SSCX Only!

My BMW Gangsta v2 goes SSCX, fixed until I get some bosses brazed on the frame

^JoyConversion!

New to the idea of SSCX, have ridden track bikes on the road for 3 years now and have an idea of what gearing to run for certain types of rides/ terrains based on how fast I want to go balanced with how hard I want to push.

I'm going to be building an On-One Pompino over the winter and in the spring there is a race locally that is a gravel road/ CX race (road race format with some really soupy sections due to it being the second week of march, and in canada LOL)

I would like to ride fixed rather than SS so I'm curious what people are thinking as far as gearing if it has the possibility of being fast in parts but extremely muddy in others. as a indicator of strength and what i can spin I'm pushing 47 15/16 (double fixed) right now and normally average about 30-32 km/h on rides around 60-70km's.

If I'm posting in the wrong area, (My bad first post) I'll try and find a better spot but I figured here would be a good place to start.

Cheers, Nate

Paris to Ancaster?

if it is P2A there are a few steep muddy climbs that will likely see you off the bike. Also, best of luck with the powerline/mudslide fixed.

(Basically go ss or geared).

Love that gangster, really nice practical fixed bike. I'm sure it will make a nice sscx too.

Paris to Ancaster?

naw steaming nostril, http://www.cyclewaterloo.com/steaming-nostril/

Damn, that's a beauty. I even don't mind those cranks.

really a beauty, but it needs dirt on it.
however, those cranks are pure porn and in my opinion a beauty. love mine.

Yeah, I see what you mean. They start to grow on me. I like the proportions on the Stoemper. I'm glad it looks good, as my frame is about the same size. Thinking of similar build.

What cranks are they? Paul?

White Industries Eno

Just a little thing but I think they look better with the larger chainrings too (3 hole per 'arm' rather than 2)

^ That is one ugly frame.

Those welds >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I like it.
Those welds aren't smooth as it is prototype, i think.
Fork/headtube looks really wrong, other then that
it's rad and I would love one as a beater.

as commuter/beater it could be fine, but the frame is definitely too big for cx.

Geo is weird for cx but it just looks too big for the rider imo

Too big

It's fucking ugly as well. Which doesn't help.

Aestetichs are out of the SSCX equation - people who spread negative vibes in this very thread either doesn't ride their SSCX bike 3 times a week or are just lost souls <3

^ The green bike is ugly. End of.

This is my SSCX, and I ride it almost every day....

Ok

^ The green bike is ugly. End of.

This is my SSCX, and I ride it almost every day....

Has it been off road yet though?

hylex brakes?

Has it been off road yet though?

Yes. Epping Forest on Sunday was the last time as I cycled to Theydon Bois to see my nan for lunch.

hylex brakes?

Yes, but not any more. I switched to HY/RD as mine were part of the 1st batch which had some serious manufacturing faults.

they had problems too? So all cross hydraulics have been recalled by now? Cant blame them for being slow with r&d