Eldron Posted November 7, 2012 Posted November 7, 2012 So what do you do when you have an oldish Giant XTC 29 frame complete with seat post and seat lying around? Well - you build a MonsterCross bike of course. For those not in the know - a MonsterCross bike is the bastard hybrid of a CycloCross bike and a 29er MTB. I've decided to use the Giant frame, XLite Carbon fork and Pro Lite wheels as the base then add Shimano CX gearing and STIs, Pro Lite track drop bars, Conti CX tyres and Avid BB7 mechanical discs. Here's if the full bike in prebuild conditons :-) Will post some more as the build progresses... Hopefully this will help build the interest in CX and such in SA. Ryant, KnobbyMech, b-unit and 5 others 8
Dirtbreath Posted November 7, 2012 Posted November 7, 2012 Would love to see some Hope v-twins on this. Vallende Vaandel 1
Eldron Posted November 7, 2012 Author Posted November 7, 2012 Would love to see some Hope v-twins on this. I considered them but I like simple, reliable bikes and the idea of having to hang a mechanical to hydraulic converter under my bars just didn't appeal. Plus the BB7's got great reviews and only cost me ~R1400 for calipers and rotors.
jimmy hardtail Posted November 7, 2012 Posted November 7, 2012 Cool, a new bike category. Can it be ss or is that another category? Mcss... danievj 1
jimmy hardtail Posted November 7, 2012 Posted November 7, 2012 That's not sarcasm, I really think its a cool idea!
Eldron Posted November 7, 2012 Author Posted November 7, 2012 It's been coming for a while - I've had silly ideas like making a road bike from a Niner frame (yes I am a Ninerd), building a full on CX bike or just smacking together a bike from all the leftovers I have lying around. Some years ago I did the Sun City race on my Niner with road wheels (road rims built onto mtb hubs with discs). Good fun and the roadies hate you :-) Since 29er went main stream I've always wanted to take advantage of 29 being identical in size to 700c...finally - here is the result.
rock Posted November 7, 2012 Posted November 7, 2012 waiting for more pics......big fan of drop bars off road
Iron Posted November 7, 2012 Posted November 7, 2012 (edited) Bro , hurry go home and start building ..........................now Edited November 7, 2012 by Iron RossW 1
Eldron Posted November 7, 2012 Author Posted November 7, 2012 Bro , hurry go home and start building ..........................now The build will start tonight...all I'm waiting for are the CX tyres. Damn CRC send my order in 3 seperate boxes. Build should finish on Sunday at Mr. Shimano's house - he has some choice bits to add along with some sneaky knowledge on running 105 stis with a long cage XTR derailleur!
pista Posted November 7, 2012 Posted November 7, 2012 105 stis with a long cage XTR derailleur!Looks interestingWhat brakes are you using with the STI shifters?
Iron Posted November 7, 2012 Posted November 7, 2012 The build will start tonight...all I'm waiting for are the CX tyres. Damn CRC send my order in 3 seperate boxes. Build should finish on Sunday at Mr. Shimano's house - he has some choice bits to add along with some sneaky knowledge on running 105 stis with a long cage XTR derailleur! Nice , what else does Mr Shimano have in storage Iron needs to build a new SS up ..,he he he All the best , cant wait to meet her .
Eldron Posted November 7, 2012 Author Posted November 7, 2012 Looks interestingWhat brakes are you using with the STI shifters? Avid BB7 mechanicals. I have some concerns about reach versus clearance between disc&rotor but there is only one way to find out :-) @Iron - I'll take photos and send them. His garage makes my bike room look like one of those sad dropie shops that sell wheelbarrows, paraffin and bicycles...
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