new bike ideas for ss? - Cyclocross Magazine2024-03-28T12:22:38Zhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/forum/topics/new-bike-ideas-for-ss?commentId=1198434%3AComment%3A47008&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI saw one of those at the rac…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2009-12-03:1198434:Comment:470082009-12-03T16:40:10.766ZBeth Hamonhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/BethHamon
I saw one of those at the races this fall. Nice bike, but totally not my style. (I don't race with drop bars. Coming at this from BMX and mountain biking I generally prefer ATB bars, and have found the perfect bar in <a href="https://www.psyclestore.com/products/FU2-Bar-Handlebar.html" target="_blank">Misfit's FU-2 Bar</a>. Plus, I really like the ride of 26" wheels. So it's the MonoCog for me. Happy riding!
I saw one of those at the races this fall. Nice bike, but totally not my style. (I don't race with drop bars. Coming at this from BMX and mountain biking I generally prefer ATB bars, and have found the perfect bar in <a href="https://www.psyclestore.com/products/FU2-Bar-Handlebar.html" target="_blank">Misfit's FU-2 Bar</a>. Plus, I really like the ride of 26" wheels. So it's the MonoCog for me. Happy riding! Get a motobecane fantom uno a…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2009-12-03:1198434:Comment:469852009-12-03T08:11:28.614ZZachhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/ZachRotstein
Get a motobecane fantom uno and with the money you save get some TRP euro-x brakes, stem to get your fit and other general upgrades.
Get a motobecane fantom uno and with the money you save get some TRP euro-x brakes, stem to get your fit and other general upgrades. So I've decided: I'm going to…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2009-12-02:1198434:Comment:468412009-12-02T15:38:05.178ZBeth Hamonhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/BethHamon
So I've decided: I'm going to go for the Redline MonoCog. It's such a great price (a whole bike for less than 300 bucks through my shop), the geometry is really good for the kinds of riding I do, and after I swap over my bottom bracket, cranks, stem and bars, the bike will weigh noticeably less than the advertised 24 lbs. I will likely rebuild the Kona as a geared bike and sell it, since I don't have room to store more than a couple of bikes total. Thanks for all your opinions.
So I've decided: I'm going to go for the Redline MonoCog. It's such a great price (a whole bike for less than 300 bucks through my shop), the geometry is really good for the kinds of riding I do, and after I swap over my bottom bracket, cranks, stem and bars, the bike will weigh noticeably less than the advertised 24 lbs. I will likely rebuild the Kona as a geared bike and sell it, since I don't have room to store more than a couple of bikes total. Thanks for all your opinions. So here's what I've found out…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2009-11-30:1198434:Comment:467702009-11-30T21:23:31.925ZBeth Hamonhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/BethHamon
So here's what I've found out so far:<br />
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1. Custom is out of my budget. I cannot afford it.<br />
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2. Still pondering the Redline MonoCog as a possible upgrade, as I've gotten nothing but good comments from folks about it. At 24 lbs for a singlespeed bike, I would be looking to do some parts upgrades (like swapping in an external BB and -- if I can still find them -- some 170 length Stylo cranks) to lighten it a little.<br />
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3. I was looking at the Soma 4one5 but the size I need is no longer available; not…
So here's what I've found out so far:<br />
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1. Custom is out of my budget. I cannot afford it.<br />
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2. Still pondering the Redline MonoCog as a possible upgrade, as I've gotten nothing but good comments from folks about it. At 24 lbs for a singlespeed bike, I would be looking to do some parts upgrades (like swapping in an external BB and -- if I can still find them -- some 170 length Stylo cranks) to lighten it a little.<br />
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3. I was looking at the Soma 4one5 but the size I need is no longer available; not clear if Soma will still offer a singlespeed frame for 26" wheels.<br />
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Thanks to all for your suggestions, but I simply cannot afford or justify custom right now, especially when the MonoCog in question can be mine as a whole bike for less than 300 bucks. Cheers--BH I've heard lovely things abou…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2009-11-30:1198434:Comment:467672009-11-30T21:20:17.023ZBeth Hamonhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/BethHamon
I've heard lovely things about a number of builders who work in aluminum.<br />
It's just that my wrists can't take the beating and I really want to go fully rigid, so steel's really the way to go for me.
