SSCX Only!

i so badly want some of these green tyres

I've got them though here:
https://sim.works/collections/simworks-by-panaracer/products/the-homage-green-skin

F M Boyaux is your man;

http://www.fm-boyaux.fr/produit.php?ref=green34&id_rubrique=25

So how long till Sven's sscx goes into bigger production run?

Call me a cynic, but I thought the only reason he was at the SSCXWC was to market Trek's new singlespeed cross bike. I was surprised it wasn't on sale the Monday afterwards.

It seemed to have all the rad graphics.

Love that

Rourke in sscx mode

What are the best options for a cheap secondhand alu sscx frame?
Tricross?

Probably, there's not a lot of choice to be honest. You occasionally find a Felt Breed come up on ebay and the odd Cinelli Mash but that's it.

Are you set on a specific SSCX frame? It's a lot easier to pick up a cheap geared cross frame, like @Chalfie 's CAADX with a BB30 and use an eccentric bottom bracket, to turn it into an SSCX bike. My frame is BB30 but I use a tensioner and it works well for me.

This has just appeared in the classifieds;

https://www.lfgss.com/conversations/301816/

Suits the taller rider though.

That's a good shout. Is an eccentric bb a better option than a chain tensioner?

Any better options in steel?

What about the new charge plug? They ain't bad at all

Is an eccentric bb a better option than a chain tensioner?

I think that's open to debate. I've run both and I find the chain tensioner much simpler to use and maintain, especially as the EBB I had requires you to remove the nds crank to tension the chain. I do plan to get a better quality EBB and try again at some point over the summer. Some people claim that a chain tensioner isn't up to handling the torque you generate in cross, but I've never had that problem.

Any better options in steel?

A Pompino is the obvious choice. My first SSCX bike was one, and I enjoyed riding it off road a lot. The mud clearance wasn't great, but it was one of the earlier versions and On-One have improved that since. There does seem to be a lot more choice for specific SSCX steel frames though, i.e. All-City, Traitor, Genesis, Kona et al.

If I were in the market for a SSCX, I'd go pompino and buy a new fork. If I wanted Alu I'd do want Andy says.

If you're after a 52 cm CAADX (silver) I've got frame, fork, cranks, seatpost and mini v's waiting for you.

If you're after a pompino I have a pair of WCS forks (I got them from Andy) for sale.

SPAM

I thrashed the pants off my pompino and loved it.

@chalfie @andyp @Josh thanks for the suggestions.

Pinnacle arkose single speed is another option

This is my SSCX in its current set up! Its so much fun like this. Im going to paint it soon and get some upgradzzz.

Bars need sorrting out but this is perfect!!!

@Chalfie 's prayers have been heard

Nice

Salmon is the new black?

That's champagne, not salmon.