bike for newbie - Cyclocross Magazine2024-03-28T09:02:24Zhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/forum/topics/bike-for-newbie?commentId=1198434%3AComment%3A40707&feed=yes&xn_auth=noYeah I had to buy mine sight…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2009-09-30:1198434:Comment:410312009-09-30T16:57:02.742ZJMackhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/JMack
Yeah I had to buy mine sight unseen. But had the insight of a few of the folks I ride with who are on the upper level model - Gin & Trombones.<br />
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But you hit on one of the most important parts of the purchase, a good shop. And the Salsa should be a sweet ride.<br />
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Good Luck!
Yeah I had to buy mine sight unseen. But had the insight of a few of the folks I ride with who are on the upper level model - Gin & Trombones.<br />
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But you hit on one of the most important parts of the purchase, a good shop. And the Salsa should be a sweet ride.<br />
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Good Luck! I will let you know. FYI I tr…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2009-09-30:1198434:Comment:410302009-09-30T15:28:37.331Zpaula engelhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/paulaengel
I will let you know. FYI I tried to find the Van Dessel to but unfortunately there's only one dealer and they have a bad reputation. When I called they "required" a $250 fit test before selling a bike.
I will let you know. FYI I tried to find the Van Dessel to but unfortunately there's only one dealer and they have a bad reputation. When I called they "required" a $250 fit test before selling a bike. Glad you were able to get a g…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2009-09-30:1198434:Comment:410292009-09-30T15:10:15.807ZJMackhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/JMack
Glad you were able to get a good bike. Let us know how it works out for you.
Glad you were able to get a good bike. Let us know how it works out for you. In the end I opted for the co…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2009-09-30:1198434:Comment:410282009-09-30T14:33:36.864Zpaula engelhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/paulaengel
In the end I opted for the con crosso. I couldn't find a Fisher, Felt or the La Cruz in my size. The local dealer gave me a great deal on the con crosso.<br />
thanks for all your thoughts and opinions.<br />
Happy riding.
In the end I opted for the con crosso. I couldn't find a Fisher, Felt or the La Cruz in my size. The local dealer gave me a great deal on the con crosso.<br />
thanks for all your thoughts and opinions.<br />
Happy riding. What do people think about th…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2009-09-29:1198434:Comment:409322009-09-29T01:52:07.906Zpaula engelhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/paulaengel
What do people think about the Scott CX Team? I found a demo that has been ridden twice for $1400. Ultegra, seems to fit except for the handle bar stem length?
What do people think about the Scott CX Team? I found a demo that has been ridden twice for $1400. Ultegra, seems to fit except for the handle bar stem length? For what you want as an all-a…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2009-09-28:1198434:Comment:408302009-09-28T15:12:22.519ZCarl Ringhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/CarlRing
For what you want as an all-around bike, I'd look at the Gary Fisher Presidio. Its similar to the old lemond Poprad, but tweaked a little to make it a better all-around bike. It would meet your price point too. It won't be the lightest bike, but with some good wheels it would definitely be raceable (steel bikes work, a couple of guys rode all steel Richard Sachs bikes to top tens at CX nationals last year)
For what you want as an all-around bike, I'd look at the Gary Fisher Presidio. Its similar to the old lemond Poprad, but tweaked a little to make it a better all-around bike. It would meet your price point too. It won't be the lightest bike, but with some good wheels it would definitely be raceable (steel bikes work, a couple of guys rode all steel Richard Sachs bikes to top tens at CX nationals last year) Try and get a test ride on a…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2009-09-28:1198434:Comment:408172009-09-28T03:29:06.684ZBlaine Kruegerhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/BlaineKrueger
Try and get a test ride on a few from a local shop.<br />
You might find somthing under budget you like better.
Try and get a test ride on a few from a local shop.<br />
You might find somthing under budget you like better. I just rode the chili con cro…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2009-09-27:1198434:Comment:407302009-09-27T02:07:26.785ZHamiltonhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/Hamilton
I just rode the chili con crosso at Interbike and really did not like it, it was a bit of a let down because I loved the bike on paper. The Van Dessel was pretty good. A bike that surprised me was the Felt F15X. It rode really well and you can get the same frame in a cheaper Rival or 105 build to keep it under budget. I understand the Blue CXC is a great bike so I'd snatch up that offer for the used blue frame. A carbon frameset under a grand is a good deal. I also became a big fan of the TRP…
I just rode the chili con crosso at Interbike and really did not like it, it was a bit of a let down because I loved the bike on paper. The Van Dessel was pretty good. A bike that surprised me was the Felt F15X. It rode really well and you can get the same frame in a cheaper Rival or 105 build to keep it under budget. I understand the Blue CXC is a great bike so I'd snatch up that offer for the used blue frame. A carbon frameset under a grand is a good deal. I also became a big fan of the TRP eurox brakes, they were spec'd on most of the bikes I rode and I thought they were great. I have a 2 year old Blue CXC…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2009-09-26:1198434:Comment:407252009-09-26T22:02:56.430ZErik Nordensonhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/ErikNordenson
I have a 2 year old Blue CXC Medium, 54 cm cyclocross frame that is for sale. I am asking $700.00 for frame, fork, headseat, Campy front derailleur, seat clamp. Willing to negotiate. Check out the web site for more specifics.<br />
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I have a 2 year old Blue CXC Medium, 54 cm cyclocross frame that is for sale. I am asking $700.00 for frame, fork, headseat, Campy front derailleur, seat clamp. Willing to negotiate. Check out the web site for more specifics.<br />
<a href="http://www.rideblue.com/bikearchive.php?state=cxc">http://www.rideblue.com/bikearchive.php?state=cxc</a> Not sure. My road frame is 54…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2009-09-26:1198434:Comment:407202009-09-26T20:26:23.144Zpaula engelhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/paulaengel
Not sure. My road frame is 54, my mt bike frame is 17"
Not sure. My road frame is 54, my mt bike frame is 17"