Cyclocross Clydesdales

A group for the guys and gals that have big hearts and even bigger bib-shorts! Whether you are a Clydesdale or a supporter this is the group for you.  Welcome to the Stable!

  • Gravel Grinder / Bike Packing Rigs

    Hi All,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…

    By JesseD

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  • What are you planning on riding next season?

    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…

    By Kenneth Brown

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  • Indoor Trainer: Love em' or Hate em' ?

    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.

    By JesseD

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  • Time to Thin out the Herd?

    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…

    By JesseD

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  • Weigh-In

    how's everyone doing so far?  season is right around the corner...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.

    By Dugafola

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  • TIRES

    what kind or rubber are you guys running?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…

    By Dugafola

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  • Gearing

    Hey All,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…

    By Jeff Murray

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  • CX Specific Training: When to begin

    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?

    By Jeff Murray

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  • New Year, New Gear!

    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?

    By JesseD

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