My new cyclocross bike

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Mads Kock
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by Mads Kock

Finally I got the frame and fork (and some extra parts) out of Mr. Mootsie.

So far the bike is just build with parts I had laying around - This is probably the spec-list:
- Ritchey WCS Protokol wheels,
- Ritchey WCS OS stem and handlebars,
- Ritchey cranks,
- Tune seatpost and saddle,
- Shimano Ultegra 9s STI-shifters,
- Shimano Deore front derailleur and Ultegra rear derailleur,
- FSA headset,
- Crank Brothers Eggbeater pedals,
- Avid Shorty brakes (maybe Shimano XT cantilever brakes).
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by Skyleth

that is going to be one hot build

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by Mads Kock

Thanks :-)

I'm really excited - I have NO expirence whatsoever so I have no idea what will work on a cyclocrossbike so now I'm building and will find out if it will do good!

I will NOT use the mounted Deda Synapsis integreted handlebar/stem for cyclocross hehe!

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by pinky

Have you been running the Protocols previous to this? I'll be interested to hear how they ride off road...

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Nope - the protokol wheels are new to this project but then I have the bike completed and tried it I will tell you how they works!!!

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So the bike is almost finish - still waiting for the ritchey wcs wheelset!

Hopefully I'll get a chance to test it on sunday!!
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Mads Kock
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by Mads Kock

First testride today - 3 hours with a bunch of mtb-riders and no problems in staying with them except really tecnical descents! Brakes sucks compared to my disc brakes on my mtb but the bike just feels really great!!! My life is better with a cyclocross-bike :-D

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by Mr. Moots

Great to hear how happy you are with your first cross-ride, Mads! I´m looking forward to challenge you in the woods of Northern Sealand.

Regards

Martin

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Mr. Moots wrote:I´m looking forward to challenge you in the woods of Northern Sealand


But my dear friend Martin - that's not where our bet is been decided ;-)

See you soon in Hareskoven hehe!

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Soon upgraded with Avid Shorty titanium brakes and Truvativ Stylo Team crankset w/ integreted box. Still haven't decided if I will use my Ritchey WCS protokol wheels or the Mavic Ksyrium SSL2 wheels!

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by Rogue

Very, very nice. Yet another addition to your fleet of bikes. :D Is it for fun only or will you be racing it this winter?
Pain is weakness leaving the body.

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I think I'll race it depending on which licens I have to race on - the Danish Cycling Union is not sure about which classes where will be and if the sport-class in mtb is being closed next season I will ride in the Elite B-class!

At the moment I only have this bike and my topfuel but thanks for your comment, mr. even more toptuned bike-owner ;-)

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Mads Kock wrote:At the moment I only have this bike and my topfuel but thanks for your comment, mr. even more toptuned bike-owner ;-)


What ever do you mean???? :lol:
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Hmmm let me think of the most sooked-after products... ooohh you have them all :D

Scott CR-1 carbon frame, Zipp wheels etc etc etc.... and that's just one of your bikes!

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by multi_kev

What tires are those? They look kinda big.

/Kevin

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