Cyclocross Magazine2024-03-29T00:44:37ZJesseDhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/JesseDelDonnohttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2186658279?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/group/clydsedalepride/forum/topic/listForContributor?groupUrl=clydsedalepride&user=34vu149wr2uq0&feed=yes&xn_auth=noGravel Grinder / Bike Packing Rigstag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2016-02-02:1198434:Topic:1680782016-02-02T23:55:13.713ZJesseDhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/JesseDelDonno
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2058939725?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-full" height="709" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2058939725?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" style="width: 750px; height: 693px;" width="750"></img></a> Hi All,</p>
<p>Anyone working on a Gravel Grinder / Bike Packing rig for the coming spring and Summer? I just ordered my first frame pack this week ( Blackburn Outpost Frame Bag). I am slowly building my gear collection in order to do some longer gravel rides and possibly some bike packing. Give a shout if you are putting something together or post some pics for…</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2058939725?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" height="709" class="align-full" style="width: 750px; height: 693px;" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2058939725?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024"/></a>Hi All,</p>
<p>Anyone working on a Gravel Grinder / Bike Packing rig for the coming spring and Summer? I just ordered my first frame pack this week ( Blackburn Outpost Frame Bag). I am slowly building my gear collection in order to do some longer gravel rides and possibly some bike packing. Give a shout if you are putting something together or post some pics for inspiration..</p>
<p></p> What are you planning on riding next season?tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2015-04-29:1198434:Topic:1636832015-04-29T23:43:42.671ZJesseDhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/JesseDelDonno
<p>I'm preparing to begin a new bike build. The frame in my avatar is way too big. I'm going with a 56cm Bianchi Axis with a All City Nature Boy fork. This build will begin life as a single speed. Cranks are 165 RD2 Sugino Messenger with a 39T chainring and 17T Surly cog. Breaks are Dia Comp levers paired with Avid Shorty with Salmon pads. I'll use green 38 duro tires for road work and Rocket Ron 33's off road. Seat is Selle Italia gel flow. Bars are Salsa Cowbell 2's. Pedals are crank brothers…</p>
<p>I'm preparing to begin a new bike build. The frame in my avatar is way too big. I'm going with a 56cm Bianchi Axis with a All City Nature Boy fork. This build will begin life as a single speed. Cranks are 165 RD2 Sugino Messenger with a 39T chainring and 17T Surly cog. Breaks are Dia Comp levers paired with Avid Shorty with Salmon pads. I'll use green 38 duro tires for road work and Rocket Ron 33's off road. Seat is Selle Italia gel flow. Bars are Salsa Cowbell 2's. Pedals are crank brothers candy. All of this stuff was accumulated over the last year. I have not ridden a single speed since I moved on from my Schwinn Stingray. My last decision is weather to have my headset pressed in at the shop, or rig up a press and do it myself...</p> Weigh-Intag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2013-08-28:1198434:Topic:1463372013-08-28T18:05:04.662ZJesseDhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/JesseDelDonno
<p>how's everyone doing so far? season is right around the corner...</p>
<p>i'm 210# right after my morning pee. hoping to drop a solid 5 lbs over the next month or 2....the training should help. i need to be better with my diet.</p>
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<p>how's everyone doing so far? season is right around the corner...</p>
<p>i'm 210# right after my morning pee. hoping to drop a solid 5 lbs over the next month or 2....the training should help. i need to be better with my diet.</p>
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<p></p> Time to Thin out the Herd?tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2012-10-18:1198434:Topic:1345712012-10-18T21:28:58.873ZJesseDhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/JesseDelDonno
<p>Like most others, I have gone through some pretty epic changes in my life in the last 2 years and now I am finding myself wondering if I really NEED 3 bikes (1 road, 1 "Cross and 1 MTB)? What do you think, should I sell my road bike and use my 'cross bike for road duties, or should I sell my MTB and use the 'cross bike for what little mountain biking I can scrape out time for? Either way I'm seriously considering cutting 1. Let me know your thoughts.</p>
<p>-Jesse</p>
