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    do we jive with old cyclocross bikes?

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    3. Stonewallrudy on

      what are the typical characteristics of a cyclocross bike? i’m thinking of building a more nimble city bike than my current 26er so pretty interested in something sporty with good clearance

    4. Fast-Orange-Drinker on

      The internet wasn’t lying, Shimano 7800 might just be the smoothest shift I’ve ever felt, there’s something to be said about external cable routing.

      Build deets:

      -2001 Rocky mountain rail, Easton ultralight HBO taperwall.

      – Easton EA70 carbon fork

      – Ritchey suzzy logic headset

      – dura-ace 7800 drivetrain

      – dura ace 7800 shifters

      – Mavic Cosmic Elite wheelset.

      – Michelin lithion 4 32c classic tires.

      – Easton AX70 cockpit (I just can’t enjoy ergos! Breaking the era appropriate-ness here) fizik tape.

      – aluminum SPOOKY wide profile Cantilever brakes

      – Time ATAC alium pedals

      – fizik arione saddle.

      Finding a front canti cable hanger is insanely hard to do these days! It took like two weeks of my time.

    5. TurboJorts on

      I also ride an old cross bike, just with slick road rubber.

      I love it, also knowing that I’ve got clearance for giant tires if I was so inclined.

    6. Speedy_Greyhound on

      A Rocky Rail is a rare beast in a sea of Trek, Specialized and Ridley cross bikes. I say keep it as is and make it work for you.

    8. Wyzrddd on

      What do the cantis look like? I have a set of origin 8 or something and they looked rad but were kind of a pain to get right

    11. PigDogPirate on

      YOOOO!! I just picked up a 09 Cannondale CAAD9 with the same dura ace drive train, sooo mint!!! Feels like butter. Unfortunately mine came with tubular wheels and the back hub is pretty shot. Anyone got some good recommendations for a wheel set? Wish I could track down some of those mavics you got

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