"I actually am NOT a fan of the Arione on my road back. However, I tried the Tundra on a teammate's pit bike and found it similar enough to the original saddle that I bought one myself. Having ridden it now for a few weeks, I can say…"
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Looking for 24" rear wheel or rim
Started Mar 6 0 Replies 0 Likes
I've finally found a used conquest 24 for my youngest. She's terribly excited, but the rear wheel is beyond truing/repair and needs a new rim.The redline website indicates the rim is an Alex DA-22…Continue
Saddle recommendations sought
Started this discussion. Last reply by Chris Cleeland Nov 12, 2012. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Yes, I know that my ass is not your ass, so what fits you may not fit me. I'm not looking for advice on picking some saddle out of the random chaos that is all available saddles. Here's the…Continue
spokegrenade lights?
Started Sep 24, 2012 0 Replies 0 Likes
Anybody have one? How do you like it?My primary use will be commuting through the dark of winter, both morning and night. I'm especially interested in feedback on the mounting system for the light…Continue
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Carlos Matutes replied to Chris Cleeland's discussion Saddle recommendations sought"I've now raced an the PDW saddle, and while I like it, there's one unforeseen caveat. The EVA foam (essentially the same stuff that Crocs are made of,) is comfortable and durable, but tends to "grab" lycra at times, making…"
Geoffrey Grosenbach replied to Chris Cleeland's discussion Saddle recommendations sought"If you like the Arione, consider Fizik's MTB version for a bit more padding and maybe more strength. I think it's called the Tundra.
I took the carbon railed Gobi off my MTB and put it on my Gin & Trombones. I've been very happy…"
"I've got a Selle Italia SL XC. Aside from countless remounts, it has taken many tumbles, some really hard ones, and is still intact. I should say I am 137lbs, so experiences may vary for others. The smooth sides help remounting. I…"
Carlos Matutes replied to Chris Cleeland's discussion Saddle recommendations sought"I'm going in this direction. Cheap, not really heavy, and based on the materials used should be durable.
Los"
Chris Cleeland posted a discussionSaddle recommendations sought
Yes, I know that my ass is not your ass, so what fits you may not fit me. I'm not looking for advice on picking some saddle out of the random chaos that is all available saddles. Here's the situation:I race a Gin & Trombones, and I really liked the OE Velo saddle for cross and raced that. At practice the other night it gave up the ghost and the shell snapped just aft of the nose of the saddle. It's full suspension now! In my ideal little world I'd replace the saddle with the same…See More
Chris Cleeland posted a discussionspokegrenade lights?
Anybody have one? How do you like it?My primary use will be commuting through the dark of winter, both morning and night. I'm especially interested in feedback on the mounting system for the light and the battery. Photos of different setups might be good.Also looking for suggestions for alternatives. Ideal features:- USB charging- quick mount/dismount- adapts easily to 31.8 and 25.4 bar diameter- battery doesn't way as much as bike; battery not in bottle cageSee More
Jacob Hartsoch left a comment for Chris Cleeland"I still have it. Haven't had time to strip it down but will for certain this week. I'll PM you back when I have. I can't seem to find the discussion on the forum for some reason.
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Chris Cleeland replied to curt k's discussion WTB: Child's / small cyclocross bike"The 44cm Redline uses 700c wheels. Obviously if that's too big then it won't work, and your tire and wheel selection is better at 26" than 24"."
Chris Cleeland replied to Matt sutter's discussion Crank arm length"Just as a data point, I'm 5' 10" with a 30" inseam and ride 172.5 on the road. My first cross bike had 175 cranks and I was always digging pedals into off-cambers. One night before a race I noticed that my BB was in really bad…"
Chris Cleeland replied to Matt sutter's discussion Crank arm length"You don't mention frame size or how tall you are, which is crucial.
Personally, I would go for the shortest cranks you can reasonably tolerate. They make off-camber much easier. I'd also go for 46/36 rather than 50/34."
Chris Cleeland replied to Ronnie Crandall's discussion Subscription"It gets really fun when they start asking for their own CX bike so they can race, too."
Chris Cleeland replied to Ronnie Crandall's discussion Subscription"I recently subscribed and requested a back issue as well (not all), and hadn't seen anything. I tried communicating a couple of times and didn't get a response, then got really irritated and used a variety of methods and Andrew called me…"
Chris Cleeland replied to Hayes Sanborn's discussion Thermal Skinsuit"Could you throw a summer road jersey over the top of one of the unmarked kit? Not very pro..."
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- St. Louis, MO
- About Me:
- Roadie and recent (2007) convert to cyclocross.
- Current Bike Collection:
- SystemSix (RIP), CAAD8, Van Dessel G&T, Lemond Poprad, Co-Motion Speedster, Voodoo Hoodoo
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- How long have you been racing cyclocross?
- 2007
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Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 8:46pm on September 10, 2012, Jacob Hartsoch said…
I still have it. Haven't had time to strip it down but will for certain this week. I'll PM you back when I have. I can't seem to find the discussion on the forum for some reason.
- At 6:29pm on July 5, 2010,
George Milinkovic said… - Hey Chris,
still interested in my frame?
Thank you,
George
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