A few years back I went out to UBI to learn to build frames.... TIGing didn't come easy but started practicing alot, then got diagnosed with cancer, then for other reasons/excuses i never really picked up the torch again... anyhow, my goal is to get welding and have my own cross bike ready for next season... (and if not, probably ride what I have now :thumbsup
Retroshift is a step backwards (guess that's why it's called Retroshift!). It's exactly where I like to put my hands, which you might say is the whole point, but I want to feel smooth brake lever, not that fugly thing, under my hands.
Same ride as this year, going to keep the peace with my wife for a change
Retroshift is a step backwards (guess that's why it's called Retroshift!). It's exactly where I like to put my hands, which you might say is the whole point, but I want to feel smooth brake lever, not that fugly thing, under my hands.
Maybe you don't like the concept. But plenty of others do like this upgrade of the Dirt Shifter and Kelly Take Off. Reality is it means squat whether you use Sram Red or Retroshift in the end as it really comes down to stupid online arguments about my view of shifting is better then yours.
Not my main CX bike (which I am not changing this year)
I thought I would attach some pics of my newly built '08 Lemond Poprad Disc, in full gravel grinder mode.
Just the frame was stock. Here is the menagerie of franken-parts that I am currently running:
Kona Project 2 Rigid Fork
Tower of spacers to get the bars to saddle height
Shimano 105 brifters
Shimano 105 standard triple crankset 53/39/30
Shimano Tiagra Triple Front Derailleur
Shimano SLX RD-M662 Rear Derailleur
Avid BB-7 Road disc brakes
SRAM PG-990 11-34 9-Speed Cassette
Salsa Woodchipper bars
Kenda REDLINE Kross Supreme Tires 700 X 35C
Velocity A23 rims w/ SRAM 9.0 Disc hubs
I love the True Temper OX Platinum frame, it rides so nicely for a clyde like me (6'-4" & 220 lbs). The overall build is not lightweight (mainly due the front fork and wheelset), although I haven't weighed it; just know it is pounds heavier than my Cannondale CAAD9 cyclocross bike. But this is the most fun bike I have for gravel, general urban riding, and light singletrack. It also makes for a cyclocross "pit" bike for the few races that I do per year.
Sweet Lemond, I really like those! How do you like the woodchippers?
I woke my cross bike out of hibernation last weekend, all the bearings were frozen and the pads worn to nubs, but I got it all cleaned up and working again.
Anybody else starting to ride again now that spring is on the way?
Sweet Lemond, I really like those! How do you like the woodchippers?
I woke my cross bike out of hibernation last weekend, all the bearings were frozen and the pads worn to nubs, but I got it all cleaned up and working again.
Anybody else starting to ride again now that spring is on the way?
Just picked up my son's new CX bike tonight! He got a 2013 Specialized CruX Elite, and he's looking forward to the first ride tomorrow night! :thumbsup:
Not even sure I'll go back to 2x10 for summer road rides to be honest. May put on the 42t chainring I scored in the trade for those shifters though.
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