tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144109792024-03-13T08:43:23.029-07:00Plus One LapPlus One Lap used to be all about cyclocross, now it's my dumping grounds for anything cycling.Jeremy Burlingamehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13265290828696362344noreply@blogger.comBlogger420125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14410979.post-80495763943739253822018-04-17T09:44:00.000-07:002018-04-17T09:49:32.107-07:00Bikepacking build: Trek 800 SportDecided to build up a bikepacking rig to do some overnighters with.<br />
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Went down to my local bike co-op and picked up this old Trek 800 Sport for $5. They had a lot of old frames to choose from, but I wanted it to A) be my size B) made out of steel C) use a 1 1/8" steering tube.<br />
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Regarding C above: it's nearly impossible to find an aftermarket 26" fork with 1" steerer tube. So finding one that used the 1 1/8" would give me more fork options.<br />
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Frame was in pretty decent shape, not much rust, but decided to paint it anyway. Used an electric hand sander to take off the decals. Burned off some of the thicker decals and the chain stay protector.<br />
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Then used the Krud Kutter to take off the grease and dust.<br />
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Some light gray primer, then sprayed with metallic gray paint:<br />
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Then began looking for a proper fork to use. This Surly Troll fork comes in non-suspension adjusted, 26" and is built for bike packing with a shit ton of braze ons. Personally, I think its the ugliest thing I've ever seen. The braze ons remind me of open sores on a lepper, but I suppose they will come in handy.</div>
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Trek downtube decals were ordered off eBay, having a couple custom decals made as well. And ordered an 80s gold Trek headbadge decal.<br />
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Within the past week, I've launched a new website called <a href="http://www.lefttosurvive.com/" target="_blank">Left to Survive</a> which could best be summarized as a "left leaning" survival blog.<br />
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Have you spent any time reading prepper blogs and forums? I have. Every other paragraph makes reference to Der Fuhrer Obama coming for your guns and the need to stand your ground. Paranoia is rampant. Taking their advice on disaster preparedness or anything else for that matter is really difficult.<br /><br />This was a major reason for creating Left To Survive. If the Zombie Apocalypse does come, the only people who will survive are the crazy, paranoid, racist, bigoted freaks because they were only ones crazy enough to be prepared.<br /><br />So we need you, educated, literate, rational thinking person reading this, to prepare your home and your family for the possible future when an emergency does strike. We gotta out-prep the preppers, if not for your sake, for the sake of the future educated, literate, rationally thinking persons. LEFT TO SURVIVE is designed to help you prepare for the impending doom and all that it entails without the paranoid ultra conservative Tea Party political viewpoints espoused by most prepper sites. </div>
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I said I wanted to modernize this bike. Trouble is, I hate modern shifting. Well, I hate the price of modern shifting and I hate when it's not tuned just so and you're chain is clickity clacking for miles. Yes, I prefer friction shifting. My last triathlon bike had friction shifting for 2 x 10 speed. No problems. Don't believe the index hype, it's just a fad.<br />
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So what are my retro options for a flat bar bike (remember the bike has to be a "mountain bike" no crazy cyclocross bikes allowed)?<br />
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The obvious first choice was thumb shifters ---- but I kind of don't like those either, it seems convenient to have that shifter right there and it's easy to push it away from you with your thumb. But I'm not very good at getting it back.<br />
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I really like the Suntour micro-ratchet Power shifters bar cons and have used them a lot. But that won't work on a flat bar bike. Except, Suntour made a stem mount Power Ratchet as well. Totally friction and buttery.<br />
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I picked up a set on eBay for $19 shipped. Suck it index.<br />
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Oh yeah, did I mention this bike has a threaded fork/stem? So mounting the stem shifter is easily done. I just got her hooked up and blammo, I'm in love.<br />
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Not all stem shifters are pieces of shit ----- don't believe the hype.<br />
