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Cyclocross checklist
Thanks . The local bike shop recommended a new bike instead . He
suggested redline . This is strictly a winter only bike and one I can bang around with out worrying about the repair bill. Thought about using my carnac mt. bike shoes . Colorado cyclist doesn't seem to have to much in the way of cyclocross . The shop carries lemond , cannondale , trek bikes. Any suggestion on a good cyclocross mail order company ? |
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In article , Drew Cutter
wrote: Thanks . The local bike shop recommended a new bike instead . He suggested redline . This is strictly a winter only bike and one I can bang around with out worrying about the repair bill. Thought about using my carnac mt. bike shoes . Colorado cyclist doesn't seem to have to much in the way of cyclocross . The shop carries lemond , cannondale , trek bikes. Any suggestion on a good cyclocross mail order company ? Hi, Drew, Redline makes a fine blue-collar 'cross bike. Surly is another inexpensive option, albeit a little heavy according to some of the folks I've spoken with (haven't ridden one myself). There are lots of companies doing decent, reasonably-priced aluminum 'cross bikes out there these days ... I'd suggest shopping around and riding a few. It's a whole lot easier than tweaking an old road frame. Swaps and shop bulletin boards are another useful source of cheapo 'cross/winter bikes. As to mail order, Excel Sports carries a bunch of 'cross stuff, as does Schwab Cycles, cyclocrossworld.com and durance.com. Regards, Patrick O'Grady Mad Dog Media |
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According to Kevin :
Surly Crosscheck in Durace from Excel Sports for $1250 comes to mind. Did you look at a Trek XO-1? Many good choices out there. I'm reminded of my own cross-like frame from the Czech republic. In two (three?) years I've seen some orangepeel in the powdercoat, but it's been great otherwise. http://www.fortframes.com |
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