Show us your C&V Gravel Grinders
08-16-13, 08:16 AM
#253
I gotta say... I wish I had the luxury of what's in your parts bin!!!
08-16-13, 06:30 PM
#256
Death fork? Naaaah!!
This Triplecross has been a work in progress since I built it up from a frame and fork to ride with my kids on farm roads. It's been posted here a dozen or so times over the years, but I think it's finished (well, maybe fenders in the spring.....)
Top
Top
__________________
You know it's going to be a good day when the stem and seatpost come right out.
(looking for a picture and not seeing it? Thank the Photobucket fiasco.PM me and I'll link it up.)
You know it's going to be a good day when the stem and seatpost come right out.
(looking for a picture and not seeing it? Thank the Photobucket fiasco.PM me and I'll link it up.)
08-19-13, 08:34 AM
#257
Your Miyata looks like it would be a blast to ride... super solid, great handling, and quick! Please let me know what shift mounts you're running on your Triplecross, I'm looking for a mount just like that to run some down tube shifters up near the brake levers but I'm not interested in bar end shifters.
Thanks!
-D-
08-19-13, 11:11 AM
#258
Ride, Wrench, Swap, Race
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Northern California
Posts: 9,257
Bikes: Cheltenham-Pedersen racer, Boulder F/S Paris-Roubaix, Varsity racer, '52 Christophe, '62 Continental, '92 Merckx, '75 Limongi, '76 Presto, '72 Gitane SC, '71 Schwinn SS, etc.
Liked 1,341 Times
in
892 Posts
Give me some SPD pedals and I think I would enjoy wearing out that Triple-Cross!
Miyata being one of my favorite brands, their durability continues to impress.
Miyata being one of my favorite brands, their durability continues to impress.
08-19-13, 02:24 PM
#259
Death fork? Naaaah!!
https://kellybike.com/2nd_xtra_takeoff.html
Top
__________________
You know it's going to be a good day when the stem and seatpost come right out.
(looking for a picture and not seeing it? Thank the Photobucket fiasco.PM me and I'll link it up.)
You know it's going to be a good day when the stem and seatpost come right out.
(looking for a picture and not seeing it? Thank the Photobucket fiasco.PM me and I'll link it up.)
Last edited by top506; 08-19-13 at 02:29 PM.
08-30-13, 10:11 AM
#260
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Michigan
Posts: 90
Bikes: 2012 Rivendell Atlantis, 2012 Soma Double Cross DC,1984 Fisher Mt. Tam, 1992 Trek 970, 1993 Bridgestone MB-2, 1985 Trek 870
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I'll play... Just built it up Tuesday this week. Kind of a temporary build just to get the feel for it..
08-30-13, 10:29 AM
#261
Ellensburg, WA
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Lewiston, ID
Posts: 3,768
Bikes: See my signature
Liked 498 Times
in
168 Posts
Dang - that's a really nice looking bike. Nice job!
__________________
1984 Gitane Tour de France; 1982 Nishiki Marina 12; 1984 Peugeot PSV; 1993 Trek 950 mtb; 1991 GT Karakoram, 1983 Vitus 979; Colnago Super, 1989 Spectrum Titanium,
1984 Gitane Tour de France; 1982 Nishiki Marina 12; 1984 Peugeot PSV; 1993 Trek 950 mtb; 1991 GT Karakoram, 1983 Vitus 979; Colnago Super, 1989 Spectrum Titanium,
08-30-13, 10:37 AM
#262
08-30-13, 10:41 AM
#263
Senior Member
08-30-13, 10:48 AM
#264
Senior Member
08-30-13, 11:07 AM
#265
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Michigan
Posts: 90
Bikes: 2012 Rivendell Atlantis, 2012 Soma Double Cross DC,1984 Fisher Mt. Tam, 1992 Trek 970, 1993 Bridgestone MB-2, 1985 Trek 870
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I'm running a Specialized Captin 35c in the back and a Specialized Trigger 34c up front.. it's the only thing I have that'll fit.. Any suggestions? I think I can fit a 38c... I tried my Schwalbe Marathon XR's and Clement Xpolr MSO's both in 40c but thet were a tick to big....So close.
