inspekto Posted September 20, 2015 Posted September 20, 2015 Most CX frames will require the old MTB standard, 135mm rear and 100mm front, hub spacing running QR. However, some newer 'all-road/ gravel grind' frames are running TA's. In addition, many of the steel frames will accept a 130mm rear hub - they just flex to take up the 2.5mm on either side when bolted up.I've got 29" shimano wheels about R 3500 from Evobikes on my Cotic x. The tyres are Contental CycloXKing 35mm. They wear very quickly. As far as brakes go i have BB5s but they don't work very well because the pull ratios are wrong. (you either drag the pads or you have very little braking) You need BB5 or 7 which are road specific. I fitted a shimano caliper on the front to try an improve braking, it is a bit better but is also not road specific. I am not sure if it is just my bike but if I brake as hard as I can the QR axle can move position on the front fork unless you tighten it really really tightly. TA will solve this if it is a general problem. As far as handling goes I unfortunately the cotic x does not steer very quickly and feels quite dead. Maybe a combination of the chrome moly frame, frame size and slack fork angle are the cause. My Colanago road bike feels better on paths and handles a lot better
Chro Mo Posted September 20, 2015 Posted September 20, 2015 I have had a very different experience with my 58cm Cotic X Started off with the conventional fork, moved to a Lynskey CX fork then finally on a Surly Disc Trucker fork. The bike has felt very responsive through all these incarnations, and I find steering precise and predictable. Ride quality is good and the frame, though a tad flexy, is durable and bulletproof.BB7 road calipers have saved my ass a few times and I have run Gatorskins for three out of the last four years. The bike is now shod in Schwalbe Marathon Extreme tyres, which are extremely hard-wearing in their intended environment.Actually, it will be - once it returns from powder-coating. Wheels are custom built - one set for road, one for gravel. Stiff and solid as heck. This frame's a keeper, for sure. Love it to bits.
Monark Posted September 20, 2015 Posted September 20, 2015 Chaps... Tri-cycles is having a special on carbon clinchers. I am thinking about buying the 30mm profile. Have a look at them here http://www.tri-cycles.net/wheels/road/edge-design-aero-3.0-clincher/ What do you think? I currently have their XLR300's and am very impressed. I might take the gamble that these will be just as strong but roll slightly better.
Monark Posted September 20, 2015 Posted September 20, 2015 I am with chro mo, my X frame is extremely agile. A little too flexible under power but then again I am not winning any races so that doesn't really matter.
Underachiever Posted September 21, 2015 Posted September 21, 2015 Thanks for all responses from various hubbers. Choices, choices, choices!!!! And it's only 11h00.
NotSoBigBen Posted September 21, 2015 Posted September 21, 2015 Besides that 'baby blue' colour I seriously fancy that Niner
samson99 Posted September 21, 2015 Posted September 21, 2015 I have ordered the green Planet X frame. Should arrive next week. Super excited.
Underachiever Posted September 21, 2015 Posted September 21, 2015 Besides that 'baby blue' colour I seriously fancy that Niner I've got 4 predominantly black bikes. So the blue looks SUPER HOT to me!!
rock Posted September 21, 2015 Posted September 21, 2015 Thanks for all responses from various hubbers. Choices, choices, choices!!!! And it's only 11h00. That PX is great but it ain't a cross bike. sorry. edit: in fact neither is the Niner. *Flame suit on.
igg Posted September 21, 2015 Posted September 21, 2015 That PX is great but it ain't a cross bike. sorry. edit: in fact neither is the Niner. *Flame suit on.What's the criterion for a cross bike? Geos I assume? I bought me a PX, mostly because: price, and I wanted a relaxed road bike that I could do gravel grinding with. Also bought rims that can handle road pressures.
rock Posted September 21, 2015 Posted September 21, 2015 What's the criterion for a cross bike? Geos I assume? I bought me a PX, mostly because: price, and I wanted a relaxed road bike that I could do gravel grinding with. Also bought rims that can handle road pressures. I'm trolling. don't get me wrong that "London Road" is great and I nearly bought one myself. it will do everything you want it to do, I'm fairly sure of that. for me the following backs me up though. down tube cables, sloping to tube and bottle cage mounts
igg Posted September 21, 2015 Posted September 21, 2015 down tube cables, sloping to tube and bottle cage mounts Gotta say, the cables was almost a show stopper for me. Will be fun trying to keep the cables clean after a ride on a muddy track .Not sure what the problem with the bottle cage mounts is tho?
rock Posted September 21, 2015 Posted September 21, 2015 The Niner I know. But cant help feel the Giant TCX might be worth the cash saved?
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