Wide hanger not wide brake arm. Critical Racing intentionally designed for front (short/wide) and rear (tall/narrow) applications. There was inadvertant "discovery" by buyers. Geebus, this thread has turned into a trainwreck, I guess when You word a question as to what is the best this or that...
Ha ! The fork is One of those things that is so ugly it actually is cool looking. I will probably paint it when I do the seals (One side weeping). Bought the Bike from it's original owner who simply wanted to see it brought back to life. I have tried to do him (and the Bike) justice. I have...
This is the kind of Bike that is really worth throwing bit's at until You find just the right mix. The bars are super stiff and give a precise feel to steering input. Curious to this "different build" You are cooking up...
2nd owner from new. Originally Silver w/Black panels, was recoated thru Santa Cruz factory. Had a Specialized FSX carbon legged Mag on it but I also had this '98 Atom Bomb which really works better for me in real life. The rest are a mish mash of bits which good frames can usually accomodate...
Greetings from Bend, Or. USA, Spring is here so busted the DBR out before the crowds and clouds gather. It's the One Bike I finally stopped swapping bit's out on. Highly underated to this day, this frame's ride is sublime... Cheers Mate's!