a lot more Ritchey stuff. It rides brilliantly, especially on longer rides. For proper cx racing, carbon fibre is the way to go, but I use this bike on 2-3 hour rides where my friends are on MTBs, and on anything bar very rocky downhills, they are at a disadvantage.