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So I decided I needed an epic challenge. I used to do triathlons but could never get past the hatred I feel towards swimming. Not surprisingly, I also suck at it. My first sport was kayak racing. I wanted an event more about finishing than racing but was still a race. Something unique, new.<br />
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I settled on the <a href="http://ccadventure.com/" target="_blank">Dawn to Dusk adventure race in San Luis Obispo</a> for 2014. Its 12 hours of kayaking, running, biking, orienteering, zip lining, etc. The winning time was 10 hours and those guys are probably elite. Is this an excuse to build up the "perfect" adventure racing bike? Perhaps.<br />
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Some of the course is paved and dirt fire roads and some of it is single track. Sounds like a job for a cyclocross bike. Except the race rules specifically state, "no cyclocross bikes."<br />
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This kind of made me mad. What about a CX bike were they banning, the drop bars? 700c? 32mm tires? I didn't ask them, but figured it was probably the drop bars that freak them out.<br />
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As a result I decided to build up a quick cyclocrossy mountain bike. Only catch is my slim budget. I found a Nishiki 1990s frameset plus parts on Craigslist for $20 but after getting it decided it was too small. Then I found a Novara Aspen 1990s mountain bike at the local thrift store for $42.<br />
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Over the next couple of weeks, I'm going to turn this thing into the "perfect" adventure racing bike.<br />
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One of my main objectives was to modernize this thing, the other was to lighten it. Going all weight weenie on a bike is a very slippery slope. I first said, who cares how heavy it is. Weight doesnt actually really matter, not really, right? Then I weighed the tires on the bike (nearly 2 lbs each). Next thing I know I just ordered titanium quick release skewers that weigh 48 grams (compared to the stock ones of 191). That's a 1/3 of a pound on just the skewers alone! 19 cents a gram! And so it goes...<br />
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Looks like a cool concept, open to anyone, but don't worry even though they're a (non)team, they have cyclocross skinsuits.<br />
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Just read about this, sounds like a good time for all of you in the Sacramento/Davis area:<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Celebrate Bike Month at the Crocker Art Museum! Check out Art Mix/Chain Reaction on May 9<sup>th</sup>from 5-9 PM. There will be a bar, custom bike show, live performances, free bike valet and more. </span><br />
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In the end, I added new wheels, VeloOrange leather saddle, Suntour barcons, Soma 3 speed bar (25.4), Crank Brothers Eggbeater pedals, Suntour VX-S rear derailleur, rear rack, all new cables and housing, Nitto Dynamic stem (25.4), Kenda Kross tires, tubes. I also repacked the BB and the headset and JP Weigle'd the insides of the frame.<br />
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Other than orange paint or maybe raw titanium, the red with white panels is a pretty damn awesome way to decorate a cyclocross bike:<br />
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No progress on the Sekai, due to slow shippers! Ordered a new set of mustache handlebars over a week ago and am still waiting. Boo. Though UPS is saying tomorrow.<br />
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Polished up a Suntour VX-S touring derailleur and bought new jockey wheels for it from Velo Orange. Those got here quickly, but they are too big, and thus useless. Boo.<br />
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I did purchase a wheelset off of eBay --- an older pair with Deore hubs and Ritchey Vantage rims. The original wheels had bolt on (no skewers) hubs. And the spokes were a bit rusty. They would have worked, sure. But the new wheelset is 1.5 pounds lighter.<br />
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In building up my <a href="http://plusonelap.blogspot.com/search/label/Sekai%20Tourer" target="_blank">ATB touring bik</a>e, I knew I wanted to try mustache bars. A lot of people love them and praise the fact that you can get multiple hand positions which is ideal for long rides.<br />
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Here, I thought I'd try to help you de-mystify some of the quirks about picking the best mustache bar not only for cyclocross riding but for any kind of bike.<br />
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These are the mustache bars I have found that are currently available (ranked by price low to high):<br />
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<b>Nashbar Mustache bar</b><br />
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Price: $13<br />
Colors: Chrome<br />
Stem Clamp: 25.4<br />
Brake lever clamp size: 24.0<br />
Weight: 666 grams<br />
Material: Steel<br />
Bar end shift compatible? Yes<br />
Note: Some reviews mention that they rusted easily<br />
