This is my 44cm 2008 Salsa Chili Con Crosso custom cross build. I attempted to build the lightest possible bike that my budget would allow. Many parts I had previously on my Ridley and just swapped them over to this cross project. Once the bike was complete the project weighed in at 16.36 pounds. I could take some weight off, putting this bike into the 15-pound weight class by switching out the Shimano Ultegra Cranks and changing the ZIPP clinchers to a tubular set.
Cross Bike Setup:
| Salsa Chili Con Crosso Frame Set | $1,350 | |
| Cane Creek 110 Headset | $162 | |
| Campagnolo Record Derailleur | $550 | |
| Campagnolo Record Right Brake/Shift Lever | $290 | |
| Campagnolo Record 10 Speed Cassette | $550 | |
| Salsa Titanium Skewers | $76 | |
| Salsa Seat Clamp | $20 | |
| Ritchey WCS Handlebar | $90 | |
| Ritchey WCS 4-Axis Stem | $98 | |
| Shimano Left Brake R400 Lever | $44 | |
| Campagnolo Record 10 Speed Chain | $90 | |
| TRP Eurox Carbon Cantilever Brakes | 300 | |
| ZIPP 404 Clinchers | $2,098 | |
| Fizi:k Arione Saddle | $140 | |
| USE Alien Carbon Seat Post | $160 | |
| Kenda Small Block 8 Tires | $88 | |
| Handle Bar Tap | $15 | |
| Shimano Ultegra Cranks | $240 | |
| Shimano BB | $55 | |
| Crank Brothers Candy SL | $120 | |
| FSA Cyclocross Carbon Fiber Chainguard | $95 | |
| 3rd Eye Chain Watcher Chain Deflector | $10 | |
| Cables and Housing | $20 | |
Total: $6,661.00
Special thanks to the guys at NRC in Kyle, Texas for helping me get the project race ready!
Thanks,
Brandon
It would be lighter and more importantly better performing with tubulars... 404 clinchers are heavy!
ReplyDeleteOtherwise a superb bike. I bet it's a blast to race.
Your saddle points the direction I like riding, and you chains a bit short(although I guess you need it this way without the benefit of a front derail). I think easton forks are lighter than alpha q but I'm not sure about that and I wonder how many sets of crank brother pedals it takes to get through a muddy cross season:) Sweet looking rig though, I'm sure it will be a fun year you get out of it.
ReplyDeleteSeems a shame to have the left brake lever match so poorly - while the Campy brake-only is very expensive, at least the hood shape on Cane Creek/Tektro match.
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ReplyDeleteI like the bike. I just sent in my 44cm Chili for comparison. Like I say in my post by far the best upgrade from a performance per pound per dollar are wheels. Especially in cross where acceleration matters so much, the reduced rotational weight is a huge advantage.
Have a great season,
Mark
I'm looking at a 44 con crosso. How tall are you?
ReplyDeleteI race a 44cm con crosso and I'm 5'3", it's really the top tube length that made the difference for me.
ReplyDeleteI race a 44cm con crosso and I'm 5'3", it's really the top tube length that made the difference for me.
ReplyDeleteyou cant be serious with those prices you have listed??? $550 for a record rear derialleur? just paid $275 brand new.$550 for the cassette as well? just paid $135 for a full ti record brand new condition. $290 for ONE lever? paid $300 for the record qs ultra SET brand new with cables. do you let your local bike shop rip you off like that or what?
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