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 about 9 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 over 8 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 over 8 years ago
amazing also :)
Posted over 9 years ago
Thanks, it's so fun to tour on, racing is a little less fun haha
Posted over 9 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 4 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 4 years ago