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cjwally · 12-17-2007, 10:01 PM

Thinking about getting a cyclocross frame to build up as a SS. What frames are out there are that great for a SS setup? What do you recommend?

Rob · 12-17-2007, 10:04 PM

What frame material do you prefer and what's your budget?

Pain Freak · 12-17-2007, 10:10 PM

Kona, Surly,Independant Fab, the list goes on and on. Like Rob say's it depends on your preferences. Myself I like steel, but to each their own!

mtnbikej · 12-18-2007, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by cjwally

Thinking about getting a cyclocross frame to build up as a SS. What frames are out there are that great for a SS setup? What do you recommend?

Surly Crosscheck ????

Chris · 12-18-2007, 01:30 AM

If you can get your hands on one...

kev · 12-18-2007, 05:19 AM

For a painless SS setup I know Surly has one. Lots of guys around here ride a Cross Check and love it. It's a bit heavy. Salsa makes frame that you can run SS. You could go custom like IF but that's big bucks. I have a Lemond Propad that I converted to SS using a ENO eccentric hub and it works great. Much cleaner look than the tensioner.

bjammin · 12-18-2007, 06:41 AM

Craig, the Bianchi the Rob posted is awesome. Also, checkout Soulcraft. They make a custom frame that will grow hair back on your head!
http://www.soulcraftbikes.com/frames.asp?frameId=4

Pho'dUp · 12-18-2007, 07:20 AM

Easily singlespeedable? Voodoo Wazoo, or Kona Sutra, Surly Cross check, or maybe a Salsa casserole or Specialized Tricross (SSpeed only). If you don't care about UCI racing, I'd get that Bianchi Roger with the disc brakes.

cjwally · 12-18-2007, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by bjammin

They make a custom frame that will grow hair back on your head!
http://www.soulcraftbikes.com/frames.asp?frameId=4

Ben, why didn't you tell me that a few years ago....

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Originally Posted by Rob

What frame material do you prefer and what's your budget?

Thats a steel frame...right? That is a clean build.

allison · 12-18-2007, 08:43 AM

I'd also suggest something like the Surly.

cjwally · 12-18-2007, 08:46 AM

What have you guys heard about the specialized tricross... Really I am looking for a cyclocross bike that handles like a moutain bike...not a road bike. Is that possible??

The whole reason I am thinking about this is because I went and watched a cyclocross race on Sunday. It looks like a lot of fun to race.... Besides, I think I could kick some butt out there...

OffRoadie · 12-18-2007, 08:55 AM

I'm getting a IRO Rob Roy in a month or so. If I wanted to buy one and have it right away I'd get a Bianchi San Jose. $600 for a SS CX bike.

"WU" · 12-18-2007, 08:56 AM

CJ, you may want to talk w/Frank. He's on our Tue. Road Rage ride. He's got a Specialized Tricross SS. He was racing it in Irvine on Sunday.

northshore · 12-18-2007, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by cjwally

Thinking about getting a cyclocross frame to build up as a SS. What frames are out there are that great for a SS setup? What do you recommend?

An interesting thread and can't wait to see a build up of this if you decide to get one. I have much respect for not only the bike but the rider itself especially after I saw a rider pound up Cholla in one.

1x1clyde · 12-18-2007, 09:08 AM

I am not selling the Yeti anytime soon, thanks Justin!,it only took 6 months to get and I love the bike!

I think the San Jose in Rob's pix might be my old one?
Good ride, raced it last season at some CX races and commuted with it in MN, a great ride and cheap!

I now have the Roger, perfect for CX, light and bombproof but ssadly no longer made.
If you are going to race pro disc is a no-no but it is much easier to decend Chutes with disc then canti's

cjwally · 12-18-2007, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by 1x1clyde

I am not selling the Yeti anytime soon, thanks Justin!,it only took 6 months to get and I love the bike!

I think the San Jose in Rob's pix might be my old one?
Good ride, raced it last season at some CX races and commuted with it in MN, a great ride and cheap!

I now have the Roger, perfect for CX, light and bombproof but ssadly no longer made.
If you are going to race pro disc is a no-no but it is much easier to decend Chutes with disc then canti's

Your Yeti looks sick!

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Originally Posted by "WU"

CJ, you may want to talk w/Frank. He's on our Tue. Road Rage ride. He's got a Specialized Tricross SS. He was racing it in Irvine on Sunday.

I watched him and Cid race...

Rob · 12-18-2007, 09:36 AM

The pic I found of that San Jose was off a Google search, I think it's pretty much stock. It's a steel frame.

"WU" · 12-18-2007, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by cjwally

I watched him and Cid race...

Would've said hi, but don't recognize you in daylight....

kev · 12-18-2007, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by cjwally

What have you guys heard about the specialized tricross... Really I am looking for a cyclocross bike that handles like a moutain bike...not a road bike. Is that possible??

