When CX was like steel : Real

[Spoker]

Last US championship on steel was probably Jonathan Page on a RS.

[geordanh]

Jonathan Page and esoteric bike content. Not steel. Sorry not sorry.

One of my fav bikes

[wombatspeed]

Originally Posted by KonaSS

It, and if you told me I had to race on a crappy old canti brake bike, I just might quit the sport..

Hey KonaSS

After reading this bit I just had to reply: still racing that steel Vail Cycle Sports frame I bought from you in 2008 or 09! It’s now my SS CX with a magic gear. Still loving the sport

Though of course newer technology is better/faster - but perhaps not by that much. At least not at my CAT3 level…!

Cross of the North is this weekend at New Belgium. If anyone in Paceline land is on the fence - come on up. Best weekend of the year in Fort Collins

[Bittersweet]

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[redir]

Originally Posted by mhespenheide

I owned a Poprad, sold it, regretted it, bought another one. First was True Temper OX Platinum; second is Reynolds 853. I don't think I'd be able to tell any difference if they weren't labeled. Both great bikes.

I just remembered too, the year I bought my Poprad was when they first offered it in disk or canti brakes. I chose Canti because I had like 4 really nice tubular wheelsets. In hind site if I had gone with disk I'd still have a more modern bike today. If I was ever going to race cross again I would definitely get a disk bike.

I might to the 50 plus Maters on the Poprad though

[Jaybee]

Originally Posted by redir

I just remembered too, the year I bought my Poprad was when they first offered it in disk or canti brakes. I chose Canti because I had like 4 really nice tubular wheelsets. In hind site if I had gone with disk I'd still have a more modern bike today. If I was ever going to race cross again I would definitely get a disk bike.

I might to the 50 plus Maters on the Poprad though

I had a disc Poprad. Though it was one of the best fitting bikes I've ever had, I remember never being quite happy with any of the cable disc brake offerings and wishing for a bit more and better tires than the 40mm hybrid offerings available in the mid 00s. Was a bit jealous of my friend who was running his canti Poprad with MiniMotos.

[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.

[merckx]

Back on the rails.

Steel

Campag 10v

Ksyriums

Michelin

Woof!

[thwart]

Originally Posted by merckx

Back on the rails.

Steel

Campag 10v

Ksyriums

Michelin

Woof!

Glorious.

Love that cassette.

Run up those hills!

[jamesdak]

Originally Posted by Jaybee

I had a disc Poprad. Though it was one of the best fitting bikes I've ever had, I remember never being quite happy with any of the cable disc brake offerings and wishing for a bit more and better tires than the 40mm hybrid offerings available in the mid 00s. Was a bit jealous of my friend who was running his canti Poprad with MiniMotos.

Mine in action a few weeks ago.

[AngryScientist]

What in the name of god is that atrocity with pizza cutters attached to the hubs doing in this thread??

On the other hand, that Colnago is most excellent!

[jamesdak]

Originally Posted by AngryScientist

What in the name of god is that atrocity with pizza cutters attached to the hubs doing in this thread??

Triggering you!!!

[choke]

[mhespenheide]

^ Is that really a Bianchi? Or is it repainted and rebadged as a Bianchi? I've never seen them do bendy seatstays like that.

[choke]

It's a Bianchi.....check the lower head tube lug, you can see an engraved B.

It's a "Cross Project USA", which was only sold as a frameset in the mid 90s. Angry has one as well, pictured in post 7 in this thread.