I’ve made some extra modifications to my Cross Test and determined to do one other submit. I believe I’ve this bike excellent for me now, so that is most likely that final large replace. The most important change this time was the change to Field Three mini v-brakes. I really like the look and efficiency of those brakes. Listed here are some photos:
Look
With the brand new brakes I’m fully pleased with the look of this bike. I’m going for a late 80s highway bike look and I believe I’ve completed fairly good. The Campagnolo Veloce shifters are nice trying, the Stronglight crankset seems to be proper for the time interval, I’m fairly positive most individuals suppose it’s an previous bike. However whereas it seems to be previous it shifts and rides nice.
Shifters/Brake levers
The Campagnolo Veloce shifters have an incredible aero look and shift nice. The levers are additionally silver, which inserts into the time interval I’m searching for.
Drivetrain
The Stronglight Affect double crankset seems to be nice and has functioned completely for this construct. The entrance derailleur is Campagnolo Veloce and the rear is 10-speed Centaur. Campy is a superb classic model so I believe an actual good match for a classic look bike. I switched to a KMC X10SL chain to avoid wasting just a little weight, the SL is tremendous gentle. The cassette can also be Veloce.
Brakes
I really like the look of my Field Three mini v-brakes, the silver and side-pull is a significantly better match for my look than the previous Tektro 720. Additionally they have extra braking energy with the mechanical benefit of v-brakes and far greater pads.
Stem
The gloss black Uno alloy stem seems to be nice, and I’ve added some titanium bolts to lighten it up just a little.
Wheels
Velocity A23 rims with Miche hubs. Good trying silver wheels, tubeless prepared, and fairly gentle.
Tires
American Basic Torchbearer tires present a snug trip and are tubeless.
Saddle and Seatpost
Cost Knife saddle with titanium rails and silver Trek system 2 seatpost. Love the look of each and are fairly gentle.
Full part checklist
Campagnolo Veloce shifters
Campagnolo Veloce entrance derailleur
Campagnolo Centaur rear derailleur
Campagnolo Veloce Cassette 10 velocity 13-29
Stonglight Affect Double Crankset 48/34
Omni Racer Cromo backside bracket
KMC X10SL Chain silver
Venzo SPD 6066 clipless Pedals
Whisky No 7 F12 Silver drop bars
Rockbros black/white bar tape
Uno Stem gloss black with titanium bolts
Cane Creek headset
Cost Knife Saddle titanium rails
Trek System 2 seatpost
Velocity A23 wheelset with Miche hubs
Halo Retro skewers
American Basic Torchbearer tubeless tires 700×32
Weight
Weight is right down to about 22.7lbs with pedals, water bottle cage, Bryton mount, and bell put in. The Omni Racer backside bracket introduced the burden down just a little. Not a lot left I can do to make it lighter with out altering the look rather a lot. For instance, a carbon fork would drop weight rather a lot, however I believe it might damage my classic look. I’ll get some lighter tires sooner or later which could save 200 grams.
I really like the bike; snug trip and I really like the classic look of it. It’s additionally not Shimano, which is kinda completely different. I believe I could also be completed with updates on it as there may be nothing left that I actually need to change. Actual disgrace Surly stopped making the Cross Test, additionally a disgrace Campagnolo not makes reasonably priced teams. I’m going to fiddle with my match and see if I’m nonetheless snug if I drop the bars down.
Right here is my authentic construct:
Surly Cross Test Drop Bar Classic-Look Street Bike Construct
Body I began with:
Surly Cross Test Frameset Drop Bar Bike Construct
2023 model:
Surly Cross Test 2023 replace
Listed here are some critiques of a number of the parts used:
Cost Knife Titanium Rails Bike Saddle Assessment
Halo Retro Street Race Wheel Skewers Assessment
Velocity A23 Street Wheelset Silver Miche Hubs Assessment
American Basic Torchbearer Tubeless Prepared Tires 700x32C Assessment
Stronglight Affect Double Compact Crankset Assessment
Whisky No.7 12F Drop Bar Silver Street Bike Assessment
KMC X10SL Chain
Venzo SPD 6066 Pedals
Field Three mini v-brakes
Omni Racer Cromo backside bracket
