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Re: Cyclocross
Postby ldrcycles » Tue Nov 06, 2012 9:44 pm
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Re: Cyclocross
Postby toolonglegs » Tue Nov 06, 2012 11:08 pm
So my problem is my 10 speed set up is fine at the start but half way through a race ( or even before that ) it starts skipping around when it gets full of grass and crap.
My solution ... I went out and got a 9 speed chain and 12-27 9 speed cassette that I am going to fit with a 9 speed Ultegra shifter I have lying round. 9 speed is ancient but much more reliable ( IMHO )... lets hope it works, if not it will just go onto the winter bike.
I aiming to race Sat & Sun this weekend, the weather is going to be very wet so will be a good test.
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Re: Cyclocross
Postby alchemist » Wed Nov 07, 2012 6:46 am
CORC are considering running races next year, start emailing them.chriscole wrote: Now can someone please organise some CX races in Canberra???
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Re: Cyclocross
Postby Nobody » Wed Nov 07, 2012 8:20 am
Well if your family aren't there, I'd say yes.toolonglegs wrote:Am I alone ?... I don't have a pit crew and I don't have two or 3 bikes...
Should do a better job. I'm still running 8 speed on the MTB.toolonglegs wrote:So my problem is my 10 speed set up is fine at the start but half way through a race ( or even before that ) it starts skipping around when it gets full of grass and crap.
My solution ... I went out and got a 9 speed chain and 12-27 9 speed cassette that I am going to fit with a 9 speed Ultegra shifter I have lying round. 9 speed is ancient but much more reliable ( IMHO )... lets hope it works, if not it will just go onto the winter bike.
I aiming to race Sat & Sun this weekend, the weather is going to be very wet so will be a good test.
I'll assume you know this, but I find applying a heavier, oil based wet lube liberally (without wiping off) before a wet MTB ride helps to keep things going. It seems to work better in oil-shed mode.
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Re: Cyclocross
Postby toolonglegs » Wed Nov 07, 2012 9:02 am
Ended up putting a 11 / 34 9 spped on ... no stopping me now.
PS... my wife has only once seen me race a bike in 20 years ... I won a big race in NZ that day... always trying to get her to come a 2nd time .
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Re: Cyclocross
Postby Pravda » Wed Nov 07, 2012 3:56 pm
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Re: Cyclocross
Postby toolonglegs » Wed Nov 07, 2012 5:43 pm
I would love tubs... My wheels are heavy... Due to Michelin protek tubes, super heavy and have sealant in them. But at my weight I will never win a cx race so it is just for fun and motivation in winter... So finishing mechanical free on the same lap as the winner is the aim .
Running clinchers does have one advantage though... You can get tyres 35c and bigger. Tubs are all made to fit with in UCI rules.
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Re: Cyclocross
Postby Nobody » Wed Nov 07, 2012 7:07 pm
Um, yeah. I can see that now. A half chainguard may have limited the damage (for single chainwheel) but may have introduced other interesting problems...
Yes, seems to be a common situation.toolonglegs wrote:Ended up putting a 11 / 34 9 spped on ... no stopping me now.
PS... my wife has only once seen me race a bike in 20 years ... I won a big race in NZ that day... always trying to get her to come a 2nd time .
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Re: Cyclocross
Postby Pravda » Wed Nov 07, 2012 7:12 pm
I don't think I'll have to worry about that level of mud in any cross race here in Perth, it's never really wet enough to generate that much mud. The local clubs here seem to have most of their races in the sand and gravel.
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Re: Cyclocross
Postby Pravda » Wed Nov 07, 2012 7:35 pm
I don't think I'll have to worry about that level of mud in any cross race here in Perth, it's never really wet enough to generate that much mud. The local clubs here seem to have most of their races in the sand and gravel.
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Re: Cyclocross
Postby Nobody » Wed Nov 07, 2012 7:37 pm
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Re: Cyclocross
Postby Mulger bill » Wed Nov 07, 2012 9:26 pm
No room for a derailleur among all that gunge. Is 1x a big thing in CX these days?
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Re: Cyclocross
Postby toolonglegs » Wed Nov 07, 2012 11:46 pm
I could get away with it usually. Most races I never get out of the 38 so don't really need the 46.
Did 70 kms today on the 38/46 11-34 ... actually wasn't too bad. Climbed mainly in the big ring today and didn't really get near the top of the cassette... a 38 / 34 will get me up anything ...although at that gearing running would be quicker ( but I hate getting off the bike! ).
