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56cm Cannondale CX9 and 3 sets of wheels for sale - Complete CX package!
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Black 56cm Cannondale CX9 for sale with Campy Chorus 11, Flite saddle, TRP cantis, eggbeaters.  training clinchers are Ambrosio rims/powertap hubs. Race wheelset 1 50mm Gigantex carbon tubs with FMB…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Ben Bell Sep 10, 2011.

Carbon frames and mud clearance
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Hi all, I'm in the market for a new carbon frame, learnt the hard way this year with my CX9 (which I loved in every other way) that rear mud clearance particularly at the bottom bracket / chainstay…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by racin' roddy Feb 4, 2010.

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Rob allen replied to Rob allen's discussion 56cm Cannondale CX9 and 3 sets of wheels for sale - Complete CX package!
"Now willing to sell wheels seperately - £400 for the Am Classics, £300 for the Gigantex.  Ideally pick up from SW london"
Sep 9, 2011
roy brunning replied to Rob allen's discussion 56cm Cannondale CX9 and 3 sets of wheels for sale - Complete CX package!
"rob thanks for the advice, i am afraid i am not going to make the purchase just yet. good luck with the sale."
Aug 16, 2011
Rob allen replied to Rob allen's discussion 56cm Cannondale CX9 and 3 sets of wheels for sale - Complete CX package!
"As above, I may consider it but first want to try to sell it all together."
Aug 16, 2011
jason lee duckworth replied to Rob allen's discussion 56cm Cannondale CX9 and 3 sets of wheels for sale - Complete CX package!
"are you interested in selling the wheels separate? if so what sum did you have in mind?"
Aug 15, 2011
Rob allen replied to Rob allen's discussion 56cm Cannondale CX9 and 3 sets of wheels for sale - Complete CX package!
"@ Alex and Jacob - I may consider this but prefer to sell the lot together   @Roy I'm 6 foot 2 myself - ride a 59cm road bike.  I looked at the 58cm Cannondale and it had a longer top tube than my road bike - that's why I bought…"
Aug 15, 2011
roy brunning replied to Rob allen's discussion 56cm Cannondale CX9 and 3 sets of wheels for sale - Complete CX package!
"i am looking for my 1st cross  bike and this package looks great, however at 6' 2" is a 56cm frame ok for cross? i am currently riding a 61cm Trek road bike. cheers Roy"
Aug 15, 2011
Jacob James replied to Rob allen's discussion 56cm Cannondale CX9 and 3 sets of wheels for sale - Complete CX package!
"I am too interested in the Gigantex tubs. Would you be able to sell them separately, and if so, what price? J"
Aug 14, 2011
Alex Welburn replied to Rob allen's discussion 56cm Cannondale CX9 and 3 sets of wheels for sale - Complete CX package!
"how much for each of the wheel sets ?"
Aug 13, 2011
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56cm Cannondale CX9 and 3 sets of wheels for sale - Complete CX package!

Black 56cm Cannondale CX9 for sale with Campy Chorus 11, Flite saddle, TRP cantis, eggbeaters.  training clinchers are Ambrosio rims/powertap hubs. Race wheelset 1 50mm Gigantex carbon tubs with FMB latex superprestige.  Race Wheelset 2 38mm American Classic carbon tubs with Dugast Rhinos. £1500 the lot.  Collect SW London.  07825257270Pics below…See More
Aug 12, 2011
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Sep 5, 2010
racin' roddy replied to Rob allen's discussion Carbon frames and mud clearance
"I ride Kuota Kross's with 34mm Dugast - front clearance is good but rear clearance was really terrible with front mech cable running down to a pulley wheel (top pull convertor) and back up to mech. Just clogged up even when mud wasn't so…"
Feb 4, 2010
Rob allen replied to Rob allen's discussion Carbon frames and mud clearance
"Thanks all. I like carbon for the way it rides - simple. I find my Carbon road bike stiffer through the bottom bracket than my CX9 and a smoother ride. Having looked about a bit since my post I'm considering the Stevens Carbon Team."
Feb 4, 2010
Steve Hand replied to Rob allen's discussion Carbon frames and mud clearance
"We have two 'matching' Columbus frames. One Alloy, One Carbon rear end. The carbon rear has the same bridge at the bottom bracket/chainstay junction, and it does get clogged up much more easily than the alloy one. We were advised of this…"
Feb 4, 2010
elmar replied to Rob allen's discussion Carbon frames and mud clearance
"The Kuota Kross is perfect in mud clearance. fork is longer than ususual : 410 mm the rear cheinstays are oerfekt,too some ridleys are…"
Feb 4, 2010
Dave Haygarth replied to Rob allen's discussion Carbon frames and mud clearance
"Yes - not sure why you think carbon is any mopre appropriate that alloy. It certainly will be no lighter than a CX9. Take what you say about CX9 mud clearance on chainstays - it's piffling. "
Feb 3, 2010

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