S&S coupled bike that doesn't break the bank
07-16-17, 06:51 PM
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S&S coupled bike that doesn't break the bank
Hey all,
I wasn't sure exactly what forum to post this under, but this seemed the most appropriate.
About 18 months ago I got a Jamis Renegade Expat. I absolutely LOVE this bike. It is about the most perfect bike I've ever owned. The only thing that would make it better is if I could more easily pack it for air travel.
So I've been looking around at bikes that have S&S couplers. It's hard to figure out what matches so closely or is not $6000+. I'm happy to build up a bike from just a frame.
Are CX bikes close enough to something like the renegade to be considered the same?
Thanks
I wasn't sure exactly what forum to post this under, but this seemed the most appropriate.
About 18 months ago I got a Jamis Renegade Expat. I absolutely LOVE this bike. It is about the most perfect bike I've ever owned. The only thing that would make it better is if I could more easily pack it for air travel.
So I've been looking around at bikes that have S&S couplers. It's hard to figure out what matches so closely or is not $6000+. I'm happy to build up a bike from just a frame.
Are CX bikes close enough to something like the renegade to be considered the same?
Thanks
07-16-17, 07:35 PM
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Why not just get the Expat retro-fitted?
I've seen a couple of U.S. fitters online; around $600
I've seen a couple of U.S. fitters online; around $600
07-16-17, 08:30 PM
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I've thought about that. Bilenky Bikes is within driving distance of me and offers $595 + 75 for touch up painting around the welds. At the same time I have always in the past had 2 bikes. It used to be they served different purposes, but I also don't mind having a spare.
Surly has several frames with S&S couplers that are reasonable, such as the Travelers check. But being a CX frame I don't know how that ride compares to a more "gravel bike" geometry. Their LHT frame is definitely more of a loaded touring setup and their World Troller frame is for 26in tires.
Surly has several frames with S&S couplers that are reasonable, such as the Travelers check. But being a CX frame I don't know how that ride compares to a more "gravel bike" geometry. Their LHT frame is definitely more of a loaded touring setup and their World Troller frame is for 26in tires.
07-17-17, 03:32 AM
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You might want to check out the Classifieds section on ThePaceline forum. I've come across a couple there in the past few months.
07-18-17, 11:38 AM
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I owned a 2009 Surly Travelers Check, which checked most of the boxes. I wasn't crazy about it, though. It felt too flexible under load (either sprints or with panniers); and I got sick of cantilever brakes.
I replaced it in 2011 with a custom-ordered Gunnar Sport with couplers. At that time, discs on road bikes seemed like they were a fad, and I hadn't seen mini-Vs. Today, I'd get the Gunnar Hyper X, Hyper XX, or Hyper XC as a travel-gravel single bike. I'd spec it with 650b wheels and centerlock rotors for travel since they're easier to pack into the S&S case.
I replaced it in 2011 with a custom-ordered Gunnar Sport with couplers. At that time, discs on road bikes seemed like they were a fad, and I hadn't seen mini-Vs. Today, I'd get the Gunnar Hyper X, Hyper XX, or Hyper XC as a travel-gravel single bike. I'd spec it with 650b wheels and centerlock rotors for travel since they're easier to pack into the S&S case.
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