Cyclocross on the cheap - Cyclocross Magazine2024-03-29T08:03:44Zhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/forum/topics/cyclocross-on-the-cheap?commentId=1198434%3AComment%3A123202&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThe baby's arrived.tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2012-09-29:1198434:Comment:1334662012-09-29T20:56:13.236ZJon Lhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/JonL
<p>The baby's arrived.</p>
<p>The baby's arrived.</p> this years cx bike is home ma…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2012-09-26:1198434:Comment:1330252012-09-26T00:33:17.445ZERIC LEWIShttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/ERICLEWIS
<p>this years cx bike is home made too. This time I took my old 26" mtb and added disc brakes. Of course frame mods were necessary!</p>
<p>this years cx bike is home made too. This time I took my old 26" mtb and added disc brakes. Of course frame mods were necessary!</p> Small world. I guess when the…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2012-09-24:1198434:Comment:1328832012-09-24T00:22:50.644ZJon Lhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/JonL
<p>Small world. I guess when the credit-card bill comes in I can blame you and your Van Dessel!</p>
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<p>This is going to be a long term project. Cost wise and fitness wise. I think I can plod all day on the roads but the hell for leather intensity of CX??? I'd love to go out to the Velodrome but I'll be working.</p>
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<p>That was one of the things that stopped me pushing the bike buying when I realized just how many races I'd miss due to work.</p>
<p>Thanks for you kindness - it…</p>
<p>Small world. I guess when the credit-card bill comes in I can blame you and your Van Dessel!</p>
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<p>This is going to be a long term project. Cost wise and fitness wise. I think I can plod all day on the roads but the hell for leather intensity of CX??? I'd love to go out to the Velodrome but I'll be working.</p>
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<p>That was one of the things that stopped me pushing the bike buying when I realized just how many races I'd miss due to work.</p>
<p>Thanks for you kindness - it seems the default setting for most people on here in fairness- if I see you in the park I'll give you a shout and come drool over your bike.</p>
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<p>Good luck with your racing.</p>
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<p>A gym? I'd rather be unhealthy.</p> Yeah, That sod was me. I wa…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2012-09-21:1198434:Comment:1330942012-09-21T21:08:30.354ZC La Bhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/ChrisLaBudde
<p>Yeah, That sod was me. I was just lucky to get in the truck before the deluge! We call the truck "The Oyster" by the way. That bike is worth more than the truck itself. :-) It was either the bike or a gym membership. I definitely made the right decision!</p>
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<p>The Westwood Velo race is this weekend at Harriman State Park NY. If you come up, stop by. I'll get you hooked up with people who can help you with parts.</p>
<p><br></br>There's also the Trexlertown swap meet the weekend…</p>
<p>Yeah, That sod was me. I was just lucky to get in the truck before the deluge! We call the truck "The Oyster" by the way. That bike is worth more than the truck itself. :-) It was either the bike or a gym membership. I definitely made the right decision!</p>
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<p>The Westwood Velo race is this weekend at Harriman State Park NY. If you come up, stop by. I'll get you hooked up with people who can help you with parts.</p>
<p><br/>There's also the Trexlertown swap meet the weekend of October 8th. Inexpensive parts are easy to find there. It's a bit of a drive, but might be worth it.</p>
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<p>Good luck and get racing!</p> Sorry, I should have added th…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2012-09-21:1198434:Comment:1331852012-09-21T04:24:10.060ZJon Lhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/JonL
<p>Sorry, I should have added the frame and fork were on sale. $347s the lot including shipping. Seems like a pretty good deal for someone like me who just wants to give it a go and have some fun.</p>
<p>Sorry, I should have added the frame and fork were on sale. $347s the lot including shipping. Seems like a pretty good deal for someone like me who just wants to give it a go and have some fun.</p> I'd put all thoughts of CX ou…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2012-09-21:1198434:Comment:1331832012-09-21T03:25:15.429ZJon Lhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/JonL
<p>I'd put all thoughts of CX out of my mind. Everytime I got a few bucks saved a bill came in to take care of it. Then I was in my local park, Brookdale the other weekend and saw a guy doing laps on a Van Dessel and I got a touch envious. then the rain came and I bundled the kids in the car while the lucky sod on the CX bundled his bike in a pick-up. Been surfing the www since and ordered a Planet X Uncle John frame and fork with a view to building up gradually with finds and cheap pieces.</p>
<p>I'd put all thoughts of CX out of my mind. Everytime I got a few bucks saved a bill came in to take care of it. Then I was in my local park, Brookdale the other weekend and saw a guy doing laps on a Van Dessel and I got a touch envious. then the rain came and I bundled the kids in the car while the lucky sod on the CX bundled his bike in a pick-up. Been surfing the www since and ordered a Planet X Uncle John frame and fork with a view to building up gradually with finds and cheap pieces.</p> Still saving, it's not easy w…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2012-07-06:1198434:Comment:1291442012-07-06T01:15:16.027ZJon Lhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/JonL
<p>Still saving, it's not easy with three kids, the guilt of spending a few bucks on yourself, and putting in the miles on the road. By God this New Jersey heat wave is killing me. Roll on The Fall.</p>
<p>Still saving, it's not easy with three kids, the guilt of spending a few bucks on yourself, and putting in the miles on the road. By God this New Jersey heat wave is killing me. Roll on The Fall.</p> Check Campmor (in Paramus) fo…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2012-02-15:1198434:Comment:1254022012-02-15T03:42:48.604ZC La Bhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/ChrisLaBudde
<p>Check Campmor (in Paramus) for a sale. They are also a Kona dealer. They might have the same sale going on, or you might be able to talk them down to a similar price. Alternatively, see if the Boulder store can ship to Campmor. They might be able to get around restrictions by doing that. There might be a surcharge, but it's a possibility.</p>
<p>Check Campmor (in Paramus) for a sale. They are also a Kona dealer. They might have the same sale going on, or you might be able to talk them down to a similar price. Alternatively, see if the Boulder store can ship to Campmor. They might be able to get around restrictions by doing that. There might be a surcharge, but it's a possibility.</p> Found a 2011 Kona Jake on the…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2012-02-15:1198434:Comment:1254012012-02-15T02:46:06.791ZJon Lhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/JonL
<p>Found a 2011 Kona Jake on the www last night for $699s brand new , Boulder but Kona won't let the store ship to Nj.</p>
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<p>That's un American!</p>
<p>Found a 2011 Kona Jake on the www last night for $699s brand new , Boulder but Kona won't let the store ship to Nj.</p>
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<p>That's un American!</p> Nice one Eric. That's the typ…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2011-12-28:1198434:Comment:1233432011-12-28T21:39:05.381ZJon Lhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/JonL
<p>Nice one Eric. That's the type of ride I'm leaning towards. Of-course I'd love a $2000 ride but I live in the real world. Most impressive pal.</p>
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<p>Nice one Eric. That's the type of ride I'm leaning towards. Of-course I'd love a $2000 ride but I live in the real world. Most impressive pal.</p>
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