Aluminum and carbon fibre machines may dominate the ‘cross racing landscape but legendary...
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Custom 'PegoRichie' tubing is made by Columbus(Image credit: James Huang)
Richard Sachs/CYBC team bikes are also equipped with steel forks.(Image credit: James Huang)
The tube diameters may look unusually small as compared to aluminum(Image credit: James Huang)
The bottom bracket lug includes a built-in chain stay bridge(Image credit: James Huang)
Alie Kenzer's Richard Sachs Signature Cyclocross bucks the trend with its 100 percent steel frame and fork construction.(Image credit: James Huang/Cyclingnews.com)
Custom 'PegoRichie' tubing is made by Columbus and brazed into short point lugs of Sachs' own design.(Image credit: James Huang/Cyclingnews.com)
Richard Sachs/CYBC team bikes are also equipped with steel forks.(Image credit: James Huang/Cyclingnews.com)
The tube diameters may look unusually small as compared to aluminum but it's an inherently stiffer material so they'd have to be as big to yield the same effect.(Image credit: James Huang/Cyclingnews.com)
There are no fancy s-bends to be found here; just four purposeful straight tubes of custom Columbus butted steel tubing.(Image credit: James Huang/Cyclingnews.com)
The bottom bracket lug includes a built-in chain stay bridge integrated right into the casting for a little extra rigidity.(Image credit: James Huang/Cyclingnews.com)
The seat stay bridge is brazed-on separately and is well in keeping with the overall aesthetic.(Image credit: James Huang/Cyclingnews.com)
The seat lug is particularly trick.(Image credit: James Huang/Cyclingnews.com)
Top tube cable routing keeps everything out of the way.(Image credit: James Huang/Cyclingnews.com)
The Sachs fork crown was recently updated with slightly wider spacing and deeper sockets for a more robust joint and improved brake pad clearance.(Image credit: James Huang/Cyclingnews.com)
The head tube includes a modest 18mm extension to correct for threadless headsets' shorter stack heights.(Image credit: James Huang/Cyclingnews.com)
The timeless red, white and yellow finish is applied by renowned painter Joe Bell.(Image credit: James Huang/Cyclingnews.com)
Rival is technically SRAM's entry-level group but its performance isn't far off from the top-end Red and it's easily offers the highest value of the lineup.(Image credit: James Huang/Cyclingnews.com)
Rear shift performance is fast, precise and robust thanks to a more forgiving cable pull ratio and the unique Exact Actuation derailleur geometry.(Image credit: James Huang/Cyclingnews.com)
The OG-1070 cassette is heavier than the OG-1090 but it's far more tolerant of mud.(Image credit: James Huang/Cyclingnews.com)
Team rider Alie Kenzer's bike was set up here with a single ring but most team riders use a double.(Image credit: James Huang/Cyclingnews.com)
The Wippermann Connex stainless steel chain is held on with a Salsa Crossing Guard and N-Gear Jump Stop.(Image credit: James Huang/Cyclingnews.com)
Kenzer's bike was also equipped with a now-defunct Cane Creek Volos wheelset which uses the company's unique hub flange design originally developed by Cronometro.(Image credit: James Huang/Cyclingnews.com)
Challenge's Grifo 32 tubular offers a highly versatile tread that works well in a variety of conditions.(Image credit: James Huang/Cyclingnews.com)
Cane Creek SCX-5 cantilevers are fitted with Kool-Stop pads that have been cut down to allow the arms to open up further.(Image credit: James Huang/Cyclingnews.com)
Crankbrothers Candy pedals are a popular choice for 'cross.(Image credit: James Huang/Cyclingnews.com)
The traditional handlebar bend retains a close reach up top but allows riders to stretch their arms a bit more in the drops.(Image credit: James Huang/Cyclingnews.com)
The Selle San Marco Aspide saddle is wrapped in red just for Sachs.(Image credit: James Huang/Cyclingnews.com)
Oval Concepts provides the lightweight and reliable R700 aluminum bar and stem.(Image credit: James Huang/Cyclingnews.com)
Sachs is still an active racer himself finishing an impressive second place finish (Masters 55+) on day one of this year's Mercer Cup.(Image credit: Anthony Skorochod)
Pro bikes, December 9, 2008
Alie Kenzer’s Richard Sachs CYBC Signature
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