If your in the market for a cross. 11-speed may be the latest and greatest, but 10-speed still offers plenty of gear selection no matter your chosen genre of cycling. Thomson Elite stem and seatpost. I can think of one relatively minor quibble. Seatpost clamp- $30. VIDEO: Gravel Cycling at Night Time? This is a very low-mileage 2011 Gunnar Crosshairs frame and matching steel fork, with complete 1x build, Charcoal Silver (kinda Gray). I'd guess that . . One bike, basically does it all (though I haven't tried touring with it). But do show signs of of use. I was sure I did not want a traditional do everything bike my Ogre fills that niche well plus there is no such thing. Gunnar Crosshairs Q's. Head Angle: 72.5 degrees. It's a no frills frame but that doesn't reflect on the quality or the looks. First hand accounts are really helpful. The color match isnt perfect, but the different shades go well together. Avg. My . My friend just got a bike with . . BB Drop: 70mm ; Tire Clearance: sold in 1991 with 700c X 38mm (and mine fit also, see gallery); BB to ground: 290mm with 700c X 38mm tires For comparison I've included pics of my GUNNAR CrossHairs (BB to gnd: 280mm), The Most Comfortable Bike in the World, and my touring/camping/commuter RockHopper ( BB to gnd: 295mm w/ 26in x 2.0in tires) Our head tube gusset system adds strength and provides excellent fork clearance, whether you go rigid or mount today's suspension forks. 1: Fair condition. shooting in buford georgia today. Head Tube Length: 11cm. The bike: an old '70's road bike converted to a fixed gear, with lots of clearance. In my opinion it is one of the best riding bikes I have ever been on. 3-cross front and rear Chris King Precision Components cyclocross hubs. I'm enamored with the Crosshairs ability to tackle nearly any task. A purple bike needs purple stem spacers. Oof, like the Gunnar - good component choices too in my opinion. it maximizes clearance at the brake bridge and I am using oversized tires and 2) I can use the bike weight to . Where size permits, we provide a built-in canty brake cable arch for easy and sure brake adjustment. Bottom Bracket Drop: 75. According to Grant, that's still plenty of standover clearance. Packed light, with room to spare in the panniers. CRANKSET- Shimano R700 50/34 170mm. Fitmaster Reach: 569. Ultegra front 31.8mm clamp w/ shim. Worked a charm. more Improved mud clearance for 650b x 47mm tires. 2: Good condition. Been set up as a long distance road bike for a double century. If you want to go to an even smaller outer ring, I ride a 42, then you will need a shorter cage FD to clear the seat stay. I love this bike! Gunnar Crosshairs Complete Bike 58cm Cyclecross Road - Year 2001. Wheels: 700C. . Cassette:Shimano XT 11-34, 9 speed I now own 3 sets of wheels for it and plan on building 2 more sets in the next month for specific applications. Gunnar Crosshairs 995 frame and forks TIG welded True Temper OX Gunnar premium steel lugged Shimano 105 Shimano 2300 . I have the steel fork and cantilever (Mini-V) brakes. Thanks. Rear derailleur:Shimano XT RD-M770 handlebar type: drop But, what brakes to slap onto a classy, American-made steel frame? Handbuilt Velocity Dyad Rims to Ultegra Rims 36spokes(double Butted)the rear was recently re-built with a new rim! Shifting between the front chainrings is handled capably by a bottom-pull Shimano 105 front derailleur. Could be the only bike you need to own, even if you road race. . Yousif. i've got a carbon road bike and i've just bought a 2nd hand cyclocross (alu frame). HeadTube-19.4cm. Goodluck. No international sales, you pay shipping. In fact, the Compass skinwall tyres a little further up in the article are 700c x 44mm - with room to spare - nice! I recall Gunnar's site at one time described it as being a bit like a stage race road bike (this was before endurance road bikes were a distinct category). Would make a great gravel bike, bar bike, trail bike, or just all arounder. And yeah, those Waterford forks are golden. To all interested. Slightly sloping top tube. It's removed now. . Tyres:Rene Herse ne Compass Steilacooms 700x38c Front Center: 597. I was riding 35mm tires on my Crosshairs with no issues. . Jamis Coda-Steel, flat-bar, multiple build levels, eyelets, and disc option. Reluctant to sell but new road bike[and a separate mountain bike] means I don't have the space for this bike too. Those are 700c measurements, so 650b will handle even larger should I change wheel diameter. Item has scratches. 36 finished of 91 that started. Chainstay 425mm. . Ari and I corresponded with Johanna at Gunnar/Waterford and emailed back and forth with each other on how we would want this prototype to be set up. Frame: Gunnar Crosshairs 58cm stock measurements from 2004 Shift/brake levers/cables: Dura Ace 9-speed Brake calipers: Avid Shorty 6(their top of the line) with lots of pad life left Fork: Wound Up Composites Team X carbon cyclocross fork(legs are carbon. Avoid scams, deal locally TRP 8.4 v-brakes(powerful and reliable brakes) Chris King headset. Im doing shades (not by choice) of blue, purple has even more variations it appears. I already had panniers and racks, so I went that route, but bikepacking bags should make things lighter and less less likely to move around while riding. We asked Gunnar to make a bike that had clearance for up to 45mm tires. Add rim brakes, mini-vs/cantis probably for clearance around tyres and