NISI Posted March 15, 2015 Posted March 15, 2015 Quick for those for more knowledgeable, I ride an 80mm stem on my mtb, would I run the same length stem on my cx bike? The cx bike is a 54 and the mtb is an 18 inch giant anthem x. Oh, where can I get tubes from for the 35 wide tyres?got myself continental tubes 27/28x1 1/4 -1.75.700x32/47(tour 28 all)
Monark Posted March 15, 2015 Posted March 15, 2015 Okay, the mtb's top tube is 5cm longer than the x's so that means the x will potentially need a longer stem. maybe 100mm? Reach will play a role as well. I know that reach is a factor and cx bars have more reach than a stock flat mtb bar because the hoods and brakes are "ahead" of the stem. Maybe I need to leave the stem for last and see how I feel once everything else is here.
Monark Posted March 15, 2015 Posted March 15, 2015 nope. I have only ever ridden mtb. since back in the day when canti's were awesome and Nishiki was still around... or new...
Yusran Posted March 15, 2015 Posted March 15, 2015 Okay, the mtb's top tube is 5cm longer than the x's so that means the x will potentially need a longer stem. maybe 100mm? Reach will play a role as well. I know that reach is a factor and cx bars have more reach than a stock flat mtb bar because the hoods and brakes are "ahead" of the stem. Maybe I need to leave the stem for last and see how I feel once everything else is here. Leave your stem for last, remember your shift lever hoods are way further foward than where your bars meet the stem, so the type of bar you have will also affect your reach. I would make do with what you have and ride it first, then make adjustments later. For reference: my MTB is a 17" M frame and I'm using a 80mm stem and 720mm wide bars,my CX bike is a 53cm with 100mm stem and 400mm wide, short reach barsmy beloved roadie is a 52cm with 420mm wide, 110mm long integrated bar & stem A bit of random information but they are all very comfortable in their own way (I prefer my narrow CX bars, I would love to get narrow bars for the roadie too but it is too nice as it is).
Monark Posted March 15, 2015 Posted March 15, 2015 Great info there! Thanks a million! I'm amazed how compact the x is geometry wise.I think that I am going to need a 100mm stem. I will hold off for now and rather buy everything else that I need first
Delgado_073 Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 Hi guys I have some pictures of the ( Scott ) cyclocross at a local bike shop that is for sale : second hand and seems owner wants R6500 but they might negotiate . See attached pics and owners b card .
rock Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 V-brakes are required to be removed. It's not a tandem!
rock Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 Great info there! Thanks a million! I'm amazed how compact the x is geometry wise.I think that I am going to need a 100mm stem. I will hold off for now and rather buy everything else that I need first for whats its worth my CX had a 100mm stem, while my road bike had a 90mm as did my MTB. No science in there but just a sample reference to see if you;re on the right track.
Monark Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 thanks everyone. some great support and information sharing on this thread.
NotSoBigBen Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 Quickie before the rain...IMG_2332.JPGThose wheels dude they just make me 'jealous down' [emoji14]
Monark Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 right I now have (drum roll):cotic x frameedge design xlr 300 wheelsritchey tyresedge design stem and seat postXO 10 speed rear derailleurGobi SaddleCanti brakesLook pedalsBottle cages I am super chuffed. Ryan is helping me source a handlebar and some tubes! Thanks again sir.
Ryanpmb Posted March 19, 2015 Posted March 19, 2015 https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/128822-gt-cyclocross-52cm-exellent-condition/ Get it while it's hot.
V12man Posted March 19, 2015 Posted March 19, 2015 Just hauled Eddy out for a brief ride (ok - over 750m of climb) .... his Ritchey is spectacular in the flesh.
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