Link: <a href="http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/ProductDisplay?storeId=10053&langId=-1&catalogId=10052&productId=175275&utm_source=Shopzilla&utm_medium=cse&utm_campaign=datafeed&cm_mmc=Shopzilla-_-CSE-_-Datafeed-_-Nashbar%20Moustache%20Handlebar" target="_blank">Nashbar</a><br />
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<b>Origin8 Tiki</b><br />
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Price: $20<br />
Colors: Silver and black<br />
Stem Clamp: 26.0<br />
Brake lever clamp size: 23.8 (for road brakes)<br />
Weight: 330 grams<br />
Material: Aluminum<br />
Bar end shift compatible? Yes<br />
Note: there's a sticker on the package that says "Not for offroad use. Street use only" So, no good for cyclocross.<br />
Link: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Origin-8-Origin8-Tiki-Handlebars/dp/B002I7MAWE" target="_blank">Amazon</a><br />
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<b>Dimension Double Bend</b><br />
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Price: $26<br />
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Colors: Silver and Black<br />
Stem Clamp: 25.4<br />
Brake lever clamp size: 23.8 mm (road brake size)<br />
Weight: 346 grams<br />
Material: Aluminum<br />
Bar end shift compatible? No (though one review on <a href="http://www.jensonusa.com/Dimension-Double-Bend-Urban-Alloy-Bar" target="_blank">JensonUSA</a> says it does work with barcons)<br />
Note: Since this bar is 23.8 it will not accept mountain shifters and since it doesn't accept bar end shifters, it seems it is only for single speeds or fixed gear bikes.<br />
Link: <a href="http://www.niagaracycle.com/product_info.php?products_id=412573" target="_blank">Niagara Cycles</a><br />
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<b>SOMA 3 speed bar</b><br />
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Price: $37<br />
Colors: Silver<br />
Stem Clamp: 25.4<br />
Brake lever clamp size: 23.8 (for road brakes)<br />
Weight: 320 grams<br />
Material: Aluminum<br />
Bar end shift compatible? Yes<br />
Link: <a href="http://www.somafab.com/parts/handlebar" target="_blank">SOMA website</a><br />
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<b>SOMA 3 speed bar II</b><br />
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Price: $37<br />
Colors: Silver<br />
Stem Clamp: 25.4<br />
Brake lever clamp size: 22.2<br />
Weight: 320 grams<br />
Material: Aluminum<br />
Bar end shift compatible? No<br />
Note: uses mountain bike brakes and shifters<br />
Link: <a href="http://www.somafab.com/parts/handlebar" target="_blank">SOMA website</a><br />
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Sparrow Moustache Bar<br />
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Price: $38<br />
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Colors: Silver and black<br />
Stem Clamp: 25.4<br />
Brake lever clamp size: 22.2 (mountain style brakes)<br />
Weight: unknown<br />
Material: Aluminum<br />
Bar end shift compatible? No<br />
Link: <a href="http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=21767" target="_blank">Universal Cycles</a><br />
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Price: $80<br />
Colors: Silver<br />
Stem Clamp: 25.4 and 26.0<br />
Brake lever clamp size: 23.8<br />
Weight: unknown<br />
Material: Aluminum<br />
Bar end shift compatible? Yes<br />
Link: <a href="http://harriscyclery.net/itemdetails.cfm?ID=416" target="_blank">Harris Cyclery</a><br />
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Personally, I'm choosing the SOMA that accepts bar end shifters. Seems like a good price, 25.4 stems are easier to find than 26.0 versions and it accepts barcons.<br />
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Let me explain the comment above about 26.0 stems that I made above. Sheldon Brown (RIP) said that moustache bars typically require a shorter stem with more height. Finding a stem like this in 25.4 is pretty easy. Something like this Kalloy (which even comes in a version that has a built in front brake cable stop):<br />
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Link: <a href="http://www.jensonusa.com/!G-ziA!8d07Dms37A6u6hOQ!/Kalloy-TriMtn-Quill-Stem-1?utm_source=FRGL&utm_medium=organic&gclid=CMelrcrEjbMCFQ6CQgodeB8AQQ" target="_blank">Jenson USA</a></div>
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Lastly, what brake levers to use? For the bars above that have 24mm grip area, you can use regular road brake levers. But another option to save a <strike>little cash</strike> (you can get <a href="http://www.niagaracycle.com/product_info.php?products_id=402892" target="_blank">Tektro drop bar levers</a> for about the same price but they are 180 grams heavier) and a little weight is to use a set of cyclocross levers: </div>
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Price: $20</div>
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Size: 24.0 mm</div>
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Link: <a href="http://www.niagaracycle.com/product_info.php?products_id=406966" target="_blank">Niagara</a></div>
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More info on the moustache bar: <a href="http://www.stanford.edu/~dru/moustache.html" target="_blank">link</a><br />
