GT EDGE CX

lfo · Dec 27, 2009

No nonsense and not time correct

build of my GT EDGE CX 853 steelbike the little brother of this bike http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=74101.

Mattythemod · Dec 29, 2009

That is stunning !!

Always wanted one of those and was gutted when i saw one go on ebay last year for 300 quid !

lfo · Dec 29, 2009

Yes it's very hard to find one of these frames i'm very happy that i found one for a "resonable price".

SeeingisBelievingGTMuseum · Jan 3, 2010

lfo you are very lucky to have found one, very few were made and all ride reports by those who have had them are outstanding.

john · Jan 3, 2010

Rare indeed, assume it dates from 98 or 99 from the decals.

SeeingisBelievingGTMuseum · Mar 1, 2010

Rare yes, but I too got lucky

Details in the cross bike thread

theCiSCOkid · Jul 6, 2011

GT EDGE

Just wondered if you guys new how different the GT Edge road was from the CX version.

Was thinking of converting my GT Edge into a cyclocross bike as I don't think I've got a hope in hell of finding the CX frame/Bike.

If I change the forks to caliper versions and get bolt on caliper mounts for rear, think there's enough tyre clearance.

How high is the CX BB from the floor?

SeeingisBelievingGTMuseum · Jul 7, 2011

I don't think there's any difference in Geometry or Tire clearance but I'll check since I have steel versions of both.

SeeingisBelievingGTMuseum · Jul 7, 2011

Re: GT EDGE

theCiSCOkid":e7ovulbz said:
Just wondered if you guys new how different the GT Edge road was from the CX version.

Was thinking of converting my GT Edge into a cyclocross bike as I don't think I've got a hope in hell of finding the CX frame/Bike.

If I change the forks to caliper versions and get bolt on caliper mounts for rear, think there's enough tyre clearance.

How high is the CX BB from the floor?

Here's your answer right out of the 1999 catalog which I think was the only year they ever showed the Edge CX as a frame set.

Bottom bracket height listed for the Edge CX is 291mm and for the Edge steel road frame 271mm BB height. Chain stays listed as 420mm on the Edge CX and 410mm for the Edge road frame. Head tube angle is also relaxed one degree on the Edge CX frame, listed as 72.5 degrees for a 56cm frame. Wheelbase length on the 56cm Edge CX is listed at 1024mm for the Edge road 999mm.

john · Jul 7, 2011

Surely more tyre clearance also?

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