Recommendations: Coupled Disc Cross dream...

[auto_rock]

Spurred on by plans to visit Belgium in the spring, and having got rid of my Crux, I've been thinking a lot about my ideal do-anything bike.

Cross - large tire clearance for gravel, cobbles, mixed-surface rides
Coupled - no more $400/trip in fees
Disc - rode Grinduro on a Sram 1X Hydro Santa Cruz, f*cking LOVED that

I'm wondering where y'all would go if you were in my shoes. Custom steel, Optioned-out Moots both seem like options, but maybe it'd be better to buy something and then just have the couplers installed?

Can afford new but would rather not "burn money".

- John

[lexlion]

Ritchey Ascent Break-Away

40c, breakaway, disc

[auto_rock]

That's cool and flexible,

What about something a little faster, with a more horizontal tt?

[sonicCows]

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[velotrack]

Originally Posted by sonicCows

I think the only stock options are the Surly S&S frames and the Ritchey breakaway ones...anyone know of others?

Don't think there are many stock options out there. It's not a large market for something this specific.

[sokyroadie]

I would definitely talk to Davis - any and all options.

http://carverbikes.com/frames/custom...FYcW0wod8FcI_A

I absolutely love mine, have it paired with a wound-up fork and it is a fantastic ride. I went with a "cross" style but road geometry with a lower BB and canti's.

Jeff

[eddief]

http://carverbikes.com/frames/ti-gravel-grinder/

[zap]

Check out Comotion.

http://co-motion.com/bikes/bikes-grid-all-singles

A few stock option and custom is always available.

[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by auto_rock

Spurred on by plans to visit Belgium in the spring, and having got rid of my Crux, I've been thinking a lot about my ideal do-anything bike.

Cross - large tire clearance for gravel, cobbles, mixed-surface rides
Coupled - no more $400/trip in fees
Disc - rode Grinduro on a Sram 1X Hydro Santa Cruz, f*cking LOVED that

I'm wondering where y'all would go if you were in my shoes. Custom steel, Optioned-out Moots both seem like options, but maybe it'd be better to buy something and then just have the couplers installed?

Can afford new but would rather not "burn money".

- John

Gunnar...S&S is an option...

http://www.gunnarbikes.com-$1850 coupled.

[cetuximab]

http://www.habcycles.com/

I got a cyclocross complete bike.

Mark was a pleasure to work with

They made mine with S&S couplers

[Tickdoc]

Originally Posted by auto_rock

Spurred on by plans to visit Belgium in the spring, and having got rid of my Crux, I've been thinking a lot about my ideal do-anything bike.

Cross - large tire clearance for gravel, cobbles, mixed-surface rides
Coupled - no more $400/trip in fees
Disc - rode Grinduro on a Sram 1X Hydro Santa Cruz, f*cking LOVED that

I'm wondering where y'all would go if you were in my shoes. Custom steel, Optioned-out Moots both seem like options, but maybe it'd be better to buy something and then just have the couplers installed?

Can afford new but would rather not "burn money".

- John

Sounds like a dream trip. Ever thought of purchasing once there, new or used? Coupled or not (prob not) then you you could have shop ship home a nice souvenir.