My Utility Unicorn and Cross Racer and Touring Bike
Frame:
Surly Cross Check 52cm/
Fork/Headset:
Surly Fork/Chris King No Threadset
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
FSA Slk/FSA Mega Exo BB
Pedals:
Shimano M-540 (Switching to Atacs)
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
1x10,Shimano Ultegra 11-28/Wolf Tooth 40T 130BCD CX/Shimano 105
Derailleurs/Shifters:
Sram Force WiFli/ Sram Force paired with a S900 for the front Brake
Saddle/Seatpost:
Specialized Toupe Expert/Thomson elite
Brakes:
Pink Paul mini motos
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Easton Ea70x/ Challenge Griffo
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Easton Ea70x/ Challenge Griffo
Accessories:
Paul Orange Ano chain catcher.
More Info:
Rusty poopeater.
Bike History
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Added by qasimwarraich. Last updated over 10 years ago.
13 Comments
I love it. I'm in the market for my first touring bike. Can't seem to fall for one though.
Posted almost 10 years ago
If touring isn't the PRIMARY use of the bike there isn't really a need to go for a fully specific touring bike. Utility orientated cross bikes fit the bill totally well. Bikes like the Cross Check, Space Horse and Double Cross are popular examples but it is a fairly broad category. Personally I find that the cross check is one of the most versatile platforms one can find within that category. Be it accessory compatibility, tire size, gear compatibility or what ever. I also appreciate that fact that the 99% of my life I am not touring I have a very functional cross bike or steel cruiser. I recently added an ec90x fork to it and now it's even more race worthy.
Posted almost 10 years ago
amazing also :)
Posted over 10 years ago
Thanks, it's so fun to tour on, racing is a little less fun haha
Posted over 10 years ago
Photos
dickeysezso says:
What do you think is the largest size tire you can fit in those Paul brakes? I currently have a tire that measures 45mm with Tektro mini-vs on my Cross Check. Looking at the Paul brakes and TRP for an upgradae.
Posted about 5 years ago
qasimwarraich says:
Honestly haven't tried anything huge. I would guess 42 is about the most. http://nomusic.net/introducing-der-panzer/ Here's an article with a build using 43's. Hope it helps. They are great brakes, wouldn't but anything else personally.
Posted about 5 years ago