NickGM Posted October 19, 2016 Posted October 19, 2016 I'm looking to build a cyclocross bike by salvaging an old frame - but I'm totally in the dark about where to start. So excuse what may be a stupid question, but I assume an mtb frame would be a bit better in that it has disc brake mounts at the back, no? Then I'd need to get a cyclocross specific fork. Where would I even start looking for that? I am also thinking about just getting a new CX frame or bike instead. Can anyone recommend a decent entry level frame or complete bike for CX? I'd consider paying R20K for a complete bike. Giant do one for that price, but I'm not a huge fan of their colour scheme. Sounds lame, but you have to love your bike!
Monark Posted October 19, 2016 Posted October 19, 2016 Nick how tall are you? I have a 54cm Cotic X frame, fork, seat post, canti brakes and wheels (a rolling chassis if you will) - willing to sell
NickGM Posted October 19, 2016 Posted October 19, 2016 Nick how tall are you? I have a 54cm Cotic X frame, fork, seat post, canti brakes and wheels (a rolling chassis if you will) - willing to sell Ah bleak, just a bit too big for that. I.83m (aka 6ft) so typically ride something between 56 and 58. Thanks anyway.
Mongoose! Posted October 19, 2016 Posted October 19, 2016 Ah bleak, just a bit too big for that. I.83m (aka 6ft) so typically ride something between 56 and 58. Thanks anyway. I am selling this complete bike for R11k
Mongoose! Posted October 19, 2016 Posted October 19, 2016 mongoose I love that thing!! My wife said I am only allowed to have one....
Ryanpmb Posted October 19, 2016 Posted October 19, 2016 Just a straw poll? What brands/outlets of new steel, or Al, CX, or gravel grinder, (I'm grouping them, I know purists will object so mea culpa) framesets do we have available in this country? Ritchey, Surly, Cotic, Mercer, Niner? What else? Or do we have to resign ourselves to picking up a second-hand 'random', or importing ourselves? Edit: to include Al framesets.Are you specifically after boutique type brands? If not, just about every main stream brand has a gravel/ cx bike now... Personally the Sklar's, Hunter's, Stinner's etc of the world is where my interest lies.
Ryanpmb Posted October 19, 2016 Posted October 19, 2016 I'm looking to build a cyclocross bike by salvaging an old frame - but I'm totally in the dark about where to start. So excuse what may be a stupid question, but I assume an mtb frame would be a bit better in that it has disc brake mounts at the back, no? Then I'd need to get a cyclocross specific fork. Where would I even start looking for that? I am also thinking about just getting a new CX frame or bike instead. Can anyone recommend a decent entry level frame or complete bike for CX? I'd consider paying R20K for a complete bike. Giant do one for that price, but I'm not a huge fan of their colour scheme. Sounds lame, but you have to love your bike!I could assist with a CX specific Enve fork at a great price... if that's the route you're going.
Fat Boab Posted October 20, 2016 Posted October 20, 2016 Are you specifically after boutique type brands? If not, just about every main stream brand has a gravel/ cx bike now... Personally the Sklar's, Hunter's, Stinner's etc of the world is where my interest lies. I did think of the mainstream brands, like Giant, Cannondale, Specialized etc, who all have full CX/gravel bikes available in this country, but if one was looking for a metal frameset, do the mainstream brands/outlets sell these?
LOOK695 Posted October 20, 2016 Posted October 20, 2016 First ride with Wolverine and we got caught in the rain. Bike rides well, fit feels just about right. Weight including pedals and computer is 8,75kg fitted with conti 4000s 25mm tyres.????????
Monark Posted October 20, 2016 Posted October 20, 2016 First ride with Wolverine and we got caught in the rain. Bike rides well, fit feels just about right. Weight including pedals and computer is 8,75kg fitted with conti 4000s 25mm tyres. with those tyres its a road bike.... sorry to say.... Roadie.... kekekekekek And on that note.... the Ritchey is in for some adjustments, I am riding DC in November and refuse to use a road bike. I am fitting 25c's.... don't judge me.... I feel ashamed enough already. I am going to see how the bike responds to skinny tyres this weekend. If I am not sold I will go to a 30/32 slick.
LOOK695 Posted October 20, 2016 Posted October 20, 2016 with those tyres its a road bike.... sorry to say.... Roadie.... kekekekekek And on that note.... the Ritchey is in for some adjustments, I am riding DC in November and refuse to use a road bike. I am fitting 25c's.... don't judge me.... I feel ashamed enough already. I am going to see how the bike responds to skinny tyres this weekend. If I am not sold I will go to a 30/32 slick.Not planning any off-roading. Will do that after the 947. Have some 38s in the cupboard for then......????????
eddy Posted October 20, 2016 Posted October 20, 2016 Cool Be on the look-out for a White/Blue Niner Cx. Your steed of choice?A Niner as well. Moondust MCR unless it is a Grey and Orange CX
LOOK695 Posted October 20, 2016 Posted October 20, 2016 A Niner as well. Moondust MCR unless it is a Grey and Orange CXPics!!
eddy Posted October 20, 2016 Posted October 20, 2016 I am fitting 25c's.... don't judge me.... I feel ashamed enough already. I am going to see how the bike responds to skinny tyres this weekend.The answer is brilliantly
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