The whole reason I am thinking about this is because I went and watched a cyclocross race on Sunday. It looks like a lot of fun to race.... Besides, I think I could kick some butt out there...

I don't think you are going to find a cross bike that handles like a mountain bike. I don't think you would really like it either, espcially if you are going to race. Most of the cross courses I ride really suit a cross bike with more roadie gemortry and super skinny tires. Depends on what class you are going to do to. In Class A or B you'll want a true cross bike.

Cross racing is super fun. Extermely intese cardio workout.

mtnbikerfred · 12-18-2007, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 1x1clyde

I now have the Roger, perfect for CX, light and bombproof but ssadly no longer made.
If you are going to race pro disc is a no-no but it is much easier to decend Chutes with disc then canti's

Great minds think alike

Glad you found one too. I bet you got a better deal though. I hear those WTB singleduty hubs wont take 200+ lbs stomping around on 76 gear inches though. I'm thinking Phil KiSS-disc hubs....Oh-Snap!! You're gonna run those Bad-A$$ Cole wheels aren't you!?

Dang!! I'm bummed you "outed" yourself before we could show up on a ride with matching bikes...

12-17-2007, 10:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
Pain Freak Peanut butta jelly	Kona, Surly,Independant Fab, the list goes on and on. Like Rob say's it depends on your preferences. Myself I like steel, but to each their own! __________________ If quizzes are quizzical, what are tests? “Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body—but rather a skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, ‘Wow, what a ride!’ ” —anon.

12-18-2007, 05:19 AM	#6 (permalink)
kev vincit qui patitur	For a painless SS setup I know Surly has one. Lots of guys around here ride a Cross Check and love it. It's a bit heavy. Salsa makes frame that you can run SS. You could go custom like IF but that's big bucks. I have a Lemond Propad that I converted to SS using a ENO eccentric hub and it works great. Much cleaner look than the tensioner. __________________ Present suffering is not enjoyable, but life would be worth little without it. The difference between iron and steel is fire, but steel is worth all it costs. Single Minded Endurance

12-18-2007, 06:41 AM	#7 (permalink)
bjammin STR Veteran	Craig, the Bianchi the Rob posted is awesome. Also, checkout Soulcraft. They make a custom frame that will grow hair back on your head! http://www.soulcraftbikes.com/frames.asp?frameId=4 __________________ Welcome to California. Now shut up and start climbing!

12-18-2007, 08:43 AM	#10 (permalink)
allison Gone ridin'	I'd also suggest something like the Surly. __________________

12-18-2007, 09:08 AM	#15 (permalink)
1x1clyde I like Turtles!	I am not selling the Yeti anytime soon, thanks Justin!,it only took 6 months to get and I love the bike! I think the San Jose in Rob's pix might be my old one? Good ride, raced it last season at some CX races and commuted with it in MN, a great ride and cheap! I now have the Roger, perfect for CX, light and bombproof but ssadly no longer made. If you are going to race pro disc is a no-no but it is much easier to decend Chutes with disc then canti's __________________ Painfreak: "With that headline I thought we were going to see CC riding in the buff or something along those lines. That's very misleading ." PacMan: "I always love the view of you looking over your shoulder."

12-17-2007, 10:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
cjwally	Cyclocross - Frames Thinking about getting a cyclocross frame to build up as a SS. What frames are out there are that great for a SS setup? What do you recommend?

12-17-2007, 10:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rob STR Veteran	What frame material do you prefer and what's your budget?

12-18-2007, 01:30 AM	#5 (permalink)
Chris Senior Member	If you can get your hands on one...

12-18-2007, 07:20 AM	#8 (permalink)
Pho'dUp I made a Taco this big!	Easily singlespeedable? Voodoo Wazoo, or Kona Sutra, Surly Cross check, or maybe a Salsa casserole or Specialized Tricross (SSpeed only). If you don't care about UCI racing, I'd get that Bianchi Roger with the disc brakes.

12-18-2007, 08:46 AM	#11 (permalink)
cjwally	What have you guys heard about the specialized tricross... Really I am looking for a cyclocross bike that handles like a moutain bike...not a road bike. Is that possible?? The whole reason I am thinking about this is because I went and watched a cyclocross race on Sunday. It looks like a lot of fun to race.... Besides, I think I could kick some butt out there...

12-18-2007, 08:55 AM	#12 (permalink)
OffRoadie Roadie in Exile	I'm getting a IRO Rob Roy in a month or so. If I wanted to buy one and have it right away I'd get a Bianchi San Jose. $600 for a SS CX bike.

12-18-2007, 08:56 AM	#13 (permalink)
"WU" ...	CJ, you may want to talk w/Frank. He's on our Tue. Road Rage ride. He's got a Specialized Tricross SS. He was racing it in Irvine on Sunday.

12-18-2007, 09:36 AM	#17 (permalink)
Rob STR Veteran	The pic I found of that San Jose was off a Google search, I think it's pretty much stock. It's a steel frame.

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