Ritte Racing: Crossberg

Posted on 10/18/2011 by Brian

The Ritte Crossberg is bound to be one of the lightest and stiffest carbon ‘cross frames out there for the 2011 season. Even though you’ve already missed the beginning of the season, I’d keep an eye on this beast. It’s sub-1160 grams for a 54 cm frame and those massive chain stays and downtube mean you’ll be transferring way more juice to those cranks and still get a reasonably supple ride.

See another shot below as well as a photo of their limited run, stainless/carbon ‘cross machine: The Steeplechase.

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-B

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Firefly | Embrocation Ti Cyclocross Bike

Posted on 10/10/2011 by Brian

Firefly posted a teaser of their newly built Embrocation ‘cross bike last week that seemed to have everyone drooling over this photo – pretty provocative for a rear bike shot if you ask me. You already know Firefly’s game, so make sure to have a better look at this ‘cross machine below.

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Firefly Bicycles: Titanium Cyclocross Frame for Eurobike

Posted on 08/15/2011 by Brian

You’re probably already drooling by now, but if you’ve made it this far this is a ti ‘cross frame from Firefly Bicycles being shipped overseas for Eurobike. Just as Embrocation said, these keep coming out better and better! I can’t wait to see how this looks built. See the whole bunch Firefly’s Facebook page.

-B

Soma Double Cross

Posted on 08/07/2011 by Brian

A little while ago I posted some photos of my San Lorenzo before I stripped the parts and hung the frame (for now). Since then I’ve been riding my Soma Double Cross for a couple weeks through all sorts of different terrain that wouldn’t have been rideable on my Bianchi. Dirt roads, single track, and the smooth ride of steel have me hooked on this bike. Although, I’m still not sure the race bike is retired-it’s just a different beast I’ll put on ice for a bit.

I pretty much swapped all the parts from my road bike to the Soma and picked up a Chris King headset, TRP Eurox Canti’s, and some 28c Rubino Pro’s.

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Van Dessel Full Tilt Boogie

Posted on 07/25/2011 by Brian

Van Dessel ‘cross frames have always been a hot item and the relatively new Full Tilt Boogie just makes that reputation stronger. Full carbon, tapered head tube, BB30 and full of style. See the rest of the photos below and read about the bike here. ‘Cross season is coming up, what’re you riding?

-B

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Stevens Cyclocross Bike

Posted on 07/18/2011 by Brian

Just like the folks at Embrocation Cycling Journal, I hadn’t heard of Stevens Bikes up until recently. I gotta say, for a simple, no-frills monocoque frame these are looking awesome! Stevens is also known for a slightly shorter headtube and lower bottom bracket-these are built to shred.

On another note, Embrocation is going through a bit of a change…one that’ll allow them to sell these ‘cross bikes. Read allaboutit here.

-B

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Chris Bishop’s Cyclocross Bike

Posted on 04/26/2011 by Brian

Nothing gets me going like a clean, lugged, singlespeed ‘cross bike; especially one with such gorgeous details as Chris Bishop‘s personal steed above. I can’t wait for the trails to dry up here in Vermont and unleash my scorcher on the Intervale. Have a look at some more of Chris’s bike below and the whole set at the Bishop Bikes Flickr.

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Steve Potts Bicycles Custom Build

Posted on 04/04/2011 by Brian

Black Mountain Cycles built up this custom titanium Steve Potts 700c/29er all-arounder for a customer. This is one rad do-it-all; check out the post here.

-B

Beauties: Jack Taylor ‘cross

Posted on 12/28/2010 by Brian

This one’s a beauty for sure. Head over to Fixiotic’s flickr and get your frimp on.

Six Eleven Cycles

Posted on 12/17/2010 by Christopher

Spotted this on Hipster Nascar, I’m really digging all the work by Six Eleven Bicycle Co., Make sure to head to their site and check out some more of their stuff.

USGP Stanley Cup Saturday

Posted on 12/09/2010 by Brian

p: Wil Matthews wilmatthewsphoto.com

Awesome shot of a Van Dessel Full Tilt Boogie at the USGP Stanley Cup day 1 in Portland, Oregon. Here’s a short video of Edwin explaining the details to Cycling Dirt.

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Ritte’s Steel ‘Cross Bike