Low cost SSCX frame options? - Cyclocross Magazine2024-03-29T00:54:30Zhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/forum/topics/low-cost-sscx-frame-options?x=1&id=1198434%3ATopic%3A66309&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI got to see one of these fra…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-10-14:1198434:Comment:704862010-10-14T21:01:37.043ZBeth Hamonhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/BethHamon
I got to see one of these frames in person last weekend at the handbuilt show, and the drops look a lot better in person than online. I am considering this if I ever want to go to a dedicated 700c-wheeled cx bike in the future (though that would require me to get ride of an existing bike first! Nooooo!).<br />
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For now my Monocog fulfills both functions reasonably well. If I can get my J & B rep to do me a favor then I might go for the O-8 for next year...
I got to see one of these frames in person last weekend at the handbuilt show, and the drops look a lot better in person than online. I am considering this if I ever want to go to a dedicated 700c-wheeled cx bike in the future (though that would require me to get ride of an existing bike first! Nooooo!).<br />
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For now my Monocog fulfills both functions reasonably well. If I can get my J & B rep to do me a favor then I might go for the O-8 for next year... So far it handles like a Harr…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-10-08:1198434:Comment:699562010-10-08T12:28:40.603Zhellbellyhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/hellbelly
<b>So far it handles like a Harrier; rugged and can take a serious beating but pretty nimble even in the really tight twisty stuff. It reminds me of riding a really nice steel hardtail...because it is just with a CX costume.</b>
<b>So far it handles like a Harrier; rugged and can take a serious beating but pretty nimble even in the really tight twisty stuff. It reminds me of riding a really nice steel hardtail...because it is just with a CX costume.</b> I'm working on an old 70's ro…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-10-08:1198434:Comment:699532010-10-08T11:35:36.905ZJ.D. Kimplehttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/JDKimple423
I'm working on an old 70's road frameset. I gave like $20 for it. Steel, heavy as hell. But I've ridden it as a road bike for several years now so I've got my money's worth out of it should I crash and burn.
I'm working on an old 70's road frameset. I gave like $20 for it. Steel, heavy as hell. But I've ridden it as a road bike for several years now so I've got my money's worth out of it should I crash and burn. I *almost* pulled the trigger…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-10-08:1198434:Comment:699472010-10-08T11:23:14.919ZJ.D. Kimplehttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/JDKimple423
I *almost* pulled the trigger on that frame a few months ago, but I cou'dn't find any reviews or info on it. Besides,the Mongoose already fills the "monstercross" area of my stable. I was also concerned about the BB drop - it seemed pretty high. I am guessing it's not a problem for you?
I *almost* pulled the trigger on that frame a few months ago, but I cou'dn't find any reviews or info on it. Besides,the Mongoose already fills the "monstercross" area of my stable. I was also concerned about the BB drop - it seemed pretty high. I am guessing it's not a problem for you? It is a beast; brick sh#thous…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-10-07:1198434:Comment:699112010-10-07T16:22:40.431Zhellbellyhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/hellbelly
<b>It is a beast; brick sh#thouse tough! The dropouts are thick like a BMX bike and its 4130 so it's very strong. I cannot imagine any riding that I could do on this bike that would cause it to fail...and that says a lot as I break everything! Plus, they are so inexpensive it's like stealing. I am glad I customized mine though. It was time consuming, but pretty easy. It is not light, but mine came in at 22.7 lbs and while I could spend money to lighten it up I do not really care. It is well…</b>
<b>It is a beast; brick sh#thouse tough! The dropouts are thick like a BMX bike and its 4130 so it's very strong. I cannot imagine any riding that I could do on this bike that would cause it to fail...and that says a lot as I break everything! Plus, they are so inexpensive it's like stealing. I am glad I customized mine though. It was time consuming, but pretty easy. It is not light, but mine came in at 22.7 lbs and while I could spend money to lighten it up I do not really care. It is well suited to me and riding something with a lil' more weight just makes you tougher...strong like bull! Should I become more legitimately competitive or feel like spending frivolously then I will get something more svelte. ;-)</b> That's a nice-looking bike. I…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-10-07:1198434:Comment:699082010-10-07T15:22:51.732ZBeth Hamonhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/BethHamon
That's a nice-looking bike. I looked at it as a possibility for next year (this year I'm racing on my SS mountain bike), but the dropouts gave me pause. All that open "lattice" stuff -- up close does it still look strong enough?<br />
I always get nervous when frame designed take metal away in the dropout area.