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Re: Cyclocross
Postby grasshopper » Thu Nov 08, 2012 5:47 pm
There's a bit. There will be more with the new SRAM XX1. If I win Tatts the new bike would probably be single ring.Mulger bill wrote:Is 1x a big thing in CX these days?
chriscole, a few people run Time but there's more Spuds, possibly because people already have them. Once they're full of mud and you've run through kitty litter, nothing clears real well. I'd suggest mtb shoes with toe studs and aggressive tread if you can find them cos it helps both in mud and running uphill.
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Re: Cyclocross
Postby barefoot » Thu Nov 08, 2012 9:29 pm
Shoes not too stiff though - leave your carbon MTB race shoes at home. You've gotta be able to run in them, more than you're ever likely to on a MTB race/ride.grasshopper wrote: I'd suggest mtb shoes with toe studs and aggressive tread if you can find them cos it helps both in mud and running uphill.
My first CX race, I had too tall a gear on (singlespeed), and had to run a lot of mud pits. I got more blisters in that 45 minutes than I got walking the Overland Track in Tasmania. Those shoes really weren't meant for any action other than pedalling.
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Re: Cyclocross
Postby Pravda » Fri Nov 09, 2012 2:15 pm
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Re: Cyclocross
Postby toolonglegs » Sun Nov 11, 2012 7:02 pm
New 9 speed setup was flawless and the extra climbing gearing was very handy ( still had to run some slippery sections ). I think may have even used the 38 / 34 a bit as well.
Tried out the new tyres as well... 35c Conti's. Definately a bit more volume but I think I was missing the aggressive knobs. The fastest guy was on very chunky tubulars!.
Also the swissstop green pads were a big step up in braking.
PS Ksyrium front took an enormous impact head on into a boulder... held up well!.
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Re: Cyclocross
Postby Pravda » Mon Nov 12, 2012 7:22 pm
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Re: Cyclocross
Postby toolonglegs » Tue Nov 13, 2012 8:36 pm
Two 1 hour cyclocross races in a weekend is a bit heavy for me at the moment .
The 46 does ok on the road but I have been spinning out in the 46/11 on a few flat strava segments .
Still confused as to how one of my rear brake blocks ended up in the spokes on a run section on Sundays race, they are adjusted pretty high... fair bit of flex in the Kysrium rear wheel may be the problem... might try and pick up a tougher rear wheel this week... especially as next Saturdays race has two ditch crossings, one of which I think I could jump, the other no chance!.
Also think I will be ditching the Conti tyre on the rear at least, it lacks big knobs for traction on the pinch climbs... back to the drawing board on that one!.
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Re: Cyclocross
Postby singlespeedscott » Tue Nov 13, 2012 9:50 pm
That's 111" gear. Thats bigger than a 53x13. It should be good for at least 65km/hr plus.
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Re: Cyclocross
Postby toolonglegs » Tue Nov 13, 2012 10:14 pm
Seated long efforts... about 110 rpm is too high for me, once in the mid to high 50's I am definately searching for another gear.singlespeedscott wrote:You spin out a 46x11!!!!
That's 111" gear. Thats bigger than a 53x13. It should be good for at least 65km/hr plus.
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Re: Cyclocross
Postby toolonglegs » Fri Nov 16, 2012 6:09 pm
Pretty dumb design mistake guys!.
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Re: Cyclocross
Postby moosterbounce » Fri Nov 16, 2012 9:45 pm
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Re: Cyclocross
Postby Nobody » Fri Nov 16, 2012 10:09 pm
I think you're reading into it too much.moosterbounce wrote:Ha!! When I picked up the caadx the keen young sales guy actually told me it had a carry friendly top tube. I obviously looked more hard core than I am...or did I look so in-hard core that he thought I'd walk most hills!!
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Re: Cyclocross
Postby moosterbounce » Sat Nov 17, 2012 1:26 am
Nope. Got on the scales todayNobody wrote:I think you're reading into it too much.moosterbounce wrote:Ha!! When I picked up the caadx the keen young sales guy actually told me it had a carry friendly top tube. I obviously looked more hard core than I am...or did I look so un-hard core that he thought I'd walk most hills!!
Seriously though, I was actually considering trying a race as it looks fun. Perhaps not this summer though as I've never raced and have only ridden a mtb on dirt twice in my life. I reckon I need a bit of practice before mixing it with real people. I'll be greatful for a well shaped top tube. Don't we all like well shaped tubes?
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