Describe your rig

[Dave5N]

hey, that's my rig. I got it from Early Learning Centre. Don't knock it.

Don't care. You still need to put that saddle up 5mm.

 

[jpembroke]

Fair point. But 5mm and no more. I don't want to damage my knees.

 

[Paul Godfrey]

Just built up my first cross bike a couple of weekends ago.
It's a Ridley Crosswind frame (red/black)
105 wheels (black rims)
Vittoria Cross XG grey tyres
Rotor BB (Anodized red)
Ultegra SL Chainset (gunmetal grey)
Shimano PD-M520 pedals (black)
105 front and rear mech (silver)
105 STI levers
Froggleg cantis (black)
Pro seatpin (gunmetal grey)
Deda Newton bar and stem (gunmetal grey)
Specialized black bartape
Specialized bar end plugs (red)
Specialized Toupe saddle (black/red)
Connex Wipperman 10sp chain
Shimano cables

Had a quick blast around Epping Forest on the Saturday for the first time ever on a cross bike then raced the next day at Davy Down - something of a baptism of fire! Got my dismount down pat but getting back on had me clambering all over the bike! Exhausted after an hour but totally converted, can't wait for the next race.

Paul

 

[jpembroke]

Paul - welcome! Nice ride. And well done on jumping in at the deep end. How did you get on?

 

[Paul Godfrey]

I came 12th out of 20 (2 DNF). I was quite pleased to be honest as I started at the rear and managed to gain a few places. I'm more used to racing Time Trials and the occasional road race so it was a bit of a shock, a whole new set of skills to be learned. I was over at Koksijde at the weekend trying to pick up some tips from the pros, I really have got the bug!
Paul

 

[jpembroke]

It's such a great sport. Of all the things I've been in to - climbing, fell running, various aspects of cycling - 'cross is the thing I enjoy the most. It's a very tough sport and really intense but also friendly and close knit. I'd love to watch some pro races. Will hopefully make it to the world champs in 2010 (hope it's in Belgium).

 

[Dave5N]

Nice one Paul. You must be pretty fit.

Get hold of the Cyclocross bible by Simon Burnley. Everything you'll ever need to know.

 

[Paul Godfrey]

Cheers Dave, not so fit at the moment, got a rotten cold and I've been off the bike for two weeks. Took your advice and ordered the book from Amazon so looking forward to that.
Cheers,
Paul

 

[MePower]

Hi, newborn here. Not raced mine, but hoping to after i`ve got rid of a few lb via my sunday club run!

Rocklobster kinesium
itm bars & stem
xt triple trans 48 x 36 x 22/ 11 x 36, with dura ace bar end levers (old skool!)
aksium
magura evo rim hydraulics
hutchinson gold
specialized gel tape
no - name saddle but i like it

 

[RedBike]

I didn't think anyone else would be racing on a Rock Lobster with yellow tyres.
Thankfully the bikes look quite different!

 

[Dave5N]

Need to tidy your garage.

 

[dan_bo]

pretty smart bike that mepower- didn't know magura did drop hydraulics!

 

[Dave5N]

Interesting brake set up. I'd like to take a good look at that.

When you give it the clean it so urgently desrEves, put yer seat straight!

 

[Dave5N]

PS. 22-36? You must be able to ride up walls on that!

 

[MePower]

Oh yes! and some! Its a good gear spread, you never know when you might need em. I also ride a fixed gear! go figure...