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noob bike build questions

So I'm contemplating building a cross bike, it seems you can get a better equipped bike for about the same money. Having never ridden cross…

Started by m750

10 Mar 23, 2009
Reply by Rich

Why are Chainring sizes so close together?

I'm a complete "noob" and I am building a CX/Commuter bike out of a Bianchi Axis frame and Campy 10spd drivetrain.This bikes main job is fo…

Started by Rich

4 Mar 23, 2009
Reply by Rich

removing tubular glue from sidewalls

So I glued up my first set of tubulars. Now I need to know how to remove excess glue from the sidewall of my Dugasts? I thought I had stret…

Started by TToohey

4 Mar 17, 2009
Reply by TToohey

New CX Bike-Shoe Rubs Front Wheel During Sharp Turns...

Being an old roadie I was a little surprised when I first started getting contact between my front wheel and my shoes when sharp turns are…

Started by Keith

8 Mar 17, 2009
Reply by andrew

Tubulars for a Rookie?

A friend is building a CX bike for me. I'm debating between getting a wheelset for clinchers or tubulars. (I assume that you can't put clin…

Started by Charlie Ahern

7 Feb 26, 2009
Reply by Surly Bastard

Cantilver Brakes vs Linear Side Pull

The quest to learn more before making a bike purchase continues.......... The Specialized Cross bikes I looked at have linear side pull br…

Started by Keith

8 Feb 23, 2009
Reply by GeWilli

CycloCross Bicycle

New to this forum and would appreciate a recommendation for a mid price range ($800-$1000) cyclocross bike. Been a road rider many years a…

Started by Keith

21 Feb 20, 2009
Reply by Keith

Totally new, never biked before, but very interested.

Hello, I have never been into biking. I have been pondering a new hobby/physical exorcise in which to keep my self both physicaly and menta…

Started by Charles

6 Feb 20, 2009
Reply by Charles

Switchbacks on a CX course?

I'm so new to this that my bike's still in the mail. I went to Luxembourg to check out a local cx race and noticed the course looked like a…

Started by El Zombo

1 Nov 26, 2008
Reply by andrew

Your Top Newbie Tips

Hey, we were all newbies at one point... To help those new to the sport reduce their learning curve and have more fun, we're compiling some…

Started by Cyclocross Magazine

12 Nov 26, 2008
Reply by FTM

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