That's a nice-looking bike. I looked at it as a possibility for next year (this year I'm racing on my SS mountain bike), but the dropouts gave me pause. All that open "lattice" stuff -- up close does it still look strong enough?<br />
I always get nervous when frame designed take metal away in the dropout area. I went with a Origin-8 CX 700…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-10-01:1198434:Comment:691702010-10-01T13:35:38.410Zhellbellyhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/hellbelly
<b>I went with a Origin-8 CX 700. It is 4130 steel, comes with a matching fork, is geared or SS capable (built-in tensioners), and can run discs or cantis. Plus it has 2 bottle and rack mounts. It is ridiculously inexpensive. Lotsa options. People will whine about the weight, but bfd. I machined off all the unnecessary mts and junk and had mine re-powder-coated. I put pics of it up on <a href="http://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/photo/deathryder-cx-20?xg_source=activity">my page</a>. In a couple of…</b>
<b>I went with a Origin-8 CX 700. It is 4130 steel, comes with a matching fork, is geared or SS capable (built-in tensioners), and can run discs or cantis. Plus it has 2 bottle and rack mounts. It is ridiculously inexpensive. Lotsa options. People will whine about the weight, but bfd. I machined off all the unnecessary mts and junk and had mine re-powder-coated. I put pics of it up on <a href="http://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/photo/deathryder-cx-20?xg_source=activity">my page</a>. In a couple of words: It rules. It is bricksh*thouse tough. and handles great. The weight for me is fine at about 22.5 lbs. I could make it a bit lighter and get it below 20 lbs but I am bigger guy and ride like a maniac so I will take the toughness over the weight penalty since I demolish everything.</b> interested! email me @ sshep2…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-10-01:1198434:Comment:691452010-10-01T06:00:13.746ZSteven Shepardhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/StevenShepard
interested! email me @ sshep21@hotmail.com
interested! email me @ sshep21@hotmail.com Here are a few more options:…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-09-24:1198434:Comment:679672010-09-24T01:11:06.127ZDavid Laffertyhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/DavidLafferty
Here are a few more options:<br />
Production:<br />
On One Pompino (I have one that I'd be willing to sell)<br />
Bianchi San Jose<br />
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Used:<br />
Voodoo Limba or Voodoo Wazoo (older ones had horizontal dropouts... don't get one with sliding dropouts)<br />
IRO Rob Roy<br />
Bianchi Axis<br />
<br />
I currently have a Surly Travelers Check, On One Pompino, and a sweet geared CX bike.
Here are a few more options:<br />
Production:<br />
On One Pompino (I have one that I'd be willing to sell)<br />
Bianchi San Jose<br />
<br />
Used:<br />
Voodoo Limba or Voodoo Wazoo (older ones had horizontal dropouts... don't get one with sliding dropouts)<br />
IRO Rob Roy<br />
Bianchi Axis<br />
<br />
I currently have a Surly Travelers Check, On One Pompino, and a sweet geared CX bike. Email me @ ajcsk8r@verizon.ne…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-09-10:1198434:Comment:665312010-09-10T14:19:13.596ZAnthony Carlisihttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/AnthonyCarlisi
Email me @ ajcsk8r@verizon.net I will send u pix and info on the bike!!!
Email me @ ajcsk8r@verizon.net I will send u pix and info on the bike!!!