<p>Like most others, I have gone through some pretty epic changes in my life in the last 2 years and now I am finding myself wondering if I really NEED 3 bikes (1 road, 1 "Cross and 1 MTB)? What do you think, should I sell my road bike and use my 'cross bike for road duties, or should I sell my MTB and use the 'cross bike for what little mountain biking I can scrape out time for? Either way I'm seriously considering cutting 1. Let me know your thoughts.</p>
<p>-Jesse</p> TIREStag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2012-09-24:1198434:Topic:1332212012-09-24T21:01:39.711ZJesseDhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/JesseDelDonno
<p>what kind or rubber are you guys running?</p>
<p><br></br>i'm currently running clincher clement PDX 33s. they are fine for the most part. they roll well and are awesome in wet grass. my only gripe on them is the transition from center to side is a little bit loose feeling when you're riding at speed on loose over hardpack. </p>
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<p>the CCCX series i'm participating in is pretty much always dry and loose which is why i'm considereing something else. the surf city series typically has…</p>
<p>what kind or rubber are you guys running?</p>
<p><br/>i'm currently running clincher clement PDX 33s. they are fine for the most part. they roll well and are awesome in wet grass. my only gripe on them is the transition from center to side is a little bit loose feeling when you're riding at speed on loose over hardpack. </p>
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<p>the CCCX series i'm participating in is pretty much always dry and loose which is why i'm considereing something else. the surf city series typically has grass and it's usually wet when i'm racing so the PDXs will be fine for those.</p>
<p>i'm liking the looks of the captain CX 34s. i've had good luck with those on my SS rigid mtb. </p>
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<p></p> Gearingtag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2012-08-29:1198434:Topic:1314132012-08-29T13:04:08.167ZJesseDhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/JesseDelDonno
<p>Hey All,</p>
<p>As I get the steed ready for my first race of the season in a couple of weeks I was debating what gearing to use. I currently run stock gearing on my Gary Fisher cross bike (11-26 and double chain ring up front). I was thinking of changing to 12-28 and single ring (42) up front. What are your thoughts. I race in New England.</p>
<p>Hey All,</p>
<p>As I get the steed ready for my first race of the season in a couple of weeks I was debating what gearing to use. I currently run stock gearing on my Gary Fisher cross bike (11-26 and double chain ring up front). I was thinking of changing to 12-28 and single ring (42) up front. What are your thoughts. I race in New England.</p> CX Specific Training: When to begintag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2012-06-20:1198434:Topic:1288522012-06-20T00:51:03.946ZJesseDhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/JesseDelDonno
<p>As the summer is finally here in New England and the base miles are starting to pile up when should a novice CX racer flip the switch to CX specific training?</p>
<p>As the summer is finally here in New England and the base miles are starting to pile up when should a novice CX racer flip the switch to CX specific training?</p> Indoor Trainer: Love em' or Hate em' ?tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2012-03-08:1198434:Topic:1262692012-03-08T01:59:40.430ZJesseDhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/JesseDelDonno
Ok so this week i began seriously riding the trainer again and it started out rough but by tuesday i was having a better time and riding longer. So i thought i'd hold a non scientific poll and see how others feel about riding the turbo trainer.
Ok so this week i began seriously riding the trainer again and it started out rough but by tuesday i was having a better time and riding longer. So i thought i'd hold a non scientific poll and see how others feel about riding the turbo trainer. New Year, New Gear!tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2011-03-09:1198434:Topic:880502011-03-09T04:19:04.314ZJesseDhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/JesseDelDonno
Well, let's hear it! What upgrades or replacements are we working on? I'll start. This year I switched over to Crank Brothers Smarties, Lazer Helmet and finally, FINALLY, got a carbon fork form my ride. What about everyone else? OR what is your planned upgrade for next season?
Well, let's hear it! What upgrades or replacements are we working on? I'll start. This year I switched over to Crank Brothers Smarties, Lazer Helmet and finally, FINALLY, got a carbon fork form my ride. What about everyone else? OR what is your planned upgrade for next season?