I've heard lovely things about a number of builders who work in aluminum.<br />
It's just that my wrists can't take the beating and I really want to go fully rigid, so steel's really the way to go for me. My custom Aluminum cross bike…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2009-11-30:1198434:Comment:467662009-11-30T21:17:32.925ZZenNMotionhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/ZenNMotion
My custom Aluminum cross bike from <a href="http://www.tsunamibikes.com/" target="_blank">http://www.tsunamibikes.com/</a>, a small builder in Phoenix , is the kitty's meow, with a wait period of a few weeks and a price equivalent to mid-range off-the-shelf for a no-nonsense racing frame that fits just the way you want it. Builders do exist outside Portland, and some of them don't wear hemp clothing, look puzzled when you mention "colorways" and are actually very good!
My custom Aluminum cross bike from <a href="http://www.tsunamibikes.com/" target="_blank">http://www.tsunamibikes.com/</a>, a small builder in Phoenix , is the kitty's meow, with a wait period of a few weeks and a price equivalent to mid-range off-the-shelf for a no-nonsense racing frame that fits just the way you want it. Builders do exist outside Portland, and some of them don't wear hemp clothing, look puzzled when you mention "colorways" and are actually very good! I'm fairly biased here since…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2009-11-30:1198434:Comment:467222009-11-30T03:03:10.648ZEchappe Equipmenthttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/echappe
I'm fairly biased here since I used to ride for the Van Dessel factory team, but the <a href="http://vandesselsports.com/crb.html" target="_blank">Country Road Bob</a> is a super versatile bike for SS 'cross racing. Today at the Staten Island Cross Race they had one set up with 29er tubeless wheels, disc brakes and Ultegra 6700 grouppo for a shifting bike. Its pretty rad and might fit into your price range if you're saying that $600 for frame and fork is your preferred price. Sounds like you…
I'm fairly biased here since I used to ride for the Van Dessel factory team, but the <a href="http://vandesselsports.com/crb.html" target="_blank">Country Road Bob</a> is a super versatile bike for SS 'cross racing. Today at the Staten Island Cross Race they had one set up with 29er tubeless wheels, disc brakes and Ultegra 6700 grouppo for a shifting bike. Its pretty rad and might fit into your price range if you're saying that $600 for frame and fork is your preferred price. Sounds like you can roll the 52, but give them a call and chat them up. Tell them I sent you. Actually, it's around $1100-1…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2009-11-23:1198434:Comment:463432009-11-23T16:14:17.705ZBeth Hamonhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/BethHamon
Actually, it's around $1100-1200 for a tig'd frameset from a Portland-based custom builder (who's willing to do it -- a few won't do anything without lugs). Portland craft framebuilding has skyrocketed in popularity and fame and many builders are now backed up enough that they know they can ask for higher prices.<br />
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The cost of living in a cool place, I suppose.<br />
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I am looking at ways to upgrade my existing bike (it's due for new wheels next summer anyway) and may just ride it for another year…
Actually, it's around $1100-1200 for a tig'd frameset from a Portland-based custom builder (who's willing to do it -- a few won't do anything without lugs). Portland craft framebuilding has skyrocketed in popularity and fame and many builders are now backed up enough that they know they can ask for higher prices.<br />
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The cost of living in a cool place, I suppose.<br />
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I am looking at ways to upgrade my existing bike (it's due for new wheels next summer anyway) and may just ride it for another year before changing bikes entirely. I'm waiting for a spc sheet on the Monocog before I decide. Brazing a bike will cost more…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2009-11-23:1198434:Comment:463352009-11-23T14:50:54.584ZLance Johnsonhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/LanceJohnson
Brazing a bike will cost more than TIGing it which is probably what most of the Portland builders were quoting. You should also be able to get a production fork a lot cheaper than a custom steel one. Both of these things could bring the cost down to less than half - but that is still a little more than your budget if what you can spend is fairly fixed.
Brazing a bike will cost more than TIGing it which is probably what most of the Portland builders were quoting. You should also be able to get a production fork a lot cheaper than a custom steel one. Both of these things could bring the cost down to less than half - but that is still a little more than your budget if what you can spend is fairly fixed. Going custom is a great idea.…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2009-11-22:1198434:Comment:463112009-11-22T20:29:00.074ZBeth Hamonhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/BethHamon
Going custom is a great idea. However, custom framebuilders in my area (PDX) are booked at least 18 to 24 months out and so far the lowest quote I've gotten from any of them is around $1800 for frame and fork. That's why I've decided to look at an off-the-shelf model.
Going custom is a great idea. However, custom framebuilders in my area (PDX) are booked at least 18 to 24 months out and so far the lowest quote I've gotten from any of them is around $1800 for frame and fork. That's why I've decided to look at an off-the-shelf model.