guards. Gruppo- $1000. Accesories: Park Tool adjustable frame pump, KEdge combo light/garmin mount, gilded train stamp. paint I''m happy with it. Double check the tire clearance. * Tires: Clearance for 700x26C's. The frame and component were used for 4 months and saw recreation use. gunnar crosshairs tire clearance. I used it for a commuter until 2012 then rode it in gravel races until I knew better and bought a gravel bike. Gunnar agreed to make us a "prototype" version of the Cross Hairs since we both own and race on the current stock version of the bike. Tire clearance is a top ten discussion item with the Rivendell set. Frameset:Gunnar Crosshairs, custom geo, custom braze ons It has a unique and excellent build and has been trouble free, other than routine adjustments, which have been handled by my bike shop. Pedals:XT . The other day I installed a set of SKS Longboard fenders on a customer's Gunnar Crosshairs bike (she is doing Land's End to John O'Groats in April) and found the rubber front fender flap nearly brushing the ground, where it could scoop . I have an earlier version Black Mountain Cycles Monster Cross that Ive done Pittsburgh to DC on twice. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or in-store pick-up. Mavic Open Pro rims on Shimano 105 hubs. I still miss that bike. Frame/fork are in excellent condition. Above, Shimano's XT level pedals offer longevity, serviceability, mud clearance and value for money. It can be built geared or single and has clearance for large 42c tires.The geometry of the frameset is a mix of traditional road and randonneur geos with a relatively short rear end and a bottom bracket that's lower than a road bike. My first "real" bike when I came back to biking was a Gunnar Roadie. The Rock Tour was designed with a concept in mind; a simple, comfortable and versatile off-road touring bike . I bought this one for double duty and ride it year round. Servios. 38c tires are the best size for me and this type of bike and the type of riding I plan to do with it. Of course, they make the Grand Tour. sweet potato sushi roll calories. Tire Clearance: true 700x38mm max at rear The Crosshairs has been in Waterford's/Gunnar's line . Is it just me or is that seat tube bottle cage really low? In august I am doing a loaded tour on it, 500 miles camping in 8 days. It's a 60cm 2002 Gunnar Crosshairs with 853/ Ox platinum. It just doesn't lurch forward when you put the hammer down. 44mm head tube for tapered fork steerers. Thats what I was after. It is missing some paint on the inside of the chainstays because I crimped the stays for more tire clearance. I am the original owner and purchased it and had it built directly from Stone's Cyclery. It has really come a long way. Everything you love is in Amazon. For the money the Crosshairs can't be beat. Western Union), cashier checks, money orders, shipping. Basic Bottom Bracket(shimano). ). 2001 Gunnar Crosshairs I have a lovely black 2001 52cm Crosshairs that I got cheap on ebay and built up with some nice older parts and a few new ones. Finally, you can order a version designed for the Rohloff 14-speed rear hub. I am getting older and am looking to get into a little more vertical position on a bike, so this one is for sale. beauty of a bike, steel, old school Paul, white industry, just great stuff! I'm not the only one looking for this, right? Chainstay disc mounts. Photos supplied by Ritchey. Unresolved: Release in which this issue/RFE will be addressed. make / manufacturer: Gunnar BOTTOM BRACKET- Chris King Precision Components. Ultegra 6800 bottom bracket. Most of Gabys gravel type cycling is confined to the Gainesville area and nearby surrounds, and as such, the latest and greatest trick disc brakes arent required. I forget) Tektro brake Levers. Then it's probably the Gunnar Crosshairs, because it's setup so well for dirt roads. This is my second Gunnar (I also have a crosshairs), my first new one. disc brakes and knobbly tires? Double check the tire clearance. SADDLE- Wilderness Trail Bikes Valcon Pro. The frame is in excellent. The Gunnar CrossHairs rear end clears a 700c x 40mm tyre without breaking a sweat. Visit the Gravel Cyclist YouTube channel for the video, or the Gravel Cyclist dot com website. Gunnar Complete Bike 58cm(used) Year: 2001 Model: Crosshair- Serial No: F01127 very good shape and ready to ride. The Version table provides details related to the release that this issue/RFE will be addressed. Crosshairs can't take 650b wheels, and nowhere near 44mm measured tires. The bike was sold by American Cyclery in 2001 or there abouts. Up front I am running a K-Edge Combo Mount with the standard Garmin mount on top for my Explore 820, and a GoPro mount underneath that has been adapted for use with my Light & Motion light. . Though originally conceived for competitive cyclo-cross events, road riding, commuting, hard pack and non technical off road are also all within the scope of this bike. When I brought to him to look at, John at Stones said it was also beyond his skillset and I need a framebuilder to put it in a jig and check the alignment. Still gets some commuter use, and some love Maybe I'll get it painted .. [wipes a tear]. Mid america time trial series #7 5/12 WBR Harvard 33.3k, Charlie Farrow's Amateur Bike Racing Website, Trans Iowa Part III "Come in," they moooo-ed. In fact, the Compass skinwall tyres a little further up in the article are 700c x 44mm - with room to spare - nice!