What bike to buy - looking to race, learn and have fun! - Cyclocross Magazine2024-03-29T06:36:08Zhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/forum/topics/what-bike-to-buy-looking-to?commentId=1198434%3AComment%3A51549&feed=yes&xn_auth=noCongrats...I doubt you will e…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-03-01:1198434:Comment:523312010-03-01T16:39:25.173ZTroy Maxfieldhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/TroyMaxfield
Congrats...I doubt you will ever have a single regret on the JTS. That shop guy was full of it. As has been said, unless you are a phenom, it is best to keep it real at first.<br />
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I personally ride a Major Jake that had Dura Ace and Ultegra all over it. After one race in the sand I moved the sweet parts to my 2nd road bike and put on 9 speed Tiagra/105. I have never regretted doing so and can now hammer my cx bike with no worries. Mud, sand and Dura Ace are a crazy mixture unless you are getting a…
Congrats...I doubt you will ever have a single regret on the JTS. That shop guy was full of it. As has been said, unless you are a phenom, it is best to keep it real at first.<br />
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I personally ride a Major Jake that had Dura Ace and Ultegra all over it. After one race in the sand I moved the sweet parts to my 2nd road bike and put on 9 speed Tiagra/105. I have never regretted doing so and can now hammer my cx bike with no worries. Mud, sand and Dura Ace are a crazy mixture unless you are getting a DEEP discount on parts. Raul,
The 2010 it is!
What…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-03-01:1198434:Comment:523292010-03-01T15:37:36.873ZRusty Shacklefordhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/RustyShackleford
Raul,<br />
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The 2010 it is!<br />
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What kind of stem and seat post are you looking at?<br />
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Cheers,<br />
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Rusty
Raul,<br />
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The 2010 it is!<br />
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What kind of stem and seat post are you looking at?<br />
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Cheers,<br />
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Rusty Greetings. Great choice. Did…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-02-28:1198434:Comment:522272010-02-28T08:45:30.757ZRaulhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/Raul
Greetings. Great choice. Did you buy a 2010 JTS? The blue is so cool. I have a 2009 JTS (green). Contrary to what the guy in your LBS told you, the JTS is not a crap bike. He's crazy. Its a very popular frame in the USA. I ride my JTS hard on single track and on some technical descents and the bike just begs for more. You get a bang for your buck. I'm very happy with mine. In 2009 I raced it stock but I'll start upgrading the stem, seat post and saddle as we get closer to the 2010-2011 season.…
Greetings. Great choice. Did you buy a 2010 JTS? The blue is so cool. I have a 2009 JTS (green). Contrary to what the guy in your LBS told you, the JTS is not a crap bike. He's crazy. Its a very popular frame in the USA. I ride my JTS hard on single track and on some technical descents and the bike just begs for more. You get a bang for your buck. I'm very happy with mine. In 2009 I raced it stock but I'll start upgrading the stem, seat post and saddle as we get closer to the 2010-2011 season. Take care. I'm chuckling, because it's t…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-02-26:1198434:Comment:521242010-02-26T14:04:45.940ZRusty Shacklefordhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/RustyShackleford
I'm chuckling, because it's true, last summer while completing The Raid Pyrenean 100 hr challenge, my bro told me that he was in the middle of a an absolutely punishing climb when out of nowhere a dude wearing cut off jeans and t-shirt, riding a 80's vintage Pinerello ripped up beside him, chatted briefly about being late for work, then took off out of sight. Clearly it's more about the engine, than the car at this stage, although it's always nice to dream.....<br />
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In any event, the deed is done -…
I'm chuckling, because it's true, last summer while completing The Raid Pyrenean 100 hr challenge, my bro told me that he was in the middle of a an absolutely punishing climb when out of nowhere a dude wearing cut off jeans and t-shirt, riding a 80's vintage Pinerello ripped up beside him, chatted briefly about being late for work, then took off out of sight. Clearly it's more about the engine, than the car at this stage, although it's always nice to dream.....<br />
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In any event, the deed is done - I just got back from purchasing a Jake the Snake!<br />
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Thanks for all the suggestions / wisdom!<br />
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Rusty I concur. You don't need to s…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-02-25:1198434:Comment:520492010-02-25T22:31:33.197ZBeth Hamonhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/BethHamon
I concur. You don't need to spend two grand to get into this sport. I certainly didn't.<br />
And Redline make very nice bikes for the money. My 2010 SS bike is a MonoCog that is filled with lots of bang for few bucks. Check out their line of cross bikes; that's probably where I'll go if I decide I want something "roadier" in 2011.