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Did I miss any? Anyone have experience they want to share? I will continue to update this page as I find new models.<br />
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Pretty cool:<br />
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Worked on the Sekai ATB over the weekend, thought I'd talk a little about what I did:<br />
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Disassembled the Bottom Bracket and Headset and repacked the bearings with grease. Not a complicated job, took me about 35 minutes or so. On the headset there was no lube on the ball bearings. The BB wasn't much better.<br />
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Here's the tip, don't buy bicycle grease, go to an automotive parts store and buy a tub of what they have there, it's cheaper and works well:<br />
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While I'm talking about grease and bottom brackets, I always wear latex gloves when doing this sort of stuff. Makes clean up a lot quicker.<br />
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Next, often old seat tubes are not very clean ---- dirt mixes with grease and sits in there and makes a weird paste that can sometimes make it difficult to get the correct size seat post in the tube. Other times, that greasey dirt will scratch up your new or old seat post. To help with this, I have made this seat tube "reamer". It's a piece of wooden dowel that I can chuck into my drill, the working end has a slit that's about three inches long, a zip tie at the bottom insures that the slit doesn't keep splitting. I fold a piece of aggressive sandpaper, put on another zip tie and go to town:<br />
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I hold the drill with my right hand, I put a leather glove on my left and loosely hold the wooden shaft and sand the inside of the seat tube. Doing this on the Sekai produced a ton of rust colored dust but also got it super smooth.<br />
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The rust dust reminded me that some JP Weigle's frame saver would be a good next step:<br />
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I bought this can like years ago when I built up that Colnago Cyclocross bike,<a href="http://plusonelap.blogspot.com/2008/01/colnago-done.html" target="_blank"> remember that?</a> Let the frame saver dry for a few hours then lubed up the old seatpost and it slid super smooth into the seat tube.</div>
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Anyway, here's where things are now, just waiting for my big parts order from Niagara:<br />
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I had the Velo Orange saddle sitting in a drawer, that I was going to use on another project but never did.<br />
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Anyway, went on a small shopping spree at Niagara Cycles online (one of the best online bike shops IMO), plus free shipping when you spend more than $100.<br />
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Whenever I buy a bike, I create a Google Spreadsheet to help organize the acquisition of parts and the cost of the build. I have a lot of spreadsheets created over the years. Not only does it help to organize a build, but it's also handy if three years down the road you want to sell the bike and see how much you've got into it.<br />
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In the first column I put this:<br />
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Bottom Bracket<br />
Brake hanger<br />
Brake levers<br />
Brake Pads<br />
Brakes<br />
Cable Housing<br />
Cassette<br />
Chain<br />
Cranks<br />
Chainring<br />
Chainring<br />
Derlr (Front)<br />
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Fork<br />
Frame<br />
Handlebar<br />
Handlebar tape<br />
Headset<br />
Pedals<br />
Rack<br />
Saddle<br />
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Shifters<br />
Stem<br />
Tires<br />
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The next column over goes the individual component names, sizes, colors etc. Next column is the price I paid for those individual components. Sometimes I'll even put links to bike parts that I might want to buy in the future. I highlight in orange the items that I still need to buy to finish the build.<br />
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Here's the spreadsheet for the current build I'm working on: <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AhUvFwibrdAcdFRWSm9IMXhMeWlwa1kwZHd5cy1FVVE" target="_blank">link</a><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Saw this <a href="http://tinyurl.com/buvoj6f" target="_blank">Richard Sachs cyclocross bike on eBay</a> ---- but the seller has 0 feedback. So I posted <a href="http://forum.slowtwitch.com/gforum.cgi?post=3689713;sb=post_latest_reply;so=ASC;forum_view=forum_view_collapsed;" target="_blank">the question</a> to the Slowtwitch.com forum ---- asking if people thought it was a scam.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">e-Richie (Richard Sachs' online pseudonym) responded: <i>it's not a scam atmo. the woman's late husband bought it used back in 2002 or so.</i></span><br />
