Road Bike Review's CX forum has one, but I thought it sad that we don't have a SSCX thread on eMTBeeR.
Or maybe I just wanted yet another place to post pics of my new bike...
Anyway, CX season is pretty much over for most of us, but it seems SSers tend to keep riding their CX bikes year 'round instead of hanging them in a temperature- and humidity-controlled cellar to protect their tubulars.
Here's mine, show me yours!
So, is racing cross (never raced cross myself) on a SS more or less of a factor than in the mtb world. In other words, is it less of a big deal with regards to fitness and being able to compete with the geared guys?
I know the climbing around here tends to be less in a CX race than an mtb race.
Ideas?
Also, are disc brakes allowed in all CX races now?
I am a relatively novice racer with just one season under my belt but my impression is that running SS is not much of a disadvantage depending on the course. We had 2 weeknight race series here in town and one of the courses was flat with relatively few obstacles. There, running a SS was much tougher because the boys and girls with gears could plow you on the straights. The other course was a bit more technical with more off camber, more tight turns and a little bit of single track. There, running a SS was much less of a disadvantage, in fact some people ran better on SS than geared. From my limited experience the climbs tend to be short and steep so as long as you can muscle up them or run up them you will be fine
Discs have been allowed in all the races except the UCI races. Recently, however, that ban has been lifted and are now legal in the UCI races.
That is a Raleigh Furly. if you look a little down the cyclocross page he did a nice write with pics. After reading it i ordered one, should be here mid week. here is a link to raleigh Raleigh Bicycles Furley
Supposedly going to race cross this season.
Here's my weapon of choice
(also a sweet rig for getting around town)
My apologies for the cell quality picture, the lighting didn't help much either.
What gear ratio are you all running? I'm considering a SS build and not sure what to start with. I already have a 20t ENO freewheel off another bike I'm not using, suggestions for front? Thanks for any info!
Well, I'm using a 42x16 right now, but will probably put a 17 or 18t on for the season. I'm moving, so I want to get a feel for the courses before I decide.
42x18 is kind of classic CX gearing. To get an equivalent gear, you'll need a 46t ring. However, look at what the 1 speed guys in your local races are running. If the courses where you are are really fast, with little sand, mud, or climbs, you might want to gear up. Conversely, if they're technical courses, you might go down a bit.
My offering. I built the frame in my buddy's shop, and pieced it together with **** I had laying around, hence the bastard title. It's a blast to ride. Super fast and smooth as a prom queen's thighs. Experimenting with the flat bars right now. Really liking it.
in 'need' of some upgrades, new wheels on the way soon hopefully to replace the current boat anchors. I'm sure new wheels will dramatically improvement my next race placement
Did you do louisville last year? What gear are you gonna go with? Im planning on racing but im gonna be pressed for time and may not be able to preride and swap gears before the race.
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