When CX was like steel : Real

[AngryScientist]

Cool bike popped up on the bay.

Just fun to look at. The days before disc brakes, electronic shifting and hydraulic hoses stole the spirit of CX and marketeerers snuffed out the flame of the handbuilt racing machine.



Happy Friday!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/405320852030

[old fat man]

Probably a 46/39 and 11-23 cassette 🤣

I used to race at 9am then stay all day to watch Mark McCormack ride those Lemonds in the New England UCI races.

[C40_guy]

Originally Posted by old fat man

Probably a 46/39 and 11-23 cassette 🤣

I used to race at 9am then stay all day to watch Mark McCormack ride those Lemonds in the New England UCI races.

You and me both. At least the sandpits weren't wrecked at 9 am.

[merckx]

When less always filled our cup above the brim.

[merckx]

Buzzsaw precision

[merckx]

Another non-ferrous, but cool as heck.

[holliscx]

Jonathan Page has entered the chat

[AngryScientist]

boom

[buddybikes]

Although not now raced, it (I am sure) had a good time in the ring (got from pace liner for a friend)

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[catchourbreath]

Did anyone on Saturn race Poprads or was this the one odd one off?

[merckx]

Originally Posted by catchourbreath

Did anyone on Saturn race Poprads or was this the one odd one off?

I don't have knowledge of Poprads to make an informed comment, but the machine in the photo may be a Hot Tubes.

[AngryScientist]

Originally Posted by merckx

I don't have knowledge of Poprads to make an informed comment, but the machine in the photo may be a Hot Tubes.

Check the ebay listing, it's actually an indy fab.

[lorenbike]

Canti cx bikes are the best. I still feel that if you need disc brakes for the terrain your ride you’re better off with flat bars and a xc mtb rather than any sort of drop bar bike.

[crankles]

Originally Posted by merckx

Buzzsaw precision

Man I wish I had pic of my old Alan...campy bar-ends, Toeclips and straps, Barums and that noodle of a front fork.

[Mike V]

OG gravel bike