88 rex is on new wheels! - Tuner-Junction

88 rex · #1 (**permalink**) October 24th, 2007, 09:19 PM

So I've been busy with my new set of wheels. Built it in September and haven't really stopped riding since. Thought it would be cheaper than cars (not quite), but it has definitely helped me get in shape. I'm hoping to race in a "local" series next year, so I'll be busy all winter getting ready. Wish I had started this a LONG time ago.

Frame: Litech 17"
Crank: Race Face Forged Turbine 180mm (ISIS)
Ring: Surly 34t single speed with Kooka guard
BB: FSA Megaquad pro platinum
Chain Retention: N-gear jumpstop
Chain: SRAM 951
Cassette: SRAM 11-34
Rear derailleur: SRAM X7
Shifter: X7
Brakes: Avid SD 5 V brakes
Front wheel: Mavic X717 with DT swiss double butted spokes and XT hub
Rear: Mavic X221 with LX hub
Tires: Panaracer Fire XC Pro 2.1
Fork : DART3 w/poploc 100mm
Handle bars: Sette XLR 25.4
Stem: Sette edge 100mm with 6degree (inverted)
Headset: Cane Creek S3
Grips: Bar tape
Seat post: Sette alloy APX 30.9 x 400
Saddle: Sette IXA Gel
Pedals: Shimano M520

To keep this CRX related. I need a bike rack for the CRX. I have one for the Jeep, but sometimes I'd like to go straight from work with the CRX and the bike to ride some trails. You guys have any recommendations? I very much prefer something on the roof like Yakima or Thule, but I have never seen one mounted on a CRX and don't even know where to start.

Thanks!

Transparent · #2 (**permalink**) October 24th, 2007, 09:24 PM

i miss my mtn bike. almost built a new one this summer

jadkar · #3 (**permalink**) October 24th, 2007, 11:50 PM

Nice bike although I think you know I'm a road bike guy myself.

njn63 · #4 (**permalink**) October 25th, 2007, 01:01 AM

I was wondering where you were the other day.

And to represent yet another form of bikes, bmx is where it's at

Transparent · #5 (**permalink**) October 25th, 2007, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by njn63

I was wondering where you were the other day.

And to represent yet another form of bikes, bmx is where it's at

i used to ride bmx when i was like 17. now im to fat for that shit

88 rex · #6 (**permalink**) October 25th, 2007, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by jadkar

Nice bike although I think you know I'm a road bike guy myself.

Yea, there nice also. I borrow a friends whenever we hit the roads, but despite all the "biker friendly" roads around here I still hear too many stories about accidents. If I hit a tree it's my fault

Any ideas for racks?

88 rex · #7 (**permalink**) October 25th, 2007, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Transparent

i used to ride bmx when i was like 17. now im to fat for that shit

When I was younger we would do dirt jumps and flatland stuff. Loved it until my bike got stolen. I'm considering converting my current mountain bike to singlespeed so that should bring back a little of the "feel" of the BMX. You should ride again! There is never too fat to ride and besides after awhile you won't be fat.

Calicab · #8 (**permalink**) October 25th, 2007, 10:21 AM

representing the aggressive riders..in michigan

jadkar · #9 (**permalink**) October 25th, 2007, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 88 rex

Yea, there nice also. I borrow a friends whenever we hit the roads, but despite all the "biker friendly" roads around here I still hear too many stories about accidents. If I hit a tree it's my fault

Any ideas for racks?

Would you believe I had a bad ass Thule rack for my CRX with the correct foot kit and and all. I spent big money on that rack and when I moved into my new house I tossed it in the garbage because I had no idea when my car was ever gonna be on the road again........ stupid!!!

88 rex · #10 (**permalink**) October 29th, 2007, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by jadkar

Would you believe I had a bad ass Thule rack for my CRX with the correct foot kit and and all. I spent big money on that rack and when I moved into my new house I tossed it in the garbage because I had no idea when my car was ever gonna be on the road again........ stupid!!!