Monark Posted March 25, 2015 Posted March 25, 2015 Right... Shifters, stem and seat post have all arrived. Bad news... looks like I might have been scammed... user Love2cycle had advertised an SRAM XO ten speed rear derailleur for sale. I got chatting to him over email. He seemed legit. I paid. Guess what... no part... I am emailing and PM'ing him and there is no response... how annoying... This will put me back.
Monark Posted March 30, 2015 Posted March 30, 2015 Okay rear derailleur arrived after many emails. Seems as if the seller was on leave. My crank (50/34 105 Shim), front derailleur (Shim) and bar tape (orange Lizard Skin) arrive this week. Now for bars and tubes
NotSoBigBen Posted March 30, 2015 Posted March 30, 2015 Getting there Monark, not time for some pikshas yet? I must say and yes I know it's not a cycloX bike but when I built this I was just gonna use it when we were away on camping holidays but I find myself riding it every now and then just for the fun of it. The 105 RD I used didn't last long .... maybe I was just a bit ham fisted with the shifting but anyway I have now replaced it with an XT and so far so good!
NISI Posted April 7, 2015 Posted April 7, 2015 Hi Guys any recommendation on CX tyres for commuting(mostly tar) with a short piece of bad gravel surface.Thanks
Ryanpmb Posted April 7, 2015 Posted April 7, 2015 Hi Guys any recommendation on CX tyres for commuting(mostly tar) with a short piece of bad gravel surface.Thanks I'm happy with my Schwalbe Marathon Supremes for that sort of application. If there's more gravel/ dirt involved then Smart Sams.
Pure Savage Posted April 8, 2015 Posted April 8, 2015 Getting there Monark, not time for some pikshas yet? I must say and yes I know it's not a cycloX bike but when I built this I was just gonna use it when we were away on camping holidays but I find myself riding it every now and then just for the fun of it. The 105 RD I used didn't last long .... maybe I was just a bit ham fisted with the shifting but anyway I have now replaced it with an XT and so far so good! 20150327_140056.jpgYour bike looks awesome!! Those takkies are what I think I would like to roll on. What weight is your ride? My mtb I'd fully rigid with very thin tyres, so my biggest benefit would be the weight difference.
NotSoBigBen Posted April 8, 2015 Posted April 8, 2015 Your bike looks awesome!! Those takkies are what I think I would like to roll on. What weight is your ride? My mtb I'd fully rigid with very thin tyres, so my biggest benefit would be the weight difference. I have no idea, I am not in the habit of weighing my bikes but it for sure is NOT light ....
NISI Posted April 8, 2015 Posted April 8, 2015 I'm happy with my Schwalbe Marathon Supremes for that sort of application. If there's more gravel/ dirt involved then Smart Sams.thanks
Monark Posted April 9, 2015 Posted April 9, 2015 Bar, bar tape and tubes on their way from Grant Usher. I settled on the Salsa Cowbell 3. My SRAM Red compact crank is also on its way from JHB. I will hopefully take some pictures this weekend and start building it next week. I still need to sell my single speed!
the nerd Posted April 9, 2015 Posted April 9, 2015 Howsit guys, Selling 2 of these tyres.. http://bicicletta.co.za/collections/tyres-and-tubes/products/tyre-cross-comp-shield-700x35-30tpi Brand new, ridden once. I want R400 for both inc tubes for them!
Monark Posted April 9, 2015 Posted April 9, 2015 Who sells cyclocross bikes in RSA? PM RyanPMB on the Hub, he is bringing in On One and Planet X.
the nerd Posted April 9, 2015 Posted April 9, 2015 what are you replacing them with? Nothing... no more CX bike.. you have it ha ha ha
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