I concur. You don't need to spend two grand to get into this sport. I certainly didn't.<br />
And Redline make very nice bikes for the money. My 2010 SS bike is a MonoCog that is filled with lots of bang for few bucks. Check out their line of cross bikes; that's probably where I'll go if I decide I want something "roadier" in 2011. Here in Northern California I…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-02-25:1198434:Comment:520052010-02-25T01:05:24.921Zcxchivahttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/cxchiva
Here in Northern California I witnessed a guy on an old 90's MTB win just about every 45+ B's race in one of the toughest series in the state. I like to think that you could put together sunctional bike at a very low cost. A lot of these forums crack me up when guys are having discussions about whether they should run carbon wheels or not. Like other people mentioned, you can get into cross without having to break the bank and can always upgrade later if you get the bug...or win the lottery!
Here in Northern California I witnessed a guy on an old 90's MTB win just about every 45+ B's race in one of the toughest series in the state. I like to think that you could put together sunctional bike at a very low cost. A lot of these forums crack me up when guys are having discussions about whether they should run carbon wheels or not. Like other people mentioned, you can get into cross without having to break the bank and can always upgrade later if you get the bug...or win the lottery! Yeah, unless you are ready to…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-02-23:1198434:Comment:518672010-02-23T13:33:29.833ZJ.D. Kimplehttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/JDKimple423
Yeah, unless you are ready to go to the head of the B race, you can do quite well for that much. The Kona's are good, Redline had a great line up. Bianchi Axis, build up a Salsa double cross... I went with a Mongoose Croix, but not sure if you can find in Canada - only available in the US thru Performance for a short while. Sure, it't a bit heavy but at this point, it's more about the motor than the vehicle. The 105 group will be fine, especially for you to bang around while you're learning the…
Yeah, unless you are ready to go to the head of the B race, you can do quite well for that much. The Kona's are good, Redline had a great line up. Bianchi Axis, build up a Salsa double cross... I went with a Mongoose Croix, but not sure if you can find in Canada - only available in the US thru Performance for a short while. Sure, it't a bit heavy but at this point, it's more about the motor than the vehicle. The 105 group will be fine, especially for you to bang around while you're learning the ropes and you can upgrade as you go.<br />
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Check the Cycocross Mag's bike reviews. Chris,
Hahah - definitely no…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-02-22:1198434:Comment:517662010-02-22T15:35:31.652ZRusty Shacklefordhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/RustyShackleford
Chris,<br />
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Hahah - definitely not a phenom, more like an old mountain bike convert trying to keep it real!<br />
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Thanks for the info, I'll post the final purchase!!<br />
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Cheers,<br />
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R
Chris,<br />
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Hahah - definitely not a phenom, more like an old mountain bike convert trying to keep it real!<br />
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Thanks for the info, I'll post the final purchase!!<br />
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Cheers,<br />
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R Man, I don't have $2000 Ameri…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-02-21:1198434:Comment:516672010-02-21T19:58:08.395ZChris Mayhewhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/ChrisMayhew
Man, I don't have $2000 American in both my bikes! I have the Ridley Crossbow. Have you looked at Redlines? Well made, inexpensive.
Man, I don't have $2000 American in both my bikes! I have the Ridley Crossbow. Have you looked at Redlines? Well made, inexpensive. Rusty,
I raced my first cross…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-02-21:1198434:Comment:516652010-02-21T17:53:26.732ZChris Flyhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/Chris44
Rusty,<br />
I raced my first cross season on a used Salsa Las Cruces frame/fork with a mix of 105 derailures and Tiagra shifters... When you start racing, unless you are a phenom, the equipment isn't really going to matter... That Jake the Snake will be a great first cross bike and probably good for a few seasons... BTW- find a different shop if that guy worked for the shop you were in...<br />
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Good Luck,<br />
Chris
Rusty,<br />
I raced my first cross season on a used Salsa Las Cruces frame/fork with a mix of 105 derailures and Tiagra shifters... When you start racing, unless you are a phenom, the equipment isn't really going to matter... That Jake the Snake will be a great first cross bike and probably good for a few seasons... BTW- find a different shop if that guy worked for the shop you were in...<br />
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Good Luck,<br />
Chris