Dirtbreath Posted November 2, 2008 Posted November 2, 2008 Nice one Willehond! A question on these frames. Are these standard road frames or are they strengthened and allow for larger tyres/mud clearance?
Tumbleweed Posted November 2, 2008 Posted November 2, 2008 Nice one Willehond!A question on these frames. Are these standard road frames or are they strengthened and allow for larger tyres/mud clearance? Equipment[edit] BicyclesMain article: Cyclo-cross bicycleCyclo-cross bicycles roughly resemble the racing bicycles used in road racing. The major differences between the two are that cyclo-cross frames have wider clearances' date=' knobby tires, cantilever brakes and lower gears. Also, a heightened bottom bracket was typical 10+ years ago; now many cyclo-cross-specific frames do not have elevated bottom brackets. Many cyclo-cross bicycles are set up with a single chainring and chain "drop" guards. A single chainring allows for a tighter chainline, thus reducing the chance of throwing a chain on a bumpy course.[edit] ClothingClothing is similar to that of road racing. However, since cyclo-cross is a cold-weather sport there is an emphasis toward warmer clothing such as long sleeves, tights, knickers and arm and leg warmers. In the warmer races there is a very strong preference for skinsuits for maximizing freedom of movement. The other advantage of skinsuits is that they are tighter, preventing the jersey from getting caught on stray tree branches during some singletrack sections of the race course. Mountain bike shoes are adopted, as they allow the competitors to run, unlike their road racing counterparts and their degree of traction (compared to smooth bottoms found on road racing shoes). Toe studs are used to aid in running up steep muddy slopes and in the adverse underfoot conditions.
Willehond Posted November 2, 2008 Author Posted November 2, 2008 Nice one Willehond!A question on these frames. Are these standard road frames or are they strengthened and allow for larger tyres/mud clearance? I'm sure the expert's will be able to tell you all the details, but I know they have special seat and chainstays that allow for better clearance and also a front fork that allows for special brake calliper mountings. They also make sure the cables are routed so that it doesn't hurt your shoulder when you carry the bike! What amazed me though was that almost everyone was on a carbonfibre bike. With all the crashing you would expect aluminium, but they need to be light to be carried I guess.
Skye Posted November 2, 2008 Posted November 2, 2008 Hey Willehond, Nice to see you full of smiles now that the family are with you. is it that cold in Holland already?
Willehond Posted November 3, 2008 Author Posted November 3, 2008 Some great shots there WH ! Amazing what you can do if you have crap pics' date=' but can crop and then post in small format! I am really looking at getting a proper digital SLR to replace my el cheapo snapshot camera. Would have had some great ones if I had a proper camera.Hey Willehond, Nice to see you full of smiles now that the family are with you. is it that cold in Holland already? Skye, having the family here makes a HUGE difference. Don't know how I survived without them and never want to again! I't was pretty cold last week (I commuted on friday and it hit 2 degrees!), but this week it seems much nicer. The chill in the air is here to stay though and it's jacket time. MTB tracks are damn muddy as well, but real fun!
BMCfan Posted November 3, 2008 Posted November 3, 2008 Willehond jou doring! Wow-eeeeeeee!!!!! Now thats my kinda thing! I would love to witness something like that first hand!! Aijaijai - what would my mondays be without WH's reports and pics!!
TheLegend Posted November 3, 2008 Posted November 3, 2008 Nice one Willehond! A question on these frames. Are these standard road frames or are they strengthened and allow for larger tyres/mud clearance? that wuestion has already been explained, just an anecdote from myself: I had a cyclo cross frame once, but with a "normal road set up" (mind the brakes of course) and seriously didn't like it. Reason was the higher BB which forced you to raise your saddle as well (compared to road bike) and thus also your centre of gravity. the handling wasn't that good and stopping and putting your foot down wasn't so great.but I'll get a frame without a lifted BB sometime for sure! Like the discipline.
APJ88 Posted November 3, 2008 Posted November 3, 2008 Just moved to the UK and the weather is typicayl miserable. The road calander is dead ' date=' but the cyclocross events seem to be the way to go. Looking at cyclocross bikes. . . what a wierd species of bike. Did you see anything you liked [/quote'] Hi, ive been in the Uk for the last year and from end FEB to Aug there is almost 3 races every week, 2 crits in the week, and every weekend there is 1 or 2, depends where you live, the road racing season is over now though
Willehond Posted November 3, 2008 Author Posted November 3, 2008 Just moved to the UK and the weather is typicayl miserable. The road calander is dead ' date=' but the cyclocross events seem to be the way to go. Looking at cyclocross bikes. . . what a wierd species of bike. Did you see anything you liked [/quote'] Hi, ive been in the Uk for the last year and from end FEB to Aug there is almost 3 races every week, 2 crits in the week, and every weekend there is 1 or 2, depends where you live, the road racing season is over now though Got any beach races in the UK during winter? I see there are a few here in Holland that look nice. Guys even have special bikes for it (another one to get!!!) with special beach tyres. Mostly a mtb, simple gearing (or singlespeed) with a fat slick tyre.
AndreZA Posted November 4, 2008 Posted November 4, 2008 Okay, this is not from that event but another nice and dirty one. I think these events are dirtier then some women. http://www.pezcyclingnews.com/photos/races09/cross09/kopp-nys.jpg
Willehond Posted November 4, 2008 Author Posted November 4, 2008 Mampara, that pic was taken a whole day before mine! Sven Nys won the Koppenburg, which he calls a modderparcours (mud course), which he thrives on (must like the Belgian toothpaste) He also broke his finger and then the next day he went to Veghel to take the final spot on the podium. The man is an animal. Sorry, cannibal.
Marius Posted November 4, 2008 Posted November 4, 2008 hOLY CRAP she /he it looks scary! Marius2008-11-04 01:22:29
Tumbleweed Posted November 4, 2008 Posted November 4, 2008 Mampara' date=' that pic was taken a whole day before mine! Sven Nys won the Koppenburg, which he calls a modderparcours (mud course), which he thrives on (must like the Belgian toothpaste) He also broke his finger and then the next day he went to Veghel to take the final spot on the podium. The man is an animal. Sorry, cannibal.[/quote'] i'm afraid that name is already taken by a certain belgian. can't remember his name right now?holy roller2008-11-04 01:25:17
Willehond Posted November 4, 2008 Author Posted November 4, 2008 Sorry Holy, but Nys is that good that even the Belgians call him that! Yes, THAT good . "Sven Nys, de kannibaal van Baal!"
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