Cross bike is still very much a work in progress. I love the Shimergo shifting. First heard about it from Cyclocross Magazine:(link below) and wanted to try it out. Shifting is absolutely perfect. Only downside is 10-speed rather than 11. Love that I was able to remove the shift mechanism from the left shifter Purchased the Nashbar frame and fork on sale and have been happy with both. Started out with parts that I had lying around and have slowly upgraded things as I found deals.
Frame:
Nashbar Aluminum Cyclocross 49cm
Fork/Headset:
Nashbar CX Carbon Fork
FSA Orbit MX Headset
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Truvativ Touro
Square Taper BB
Pedals:
Platform Testride
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Shimano 105 11x32
KMC X11EL-1
Derailleurs/Shifters:
Shimano 105 5800
2x11
Saddle/Seatpost:
Generic (ENVE style) Carbon Post
Giant Contact Neutral Saddle
Brakes:
TRP HY/RD
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Giant SX-2 Disc, Tubeless Ready
Cross: Schwalbe Super Swan, 700x35
Road: Mavic Yksion Elite Guard 700x23
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Giant SX-2 Disc, Tubeless Ready
Cross: Schwalbe Super Swan, 700x35
Road: Mavic Yksion Elite Guard 700x23
Bike History
Click a link below to see past stages of this bike.
Current Stage Info:
I have swapped all of the parts from this bike onto a 2018 Giant TCX SLR 2 and have swapped all of the parts from that back onto this frameset. Nashbar CX frame with brand new 105 parts now for sale.
Added by waittllnextyear. Last updated over 5 years ago.
3 Comments
Nice! I run 10s Shimergo setups on my road bikes, but I've been meaning to setup my CX bike with a less involved 8s or 9s Shimergo setup for a while, but it's already the end of the season. How's the CX/general riding scene in Chicago? I moved to Arizona from Gurnee I've been thinking about coming back to visit and maybe race either in the summer or the holidays next year or something.
Posted about 9 years ago
Yea, I love the Shimergo. Shifts very well, easy to service; checks all the boxes really - especially for cross. Cross in Chicago is very, very well organized actually. I was only able to do one race this fall because i work most weekends, but there are races all around the immediate Chicago area and surrounding suburbs almost every weekend in the fall. They're really well attended and a great atmosphere. Definitely recommend trying to fit one in if you make it back.
Posted about 9 years ago
Myketorio says:
Good thing that your frame were ready for both Disc & Cantilever brakes. U have option.
Posted about 7 years ago