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There are a few great reasons to ride singlespeed cyclocross:<br />
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<li>you're tired of mud and gunk jamming up your drivetrain</li>
<li>you're cheap and don't want to break $300 STI shifters</li>
<li>you win too often and want to make it fair on the rest of the pack</li>
<li>you're a sucker for pain</li>
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Honestly, though, the first three make up the reasons why most people ride a singlespeed cyclocross bike. If any of the above reasons appeal to you, but you're not exactly sure how to build your bike to ride singlespeed cyclocross (here on out abbreviated SSCX) this is your DIY or how to guide. Below, I've saved eBay searches for you, by clicking the link it will take you to eBay and perform the search for the item you just read about.</div>
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First, you need a cyclocross bike or frame. You can basically convert any cyclocross bike into a SSCX bike. Even a bike with vertical dropouts (most bikes now days) can easily be converted to SSCX. </div>
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You'll need new brake levers (that don't have shifters integrated). Just regular brake levers. The cheap kind. These Tektro R200 levers can be picked up pretty cheap on eBay like around $20 <a href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5574735911&toolid=10001&campid=5336998377&customid=&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fdsc%2FBrakes-%2F42331%2Fi.html%3FLH_TitleDesc%3D1%26_nkw%3Dtektro%2Bbrake%2Blevers%2Br200%26_catref%3D1%26_dmpt%3DCycling_Parts_Accessories%26_sop%3D12%26_trksid%3Dp3286.c0.m1538" target="_blank">LINK</a></div>
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Congratulations, you can now brake! Next, you'll need to make some changes to your drivetrain (front chainring, rear cassette) Regarding the front chainring, you'll need to change the ring first. Most cyclocross bikes come with 48 and 39 teeth. Neither of those will really work as a single ring. Most racers use either a 44 tooth or 42 tooth front ring. So you'll need to buy one of those (<a href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5574735911&toolid=10001&campid=5336998377&customid=&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3D%252842%252C%2B44%2529%2B%252B%2Btooth%2B%26_sacat%3D36133%26LH_BIN%3D1%26_sop%3D12%26LH_Price%3D..55%2540c%26LH_PrefLoc%3D1%26_dmpt%3DCycling_Parts_Accessories%26_odkw%3D%252842%252C%2B44%2529%2B%252B%2Btooth%2B%252B%2Bring%26_osacat%3D36133%26_trksid%3Dp3286.c0.m270.l1313" target="_blank">click here to search eBay for one</a>). Make sure you get a new ring that will fit your current cranks. Most likely, your cranks will either use 130 BCD or 110 BCD rings. </div>
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Your other option which can be a bit cheaper is to take an old rear wheel with one of those old school freewheels (the kind where the gears screw on ---- these are typically 5 or 6 speed cassettes made before 1985). Next, you buy a singlespeed freewheel typically designed for BMX riders. One of the advantages of this set up is that you can buy an old set of tubular racing wheels with a freewheel and get a very light set of race wheels that are tubular and that you can run a single speed freewheel on. <a href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5574735911&toolid=10001&campid=5336998377&customid=&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fdsc%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3Dsinglespeed%2Bfreewheel%26_sacat%3D57262%26LH_BIN%3D1%26_sop%3D12%26LH_PrefLoc%3D1%26_dmpt%3DCycling_Parts_Accessories%26_odkw%3Dsingle%2Bspeed%2Bkit%2Bconversion%26_osacat%3D57262%26_trksid%3Dp3286.c0.m270.l1313%26LH_TitleDesc%3D1" target="_blank">Search eBay for a freewheel</a></div>
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Either way, you'll need to determine the size cog to buy. This largely depends on your fitness, amount of hills where you're riding and racing cyclocross and desired pedal cadence. A good way to determine the cog size is to determine what feels comfortable with a 42 tooth front chainring using the cassette you currently have. Find a rear cog in your current cassette where you can get up the hills and also get up a decently high speed for the flats and pavement sections of the course. </div>
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Lastly, you're going to need some sort of chain tensioner. This little bit of technology allows you to use that bike/frame with vertical dropouts. Notice the first picture in this post, there is no chain tensioner, that is because I had semi-horizontal dropouts (the frame was a vintage 1980's Nishiki). There are a lot of different types of tensioners, buy the best you can afford. <a href="http://www.paulcomp.com/melvin.html" target="_blank">Paul Components</a> makes a pretty nice looking one too, and who can argue with made in the USA? Though it is $82. <a href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5574735911&toolid=10001&campid=5336998377&customid=&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fdsc%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3Dchain%2Btensioner%2Bsinglespeed%26_sacat%3D57262%26LH_BIN%3D1%26_sop%3D12%26LH_PrefLoc%3D1%26_odkw%3Dchain%2Btensioner%26_osacat%3D57262%26_trksid%3Dp3286.c0.m270.l1313%26LH_TitleDesc%3D1" target="_blank">Search eBay for a chain tensioner</a></div>
