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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-17-23, 08:57 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 31,150
Posted By blak_byke

I love it! I'm a steel and Ti guy @ heart,...

I love it!

I'm a steel and Ti guy @ heart, but his era of Conquest is highly underrated in my experience (maybe I'm saying that to justify me having three framesets). I have 2003-ish Conquest Pro...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-18-22, 08:20 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,761
Posted By blak_byke

Hi K2dahlia! If you don't already have the FSA...

Hi K2dahlia! If you don't already have the FSA Metropolis bars, Take a look at On One Mary bars as well. When given a choice on non drop bar bikes, most folks that I've built and/or upgraded bikes...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-13-22, 08:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 989
Posted By blak_byke

Curiuos...why did you sell the Pro Gr?

Curiuos...why did you sell the Pro Gr?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-19-22, 06:58 PM
Replies: 5,456
Views: 3,896,305
Posted By blak_byke

Sweet! The sparkles do come through a bit in the...

Sweet! The sparkles do come through a bit in the pic. There's just something about the aesthetics of round tubes and cantis that I like so much.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-19-21, 06:53 PM
Replies: 5,456
Views: 3,896,305
Posted By blak_byke

Oh hell yeah!!

Oh hell yeah!!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-20-21, 07:03 PM
Replies: 5,456
Views: 3,896,305
Posted By blak_byke

I really dig this build! I like how you matched...

I really dig this build! I like how you matched the bar tape and sidewalls as well.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-07-21, 07:02 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 73,543
Posted By blak_byke

None here, but I've only run 650b.

None here, but I've only run 650b.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-15-20, 08:45 PM
Replies: 5,456
Views: 3,896,305
Posted By blak_byke

Digging this! Looks like a drop bar MTB.

Digging this! Looks like a drop bar MTB.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-18-20, 07:15 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 73,543
Posted By blak_byke

@ SkipII...I have a medium (54cm) and with 650b x...

@ SkipII...I have a medium (54cm) and with 650b x 47, the standover is 31".
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-18-20, 07:08 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 73,543
Posted By blak_byke

Ha! I'll keep the name same for now seeing as I...

Ha! I'll keep the name same for now seeing as I still have a black bike lol. I've seen a couple DeLoreans in DC and really want to take a side by side shot.

The less than durable finish is the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-26-20, 09:12 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 73,543
Posted By blak_byke

Sure did. I saw the problem early on in the...

Sure did. I saw the problem early on in the build. I just put a zip tie on it and no more hitting it. I'm also using mtb cranks and they have a wider q-factor so that helped even more.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-25-20, 10:09 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 73,543
Posted By blak_byke

Hell yeah! I'm moving to hydros this winter on...

Hell yeah! I'm moving to hydros this winter on mine as well. Thought I wouldn't like mine (steel guy), but 650x47 smooth things right out. Definitely a keeper!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-25-20, 10:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 933
Posted By blak_byke

If your wheels are spaced at 135 (vs 130mm road)...

If your wheels are spaced at 135 (vs 130mm road) aside from a Cross Check, a 90's hybrid like Trek 730/750, Bianchi Project (3/5/7), etc would work. How tall are you? I may have something for you.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-23-20, 06:59 PM
Replies: 5,456
Views: 3,896,305
Posted By blak_byke

This Gunnar is sweet! It really makes me want to...

This Gunnar is sweet! It really makes me want to do a build with silver components.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-01-20, 02:13 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 73,543
Posted By blak_byke

Ordering the tall cover for me was just...

Ordering the tall cover for me was just aesthetics. One less spacer. I actually have a short cover on mine. The tall cover was lost in the mail and came months late. I had to order a short cover...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-31-20, 05:18 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 73,543
Posted By blak_byke

Sure. Here ya go! ...

Sure. Here ya go!
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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-05-20, 08:12 PM
Replies: 5,456
Views: 3,896,305
Posted By blak_byke

I haven't posted them here, actually. I'm going...