08-30-13, 11:10 AM
#266
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Michigan
Posts: 90
Bikes: 2012 Rivendell Atlantis, 2012 Soma Double Cross DC,1984 Fisher Mt. Tam, 1992 Trek 970, 1993 Bridgestone MB-2, 1985 Trek 870
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
[edit] also, can I have that road when you're done with it?[/QUOTE]
Come on out!
Come on out!
08-30-13, 12:55 PM
#267
Senior Member
I'm running a Specialized Captin 35c in the back and a Specialized Trigger 34c up front.. it's the only thing I have that'll fit.. Any suggestions? I think I can fit a 38c... I tried my Schwalbe Marathon XR's and Clement Xpolr MSO's both in 40c but thet were a tick to big....So close.
If the gravel is more hard packed like it is here, I roll with Challenge Alamanzos or Eroicas.
They changed the Eroica name to Strada Bianca recently.
They are all top shelf, no doubt. They are getting kinda spendy, but if you are patient you can catch a sale.
If the gravel is a little loose or sandy in spots, try a Kenda Small Block 8.
Great tires for many conditions and they are much wider than the others mentioned.
I also recently ordered Kenda Slant 6s for my Merckx Alu Cross, so we'll have to wait and see how they work out.
08-30-13, 01:23 PM
#268
Senior Member
[/QUOTE]
Yeah, no kidding! That looks like a sweet dirt road. In general, I've noticed that a well-packed and graded dirt road is actually a lot smoother overall than broken/patched pavement. The dirt in that photo is so smooth it looks like even a road bike with 23mm tires would do just fine.
Yeah, no kidding! That looks like a sweet dirt road. In general, I've noticed that a well-packed and graded dirt road is actually a lot smoother overall than broken/patched pavement. The dirt in that photo is so smooth it looks like even a road bike with 23mm tires would do just fine.
08-30-13, 05:11 PM
#269
Mine, a 1988 Peugeot Triathlon. The tube wrapping the top tube covers the model name... I hate that term for some reason
Stronglight 49d cranks, 105 derailers, DC centerpulls, original CTA bars and stem, Brooks Team Prof saddle that I stole from my dad and an unfortunate Easter egg color. Fits like a glove, though, and has plenty of room for bigger tires & fenders. I want to do the Pittsburgh-DC trail on it eventually but have to de-fat and un-weak a bit first.
Stronglight 49d cranks, 105 derailers, DC centerpulls, original CTA bars and stem, Brooks Team Prof saddle that I stole from my dad and an unfortunate Easter egg color. Fits like a glove, though, and has plenty of room for bigger tires & fenders. I want to do the Pittsburgh-DC trail on it eventually but have to de-fat and un-weak a bit first. 
08-30-13, 08:23 PM
#272
Senior Member
08-30-13, 08:36 PM
#273
aka Tom Reingold
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: New York, NY, and High Falls, NY, USA
Posts: 40,678
Bikes: 1962 Rudge Sports, 1971 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Raleigh Pro Track, 1974 Raleigh International, 1975 Viscount Fixie, 1982 McLean, 1996 Lemond (Ti), 2002 Burley Zydeco tandem
Liked 2,637 Times
in
1,532 Posts
I like that, RFC. There's something simple about it. What is it, and what are the tires?
__________________
Tom Reingold, tom@noglider.com
New York City and High Falls, NY
Blogs: The Experienced Cyclist; noglider's ride blog
“When man invented the bicycle he reached the peak of his attainments.” — Elizabeth West, US author
Please email me rather than PM'ing me. Thanks.
Tom Reingold, tom@noglider.com
New York City and High Falls, NY
Blogs: The Experienced Cyclist; noglider's ride blog
“When man invented the bicycle he reached the peak of his attainments.” — Elizabeth West, US author
Please email me rather than PM'ing me. Thanks.
