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 massive replace. The most important change this time was the change to Field Three mini v-brakes. I like the look and efficiency of those brakes. Listed below are some pictures:
Look
With the brand new brakes I’m utterly proud of the look of this bike. I’m going for a late 80s street bike look and I believe I’ve achieved fairly good. The Campagnolo Veloce shifters are nice wanting, the Stronglight crankset seems proper for the time interval, I’m fairly certain most individuals assume it’s an previous bike. However whereas it seems previous it shifts and rides nice.
Shifters/Brake levers
The Campagnolo Veloce shifters have an excellent aero look and shift nice. The levers are additionally silver, which inserts into the time interval I’m on the lookout for.
Drivetrain
The Stronglight Influence double crankset seems nice and has functioned completely for this construct. The entrance derailleur is Campagnolo Veloce and the rear is 10-speed Centaur. Campy is a good 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 mild. The cassette can also be Veloce.
Brakes
I like the look of my Field Three mini v-brakes, the silver and side-pull is a a lot better match for my look than the previous Tektro 720. In addition they have extra braking energy with the mechanical benefit of v-brakes and far larger pads.
Stem
The gloss black Uno alloy stem seems nice, and I’ve added some titanium bolts to lighten it up just a little.
Wheels
Velocity A23 rims with Miche hubs. Good wanting silver wheels, tubeless prepared, and fairly mild.
Tires
American Traditional Torchbearer tires present a cushty journey 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 mild.
Full element checklist
Campagnolo Veloce shifters
Campagnolo Veloce entrance derailleur
Campagnolo Centaur rear derailleur
Campagnolo Veloce Cassette 10 velocity 13-29
Stonglight Influence 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 Traditional Torchbearer tubeless tires 700×32
Weight
Weight is all the way 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 quite a bit. For instance, a carbon fork would drop weight quite a bit, however I believe it might damage my classic look. I’ll get some lighter tires sooner or later which could save 200 grams.
I like the bike; comfy journey and I like the classic look of it. It’s additionally not Shimano, which is kinda totally different. I believe I could also be achieved with updates on it as there’s nothing left that I actually need to change. Actual disgrace Surly stopped making the Cross Test, additionally a disgrace Campagnolo now not makes inexpensive teams. I’m going to fiddle with my match and see if I’m nonetheless comfy if I drop the bars down.
Right here is my unique construct:
Surly Cross Test Drop Bar Classic-Look Highway Bike Construct
Body I began with:
Surly Cross Test Frameset Drop Bar Bike Construct
2023 model:
Surly Cross Test 2023 replace
Listed below are some opinions of among the elements used:
Cost Knife Titanium Rails Bike Saddle Evaluate
Halo Retro Highway Race Wheel Skewers Evaluate
Velocity A23 Highway Wheelset Silver Miche Hubs Evaluate
American Traditional Torchbearer Tubeless Prepared Tires 700x32C Evaluate
Stronglight Influence Double Compact Crankset Evaluate
Whisky No.7 12F Drop Bar Silver Highway Bike Evaluate
KMC X10SL Chain
Venzo SPD 6066 Pedals
Field Three mini v-brakes
Omni Racer Cromo backside bracket
