Cyclocross conversion

Mark Alexander
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I am going to convert my fixed to a single speed cross bike. it is a On One Pompino with a wide carbon fork. i'm currently running 48 x 18. 70". I think that 60" may be best.
The wheels are Mavic CXP33 rims.
Any advice would be great.
The wheels are Mavic CXP33 rims.
Any advice would be great.
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10TT 24:36 25TT: 57:59 50TT: 2:08:11, 100TT: 4:30:05 12hr 204.... unfinished business
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10TT 24:36 25TT: 57:59 50TT: 2:08:11, 100TT: 4:30:05 12hr 204.... unfinished business
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that all sounds fine, just get some good rubber and away you go.0
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any tyre recommendations?http://twitter.com/mgalex
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Tyre choice depends on conditions. I've been using some Specialized Houffalize tyres which are cheap & OK for the sandy conditions in these parts. Schwalbe Landcruisers are heavier and tougher - depends on how much you want to spend too.Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..0
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I have done exactly the same thing -
I transformed my pomp to a CX steed (although it's got the steel fork) - I fitted a 42 (i think) in place of a 48 and it goes fine (18t freewheel). I have come "not-last" on it, so it can't be that bad, and I really enjoy using it for messing about on bridleways.
i've got conti speed-kings for tyres, which seem to be ok. (although I only got them because they were on offer..)
If you want to really compete with the (boring) people on the (boring) geared bikes, I'd suggest practicing dismounts/short hill sprints/mounts - on the steep stuff, you will have to run. otherwise, enjoy it, it's an absolute blast. really, really good fun.
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Mark Alexander wrote:any tyre recommendations?
Schwalbe CX Pro Lights are good, Michelin Mud 2s also though not quite as grippy as the former in my experience. Both are, I think, 700c x 30mm.
I've also used Hutchinsons in the past, another good brand and their new 700c x 34mm Bulldog model looks worth a punt. Bit out of my price bracket for this autumn though.
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