The model that my supplier carries is not set up for disc brakes, although perhaps there is one out there?
The frame color is black, so again, I know there are different colors. I am building this as a touring bike, so will be adding fenders and racks from Old Man Mountain. I am building wheels for it and right now can't decide on what hubs I want to use... so that's why it isn't finished.At any rate, I will post pics once I'm finished.
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11-09-2009, 06:06 AM #1
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Any other bikes like the Surly Crosscheck?
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11-09-2009, 06:54 AM #2
Ride your ride.
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Sounds like you got their "traditional" frame. This is the other one: http://www.somafab.com/doublecrossdcpix.html
I'd be happy with either one, but that silvery plum is very cool."How about if we all just try to follow these very simple rules of the road? Drive like the person ahead on the bike is your son/daughter. Ride like the cars are ambulances carrying your loved ones to the emergency room. This should cover everything, unless you are a complete sociopath."
David Desautels, in a letter to velonews.com
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11-09-2009, 08:22 AM #3
In through the out door..
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I've seen the midnight silver, and it is beautiful in person. My DH is building one up too - but the traditional frame, so black. Hopefully the frame will be here this week.
ETA - DRAT!! They can't order it - the distributor is out (there's a color change coming...)Last edited by Blueberry; 11-09-2009 at 02:53 PM.
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11-09-2009, 02:27 PM #4
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I have a Cross Check and am always surprised at how light it is, but this is compared to my vintage Motobecane which weighs quite a bit. I love my CC though, its my dream bike and makes me excited to go to class every day. However, I'm really tall so I'm not sure the weight or size of mine would relate. I am really happy with my purchase though and tell my partner every day how much in love with my bike I am. He just shakes his head.
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11-10-2009, 02:23 PM #5
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so looks like im going with the crosscheck because its the one that seems to fit my needs best!
and i just asked a friend who works for a small super high end bike company about used parts, and hes selling me some campy centaur from demo bikes that are barely used, in the budget of what a complete crosscheck costs. i'm stoooked.
[ i wanted at least 105 on my bike. ] and i'm okay with barely used parts.
ill post about this build up! i'm excited.
oh and a big reason i wasnt into the Soma although i like soma bikes, is because i wanted horizontal dropouts!Last edited by tinycities; 11-10-2009 at 02:25 PM.
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11-10-2009, 03:57 PM #6
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I just took a look at the Pake C'mute and it looks pretty cool. Anyone here familiar with their products?
"How about if we all just try to follow these very simple rules of the road? Drive like the person ahead on the bike is your son/daughter. Ride like the cars are ambulances carrying your loved ones to the emergency room. This should cover everything, unless you are a complete sociopath."
David Desautels, in a letter to velonews.com
Random babblings and some stuff to look at.
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