someone buy a new bling bling bike because this sh!t is getting regoddamndiculous

**Shinerider** · 03-05-2009, 09:56 AM

Originally Posted by aLaN

Monstercross action!

So my question about the recent trend in bikes is:

Other than using worse brakes and drop bars, what is the diff between a 29er mtb and a cross bike anymore? I mean really -

**Huckleberry** · 03-05-2009, 10:34 AM

Originally Posted by sneezix

IN

Excellent choice of font!

**Chongo loco** · 03-05-2009, 12:14 PM

Originally Posted by moojo

did you go with that new fangled technology?

Yep, pretty interesting process to watch. Hard to believe an expanding material can pick up the entire back corner of my house 2" w/zero mechanical help. They just did 5 or 6 about 3/4" holes about 2' in from the back exterior wall. In/Out in under 4 hours. $1000/hr...I'm in the wrong racket!

**aLaN** · 03-05-2009, 12:40 PM

Originally Posted by Shinerider

So my question about the recent trend in bikes is:

Other than using worse brakes and drop bars, what is the diff between a 29er mtb and a cross bike anymore? I mean really -

First off properly set up, those Paul Neo-retro brakes will offer more than adequate braking power. And I have no reason to believe that they will not be set up well.

My take on monster cross is as a do-everything road style bike. Ideal for covering distances on fire roads and the like. Think Excrutiation Exam. RHR, Warda and everything in between.

I imagine that this will replace his Bleriot. But only Anthony can answer that.

It will look better in the back of his Yeti trailer than an outta plce Rivendell.

**Anita Handle** · 03-05-2009, 01:33 PM

why "monstercross"? is it the 45mm tires?

**Shinerider** · 03-05-2009, 01:41 PM

Originally Posted by aLaN

First off properly set up, those Paul Neo-retro brakes will offer more than adequate braking power. And I have no reason to believe that they will not be set up well.

My take on monster cross is as a do-everything road style bike. Ideal for covering distances on fire roads and the like. Think Excrutiation Exam. RHR, Warda and everything in between.

I imagine that this will replace his Bleriot. But only Anthony can answer that.

It will look better in the back of his Yeti trailer than an outta plce Rivendell.

Its not specific to his bike. Im just wondering in general.

Also - why has cyclocross not accepted disk brakes. Isn't it only usually played in the mud? Would seem like an utter contradiction.

**Chongo loco** · 03-05-2009, 02:07 PM

Originally Posted by Shinerider

Its not specific to his bike. Im just wondering in general.

Also - why has cyclocross not accepted disk brakes. Isn't it only usually played in the mud? Would seem like an utter contradiction.

Hmmmm...do any STI/integrated shifters for drop bars work with mechanical disks? I thought there was the whole difference in cable pull issue. There's no flat bar's on traditional cross so I'm thinking they're stuck w/the old technology which means canti's on those shifters. I've also never seen any hydro cables on a drop bar shifter, but they could be out there I guess.

**Shinerider** · 03-05-2009, 02:18 PM

Originally Posted by Chongo loco

Hmmmm...do any STI/integrated shifters for drop bars work with mechanical disks? I thought there was the whole difference in cable pull issue. There's no flat bar's on traditional cross so I'm thinking they're stuck w/the old technology which means canti's on those shifters. I've also never seen any hydro cables on a drop bar shifter, but they could be out there I guess.

Kinda my point. Technology has progressed.

Why isn't there? Why do you need drop bars - the course isnt fast enough to get aero? Why can't you ride a mtb on a cyclocross course? It would seem to make sense that you could haul around a nice 29er just as fast as a "cyclocross bike". Just always wondered that.

**jodemeister** · 03-05-2009, 02:59 PM

sure could use some rain.

**aLaN** · 03-05-2009, 04:45 PM

Originally Posted by Shinerider

Its not specific to his bike. Im just wondering in general.

In general it makes for a nice all-round road style bike.

Originally Posted by Shinerider

Also - why has cyclocross not accepted disk brakes. Isn't it only usually played in the mud? Would seem like an utter contradiction.

UCI rules forbid them for use in sanctioned events

http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=465

But rumor has it that they are reconsidering.... But even if they do reconsider, it is tough to make lighter brakes than cantis.

That is not to say that you cannot have a Cx bike with disk brakes, just leave it at home raceday.

**jodemeister** · 03-06-2009, 09:37 AM

damn it's dry.

**bartman** · 03-06-2009, 09:51 AM

Originally Posted by jodemeister

damn it's dry.

my truck is available for a wash if you want help change our luck..

**Huckleberry** · 03-06-2009, 10:23 AM

The forecast rain chances are decreasing. Somebody is not doing their part.

**nando** · 03-06-2009, 11:15 AM

Originally Posted by Huckleberry

The forecast rain chances are decreasing. Somebody is not doing their part.

Don't look at me, I'll be happy to be so lucky as to borrow a fork.

Could it be just coming back to riding after a hiatus is good enough for rain?

**tizzlewizzle** · 03-06-2009, 11:20 AM

I am seriously wearing my new shoes here at work right now.... What more can I do besides do wheelies in the office waiting to get off?

**sneezix** · 03-06-2009, 11:29 AM

Originally Posted by tmwoodall

I am seriously wearing my new shoes here at work right now.... What more can I do besides do wheelies in the office waiting to get off?

Um...What kind of office do you work in, and are they hiring?

**vt_mruhlin** · 03-11-2009, 05:06 PM

So I ordered a new cassette. Not exactly enough bling to make rain, according to the rest of you.
But just enough for me to be infuriated at the seller for being such a douche. Ordered it on Amazon, figured I'd throw in a bottle of lube just because (running low at home, but not running out anytime soon). The lube was listed as in-stock.
I placed the order a week ago, and it was supposed to ship within 2 days. It still hadn't shipped by Monday, so I emailed the fuckers and they told me it was held up because the lube was back ordered, but should ship by the 12th.... You know guys, you could have just let me know so I could just take the lube off the order?

Anyhow, according to the original shipping information, today was supposed to be the day it arrived, so maybe I was partially responsible for today's rain? We'll see if it rains again whenever the hell I finally get my gear.

**-dustin** · 03-11-2009, 08:10 PM

Coworker got his new Mach4. It's been raining/ drizzling since. Sucks.

I guess it'll be equestrian trails for a while...

And that was before it got real nasty.

Actually, there's a dirt road on the other side of the creek that'll be better to ride on, and hopefully there won't be any horsies to contend with.

**bartman** · 03-11-2009, 08:23 PM

Originally Posted by -dustin

Coworker got his new Mach4. It's been raining/ drizzling since. Sucks.

I guess it'll be equestrian trails for a while...

http://photos-b.ll.facebook.com/phot...90105_7808.jpg

http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-...85153_4496.jpg

And that was before it got real nasty.

Actually, there's a dirt road on the other side of the creek that'll be better to ride on, and hopefully there won't be any horsies to contend with.

nice, pat the young man on the back for us...I did my part and washed my truck.