I haven't posted them here, actually. I'm going through the collection and will be getting rid of some stuff. I think I have enough rim brake bikes/frames lol. I did have my 05' Poprad converted to...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-05-20, 08:08 PM
Replies: 5,456
Views: 3,896,305
Posted By blak_byke

Nice shot!

Nice shot!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-30-20, 06:01 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 73,543
Posted By blak_byke

Yes.

Yes.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-26-20, 03:04 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 73,543
Posted By blak_byke

Sram Rival, actually. But yes, Sram 10speed road...

Sram Rival, actually. But yes, Sram 10speed road and MTB components are compatible.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-21-20, 08:24 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 73,543
Posted By blak_byke

Thanks! Yes I stripped it with Aircraft stripper...

Thanks! Yes I stripped it with Aircraft stripper and hand polished it with Mothers.

Due to crank arm clearance issues, I'm running 170mm Sram X9 cranks. Since they have a removable spider, I...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-20-20, 02:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,986
Posted By blak_byke

Precisely why I'm using Gevenalle shifters. I can...

Precisely why I'm using Gevenalle shifters. I can go from 9 to 10 to 11 speed with relative ease. Currently running 1 x 10.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-20-20, 02:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,986
Posted By blak_byke

Thanks! Yes, I stripped the frame to bare metal...

Thanks! Yes, I stripped the frame to bare metal and wipe it down with Gibbs brand metal treatment. Found out about it on a hotrod forum.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-17-20, 03:19 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,986
Posted By blak_byke

Schwinn Criss Cross 1x10 built with various parts...

Schwinn Criss Cross 1x10 built with various parts I've accumulated over time.
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-15-20, 11:15 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 73,543
Posted By blak_byke

Here is a quick quick pic of the build. Excuse...

Here is a quick quick pic of the build. Excuse the poor lighting and pre flooring installation shot
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-15-20, 11:14 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 73,543
Posted By blak_byke

Post #10...

Post #10 (https://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=10)
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-15-20, 11:14 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 73,543
Posted By blak_byke

Post #9...

Post #9 (https://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=9)
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-15-20, 11:05 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 73,543
Posted By blak_byke

I have not ridden it...or any bike due to my work...

I have not ridden it...or any bike due to my work schedule over the past 6 months. Coincidentally, once the pandemic hit, we got crazy busy. I hope to play around with it this week and will have some...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-14-20, 06:48 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 73,543
Posted By blak_byke

I destroyed the bottom bearing when removing it...

I destroyed the bottom bearing when removing it (completely my heavy handed fault) and replaced it with a Cane Creek 40. I really need to post more so I can post pics of it.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-05-20, 11:27 PM
Replies: 5,456
Views: 3,896,305
Posted By blak_byke

HA! I'm glad I'm not the only one with multiple...

HA! I'm glad I'm not the only one with multiple Poprads. 4 and a Wayzata. I guess that's essentially 5, huh?

I have a problem lol.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-05-20, 11:18 PM
Replies: 5,456
Views: 3,896,305
Posted By blak_byke

That Schwinn is nice!

That Schwinn is nice!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-04-20, 07:58 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 73,543
Posted By blak_byke

I'll definitely post once I get it finished...and...

I'll definitely post once I get it finished...and a few more posts.

Locked In (YouTube'r) got a Sram crank to work with some modification to the crank. I don't know exactly what he did as he...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-03-20, 04:27 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 73,543
Posted By blak_byke

I'm building a Pos-X that I converted to...

I'm building a Pos-X that I converted to thru-axel. I also stripped the paint and polished the frame. I have not been able to get any SRAM cranksets (170mm) to work without being crazy close to the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-27-17, 08:18 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 25,217
Posted By blak_byke

Tease!

Tease!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-27-17, 08:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,034
Posted By blak_byke

Erik...great shots! How are you Sir? I saw you @...

Erik...great shots! How are you Sir? I saw you @ Charm City CX thought you looked familiar.

Artie
(Bought the green Salsa from ya)
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