smutchin
Cat 6 Racer
You a brave man to race SS. I say go for it
I'd love to. I wouldn't expect to win, mind. Or even finish in the top half of the field. But it's such a FUN bike to ride, as I'm sure Pottsy will agree.
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I'd love to. I wouldn't expect to win, mind. Or even finish in the top half of the field. But it's such a FUN bike to ride, as I'm sure Pottsy will agree.
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VamP
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What gear are you riding?
I guess if you're reasonably good at running, it should not be too much of a handicap? I have, however, not seen any SS at the 10 LCXL races I rode last season. Which means you absolutely MUST do it! See you there next season.
Spesh Singlecross for company. 
smutchin
Cat 6 Racer
Gearing is 36x16. It's fine for round the MTB trails at Fowlmead, which have a couple of steep-ish banks, but I suspect a real CX race would be a baptism of fire by comparison... but I want to do it more for the fun than the competition anyway, so I'm not worried about being made to look silly.
So yes, see you there next season!
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So yes, see you there next season!
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VamP
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You won't look silly, and in fact I guarantee tons of people will want to talk to you afterwards. Cyclocrossers are a very friendly crowd.
The standard of LCXL ranges from elite to slob, so whatever your standard, I guarantee you won't be either first or last. It's a great day out.
Pottsy
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Yes it's just a great fun bike. I don't race either, but for sheer simplicity and the ability on a ride to just go anywhere, I really enjoy it. It's pretty light and responsive too.
Same stock gearing here too, 36/16, but I'm quite 'spinny' so I find that fine, even on the road stretches, when you're not in a rush.
Perhaps I should think about a race or two as well. I do a lot of running (more than cycling really) and I suspect I'd need to on a SS!!
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VamP
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[QUOTE 1767886, member: 45"]I think I'm allowed to post on here.....
Can't put up a pic of my Tricross yet as it was only delivered at 09:33 this morning (according to TNT tracking) and so it's sitting in a box at home waiting for me to build it.[/quote]
I bet you can't wait to go home!
Pics needed.
Can't put up a pic of my Tricross yet as it was only delivered at 09:33 this morning (according to TNT tracking) and so it's sitting in a box at home waiting for me to build it.[/quote]
I bet you can't wait to go home!
Pics needed.
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VamP
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There will probably be 2 or 3 sections per typical lap that you will need to run that those with gears will ride. On the other hand, you'll get a lot fewer mechanicals.
Do it!
Bluenite
New Member
[QUOTE 1767886, member: 45"]I think I'm allowed to post on here.....
Can't put up a pic of my Tricross yet as it was only delivered at 09:33 this morning (according to TNT tracking) and so it's sitting in a box at home waiting for me to build it.[/quote]
Have you built it yet.......i must see
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Can't put up a pic of my Tricross yet as it was only delivered at 09:33 this morning (according to TNT tracking) and so it's sitting in a box at home waiting for me to build it.[/quote]
Have you built it yet.......i must see
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Alun
Guru
It looks like you have 2 sheds there! You're not Arthur "two sheds" Jackson are you?
smokeysmoo
Legendary Member
Here's a pic of one of my crosses,
