the next big thing - Super Monster Cross?

[Sevenz]

nice, I was looking at a green one with fenders
thoughts on the ride?

Like a Benz S-Class or a BMW 7 Series...Plush...Bumps, Ruts etc disappear under it. I'm not going to capture any climbing KOM's on it but it's super stable descending and It a good change from my fast and twitchy SuperSix Evo Hi-Mod... Looking forward to some gravel and bikepacking trips in the near future.

 

[qclabrat]

Like a Benz S-Class or a BMW 7 Series...Plush...Bumps, Ruts etc disappear under it. I'm not going to capture any climbing KOM's on it but it's super stable descending and It a good change from my fast and twitchy SuperSix Evo Hi-Mod... Looking forward to some gravel and bikepacking trips in the near future.

Yeah but even the S class runs with about 400hp

 

[qclabrat]

This is why I love mtbnj, complete game changer for me. The 2.1 tires fit snug and I'll be fine with something smaller. Already spoke with Bruce and he'll build me a new fork and braze disc mounts for the rear. Supposed to fit 42 but the frame fits much more. Cost will be about the same as a new frame, but Bruce is close to retirement and why not.

 

[stb222]

This is why I love mtbnj, complete game changer for me. The 2.1 tires fit snug and I'll be fine with something smaller. Already spoke with Bruce and he'll build me a new fork and braze disc mounts for the rear. Supposed to fit 42 but the frame fits much more. Cost will be about the same as a new frame, but Bruce is close to retirement and why not.

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Please post a video of you riding single track on that.

 

[wonderturtle]

Monster cross bikes today are CX bikes as if designed by mountain bikers, what we generally call cross bikes are more genealogically a kin to road bikes.

ok. that at least makes a little sense - particularly from a geometry perspective. but doesnt the "gravel" bike geometry (more upright than the typical cross bike) kind of address that?

that reminds me I need to get a new stem on my cross bike - want a more upright position (make it more "gravel bikeish" - think it will help with stability offroad and more comfortable on long rides

 

[Sevenz]

Yeah but even the S class runs with about 400hp

Yeah...The Rando runs with 400hp also...Me ...Maybe i'm down to 350hp at this point LOL

 

[RobW]

This is why I love mtbnj, complete game changer for me. The 2.1 tires fit snug and I'll be fine with something smaller. Already spoke with Bruce and he'll build me a new fork and braze disc mounts for the rear. Supposed to fit 42 but the frame fits much more. Cost will be about the same as a new frame, but Bruce is close to retirement and why not.

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disc brakes AND rim brake??

 

[liong71er]

This was my old 26er MTB
So,basically I just put new wheels and new tires 40mm and switch to dropbar (road shifters and mtb drivetrain)

A monster bikes..that can handle all-terrain with just switching the tires sizes
I like this geometry,an mtb geometry with a litte road geometry tweak/twist
So,relief that I don't need to buying new specific gravel bikes..those suckers can just suck my fingers.

 

[qclabrat]

This was my old 26er MTB
So,basically I just put new wheels and new tires 40mm and switch to dropbar (road shifters and mtb drivetrain)

A monster bikes..that can handle all-terrain with just switching the tires sizes
I like this geometry,an mtb geometry with a litte road geometry tweak/twist
So,relief that I don't need to buying new specific gravel bikes..those suckers can just suck my fingers.



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Liong, picture of the front cockpit please
what is the top tube length and size of the stem?

I've seen you go down a full flight stairs on regular road tires, you don't need no stink'in big tires
though that stunt could have caused your flat later in the day

 

[Oldeman]

Here is mine, decided after many years to finally build a dream cross bike. Sold the Fatboy and added one of my Social Security checks and went all out. I have 38mm tires for it but the 33's actually handle and feel better. Maybe I'll even get my ass in shape and do a CX race. 16.5# 56cm frame

 

[Bike N Gear]

Here you go.

 

[liong71er]

Liong, picture of the front cockpit please
what is the top tube length and size of the stem?

I've seen you go down a full flight stairs on regular road tires, you don't need no stink'in big tires
though that stunt could have caused your flat later in the day

@qclabrat 46cm TT length and 70mm stem length the handlebar is 48cm