did you procrastinate in buying a cross bike? It's not too late. FS: Giant TCX alum 56cm (large) tubless bike, carbon fork

IH Kylo

2017-09-04

it's okay. I procrastinated in listing mine for sale:

https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/6292110977.html

I bought the bike at the end of last year's season from another Obra member but have opted against riding this year. Never crashed or dropped on my watch. Completed Unpaved's Dark Larch ride. No dents noted.

for sale $500:

Giant TCX aluminium frameset (cross-specific frame with cables routed on top of top-tube); Size Large ~56cm. (seat tube is about 22" from collar to bottom bracket axle center; it may sound small but Giant pioneered compact geometry and the seat post is pretty long) Aluxx 6000 series butted tubing.
Tubeless ready (taped and proper external shape for tubeless) 32h clincher rims laced to DT Swiss240 hubs. Front and rear included. (RS80 front shown in photo was for storage only.)
FSA Gossamer 175 mm crankset with 40t 1x Race-Face Narrow Wide Ring. (not pictured)
Lizardskin chainstay guard
Pro (Shimano) PLT 440mm width ergo bar wrapped in red Lizard Skin tape.
4ZA (Ridley) Zornyc carbon/alloy fork (legs: carbon: crown and steerer tube: alloy)
Gradient 90mm +/- 6 degrees stem.
Orgin8 CNC-milled zero-setback seat post (plenty long)
Shimano 105 brifters (God I hate that word)
Tektro Mini-V cantilever brakes with red quick stop brake pads
Specialized Body Geometry Saddle with anatomical cut-out
Shimano 105 rear der
9 speed chain
9 speed Shimano cassettte; 12-34 teeth.
rear tire: Clement MXP 700c by 33mm Cross tire. (Front tire off for tubeless conversion; not included)

Optional Equipment (additional $):
Top-pull Shimano CX70 front derailleur.
Ultegra 6750 Ice Gray Compact Crankset and rings (175mm)-pictured
Shimano SPD pedals - with or without metal cages around pedal. (M520 or M530)

$50 discount for OBRA. firm at $450 tho