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You're set, all of these modifications can be done by you at home with minimal tools. One of the advantages of doing you're own wrenching is that when it falls apart you can only blame yourself. </div>
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While, I'm not nearly as devoted to updating the site as I once was, I know you all forgive me. For those that were some of the original fans (and are still here to appreciate it), I've returned the colors back to the original black/white/red theme. Temporarily at least.<br />
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...don't currently even own a cyclocross bike. I hear your gasps of horror and they shame me. Through three major moves (Sacramento to Portland Oregon to Boston and then back to Sacramento), the herd has thinned. You'll be happy to know that I do still own bikes and I still ride the <a href="http://plusonelap.blogspot.com/search/label/Raleigh%20%22Vintage%22%20CX">Raleigh conversion cyclocross beast</a> for transportation purposes here and there. Though even that has thinned lately as well, with purchasing our first home and expecting a baby girl in February, I've been busy.<br />
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First Rocky Mountain for +1lap? Looks great:<br />
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<i>Hi, love your site. Best way to waste time is looking at bikes, when you aren't riding them.</i><br />
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<i>Here's my submission for the sub-18lb 'cross bike gallery. I wanted a bike from a Canadian company, and liked the colour scheme on this model. As I am primarily a duathlete and TTer, this is also my road bike. With decent road wheels and tires it gives up little to my road bike and consequently I ended up selling the road bike. I use standard compact gearing as I need the 50T on the road.</i><br />
<i>It comes in at 17.2 lbs.</i><br />
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<i>Frame: Rocky Mountain Solo CXR, 7005 Triple butted alloy</i><br />
<i>Fork: Alpha-Q CX20</i><br />
<i>Headset: FSA</i><br />
<i>'Cross Wheels: Custom, 38mm unbranded carbon rims, DT competition spokes, White Industries H2 hubs</i><br />
<i>Road wheels: Pro-Lite Stelvio w/Michelin ProRace3 tires</i><br />
<i>Tires: Vittoria Cross Evo XG Tubular, 32mm</i><br />
<i>Crank: Controltech Shield carbon, standard compact (50/34T)</i><br />
<i>BB: Controtech</i><br />
<i>Shifters: SRAM Red</i><br />
<i>Front Derailleur: 105 5600 (will change to Red)</i><br />
<i>Rear Derailleur: SRAM Red</i><br />
<i>Chain: SRAM 1090R</i><br />
<i>Cassette: SRAM 1070, 12-27</i><br />
<i>Pedals: Crank Bros. Candy SL</i><br />
<i>Brakes: TRP Euro-X Carbon</i><br />
<i>Brake pads: Swisstop Yellow</i><br />
<i>Bars: Ritchey WCS Carbon</i><br />
<i>Stem: Ritchey WCS</i><br />
<i>Seat Post: Ritchey WCS Carbon</i><br />
<i>Saddle: Fizik Arione</i><br />
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<a href="http://oregonmanifest.com/2011/09/26/the-constructors-design-challenge-winners/">Results are in for the Oregon Manifest</a>, a contest to design an urban bike that would get people to stop driving and start riding. <br />
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via: <a href="http://www.ecovelo.info/2011/09/26/oregon-manifest-winners/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ecovelo%2Fposts+%28EcoVelo%29">ecovelo</a><br />
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I don't know what it is about vintage Cyclocross bikes, but I'm a fan. Heck, vintage in general is making a big comeback in America right now, and I think that's a good thing. Anyway back to bikes and this awesome Gios Cyclocross bike:<br />
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I've posted a vintage Gios cross bike on here in the <a href="http://plusonelap.blogspot.com/2009/11/gios-retro-cross-ride.html">past</a> but this bike is seriously cool.<br />
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I'd probably put cross pedals on it and hook up the front brake! but otherwise she's perfect. Anyone ever own one, ride one?<br />
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Source: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/41284201@N05/5104068495/">Flickr </a><br />
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What I find a little curious, is that "cyclocross brakes" I don't rank in the top 64 results, but "best cyclocross brakes" I'm third. Anyway, that's all for now. BTW --- the title refers to me tooting my own horn.<br />
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9/30/2011 edit: in the last week, usurped <a href="http://mudandcowbells.blogspot.com/">Mud and Cowbells</a> for the #1 "cyclocross blog":<br />
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