Building a Cyclo Cross bike

[pista]

My heart says: Niner Rlt9

Steel or carbon?

[LOOK695]

Steel or carbon?

Alu. More affordable

[pista]

Alu. More affordable

 

I like this

 

[LOOK695]

These just arrived from post office????. Cupboard is getting fuller

[pista]

Those look great.

 

What was the reason for mechanical over hydraulics?

[LOOK695]

Those look great.

 

What was the reason for mechanical over hydraulics?

I am trying to keep costs down but also to get best value for money. Also the spyres receive good reviews

[LOOK695]

I like this

 

This one for me????

Stock only available next year end January beginning February????

Edited December 18, 2015 by LOOK695

[Troi Sport]

 

Aaaaaaallllmost finished

[gummibear]

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Aaaaaaallllmost finished

Looks great Shamus [emoji106][emoji106] Edited December 22, 2015 by gummibear

[gummibear]

25mm road tyre next to a 35mm CX tyre.

 

[Slowbee]

Ryan....any news on those wheels ?

[Slowbee]

Ryan....any news on those wheels ?

I have just read the tube ride report - any news on those wheels or just get the flow ex from cwcycles?

[Wayne Potgieter]

Ok guys, i need some help.

 

I sold all of my bikes when i moved EXCEPT my Cube All Mountain 650b.

 

That bike is awesome, but its definately more for bikeparks and enduro style riding.

 

Its not the sort of bike that you jump on and pedal down your driveway and go exploring on in the suburbs.

 

Also, in wintertime here, i plan on using a set of Rollers to keep my fitness up (thanks intern for the idea) and there is no way the cube is gonna work there.

 

 

I was thinking of getting a road bike at first. But i have spent so long on a MTB that i am worried that the road bike will be too harsh a ride.

 

Then i thought of getting a CX or Gravel bike. A sort of go anywhere, do anything kind of bike that can be used in the suburbs and parks and even on rollers.

 

But i am on a budget. Until i establish myself in New Zealand financially, i cannot risk spending too much here.

 

Here are some of the bikes i am considering

 

http://www.evolutioncycles.co.nz/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=47211

 

http://www.trademe.co.nz/sports/cycling/road-bikes/medium-53-56cm/auction-1012386593.htm

 

So my two questions are:

 

1. is my logic and reasoning sound WRT a CX/Gravel bike instead of road?

2. If yes, what would you suggest in a possible bike to buy?

 

Thanks

[Rob Mortimer]

Went through the same exercise last year!

 

Pure CX bikes may have quite aggressive geometry and you may find that a gravel grinder/touring style bike is better suited to your needs

[Ryanpmb]

Ok guys, i need some help.

 

I sold all of my bikes when i moved EXCEPT my Cube All Mountain 650b.

 

That bike is awesome, but its definately more for bikeparks and enduro style riding.

 

Its not the sort of bike that you jump on and pedal down your driveway and go exploring on in the suburbs.

 

Also, in wintertime here, i plan on using a set of Rollers to keep my fitness up (thanks intern for the idea) and there is no way the cube is gonna work there.

 

 

I was thinking of getting a road bike at first. But i have spent so long on a MTB that i am worried that the road bike will be too harsh a ride.

 

Then i thought of getting a CX or Gravel bike. A sort of go anywhere, do anything kind of bike that can be used in the suburbs and parks and even on rollers.

 

But i am on a budget. Until i establish myself in New Zealand financially, i cannot risk spending too much here.

 

Here are some of the bikes i am considering

 

http://www.evolutioncycles.co.nz/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=47211

 

http://www.trademe.co.nz/sports/cycling/road-bikes/medium-53-56cm/auction-1012386593.htm

 

So my two questions are:

 

1. is my logic and reasoning sound WRT a CX/Gravel bike instead of road?

2. If yes, what would you suggest in a possible bike to buy?

 

Thanks

Between those two I'd say the Jamis would suit your needs better. Not sure about the Claris components though - but those could be upgraded in time.

 

Giant also make an Anyroad (I think it's called that) which good offer good value.

 

Have a look at the Spez Diverge range too. I think there's a 105 model which is good value and is really a bike that can take you on a gravel adventure and then join the road club the next weekend.

[Wayne Potgieter]

Between those two I'd say the Jamis would suit your needs better. Not sure about the Claris components though - but those could be upgraded in time.

 

Giant also make an Anyroad (I think it's called that) which good offer good value.

 

Have a look at the Spez Diverge range too. I think there's a 105 model which is good value and is really a bike that can take you on a gravel adventure and then join the road club the next weekend.

Thanks.

 

The giant is not available here and the spez is 3 times my budget.

 

It is nice though. [emoji1]