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stoney

stoney

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So I'm debating getting a Cross frame to replace the Look. I can sell the Look frame/fork for the same cost as a new, generic CX frame, so I should be able to get a used frame with canti's for break-even. Noodle, short carbon Look vs. aluminum, better fitting generic CX frame?
 
Serial Midget

Serial Midget

Al Bundy
Jun 25, 2002
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Fort of Rio Grande
Thunder storm with torrential rain headed directly to my abode, if true riding tomorrow will not be a thing. Today I spent the afternoon getting my new suits fitted, shortened arms and legs plus suspender buttons. Should be ready tomorrow. Also took management and social style "tests" in preparation for my week in Dallas. Turns out I am an analytical driver which is code for asshole fixated on numbers. Who knew?
 
jonKranked

jonKranked

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stoney said:
So I'm debating getting a Cross frame to replace the Look. I can sell the Look frame/fork for the same cost as a new, generic CX frame, so I should be able to get a used frame with canti's for break-even. Noodle, short carbon Look vs. aluminum, better fitting generic CX frame?
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Do it. You can throw road slicks on a cx bike.

Also, get something with disc brakes.
 
stoney

stoney

Part of the unwashed, middle-American horde
Jul 26, 2006
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jonKranked said:
Do it. You can throw road slicks on a cx bike.

Also, get something with disc brakes.
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I'm doing the carry across - everything but brakes (Vee) and headset will be old. I'll be able to get my panniers mounted again, which will be nice too.
 
jonKranked

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stoney said:
I'm doing the carry across - everything but brakes (Vee) and headset will be old. I'll be able to get my panniers mounted again, which will be nice too.
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Dude trust me. Disc brakes. Even old bb7s. I went that route for my budget cx build and have 0 regrets. Besides, road and cross will be almost exclusively disc within a few years. This isn't the time or place to be a luddite
 
Toshi

Toshi

butthole powerwashing evangelist
Oct 23, 2001
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DC traffic is awful. Thai food is tasty. Trying to house both kids in one room. This could be good or disastrous.
 
stoney

stoney

Part of the unwashed, middle-American horde
Jul 26, 2006
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Colorado
The ghetto ride rises again! This thing is half built from RM. Fork from @jonKranked; frame and wheels from RM familia when I was too poor to buy a bike; pedals, bar, brakes from @Nick; chainring and guide from @SkaredShtles. Really a miscellany of confussion.



Anybody have a 165 or 185mm IS-Post disc adapter for Shimano XT brakes?
 
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eric strt6

eric strt6

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Sep 8, 2001
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long ass day is finally ending. Started work at 6:30 am finished at 6:30 pm got in the RV and drove to the show grounds. I arrived at 9:30pm Having a snack then taking Jake out for a walk. Its just us two old bastards this weekend. Oh yeah its windy as shit outside and Jake has the farts.





 
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