So here it is. My long running cyclocross/second bike situation has taken a turn into the carbon/disc direction.
It’ll be a semi hodge-podge build with some cast off 29er mtb wheels, well worn Red cranks, my 6 year old Thomson Elite post, a crashed X0 rear derailleur and other new/old parts. The only totally new parts of the build are the Force 10 speed shifters (they’re only marginally more than Rival and Apex) and bb5 disc calipers. I’m thinking the hub seals are pretty good and should resist the weather pretty well, but I expect the calipers to take a beating so I went with the cheap ones. They will likely get swapped out for something more high performance like the TRP Spyre before I race it.
The best cross bikes are a mix of new and old. I’m hoping to get it right with this one.