tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6212328702087622896.post4821090412392191298..comments2023-07-07T04:13:30.698-05:00Comments on Jazz-n-Bikes: Winter BikeBob Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06969697808418980258noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6212328702087622896.post-12873796683420519132007-10-25T10:03:00.000-05:002007-10-25T10:03:00.000-05:00Thanks for the input, everybody! Now I just have ...Thanks for the input, everybody! Now I just have to come up with a great Christmas present for my wife to help convince her that another bike is a good idea.Bob Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06969697808418980258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6212328702087622896.post-7644357831555433352007-10-24T16:30:00.000-05:002007-10-24T16:30:00.000-05:00The Cross Check can be built-up as a SS for a lot ...The Cross Check can be built-up as a SS for a lot less then the 18 speed you see on the wall (and then upgraded later). Talk to Nate at Monkey Wrench, and make sure and tell him you are on teamFIRE!Ho fo shohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12245317251507043249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6212328702087622896.post-29984721355612426522007-10-24T09:27:00.000-05:002007-10-24T09:27:00.000-05:00C-Rad - What is it exactly that you are pointing a...C-Rad - What is it exactly that you are pointing at?Adrian Oliverahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00721591129730175021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6212328702087622896.post-55485322147593225132007-10-24T07:14:00.000-05:002007-10-24T07:14:00.000-05:00Thanks for the link to the Bianci, Conrad. That b...Thanks for the link to the Bianci, Conrad. That bike is definitely closer to my price range. I am not really interested in racing, just in being able to continue to ride all winter and to have a bike I can take on limestone trails. <BR/><BR/>A SS bike would probably be a good training bike for me as well since I am not a strong climber - what doesn't kill you makes you stronger, right?Bob Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06969697808418980258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6212328702087622896.post-57304733956955838772007-10-24T03:08:00.000-05:002007-10-24T03:08:00.000-05:00a cross check is a great bike, but over $1000. a ...a cross check is a great bike, but over $1000. a cheaper alternative is a <A HREF="http://www.bianchiusa.com/08_san_jose.html" REL="nofollow">bianchi san jose</A>: great bike, not pricey, SS = low maintenance and simplicty, can take racks and fenders for commuting, and you can race cross on it too (not heavy). they have both these bikes down at the wrench, go give them a test ride and see which one you like.c-recordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12550980926382489310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6212328702087622896.post-76985201213349755892007-10-23T16:54:00.000-05:002007-10-23T16:54:00.000-05:00Somehow I had the feeling that would be Adrian's r...Somehow I had the feeling that would be Adrian's reaction.<BR/><BR/>You're right, Kevin, I think I would have the most fun with a cross bike like the Surly. The prospect of having two kids in college next year may make this whole discussion moot. Hmmm, does Moots make a cross bike?Bob Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06969697808418980258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6212328702087622896.post-27251732187937973292007-10-23T12:31:00.000-05:002007-10-23T12:31:00.000-05:00Bob, your pro/con list leads me to believe you're ...Bob, your pro/con list leads me to believe you're secretly yearning for a Surly Cross Check.<BR/><BR/>Tons of options (even single speed if you want to go that route).<BR/><BR/>The Kona Jakes are nice too, and a little cheaper. Ask Aaron about his new baby.<BR/><BR/>Only thing about the complete Cross Check is the bar-end shifters. I like them, but you may not.<BR/><BR/>Funny, I'd like a new road bike, but that ain't going to happen for awhile.kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04242675639339072985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6212328702087622896.post-40319562708058356952007-10-23T12:10:00.000-05:002007-10-23T12:10:00.000-05:00All of the above. :-)All of the above. :-)Adrian Oliverahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00721591129730175021noreply@blogger.com